Vietnam and Laos set sights on $5 billion bilateral trade target

Prime Ministers Pham Minh Chinh and Sonexay Siphandone co-chaired a landmark meeting in Vientiane, strengthening ties across trade, investment, and education.

Kim Sang Sik celebrates ASEAN Cup victory, plans Tet return to Vietnam

After leading Vietnam to ASEAN Cup glory, Coach Kim Sang Sik returned to South Korea for a much-needed break and shared his plans to celebrate Tet in Vietnam.

Is it a big waste if students return to Vietnam right after graduation?

A former international student in the US says that given the significant financial investment Vietnamese parents make for their children’s education abroad, returning home right after graduation is a missed opportunity.

Ten years later, Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospital expansions still incomplete

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has explained the key factors delaying the completion of Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospitals' second facilities, which were expected to relieve overcrowding but remain unfinished after a decade.

Drivers complain about short duration of yellow traffic lights

If the yellow light duration is too long, it affects traffic capacity, but if it's too short, drivers can end up being unjustly punished and accidents may occur.

Can EVs help reduce air pollution in Hanoi?

The transition towards green transport like EVs (electric vehicles) is presenting both opportunities and challenges in the effort to improve air quality in Vietnam.

Minister: benefits of carbon credits are much greater than thought

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan says that carbon credits are relatively new and that farmers participating in the 1 million-hectare low-emission rice project will receive bigger benefits than imagined.

Japanese tourist hails Saigon’s grilled pork as “the best ever” during food tour

Ho Chi Minh City’s lively street food scene captivated a Japanese traveler, whose first taste of com tam left her calling the dish both delicious and unforgettable.

Hanoi residents warned of scam calls threatening electricity disconnection

Hanoi citizens are being targeted by scam calls threatening to cut off their electricity unless immediate payment is made through fake platforms.

Two pipeline options outlined for To Lich River restoration

To combat environmental degradation, Hanoi plans a $23 million project to pump water from the Red River into To Lich River, with two potential pipeline routes under consideration.

HCM City announces completion of 10 transport projects before Lunar New Year

From major road expansions to new bridges, HCM City’s infrastructure upgrades promise smoother travel as 10 projects are set to open by Lunar New Year.

Electric taxis reshape Vietnam’s ride-hailing market as Xanh SM rises

Vietnam’s taxi market is undergoing rapid change as foreign giants retreat, traditional firms struggle, and domestic players like Xanh SM seize the opportunity to dominate.

ASEAN Cup win highlights Vietnam’s approach to naturalized players

The Vietnam Football Federation has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development, adopting a balanced approach to naturalizing players unlike Indonesia’s aggressive strategy.

MoIT leads Government agencies in public service performance

The Ministry of Industry and Trade emerged as the top performer among ministries regarding public and business service delivery in 2024, achieving a score of 83.15 points, a 6.6% improvement from the previous year, according to the Government Office.

Nearly 19% of total FDI inflow in Vietnam poured into real estate: GSO

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the real estate sector for 2024 reached 3.72 billion USD, making up 18.8% of the total FDI that Vietnam attracted in the year, second only to the manufacturing sector, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Ministry proposes electricity price adjustments every two months

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed shortening the interval for adjusting the retail electricity prices from the current three months to two months.

Four foreign suppliers not yet complete tax registration

The GDT reported that, to date, 120 foreign suppliers have registered, declared, and paid taxes via a portal dedicated to them, with a total amount of nearly 8.7 trillion VND (342.7 million USD) in 2024.

Dai Nam Tourist Area clarifies misinformation about its closure

Dai Nam Tourist Area has reassured visitors that its operations will resume after a routine maintenance period, rejecting false claims of permanent closure.

Vietnam’s 2025 Tet bonuses: Highest reaches 1.908 billion VND

While average Tet bonuses rose 13% in 2025, a senior manager in Ho Chi Minh City earned an unprecedented 1.908 billion VND.

Vietnamese dishes shine in Taste Atlas’ list of top Southeast Asian sides

Several Vietnamese dishes, including quay (crispy crullers), rau muong xao toi (stir-fried water spinach with garlic), and Hue’s fermented shrimp, have been recognized by Taste Atlas in its list of "Best Side Dishes in Southeast Asia."

PM to head steering committee for financial centers in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead the Steering Committee for Regional and International Financial Centers, driving Vietnam’s ambitions to create global financial hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Vietnam’s booming economy nears upper-middle-income status

Vietnam’s economy grew by 7.09% in 2024, surpassing projections and setting the stage for the country to achieve upper-middle-income status by 2025.

Xuan Son’s exclusion reshapes the Vietnamese Golden Ball race

Vietnam’s 2024 ASEAN Cup victory had set the stage for a competitive Golden Ball race, but Xuan Son’s exclusion from the domestic category has made the outcome even harder to predict.

Vietnam updates high school entrance scoring system to ensure fairness

From 2025, high school entrance exam scores in Vietnam will be calculated based on the total scores of all subjects, equally weighted, under new regulations from the Ministry of Education and Training.

Cement giant Vicem posts additional losses, prompting government intervention

Vicem, Vietnam’s largest cement corporation, has reported 1.4 trillion VND ($58 million) in consolidated losses for 2024, prompting Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha to order an investigation into the causes and potential solutions.