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A recent proposal by Hanoi’s Department of Construction and city police to allow pickup trucks to circulate like passenger cars has reopened a policy debate that is far larger than traffic management.
Double-digit growth is only feasible when institutional reform becomes the central engine, with procedures substantially cut, officials who dare to act protected, and a legal environment transparent enough for businesses to invest boldly.
Vietnam’s state budget revenue exceeds expectations in the first quarter, signaling steady fiscal momentum.
Having no prior knowledge of English, Sung Thi Dinh never thought a foreign language could change her life. After just a few years, she has built her own business and created jobs for many people in her village.
The National Tourism Year 2026 opening and mega concert are drawing massive attention across digital platforms.
A British-Canadian couple planned a one-year stay in Vietnam but chose to remain after discovering a life filled with joy and connection.
Hanoi is planning to expand major inner-city traffic corridors.
More than 500 golfers are set to compete at the Hanoi Open 2026, scheduled to take place on April 15 and 16 in Phu Tho province.
Many urban Vietnamese youth earn high salaries reaching VND40-50 million monthly but struggle to accumulate assets due to "lifestyle inflation."
HCMC aims to pilot 6G in 2026, leapfrogging global timelines. While experts warn of technical "impossibility" due to lack of gear, Vietnam’s strategy focuses on frequency allocation, standards, and core tech to avoid being a passive importer.
Amid growing speculation, the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed there will be no adjustment to the official 2026 holiday calendar.
Le Huu Hieu becomes the only Vietnamese artist to stage a solo exhibition at the world’s leading contemporary art event.
Visitors from China can shop seamlessly in Vietnam using QR codes and pay directly in their home currency through Alipay.
The proposal to relocate Hanoi University of Pharmacy and the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Natural Sciences to build a museum is causing much debate. Some experts argue against turning a living knowledge space into a static display area.
The Government Office has issued a notice summarizing conclusions by PM Pham Minh Chinh following an inspection of the progress of Phase 1 of the Long Thanh International Airport project and its connecting transport routes.
After four weeks of piloting weekend customs clearance, cross-border trade activity at Bac Luan II Bridge in Mong Cai has gained notable momentum, raising expectations that round-the-week clearance could soon become a permanent reality.
Authorities have launched a formal investigation into alleged violations at Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), with three criminal charges now under scrutiny.
A brief spell of thunderstorms is set to give way to a prolonged and severe heatwave across the North and Central regions.
Vietnam’s new legislature prepares to finalize key leadership roles for the next term.
Despite mounting global headwinds, particularly escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Vietnam’s exports remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, reaching nearly 100 billion USD, up more than 17% year-on-year.
Hanoi’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in the first quarter of 2026 is estimated to have grown by 7.87% year-on-year, one of the highest rates in recent years, according to the municipal Statistics Office.
The northern province of Quang Ninh has officially deployed round-the-clock medical teams on Ha Long Bay starting April 2 to provide immediate first aid and handle health emergencies for tourists.
Since early April, businesses have rolled out new travel products featuring deep discounts alongside refreshed itineraries developed through stronger tourism linkages between Ho Chi Minh City and other localities.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to develop several key projects to boost its cultural industries, including the construction of a large-scale film studio complex covering around 100–150 hectares.
Construction of the civil aviation component of Phan Thiet Airport is expected to begin in late this month, a project anticipated to create new momentum for economic and tourism development in the south-central region.
A large-scale community health festival and walking event titled “For a Healthy Vietnam” will take place from 7am to 4pm on April 5 at Tran Nhan Tong pedestrian street and Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi, in response to Vietnam’s National Health Day.