After traveling nearly 200km back to his hometown in Hung Yen, a 103-year-old man could not hide his joy as he reunited with his 95-year-old younger brother, embracing him with the excitement of a child.

Vietnam’s economic growth over past decades has largely relied on labour expansion, capital accumulation, export promotion and deep global trade integration, but as the country enters a higher development stage, this model is showing limitations.

The Hue–Da Nang route is positioned not merely as transportation but as a cultural journey along one of central Vietnam’s most scenic corridors.

Volatile fuel prices are accelerating a notable shift in consumer behaviour among residents in Hanoi capital city, with many turning to electric vehicles (EVs) as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative.

DANAFF IV is conceiving itself not merely as an artistic showcase but as a serious regional industry platform, broadening professional activities, training sessions and production linkages.

Strong rental yields and a tourism surge are positioning coastal apartments in Phu Quoc as a strategic choice for forward-looking investors.

Rather than blocking capital, Vietnam is redirecting credit into projects with high real demand. By reducing speculation and favoring legalized housing, this strategy ensures financial safety while fostering sustainable economic growth.

Several academic disciplines at Vietnamese universities have improved their positions in the latest global rankings released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

Since 2000, the number of students worldwide has increased by 327 million, reaching 1.4 billion in 2024. On average, more than 25 additional children have been able to attend school every minute.

HCMC is set to become the first locality to list and trade pork on the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam (MXV), in a push to clean up price transparency, tighten quality control and traceability while protecting stakeholders across the supply chain.

Vietnam’s exports of squid and octopus reached more than 111 million USD in the first two months of 2026, up 23% year on year, reflecting a positive start for the sector and early signs of recovering demand across several markets.

Article 10 in the draft circular on several provisions of the decree on petroleum trading is moving in the right direction by focusing on the publication, adjustment and declaration of prices.

The mechanism launch comes amid increasingly close cross-border ties among local communities while also addressing growing challenges posed by transnational crimes such as smuggling, illegal migration, drug trafficking and human trafficking.

The Global Coffee Alliance (GCA) was officially launched in Hanoi on March 26, establishing a multinational platform to promote sustainable development and shared prosperity for the coffee sector in Vietnam and globally.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade convened a conference on March 26 to hammer out the details of the Prime Minister’s directive accelerating the switch to E10 RON95 biofuel.

Korean technology corporations are intensifying investment in Southeast Asia to diversify supply chains and leverage cost advantages, with Vietnam remaining a focal destination thanks to its strategic location and abundant labour force.

An AI expert from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) believes that if Vietnam wants an elite force in the field of AI, it needs to discover and nurture young talents starting from high school.

Impacts from rising tensions in the Middle East have quickly reached Vietnam’s import–export activities, placing businesses under pressure to adapt in order to maintain orders and market share.

VN stands ready to work alongside businesses to develop greener and more efficient, sustainable and resilient supply chains, and remains a trusted partner, a responsible member, and an attractive destination in regional and global economic networks.

A forum in Hanoi discusses how aging can become a driver of growth rather than a burden.

Ten outstanding young Vietnamese were honoured at a ceremony in Hanoi on March 25 in recognition of their exceptional achievements and contributions across key fields, alongside nine promising young faces for 2025.

Can Tho is focusing on industry-linked energy development, actively seeking international partners, including a consortium of China Harbour Engineering Company (Vietnam) and Shenzhen Energy Group.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has had a meeting in Hanoi with Luke Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Universities are ramping up incentives, offering high salaries and generous bonuses to compete for leading academics.

Authorities in Ca Mau are taking steps to relocate and restore a long-abandoned MiG-21, shedding light on its origins and historical value.