Job market to surge in 2025, technology and sustainability leading the way

Roles such as software developers, data analysts and cybersecurity engineers will dominate the labour market in the technology sector, while manufacturing and logistics industries are expected to prioritise recruitment of automation engineers.

NA Chairman holds working sessions with key committees

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man held working sessions with several NA committees on February 4.

NA Standing Committee to convene 42nd session on February 5

The 42nd session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is set to take place over two and a half days, beginning on February 5.

Top leaders of Vietnam, Cuba hold phone talks

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam on February 4 held phone talks with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel.

HCM City: Nearly 1 million workers back to work after Tet holiday

Nearly 1 million workers of more than 12,600 businesses with trade trade unions in Ho Chi Minh City have returned to work following the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, reaching 85.33% of their total workforce.

Spring festivals open in HCM City, Phu Tho

The “Khai ha - Cau an” Festival in Ho Chi Minh City and another dedicated to Mother Au Co in the northern province of Phu Tho, both named as national intangible cultural heritage, opened on February 4.

Investors are pouring money into silver market

The silver market is emerging in Vietnam and could bring profitability higher than gold and real estate in 2024, but there are many risks.

High new land prices leave Hanoians anxious

With new land prices fixed by Hanoi authorities taking effect on December 20, 2024, many Hanoians now have to pay from hundreds of million of dong to billions of dong to convert different land types to residential land.

Poor musician receives over VND1 billion in royalties for his song

The life of Meritorious Artist, musician Xuan Ba, who is in difficult circumstances, changed ​​for the better after receiving VND1 billion in royalties for a song used in an American movie.

University graduate who speaks 3 languages works as deliveryman

Nguyen Thanh Nhan, an accomplished university graduate in Japanese language, is proficient in Japanese, Chinese and English. To everyone’s surprise, he works as a ride-hailing driver.

No room for mistakes: The high-stakes world of VIP flight attendants

Serving on special flights carrying high-ranking leaders is an honor that only a select few achieve. Nguyen Tien Dat, with over a decade in the airline industry, shares the demanding journey to earning a place on these prestigious flights.

Dangerous dining: Family caught eating by expressway, driver fined $520

A family was caught sitting on a mat eating by the Noi Bai – Lao Cai Expressway, leading to a hefty fine for the driver.

Man wins grand lottery prize but torn tickets leave him empty-handed

A Tra Vinh man’s stroke of luck turned into heartbreak after his winning tickets were too damaged to be claimed.

Watching the ‘king’ plow the fields: Ha Nam’s timeless New Year tradition

The Tich Dien Festival blends history, spirituality, and community in a grand celebration of farming and prosperity.

Vietnamese company illicitly profits $29 million in rare earth mining case

Investigators found that Thai Duong Group engaged in unauthorized resource extraction, smuggling, and tax fraud over a four-year period.

Vietnam moves forward with nuclear power as EVN and PVN take the lead

The Prime Minister has assigned EVN and PVN to spearhead Vietnam’s first nuclear power plants in Ninh Thuan, with an accelerated timeline for completion by 2031.

The power of the nation and the era: Key factors in Vietnam’s new era

As Vietnam enters a new era of development, the nation must harness its internal strength while remaining attuned to global trends. By integrating national power with the power of the era, the country can achieve breakthrough and sustainable growth.

Radiant Vietnam

In commemoration of the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (03/02/1930 – 03/02/2025), General Secretary To Lam has written an important article titled "Radiant Vietnam."

‘Fruit King’ wins big in China, brings home $7.15 billion in 2024

2024 was a bumper year for Vietnam's agricultural sector. Many traditional sectors regained their strength and brought record-high export turnover, while new sectors prepared acceleration.

Vietnam’s average worker salary rises to nearly $360 per month in 2024

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh set post-Tet priorities for economic reforms and infrastructure projects after reporting increased wages and social support.

Progress on Hanoi’s metro: Second TBM set to drill 10 meters per day

With one machine already drilling nearly 1 kilometer, Hanoi has now deployed a second TBM to accelerate work on the 4-kilometer underground segment of the Nhon – Hanoi Station metro line.

Hanoi accelerates To Lich River restoration with support from three ministries

With a budget of USD 22 million, Hanoi is set to complete a large-scale water replenishment project by September 2025 to revive the polluted To Lich River.

Tet travel boom: Vietnam’s airports see 3.6 million passengers in nine days

A sharp rise in travel demand during the Lunar New Year led to increased flights and longer operating hours, though congestion and delays remained a challenge.

Hanoi set to double fines for 107 traffic violations starting July

Hanoi aims to tighten traffic enforcement by significantly increasing fines for 107 common violations, citing persistent non-compliance.

Tan Tao stock to be delisted after 20 years, company faces severe consequences

Listed at the HCM City Stock Exchange (HOSE) in 2006, Tan Tao Corporation shares are about to be forcibly delisted due to serious violations about information disclosure.