Vietnam, Belgium, EU deepen cooperation across key sectors

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son held meetings with President of the Belgian House of Representatives Peter De Roover and European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela on October 10.

HCM City to cut business red tape, pledges better public service

Ho Chi Minh City will streamline administrative procedures and adopt a business-centered approach to public service delivery, according to Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee, Nguyen Loc Ha.

Work starts on 2.6-billion-USD LNG power plant in Hung Yen province

The project is a result of the strategic Vietnam – Japan partnership in clean energy development.

Cross-border e-commerce: a strategic driver for national exports

The country's e-commerce market was estimated to reach over 25 billion USD last year, marking year-on-year growth of 20%.

Storm destroys luxury villas in Ha Tinh, triggering ministry investigation

Dozens of multimillion-dollar villas were destroyed by Typhoon Bualoi, raising questions about construction quality and accountability.

Three storms in two weeks: Vietnam braces for more extreme weather

Within just two weeks, three consecutive storms have severely impacted northern and central Vietnam. Experts warn that in the coming month, another 1–2 storms may hit land, with natural disasters becoming increasingly unpredictable and intense.

Active contributions to UNHRC – key foundation for Vietnam’s re-election

Successfully completing its 2023-2025 tenure provides an important foundation for Vietnam to further enhance its reputation and create favourable momentum for its re-election to the UNHRC in the 2026–2028 tenure.

Vietnam’s Ly Van Huynh wins by KO, secures title match in 77kg division

Vietnamese MMA fighter Ly Van Huynh secured a powerful knock-out victory over Thanh Chuong, earning himself a third shot at the 77kg championship title in the Vietnam MMA tournament.

Zurich discussion opens gateway for cooperation between Khanh Hoa, Swiss firms

Vietnam is holding great opportunities across multiple potential sectors, offering new momentum for enterprises from both sides to form partnerships in key areas, said President of the Swiss-Vietnamese Economic Forum (SVEF) Philipp Rösler.

Ghana becomes Vietnam's largest rice export market in September

Ghana became Vietnam’s largest rice buyer in September, accounting for nearly 22% of total exports after the Philippines temporarily suspended imports.

Vietnam’s first vagus nerve implant surgery gives new hope to epilepsy patients

A 17-year-old male patient has successfully overcome 15 years of drug-resistant epilepsy thanks to a groundbreaking vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) surgery - the first of its kind in Vietnam.

Lacquer painting depicting President Ho Chi Minh sets Guinness World Record

The artwork measures 2.4 metres by 7.2 metres, spanning over 17 square metres, weighing three tonnes, and was completed on a single double-sided panel without joins.

Post-storm floods damage nearly 1,600 houses in northern localities

Thai Nguyen province is the hardest-hit locality with losses valued at 4 trillion VND, followed by Cao Bang with 2 trillion VND and Lang Son with 1.05 trillion VND.

Additional 400 billion VND earmarked for flood-hit provinces’ recovery

As much as 250 billion VND will be allocated to Thai Nguyen while Cao Bang, Lang Son, and Bac Ninh will receive 50 billion VND each to address urgent needs and support post-flood recovery.

Market upgrade to boost IPO boon in Vietnam

Vietnam’s stock market is riding a historic wave of initial public offerings (IPOs), with projections estimating a potential inflow of up to 47 billion USD over the next three years.

Businesses focus too much on assembly, with only 1-3% added value: expert

Dang Tan Duc, director of Becamex R&D Institute, stressed that there is a need to shift from assembly to activities that can bring higher added value by applying technology.

Vietnam shares success lessons in 5G deployment with other countries

Le Van Tuan, Director of the Radio Frequency Department, states that to achieve a high-speed, widely covered 5G network, it is critical to provide operators with access to both mid-band and low-band frequencies.

Hanoi homebuyers shocked by sky-high prices for tiny properties

With VND6-7 billion in hand, many believe they can easily purchase a desirable house in Hanoi. However, in reality, this only covers homes under 30 sqm, located deep in narrow alleys.

Low on-time graduation rates raise concerns for Vietnamese universities

The on-time graduation rate at many universities in HCMC is alarmingly low. At some schools, only 3 to 5 out of 10 students complete the program on schedule, leading to increased dropout rates.

Low tax, high risk: gold speculation under scrutiny

The proposed 0.1 percent tax rate on gold bar transfers, which is lower than tax on businesses selling food, medicine or milk, has raised controversy.

Swapping EV batteries takes only 2 minutes, cabinet race accelerates

The infrastructure development unit for charging stations under Vingroup estimates that the country will need 500,000 battery swap cabinets for electric motorcycles alone. This attractive investment sector is drawing many businesses.

VBA pushes regulation to combat ‘junk’ tokens

The government's direction to link the issuance of tokenized assets with real-world assets (RWA) is seen as a necessary and cautious step to mitigate risks from “junk tokens.”

Dao traditional herbalist worries about online impersonation

The traditional craft of making herbal medicine has long been an integral part of the lifestyle of the Dao ethnic people in Ba Vi (Hanoi).

HCMC woman regrets losing brother on Mid-Autumn night for 50 years

The siblings’ story eventually had a happy ending: the sister finally met her lost younger brother again thanks to a letter from her mother.

Vietnam plans sweeping reform of public universities

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son says the education sector is preparing for a major restructuring of higher education institutions.