Months before the Lunar New Year, Hanoi’s artisans are busy creating intricate snake-themed statues and gold-plated artwork to meet rising demand.

Businesses at a tax and customs dialogue detailed persistent issues costing them billions, with authorities responding with commitments to improve.

The plastics industry has enjoyed impressive growth this year, driven by steady demand from the construction, packaging and consumer industries, according to the Vietnam Plastics Association.

Former trafficking victims have become pivotal in publicity campaigns by participating in outreach programmes and sharing their personal stories, helping others recognise and reject similar schemes.

With rewards now up to 15 times higher, Hanoi’s top-performing students and their teachers are set to benefit from the city’s focus on education.

Ho Chi Minh City is tackling unused public assets and inefficiencies, aiming for effective management amid organizational restructuring.

After 11 months, Vietnam-China bilateral trade reaches US$185.4 billion, nearing a historic milestone of $200 billion

Starting in 2025, Hanoi will allocate surplus wage reform funds to provide additional income for over 40,000 civil servants and public employees.

Demographic shifts are transforming Vietnam into an aging society, raising alarms about sustainability and the need for urgent policy measures.

The residential real estate sector holds 60 per cent of the total defaulted bond volume, reflecting substantial risks in this sector.

The explosive growth of e-commerce and logistics in Vietnam is pushing up demand for warehouse real estate along with infrastructure investment.

A total of 2,166 businesses are required to report greenhouse gas emissions by March 2025 and develop plans to reduce emissions.

Despite shifting market dynamics and stringent trade policies, Vietnam’s position as a leading supplier of cashews to the UK remains strong.

Experts emphasised the need to investigate investments and capital contributions linked to banking sector big bosses to curb cross-ownership and manipulation.

An early morning visit to a xôi (sticky rice) stall in Hanoi’s Old Quarter left American YouTuber David Hoffmann astonished, as he witnessed the vendor skillfully wrapping multiple orders at lightning speed amid a bustling crowd.

Hanoi has reduced the Yen Xa Wastewater Treatment System budget by over VND 5 trillion, citing updated valuations and a revised project timeline.

Vietnam and China have agreed to collaborate on constructing three standard-gauge railway lines, marking a new phase in their comprehensive partnership.

By cutting its metro timeline by 15 years, HCM City is positioning itself as a leader in urban transport innovation.

National Assembly Vice Chair Nguyen Thi Thanh has called for robust and even exceptional policies to encourage civil servants with 2–4 years left until retirement to step aside, allowing space for young, well-trained cadres to strengthen the system.

Three prominent cancer hospitals in Vietnam have adopted state-of-the-art brachytherapy training equipment from Elekta through the ACTIVE project.

During a visit to Vietnam’s National Archives Center III, U.S. Ambassador Marc Knapper viewed rare national treasures and emphasized the importance of historical cooperation.

Minister of Defense Phan Van Giang has highlighted that the 2nd VN International Defense Exhibition is an opportunity to seize strategic opportunities and attract talent from major defense corporations such as Boeing, Airbus, and Lockheed Martin.

Thailand’s dominance in the top 10 underscores their strength, but Vietnam’s contributions reflect the nation’s rising football prowess.

The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden, managed by the Saigon Zoo Company, faces a tax debt exceeding VND 800 billion ($33 million) and risks closure due to impending tax enforcement measures.

The 60-day deadline for child residence registration marks a return to a previous policy that was in place before the enactment of Decree 62/2021.