Party Chief: Eliminate 30% of unnecessary business conditions to boost growth

General Secretary To Lam has outlined ambitious economic reforms, including cutting business costs by 30% and boosting private sector participation.

Vietnam’s heavy motorbike usage raises global road safety concerns

International delegates were surprised to learn that Vietnam has 77 million motorbikes, with motorcycles responsible for over 60% of traffic accidents.

Former pageant winners compete in Miss Universe Vietnam 2025

The Miss Universe Vietnam 2025 competition is heating up as well-known beauty queens, including Thanh Ngan and Thuy Hang, officially join the race.

Vietnam busts $80 million money laundering network tied to overseas gambling

Vietnamese police have uncovered a large-scale financial crime operation, involving fraudulent banking transactions, shell companies, and cross-border money laundering networks.

HCM City considers public-private partnership for Can Gio and & Thiem 4 bridges

Trung Nam Group has submitted a proposal to build the Can Gio Bridge and Thu Thiem 4 Bridge under a public-private partnership, aiming to accelerate Ho Chi Minh City’s infrastructure development.

Pork prices hit new peak, bringing windfall profits to VN farmers

The price of live hogs continues to climb, surpassing $3.20 per kg. While major livestock corporations report record profits, consumers are feeling the financial strain.

Vietnam Golden Ball 2024: Tien Linh, Hoang Duc, and Tuan Hai lead final race

Football fans are eagerly anticipating the Vietnam Golden Ball 2024, where the winner will likely be Tien Linh or Hoang Duc, with Tuan Hai in contention for bronze.

Low-income workers in Vietnam to receive assistance under new government policy

Vietnam’s government has introduced new criteria to identify and assist low-income workers, offering support to those earning $118 or less per month in urban areas.

Ho Chi Minh City police rescue 22-year-old woman from suicide attempt

In a tense hour-long rescue, Ho Chi Minh City police successfully convinced a 22-year-old woman to step away from a dangerous suicide attempt.

Corruption at Long Thanh airport: Officials arrested, over 10,000 files seized

Long Thanh airport fraud probe leads to arrests of key officials involved in land compensation irregularities. Over 10,000 documents confiscated.

Poet Duong Ky Anh, pioneer of Miss Vietnam pageant, passes away at 77

Poet Duong Ky Anh, founder of Miss Vietnam and a leading journalist, passes away at 77, leaving behind a legacy in literature and media.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs restructures, cutting 13 units for efficiency

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs undergoes a major restructuring, eliminating 13 units to optimize bureaucracy and improve public administration.

Vietnamese graduate sends 600 job applications, gets offers from US companies

Sending over 600 job applications in five months, Nhat Quang received offers from four American companies, including Microsoft. Prior to the offers, Quang had interned at Facebook and Nvidia.

PM, 7 deputy PMs, and 16 ministers to tackle local economic challenges

Vietnam’s Prime Minister and cabinet take action to boost economic growth, meeting local leaders to resolve investment and trade challenges.

Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs restructures: Three units reduced

The Vietnamese government has introduced a new organizational structure for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reducing the total number of units from 28 to 25.

How do schools manage teachers who offer private tutoring?

Under the Ministry of Education and Training’s (MOET) newly released Circular 29, teachers are prohibited from giving private tutoring to students they are officially assigned to teach during regular school hours.

Clear legal frameworks crucial to manage digital assets: Experts

The development of legal frameworks for virtual and digital assets has become a pressing topic in the legislative work of various ministries and agencies.

Agricultural exports: finding opportunities amidst trade war threat

In the long-term, enterprises hope that the Government will manage exchange rates flexibly to benefit exports and prioritise reasonable loan quotas for agricultural exports as domestic raw material prices increase.

Quang Nam promotes Cham Islands as a new nature reserve

The Cham Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA), 20km off the coast of Hoi An City, has been named the Cu Lao Cham Nature Reserve in an official announcement by the central province of Quang Nam.

Ethiopian farmer Damte wins, Le defends title at HCM City Midnight

Wendwesen Damte will use his bonus to expand his farm in his hometown, after winning the third VPBank VnExpress Marathon HCM City Midnight 2025 on February 23.

VN Salt Craft Festival 2025 to open in Bac Lieu

The Vietnamese Salt Craft Festival - Bac Lieu 2025 will open in the Mekong Delta City of Bac Lieu from March 6-8.

Veteran drama artist honoured at 2024 Stage Awards

Meritorious Artist Thành Lộc has received the award from the Vietnam Stage Artists Association (VSAA), saying that the recognition makes him feel more responsible in his career, encourages him and reassures him that he is on the right path.

Vietnam to make contributions to UNHRC’s 58th session

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Head of the Vietnamese Delegation in Geneva, will attend the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which officially opened on February 24.

Local students receive Japanese business-funded scholarships

The Japanese JFE Steel Corporation has officially granted annual scholarships to ten local students from Đà Nẵng University, promising a deeper cooperation in terms of science and technology transfer, as well as practical education facilities.

Explosives found in teen’s bag at Da Nang Airport

Further checks using an explosive detection system confirmed the presence of nitrate-based explosives (NH4NO3), commonly used in industrial and improvised explosives.