Vietnamese model Nguyen Huu Hung outshined 24 contestants from various countries and territories to be crowned Mister Tourism World 2025.

Amid concerns raised by Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien over recent U.S. trade policy changes, U.S. Ambassador Marc E. Knapper reassured that the tariffs imposed were not directed at Vietnam.

Statistics from authorities show that motorbikes are involved in approximately 65-70 per cent of traffic accidents in the country.

The Vietnamese government is prioritizing private sector development as the key driver of economic growth. With over 50% of GDP contribution and 80% of employment creation, private enterprises are essential for Vietnam’s long-term prosperity.

The HCM City project of Ring Road 4 is not only a key traffic project but will also play an important turning point in helping the city grow and enter a new era of development.

At birth, she showed no signs of life – not breathing, no crying, no reflexes. Her chances of survival were estimated at just one per cent.

Timely and continuous care is essential to their survival, making rescue work a demanding, round-the-clock job.

The National Assembly has elected Le Minh Hoan and Vu Hong Thanh as Vice Chairmen, strengthening leadership for the 2021-2026 term.

Across the country, streets bear the names of brave soldiers who gave their lives defending Vietnam’s northern border in 1979.

The National Assembly has approved Mai Van Chinh and former Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung as Deputy Prime Ministers for the 2021–2026 term.

The Vietnamese government has restructured its cabinet, reducing the number of ministries to 17 and total government members to 25. This reform aims to improve efficiency and align with national development goals.

Despite starting later than other countries in the region, Vietnam has made considerable progress, with a sharp increase of green projects over the past few years.

The National Assembly has approved the appointment of four ministers for newly established ministries, marking a significant shift in the government’s organizational structure.

Nguyen Manh Hung, former Minister of Information and Communications, has been officially appointed as Minister of the newly established Ministry of Science and Technology following approval from the National Assembly.

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ), when contributing its idea to the draft law on personal income tax (PIT), warned that taxing real estate based on ownership duration is not feasible due to the lack of synchronized tax and land management systems.

The International Federation of Muay Thai (IFMA) officially named Vietnam as the organiser of the Asian Muay Thai Championship 2025, which will be held on June 20-26 in the northern province of Thai Nguyen.

With Circular 29, which ends extra classes in schools, coming into effect, many schools are devising new solutions to aid parents in managing their children's after-school hours.

Nguyen Thien Nhan, a National Assembly Deputy from HCM City, believes women with two children need a salary of at least VND10.5 million.

The US will impose tariffs equivalent to those levied on its goods, with potential consequences for Vietnam and other trading partners.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc announced a significant increase in public investment for 2025, with nearly 900 trillion VND allocated to infrastructure and development projects.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed extending the full exemption of registration fees for battery-electric vehicles by another two years, pushing the deadline to February 28, 2027.

With the total accumulated losses of foreign-invested enterprises surpassing 908 trillion VND, Vietnamese authorities are ramping up efforts to investigate tax practices and ensure greater financial accountability.

The Institute of Energy (under the Ministry of Industry and Trade) has proposed considering Ha Tinh as a backup location in case nuclear power plants cannot be developed in Ninh Thuan.

A major city in Vietnam has proposed imposing personal income tax on interest earned from savings deposits. As countries like Thailand, South Korea, and China already tax bank interest, the question arises: Should Vietnam follow suit?

With material shortages resolved, Ho Chi Minh City is working overtime to print and issue 150,000 pending driver’s licenses by the end of March. Extended working hours and increased staffing aim to prevent further delays for residents.