Vietnam is making a strategic move to catalyze its digital economy with the launch of 55 shared digital platforms designed to unify data, reduce costs, and drive sectoral innovation.

At a 2025 national dialogue with farmers, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for innovation, digital transformation, and smarter agricultural management.

On the morning of December 10, the National Assembly officially passed the amended Law on Defense Industry, Security, and Industrial Mobilization.

From 2026, programs such as medical residency and specialist degrees will be fully administered by the Ministry of Health.

Distressed mergers and acquisitions (M&A), once viewed as a lifeline for struggling Vietnamese businesses, are currently failing to capture the interest of investors, despite lower valuations and increased restructuring activity.

Under the new education law, students finishing lower secondary will no longer receive formal diplomas; high school diplomas will be issued by school principals upon meeting ministry criteria.

Vietnam’s new Cybersecurity Law strengthens government oversight of online identity, data, and content, with sweeping powers granted to the Ministry of Public Security.

Families with two children to receive social housing priority and extended maternity leave under Vietnam’s new Population Law

Ho Chi Minh City is ready to pioneer new regulatory and financial mechanisms to boost startups and tech innovation, with a bold vision of becoming Vietnam’s leading hub for science, digital transformation, and the emerging low-altitude economy.

Vietnamese authorities reveal fentanyl was found in a seized vial, marking a dangerous new trend in synthetic drug trafficking.

Vietnam’s National Assembly passes changes to road safety laws, lifting the child seat mandate for taxis and app-based ride services.

Japanese firm Kokuyo is set to acquire a 65% stake in Thien Long, marking a major shift for the Vietnamese stationery leader.

The disappearance of the Galaxy S25 Ultra from the list of best-selling smartphones in Q3 2025 has raised alarms about the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra’s market potential.

With support from family, school and community, ethnic minority students across Vietnam are turning hardship into achievement - writing a new chapter in the country’s long tradition of learning.

Hanh Thien village is home to over 200 doctors of literature and centuries-old houses that preserve the soul of a land rooted in academic excellence.

K+ has announced it will stop operations in Vietnam from January 2026, marking the end of a 16-year journey shaped by rigid strategies and eroded by rampant piracy.

Kicking off strong at SEA Games 33 in Thailand, Vietnam’s national team is poised for multiple golds across jujitsu, swimming, taekwondo, and more.

Leaders of the Vietnam national sports delegation have contacted the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand to coordinate a response to a serious error in territorial representation during the opening ceremony of the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

The 1995-born contestant left a strong impression during Vietnam’s hosting of the Miss Charm 2025 semifinals.

Vietnam’s Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health has issued a series of decisions to suspend, recall, and order the destruction of various imported cosmetic products found in violation of safety, legal, and documentation standards.

The latest leak about the iPhone 18 Pro Max has reignited hopes of a major design breakthrough, promising a seamless user experience that has been anticipated for years.

With a full month still remaining in 2025, Vietnam has already recorded over $1.5 billion in export revenue from its iconic “black gold” - pepper - setting a new all-time high.

A fishing vessel carrying eight crew members from Nghe An province sank unexpectedly while operating off the coast of Ha Tinh, leaving one fisherman missing.

Vietnam’s PTIT wins big at M*CTF-I 2025, an international cyber defense contest hosted by Moscow Technical University.

Many businesses continue to complain about slow replies to official letters and unclear guidance from the tax authority. Some say they have submitted documents for months but have received no replies.