Vietnam restores IA undersea cable, APG repairs to be completed by April

Vietnam’s IA undersea cable has been fully repaired, restoring international Internet connectivity. The APG cable, still under maintenance, is expected to be fixed by early April 2025.

Vietnamese universities offer billion-VND salaries to attract top academics

Universities in Vietnam are offering competitive salaries and rewards to attract top academic talent, reducing financial struggles for faculty members.

Ho Chi Minh City accelerates AI, semiconductor, and blockchain development

HCMC is advancing AI, semiconductors, blockchain, and 5G/6G technology to become a Southeast Asian innovation hub by 2045, aiming for a 50% digital economy share.

Tourist rentals surge in HCM City apartments, sparking fierce resident backlash

Ho Chi Minh City’s short-term rental market is booming, but long-term residents are pushing back against security risks and overcrowded facilities.

Social housing projects offer hope for workers, but accessibility issues persist

Thousands of social housing projects in Hanoi will soon begin construction, a positive sign for average workers amid rising prices for commercial apartments. However, experts say that ensuring accessibility to affordable housing remains a challenge.

Young director leverages AI to revive traditional arts

Passionate about both cinema and emerging technology, young director Pham Vinh Khuong is making waves with his innovative approach to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the arts.

Vietnam achieves coral reproduction milestone

Coral spawning lasts mere minutes and occurs just once annually per colony, forcing the team to conduct hundreds of night dives to capture these fleeting moments.

Shrimp industry advised to take actions to maintain growth momentum

Experts held that in order to maintain the export momentum, the shrimp industry must proactively enhance production conditions and standardise processes from production to trade.

Half localities will convert existing industrial parks into ecological models

Experts said that the eco-industrial park model is becoming an important trend in the overall industrial and economic development in Vietnam.

Medical genius: a Vietnamese professor’s life-changing journey

The surgical operations, including one that was the world's first, conducted by Professor Dr Nguyen The Hoang over three decades have helped transform the lives of many people.

Domestic sea freight rates expected to remain high this year

Domestic sea freight rates are expected to remain stable or even see a slight increase in 2025, according to Guotai Junan Vietnam Securities.

Miss Crescent Moon VN 2025: A groundbreaking pageant for women with disabilities

Miss Crescent Moon Vietnam 2025 is the first beauty pageant for women with disabilities in Vietnam, featuring 70 contestants in its semi-finals.

Government moves to protect Vietnamese rice farmers from unfair pricing

As Vietnam’s rice prices plunge, the Prime Minister has ordered oversight of rice purchases to prevent price manipulation and support farmers.

Five factors to consider when merging provinces

National Assembly Deputy Pham Trong Nghia believes that to abolish district-level administration, amendments to the Constitution must be studied, and the merger of provinces must be based on clear criteria.

1,000-hectare free trade area set to take shape in Hai Phong

The area will be part of a 20,000-hectare economic zone built by the southern coast of the city.

Vietnam’s state restructuring plan: What’s next for local governance?

Vietnam is preparing to merge administrative units and eliminate district-level governments under a new Politburo directive for governance reform.

Ministry of Finance proposes tax exemption for orders under VND2 million

Organisations or individuals can only benefit from tax exemptions on purchases up to VNĐ96,000,000 per year.

Dutch tourist found safe after going missing on Mount Fansipan

Authorities in Lao Cai province successfully located and rescued a Dutch tourist who went missing while hiking Mount Fansipan.

King Ham Nghi’s paintings to be displayed in Hue

The exhibition will take place at Kien Trung Palace in the Hue Royal Palace Heritage Site from March 25 to April 6.

Prime Minister promises strong cooperation with South Korean businesses

Regular engagement with businesses is essential for addressing challenges and creating a supportive environment for growth, said South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Youngsam.

Need for structural separation of banking investment in bond market: experts

Vietnam’s corporate bond market is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by regulatory reforms and evolving market dynamics.

VN Trade Office warns on the Philippines’ imposition of import tariffs on cement

The imposition of provisional duties by the Philippine will have a considerable impact on Vietnam's cement exports.

Da Nang investment forum unlocks new frontiers for Singaporean investors

Investors at a recent forum in Singapore expressed interest in learning more about Da Nang’s investment environment, regulatory innovation commitments and opportunities the city offers to international investors.

iPhone 17 Air leaks: No Ultra-Wide camera, no SIM tray, and no bottom speaker

Apple’s iPhone 17 Air is dropping key features like the Ultra-Wide camera, physical SIM slot, and bottom speaker in favor of a slimmer design.

Law on Deposit Insurance to be amended

According to the SBV, after 12 years of implementing the Law on Deposit Insurance, there have been a number of difficulties and problems that need to be resolved to further enhance the role of the Deposit Insurance of Vietnam (DIV).