Hanoi metro partners to advance all-electric public transport

Hanoi Metro will collaborate with Xanh SM, VinBus, FGF and V-Green to create a seamless door-to-door transport system integrating electric metro lines, taxis, motorbikes and buses.

CPTPP enhances VN-UK trade, investment cooperation

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will further boost trade and investment ties between VN and the United Kingdom (UK), according to officials of the two countries.

GDP growth projected 6.7 per cent in 2025

Standard Chartered Bank, projects strong Vietnam GDP growth of 6.7 per cent in 2025 (7.5 per cent in H1 and 6.1 per cent in H2), driven by continued business expansion in 2025 and beyond, with foreign investment playing a key role in driving growth.

Finance ministry disagrees with start date of crypto transactions

The Ministry of Finance has commented on the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s proposal for a draft National Assembly Resolution on financial centres in Việt Nam.

Contemporary art works handed over to Vietnam Fine Arts Museum

The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on February 21 received 25 contemporary art works from the Vietnam Fine Arts Association.

Two new lizard species discovered in Vietnam

Scientists from the Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources (IEBR) and the Institute of Genome Research, both under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, have discovered two new lizard species in Vietnam.

HCM City night marathon draws record 12,000 runners

VPBank VnExpress Marathon Ho Chi Minh City, with race to officially begin on early February 23, attracts an unprecedented 12,000 runners from 50 countries and territories.

Vietnam firmly committed to multilateralism, international solidarity

Vietnam calls on the international community to reaffirm and strengthen its commitment to multilateralism, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN) has said.

Vietnam add a gold in last day at Asian shooting cup

After 11 days of competitions at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2025, in total Vietnam secured three golds, three silvers and five bronzes to rank fourth in the medal tally.

Party chief takes ride on Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line

Party General Secretary To Lam rode the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line (metro line No.1) as part of his working trip to Ho Chi Minh City on February 22.

PM orders swift response following deadly traffic accident in Son La

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 22 issued an urgent dispatch directing response to a severe traffic accident that occurred at Km 235+100 on National Highway 6 in the northern mountainous province of Son La.

Vietnam, Russia set cooperation directions at Hanoi political consultation

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and her Russian counterpart A. Rudenko co-chaired a political consultation in Hanoi on February 21.

Vietnam, Russia celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties in Far East

The Vietnamese Consulate General in Vladivostok, Russia held a ceremony on February 21 to mark the 75th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (January 30).

Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian PMs meet in HCM City

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Cambodian PM Hun Manet, and Lao PM Sonexay Siphandone reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening coordination in ensuring national security, national constsruction and development.

Young startup turns technology into competitive weapon

Starting a tech business is always challenging, but it offers young entrepreneurs the chance to create bold and inspiring stories.

Ministry of Education and Training wants no extra tutoring lessons at schools

Though most students are rated good or excellent in Vietnam's educational system, they still attend extra classes outside school hours.

Air, odour pollution from industrial emissions persist in HCM City

Air and odour pollution from industrial emissions in industrial parks (IPs) and export processing zones (EPZs) in HCM City is a persistent problem, according to the city Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority (HEPZA).

13 security vulnerabilities need immediate repair to reduce risk of cyberattacks

Along with the warning about 13 new security vulnerabilities in Microsoft products, the Authority of Information Security has recommended that agencies and businesses examine their systems to detect problems to minimize the risk of cyberattacks.

Resettlement housing left to rot amid rising property prices

In Hanoi and HCM City, nearly 18,000 resettlement apartments remain vacant or are being used inefficiently, leading to the decay of entire infrastructure systems.

Can Vietnam’s LEO satellite initiative transform its digital landscape?

The National Assembly has approved a pilot program for LEO satellite telecommunications, allowing foreign investments while ensuring national security.

HCM City strengthens regulation of villa management, use

HCM City has established a comprehensive framework for the management of villas, aimed at ensuring efficient and sustainable utilisation of this valuable asset.

Vietnam’s Cha Ca La Vong earns top spot in Asia’s seafood rankings

In its latest list of 100 best seafood dishes in Asia, Taste Atlas ranked Cha Ca La Vong third, celebrating its fragrant grilled fish, aromatic herbs, and signature fermented shrimp sauce.

Cases of parasitic diseases increase with lack of public vigilance

Soil-transmitted worm diseases have decreased recently, but parasitic diseases are on the rise, such as dog and cat roundworms, large and small liver flukes and pork and beef tapeworms.

Tran Thanh’s films thrive at home but face obstacles in global markets

While Tran Thanh’s films break records in Vietnam, their performance overseas remains modest. Cultural differences, language barriers, and marketing challenges have made it difficult for these productions to gain traction internationally.

Public investment a driving force for the economy this year

As of January 31, ministries, sectors and localities had allocated VNĐ741.1 trillion, reaching 89.7 per cent of the plan.