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Dak Lak and Phu Yen merge: A new province linking mountains and sea

With a major merger underway, residents will soon travel from the Central Highlands to Tuy Hoa’s beaches via key routes like National Highway 29.

Gold hits record high, crowds storm Hanoi’s gold street for limited supply

Gold surged to 118 million VND per tael as hundreds queued in Hanoi’s Tran Nhan Tong Street, causing chaos and stock shortages.

Vietnam expands aircraft import list to seven countries including China

Vietnam now permits the import of aircraft from Canada, Brazil, Russia, the UK, and China, alongside Airbus and Boeing.

Mother accused of killing child to collect insurance amid rising fraud cases

Experts have noted that insurance fraud is spiking. Horrific crimes have been committed just to get insurance benefits

Economic disparities highlighted as Dong Nai, Binh Phuoc prepare to merge

Before the upcoming provincial merger, both Dong Nai and Binh Phuoc have shown strong development in industrial production and services. In particular, Dong Nai has achieved impressive economic milestones in recent years.

Global vision, local soul: AEDAS unveils Cat Ba's island city design story

Behind the unique beauty of the Central Green Bay Island City lies a seamless fusion of global architectural vision and rich local culture, blending Eastern Feng Shui philosophy with the contemporary language of international design.

Used-car inspectors: light work and high pay, but big risks

With rising demand for secondhand cars, inspecting used vehicles has become a lucrative trade. Mastering it, however, requires not just technical know-how but also a wealth of skills and seasoned experience.

A tale of three provinces: Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Hoa Binh before the union

As the three provinces prepare to unify, their diverse economic indicators reveal an unexpected divide in growth and performance.

Hanoi to launch 69m2 apartments, condo price surge slows

Real estate highlights of the week: Social housing news in Hanoi; Bac Giang district land auctioned for nearly VND7 billion for a 154m2 plot; Controversy at Discovery Complex condo.

Vietnam expands forestry and fisheries loan package to $4 billion

The State Bank of Vietnam increases the preferential loan program to support agriculture, forestry, and fisheries to nearly $4 billion.

Government proposes flexible pay for SOEs to match private sector

A proposal to allow state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to adopt a flexible, market-driven salary system similar to the private sector has been put forward at a recent conference on digital transformation leadership in state-run businesses.

Newly merged Can Tho super city poised to transform Mekong Delta

Can Tho, Hau Giang, and Soc Trang are set to merge into a new ‘super city’ in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. So, what is the economic scale of these three provinces before the merger?

Vietnam outlines legal retaliation plans for trade defense cases

New decree mandates response strategies, including lawsuits and countermeasures, when Vietnamese firms face foreign trade defense actions.

Mobile Money pilot in Vietnam extended through 2025

The Vietnamese government has approved an extension of the Mobile Money pilot program, which allows payments for small-value goods and services through mobile telecom accounts, until December 31, 2025.

Vietnam expands official agricultural exports to China with four new products

Vietnam has officially signed export protocols with China for four additional agricultural products: chili, passion fruit, bird’s nest, and rice bran, expanding its presence in one of its largest export markets.

What will Vietnam’s new Ninh Binh province inherit from its parts?

With Ha Nam, Ninh Binh, and Nam Dinh poised to become one, their economic profiles reveal both potential and disparity.

Rising costs force price hikes, shake Vietnam’s food industry

From pho stalls to major chains, vendors navigate shrinking margins and wary consumers.

HCM City responds to US tariffs as export value surpasses USD 7 billion

Economists have presented several growth scenarios for Ho Chi Minh City in light of the United States’ new 46% countervailing duty on imported goods from Vietnam. Chairman Nguyen Van Duoc also shared his perspective on this latest development.

Public Security Ministry investigates solar projects in Ha Tinh, Quang Binh

To support an ongoing investigation, the Ministry of Public Security has requested the People's Committees of Ha Tinh and Quang Binh provinces to provide detailed information and documents related to solar power projects in their respective areas.

Vietnam’s banana exports surge past durians to claim second spot

A fruit labeled a “superfood” overtakes the once-dominant durian in Vietnam’s $7 billion sector.