Vietnam mulls revising its Power Development Plan

Experts have outlined three key areas for PDP VIII’s revision, including updating legal frameworks, assessing the power system’s operations and forecasting socio-economic growth and electricity demand.

Vietnam adapts agricultural exports to market fluctuations

Amid global trade uncertainties, Vietnam is prioritising compliance with international market requirements to maintain and expand its agricultural exports.

VINASME proposes reduction of corporate income tax

Vietnam’s corporate income tax rate of 20 per cent is higher than in Singapore (17 per cent) and Brunei (18.5 per cent).

Vietnam’s coffee shops boom amid business closures

While business closures continue to rise, signalling economic difficulties, Vietnam's coffee shop industry is experiencing remarkable growth.

National football team to welcome new Korean assistant coach

The proposed new assistant is Lee Jung-soo, a former defender for the Korean national team, who played from 2008 to 2013. Lee gained recognition during the 2010 World Cup, scoring two crucial goals that helped the RoK advance to the round of 16.

Lexus Challenge offers huge bonus to outstanding golfers

Lexus Challenge, one of the largest golf tournaments of 2025, will be held next month and will be offering its biggest prize money to date.

Vietnamese products rise from villages to global markets

The application of new technologies in production and close collaboration between farmers and businesses have significantly contributed to taking Vietnamese products from rural areas to the global stage, which is a challenging but inspiring journey.

Vietnam digital technology enterprise map to be launched for first time

The Vietnam digital technology enterprise map will serve as a critical tool to position enterprises in the market, enhance competitiveness and expand cooperation opportunities domestically and internationally.

Vietnamese wushu martial artists qualify for 2025 World Games

Duong Thuy Vi, who earned a gold medal for Vietnam at the 2022 World Games, secured her spot at the 2025 event with a strong recent performance.

HCM City’s ao dai festival to feature mass folk dance with 53,000 participants

The mass folk dance will be the highlight of the 11th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival, with around 3,000 participants performing live at Nguyen Hue walking street and over 50,000 people joining from 21 districts and Thu Duc city.

Vietnam attends Islam-Buddhism Summit in Cambodia

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu participated in the Islam-Buddhism Summit in Phnom Penh on February 27.

Vietnam, China Coast Guards conduct joint patrol in Gulf of Tonkin

The joint patrol, spanning from Point 1 to Point 9 along the demarcation line of the Gulf of Tonkin, covered a distance of 120 nautical miles.

Major policies to be added to 14th National Party Congress’s draft documents

General Secretary To Lam underscored the importance of taking a fresh and in-depth look at the achievements, causes and lessons learned from 40 years of Doi Moi under the 13th National Party Congress tenure.

Foreign ministry confirms Vietnamese citizens rescued from scam rings in Myanmar

Vietnamese authorities have been collaborating with their counterparts to investigate and prosecute Vietnamese citizens involved in criminal activities abroad in accordance with laws of both Vietnam and host countries.

Vietnam supports disarmament, non-proliferation of nuclear weapons: Ambassador

Vietnam calls on member states to uphold a sense of responsibility and political determination, enhance cooperation, engage in substantive and flexible dialogue, promote the inclusivity within the CD.

Vietnam, China launch new border crossing to enhance trade

The ceremony was jointly organised by the People’s Committee of Cao Bang province's Ha Lang district and China’s Daxin administration.

HCM City eyes cooperation with India in IT, digital economy

With Vietnam's commitment to developing smart urban areas, digital transformation, and sustainable environment, Vietnam and India have opportunities to promote strategic partnerships and extensive cooperation.

Healthcare sector makes advance in 2024: Minister

The health sector has achieved remarkable milestones in providing medical services in 2024 - the first year the amended Law on Medical Examination and Treatment takes effect, according to Health Minister Dao Hong Lan.

Communal units will be able to handle all tasks accurately and correctly

Hundreds of readers have expressed support for the tentative plan to abolish the intermediate district level in the administrative system and delegate authority to the commune level.

First AI-generated film honours healthcare sector

Vietnam’s first AI-generated theatrical film, Ao trang sau dem trang (White blouses after sleepless nights), which pays tribute to the healthcare sector, was introduced to audience by director Pham Vinh Khuong on February 27.

What is happening with Rang Dong Plastic and Dien Quang?

All five board members of Rang Dong Plastics have resigned. Rang Dong, together with Dien Quang, are businesses linked to former Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Ho Thi Kim Thoa.

Vietnam emerges as key hub for int’l textile manufacturers

Vietnam’s textile sector, comprising around 7,000 companies and over 3 million workers, dedicates 80% of its production capacity to exports and 20% to domestic consumption.

Vietnam’s AI strategy: How to build a competitive edge in AI

Vietnam must adopt an adaptive AI strategy, focusing on industry-specific applications and data sovereignty to maintain competitiveness and technological independence.

Video clip of older woman sleeping in husband's arms goes viral

The image of a wife sleeping peacefully in her husband's arms in a hospital corridor has warmed viewers' hearts.

Metro Line 1 prompts investments in HCM City's eastern apartment market

Ho Chi Minh City’s apartment supply is expected to exceed 40,000 units by 2027, with Thu Duc city accounting for half, according to Savills Vietnam.