Home loan interest rates jump to 14% as buyers struggle with debt pressure

Vietnam's real estate market faces a major shift as home loan interest rates double from previous years.

Students fear job shortages in journalism as press agency mergers intensify

Representatives from universities and academies offering journalism training shared advice for students amid the ongoing merger of many press agencies.

Vietnam medical pioneers master world class techniques to save complex cases

The year 2025 marked a strong leap forward for Vietnamese medicine, as a series of complex techniques were successfully performed domestically.

Ten years, five countries: a Vietnamese student’s scholarship journey

A math-major student in high school, Nguyen Truong Phong set off for Russia after graduating. Born in 1998, the young man has spent the past 10 years studying and working in Russia, France, Germany, Denmark, and Japan.

International media spotlight Vietnam’s National Assembly election

Media organisations from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, China, Russia, Cuba and Western countries carried reports on the event.

Voter turnout reaches 99.64% as of 22:00 on March 15

As of 22:00 on March 15, the nationwide voter turnout had reached 99.64%, said Ta Thi Yen, Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Deputy Affairs and Standing Deputy Chief of the Office of the National Election Council.

World-standard workforce crucial to building int’l financial centre

As developing an international financial centre (IFC) is considered a strategic step for Vietnam in its new stage of development, a decisive factor is the availability of a financial workforce that meets international standards.

Hanoi’s 100-year master plan must put people at centre: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 14 chaired a meeting between the permanent Government members and leaders of Hanoi to review and provide feedback on the draft Hanoi Capital Master Plan with a 100-year vision.

Green industrial parks become new magnet for FDI

Statistics show that about 80% of FDI enterprises prioritise investing in industrial parks with green energy infrastructure, reflecting a growing shift in investment preferences amid tightening global environmental standards.

Quang Ninh to host summer culture, sports and tourism week

Quang Ninh will organise the Quang Ninh Culture, Sports and Tourism Week 2026 from April 25 to May 3, featuring 14 large-scale cultural, artistic, sporting and tourism activities that will create a vibrant festive atmosphere across the province.

Vietnam Airlines to launch direct Hanoi–Amsterdam service on June 16

VN Airlines has announced the launch of a new direct air route between Hanoi and Amsterdam, alongside market promotion activities and business connectivity programs with European partners to introduce the new service and promote VN as a destination.

Authorities warn against hiring foreign workers violating immigration rules

Authorities in Dong Nai province have warned organisations and individuals not to recruit foreign workers who violate Vietnam’s immigration and residency regulations, following the discovery of dozens of such cases during recent inspections.

PM calls for accelerated space technology development in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked for faster development of space science and technology, stressing the need to explore space, master technologies, strengthen cooperation, pursue sustainable development and ensure a peaceful cosmos.

National AI ethics framework issued to guide safe, responsible rollout

The Minister of Science and Technology has signed a circular issuing the National Artificial Intelligence Ethics Framework.

Vietnam becomes increasingly popular destination for French tourists

Vietnam is emerging as a destination attracting strong interest from French travel companies and visitors at the ongoing World Tourism Fair in Paris.

Vietnamese businesses ride wave of investment in green manufacturing

Amid the global push for technological innovation, green development, and sustainable growth, several industrial manufacturing sectors in Vietnam are drawing increasing attention from both domestic and international investors.

Ho Chi Minh City steps up actions to unlock private sector growth

HCMC’s authorities and businesses operating in the southern metropolis have stepped up strategic orientations and concrete action programmes to translate Resolution No.68-NQ-TW into practice.

High share of female candidates for 16th NA a very positive signal

45% of candidates for Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly being women is an encouraging and positive development, according to Caroline Nyamayemombe, Country Representative of the UN Women in Vietnam.

Capital from ultra rich flows into bays as new real estate market emerges

As seaside tourism and the trend of coastal living continue to grow, experts say bayfront real estate is entering a new development phase, with marina real estate attracting ultra-wealthy clients.

Vietnam advised to develop economic clusters to upgrade national competitiveness

To escape the assembly trap, Vietnam must shift from fragmented competition to regional cooperation. Developing deep economic clusters is the key to boosting TFP productivity and helping local firms enter high-value segments of the global chain.

VNU-HCM university to recruit 167 PhDs with high-pay incentives

Nine members of Vietnam National University HCMC (VNU-HCM) are recruiting 167 PhDs under the VNU350 Program, with income levels of up to VND100 million a month.

Leading female intellectuals and managers join National Assembly race

VietNamNet introduces below several prominent women running for the 16th National Assembly. These 80s-generation leaders bring expertise in high-tech farming, business, and education.

Alumnus returns as mentor, fulfilling his high school dream

Tran Xuan Binh, an English teacher at Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted (Ninh Binh), has spent nearly 10 years training the school's national merit exam teams and has served as the head coach three times.

K Hospital’s new systems shorten radiation therapy to 2-3 minutes

WIth older-generation radiotherapy machines, each treatment session typically lasts about 10 minutes. With the new systems, the time has been reduced to 2–3 minutes thanks to the integration and optimization of multiple advanced technologies.

Travelers book April tours early, Phu Quoc combo prices drop

Since early March, many Vietnamese travelers have been booking tours for the upcoming holidays of Hung Kings Commemoration Day (the 10th day of the third lunar month) and the Reunification Day-International Workers' Day break on April 30 and May 1.

Gasoline and oil prices fall following four session hikes

Fuel prices have reversed downward after four consecutive sessions of sharp increases, with RON95-III gasoline returning to the VND25,000/liter level. Prices for diesel and kerosene were also significantly adjusted downward.