Vietnam – a land of opportunities for Nordic firms

Ole Linnet Juul, Senior Chief Advisor of the Confederation of Danish Industry, commended Vietnam’s recent strides, particularly in institutional reforms, technological advancements, innovation, and digital transformation.

National Aviation Security Centre launched

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) held a ceremony in Hanoi on February 28 to take over the responsibility of ensuring aviation security and launch the National Aviation Security Centre.

Commune-level public security officers to handle more administrative procedures

As part of the ministry’s new structure, district-level division of public security will be dissolved, and the ministry will take over five key state management tasks from various ministries starting March 1

HCM City eyes multifaceted cooperation with New Zealand

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc expressed his hope that PM Christopher Luxon’s visit will accelerate investment cooperation from New Zealand enterprises in the coming time.

Hungary wishes to strengthen parliamentary cooperation with Vietnam

Hungarian National Assembly Speaker László Kövér has expressed his desire to further enhance parliamentary cooperation between Hungary and Vietnam, particularly in sharing legislative experience.

Banking sector urged to expand credits to support economic growth

SBV Deputy Governor Dao Minh Tu stated that an average credit growth of over 2% would contribute to a 1% increase in the country's GDP.

Government issues plan to implement National Marine Spatial Planning

The plan will establish a clear roadmap, along with the necessary resources, to address spatial conflicts in marine resource exploitation.

Party chief outlines policies for socio-economic development

Party General Secretary To Lam outlined ambitious economic growth targets of at least 8% for 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit rates in the coming years. He also provided orientations for digital asset and currency management in Vietnam.

State capital ownership rights transferred to Ministry of Finance

The Commission for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) on February 28 transfered the rights and responsibilities of the agency representing state capital ownership to the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam vows to promote realisation of Sustainable Development Goals: diplomat

Vietnam will work closely with UN member states, OIF partners, ASEAN, and African nations to advance climate objectives.

Vietnam pushes to elevate stock market

Vietnam will create favourable conditions for the stock market to develop more breakthrough and innovative products, enhancing the quality of market offerings and attracting more investors.

Petrovietnam takes actions to carry out Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power project

With an urgent timeline to put the plant into operation by 2030 or 2031, the project faces significant challenges and requires a shift to a more flexible, accelerated management approach.

Quang Ninh yet to permit cave dining on Bai Tu Long Bay

Authorities in Cam Pha city, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, have not granted permission to any entity to convert caves in Bai Tu Long Bay into large-scale dining venues, according to Pham Le Hung, Chairman of the city People's Committee.

State President’s order on promulgation of three newly passed laws announced

The State President’s order on the promulgation of three laws, recently passed by the 15th National Assembly (NA) during its 9th extraordinary session, was announced on February 28 morning.

10th Vietnam-Japan Festival in HCM City to take place in March

Jointly organised by the municipal People's Committee and Japanese partners, the event aims to strengthen cultural, trade, and tourism exchanges between the two nations.

State-owned MobiFone now under Ministry of Public Security

MobiFone's profit before tax in 2024 was estimated at over 2 trillion VND (78.23 million USD), exceeding its annual target by 20.6%.

Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs: New mandate, new leadership

Vietnam establishes Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs with new responsibilities.

Will import tax reductions make luxury cars cheaper in Vietnam?

Starting in 2025, Vietnam will reduce import tariffs on luxury cars from Europe, the US, and Japan. Will this lead to lower prices for high-end vehicles, and how will it impact the local market?

Vietnam’s rise as Southeast Asia’s organ transplant leader

With 9,500 transplants in 33 years and cutting-edge surgical advancements, Vietnam now leads Southeast Asia in organ transplantation.

Hanoi metro construction affects homes: Residents relocated amid safety concerns

The Hanoi Urban Railway Management Board has relocated affected households while engineers assess and reinforce structures around the metro tunnel site.

Vietnamese parents pay premium for tutoring as extra classes are restricted

With school-led tutoring reduced under new education policies, many Vietnamese parents are spending hundreds of dollars on private lessons to help their children prepare for exams.

Vietnam and New Zealand PMs visit Van Mieu, share cultural experiences

As part of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s official visit to Vietnam, he and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh explored Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) on the morning of February 27.

Truong Huy San sentenced to 30 months in prison for abusing democratic freedoms

A Hanoi court has convicted journalist and writer Truong Huy San under Article 331 of the Penal Code, citing his social media posts as violating state and individual rights.

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VN to cut business regulations by 30%, aiming for top 3 ASEAN investment climate

Vietnam plans to eliminate 30% of business regulations, reduce costs, and boost economic growth, positioning itself as a top ASEAN investment destination.