Vietnam’s trade offices boost investment, trade promotions

Vietnam’s trade offices abroad is ramping up efforts to promote investment and trade in line with the country’s ambitious economic targets for 2025.

Trial for Hanoi mini apartment fire that killed 56 to begin on March 10

Hanoi’s mini apartment fire trial begins March 10, with victims seeking 78 billion VND in damages for the tragedy that killed 56.

UN Vesak 2025 in HCM City draws global attention with messages from 80 nations

Vietnam’s UN Vesak 2025 receives over 450 congratulatory messages from Buddhist leaders across 80 countries, emphasizing global Buddhist unity.

Da Lat bans horse-drawn carriages around Xuan Huong Lake

Da Lat has banned horse-drawn carriage rides around Xuan Huong Lake due to safety concerns, unregulated operations, and environmental issues.

Faith exploited: fake spiritual retreat exposed as multimillion-dollar scam

Believers were promised spiritual enlightenment but lost their fortunes instead. The shocking story behind Vietnam’s biggest religious scam.

Realty companies anticipate significant profit surge in 2025

The number of newly launched apartments in the capital may reach between 40,000 and 45,000 units in 2025, surpassing the projected 30,100 units for 2024.

Vietnam needs to harness 'synergistic power' to develop rapidly like Singapore

Vietnam can accelerate its pace of innovation by leveraging "synergistic power" and learning from Singapore's experiences in developing its semiconductor industry.

New challenges for Vietnamese tuna exports

A new regulation on the minimum size of tuna has seriously affected the normal production and business activities of fishermen and enterprises, increasing the economic burden on the related production chain.

Merging provinces: how many provinces and cities are optimal for Vietnam?

With rapid advancements in science and technology, many people believe this is the ideal time to merge provinces and cities to reduce the burden of regular expenditures and to invest for socio-economic development.

US tariffs may impact Vietnam’s aluminium and steel exports

While Vietnam is not the largest exporter of steel and aluminium to the US, domestic businesses will still face significant challenges due to this policy.

Private schools, teachers are also covered by Circular 29 on private tutoring

When the Ministry of Education and Training's (MOET) Circular 29 on extra teaching was released, many people thought the regulation only applied to public schools, not private ones.

Party chief meets FedEx founder, executive chair

Party General Secretary To Lam commended FedEx’s achievements in VN over the past three decades and affirmed his support for the company’s continued expansion in key sectors.

ASEAN Future Forum: Leaders discuss economic growth and geopolitical challenges

At the ASEAN Future Forum 2025, leaders emphasized the region’s growing influence in global affairs, with Malaysia and New Zealand reinforcing their commitment to ASEAN’s development.

Vietnam boosts ties with ASEAN and global partners at ASEAN Future Forum

General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held discussions with leaders from Malaysia, Timor-Leste, Laos, and Cambodia, strengthening regional cooperation and strategic partnerships.

The walking fish of Vietnam: Why mudskipper is a must-try specialty

Only found in the wild, the mudskipper is a rare and cherished dish in Vietnam, especially in Ca Mau, where locals have perfected ways to prepare it.

Korean logistics project gets underway in Hai Phong

Chief Financial Officer of Jeil Group Kim Eun-sook said the Jeil Logistics 1 project will provide a logistics warehouse, as well as a core infrastructure in the supply chain and distribution sector in Vietnam.

Vietnamese Party chief welcomes Malaysian PM

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 25 evening for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Da Nang floats idea of attracting cruise tourists

For the whole year 2025, Da Nang aims to welcome 11.9 million visitors, including 4.8 million foreigners, representing year-on-year rises of 10% and 17%, respectively.

NA greenlights major railway project to boost northern economic corridor

The Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway will span approximately 390.9 kilometers for the main route, with 27.9 kilometers of branch lines.

Resolution on pilot policies for urban railway network development in big cities

The resolution specifies that during the planning and implementation phases of projects listed in the annex attached to the resolution.

Vietnam, Kazakhstan look to step up anti-corruption cooperation

Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 25 for Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Agency of Kazakhstan Zhumagali Askhat.

Int’l financial institutions show positive views on Vietnam's growth prospects

The Vietnamese government is demonstrating a high determination in promoting public investment, focusing on numerous strategic infrastructure projects that connect economic centres.

Hungarian journalist's family donates historic photos of Vietnam

Hundreds of photographs showing Vietnam’s land and people, taken by Hungarian journalist László Rozsa from 1969 to 1974, during the country's struggle against the Americans, have been donated to the National Archives Centre III in Hanoi.

Sharp drop seen in traffic accidents in first two months

Traffic accidents and fatalities have seen a notable decline in the first two months of 2025, according to the National Traffic Safety Committee.

Unexpected rental price disparities on HCM City's most expensive retail street

Despite being ranked among the world's priciest retail streets, actual rental prices on Dong Khoi Street in HCM City are significantly lower than global assessments, with many vacant properties struggling to find tenants.