The government’s new directive requires major economic hubs to achieve rapid growth, with Bac Giang, Hai Phong, and Quang Ninh among those expected to exceed 12% GRDP in 2025.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has identified five provinces in Vietnam as potential locations for large-scale nuclear power plants. These provinces are concentrated in the South Central, Central, and North Central regions.

Vietnam is targeting an 8% GDP growth rate in 2025 and double-digit expansion from 2026, but officials warn this will require extraordinary efforts.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered a reduction in recurrent expenditures to below 60% of total budget spending, reallocating funds for economic development and major infrastructure projects.

The highest winning price at the latest land auction in Tan Phu commune in Quoc Oai district in Hanoi was VND76.6 million per sq m, down VND18 million, or 20 percent, from the figure in November 2024.

The Hanoi government has approved a strategy to revive the To Lich River by channeling Red River water and enhancing wastewater treatment.

Despite difficult family circumstances, Yen Nhi has always tried to excel. As a student who narrowly made it onto a team of excellent students, Nhi unexpectedly made a breakthrough to win first prize at the national history competition.

Two consecutive short-term contracts abroad highlight the challenges faced by Vietnam’s number one spiker, Tran Thi Thanh Thuy.

Twenty years ago, local residents drilling wells discovered unusual properties in the water from earth. The water source unexpectedly brought revenue of trillions of dong to the locality and helped to develop local tourism.

For those in the LGBT community, living true to one’s gender identity and being able to love and marry the person they love gives them tremendous happiness.

After accidentally dropping her savings meant for Tet shopping, a poor woman in Quang Tri was overwhelmed by kindness. More than 559 donors came together to raise over $6,500 for her, demonstrating the power of community support.

A recent viral clip captured a dramatic scene in Vinh City, where a naked woman suddenly fell from a moving Hyundai i10.

The National Assembly Standing Committee is reviewing amendments to the Law on Local Government Organization, proposing the expansion of urban governance models and a shift towards a more centralized administrative system.

Vietnamese hospitals are witnessing a surge in severe flu cases, with many patients suffering respiratory failure and requiring intensive care.

With over 20 years of experience, marine biologist Cao Van Nguyen has built an invaluable collection of sea snake specimens to support research and conservation efforts.

Since the launch of economic reforms nearly 40 years ago, Vietnam has witnessed extraordinary development, marked by ambitious infrastructure projects and modern urban landscapes.

Global gold prices have reached new record highs, sending shockwaves through the domestic market. Investors are eager to know how high gold can climb in this volatile environment.

China continued to be Vietnam’s largest export market for cassava and cassava products in 2024, according to data from the General Department of Customs.

Work on two major automobile manufacturing and assembly plants with Chinese investments will start in northern Thai Binh province in the first half of 2025.

Rubber prices stayed high in the final months of last year based on limited global supply and high demand, according to Deputy General Director of the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam Nguyen Duc Dung.

The National Assembly is pushing for stronger decentralization and delegation of power, ensuring the government can resolve obstacles efficiently while maintaining control.

The post-Tet stock market in 2025 presents a complex landscape, with both opportunities and challenges.

At the government’s first monthly meeting of 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the need for Vietnam to prepare for potential global trade conflicts to avoid economic setbacks.

For the first time, Da Nang’s Bach Dang spring flower street will remain open until May 1, extending its charm beyond the Lunar New Year to serve major city events.

During the first 10 days of commercial operation over the Lunar New Year, Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) recorded over 761,000 passengers and ticket sales exceeding $460,000.