Street stall selling bun rieu serves hundreds of diners nightly in Hanoi

Located on Nguyen Thiep Street, the sidewalk bun rieu (Vietnamese crab noodle soup) stall called "Bun rieu ba diec" (bun rieu of the deaf person) is well known among Hanoi diners who like to eat late at night.

Real estate CEO tops Vietnam’s highest-paid executive list in 2023

Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, CEO of Kinh Bac Urban Development Corporation, emerged as Vietnam's highest-paid executive in 2023, with an annual income of 17 billion VND. Her earnings outpaced those of banking and finance leaders.

Passenger bus route linking Ha Long and China’s Nanning City launched

As scheduled, a passenger bus departs at 9am (China time) from Nanning and arrives in Ha Long at 2:30 pm (Vietnam time) on every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Super Typhoon Yagi bears down on North Vietnam with winds of 200 km/h

Super Typhoon Yagi, the third major storm of the year, is currently churning over the East Sea, maintaining its Category 5 intensity with wind speeds of up to 200 km/h.

Hanoi's 100-hectare super park to feature four iconic squares

The People’s Committee of Ha Dong District, Hanoi, has approved architectural designs for a 100-hectare cultural, entertainment, and sports park located across the Ha Cau and Kien Hung wards.

Top officials appointed as Assistants to General Secretary, President To Lam

Lieutenant General To An Xo and Colonel Tran Dang Quynh were officially appointed as Assistants to General Secretary and President To Lam. The appointments were announced on September 4

Yagi reaches super typhoon strength, expected to impact Northern Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi, now a super typhoon with winds of up to 183 km/h, is expected to impact the Gulf of Tonkin by tomorrow, maintaining strong intensity and threatening northern Vietnam with heavy rains and dangerous winds.

Authorities investigate abuse allegations at HCMC’s shelter, children relocated

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have detained the owner and several caregivers of the Hoa Hong Shelter following reports of severe child abuse.

Over 23 million students begin the new academic year nationwide

On the morning of September 5, over 23 million students across Vietnam attended opening ceremonies, marking the official start of the 2024-2025 school year.

Charter capital contribution time limit should be extended: VCCI

Shareholders should have 180 days to contribute charter capital to their company instead of 90 days starting immediately, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) recently proposed.

Vietnam, Bangladesh surpass India in low-cost manufacturing: WB

India's global trade share has not kept pace with its economic growth, with Vietnam and Bangladesh overtaking the nation as low-cost manufacturing and export hubs, according to the World Bank's recent report.

The entrepreneur who abandoned Da Nang's 'Silicon Valley’

The enterprise behind the so-called Da Nang Silicon Valley once developed at lightening speed and became a giant, but it has gone downhill recently.

HCM City symposium tackles pesticide packaging waste

The 2024 International Container Management Symposium (CMS 2024) is underway in Ho Chi Minh City, gathering over 50 leading global experts in packaging management and pesticide regulatory agencies from Southeast Asian countries.

Mekong Delta farmers reap rewards from sustainable rice farming

Sustainable rice farming models in Mekong Delta localities have delivered promising results, taking strides toward more eco-friendly and profitable agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said.

Green energy opportunities abound for Vietnamese firms

Vietnam is becoming a regional leader in infrastructure investment, with an investment level reaching 6% of GDP, significantly higher than the ASEAN average of 2.3%.

First medal for Vietnamese Paralympic team in Paris

Vietnamese weightlifter Le Van Cong secured a bronze medal in the men's 49kg category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, marking the first medal for the Vietnamese Paralympic team.

Vietnam leads Asia in pickleball development

Vietnam has taken the lead in Asia in terms of pickleball development, heard a meeting between Vietnam’s Sports Administration Director Dang Ha Viet and the Asian Pickleball Federation (APF)'s President Hogan Lai in Hanoi on September 4.

Five northern localities to bear brunt of Typhoon Yagi: press briefing

By the afternoon of September 6, the storm will reach wind speeds of Level 15 - 16, near the eastern area of Hainan Island, China, before weakening as it moves into the Gulf of Tonkin.

Chinese automakers enter Vietnamese market with new strategy

Instead of introducing low-cost cars to compete with Japanese and South Korean rivals as they did in the past, Chinese automobile brands have changed their strategy.

Ho Chi Minh City’s land price adjustment: what you need to know

As the 2024 Land Law takes effect, Ho Chi Minh City has identified the need to revise its current land price table, which was implemented on January 16, 2020.

To increase birth rate, new policies on wages, working conditions needed

If Vietnam wants to increase the fertility rate, policies on working conditions, wages and job promotion need to be attractive enough to encourage marriage and fertility.

Payments for new teachers under govt program delayed in some localities

The number of pedagogical school students requested by localities in the last three years under government Decree 116 remains modest, while payments from some localities remain unpaid.

Discover Con Co Island: Stunning scenery and three meals for less than $6

With its untouched landscapes and surprisingly cheap dining options, Con Co Island in Quang Tri is becoming a must-visit destination for travelers looking to explore Vietnam’s natural beauty without breaking the bank.

Rice exports top 6.1 million tonnes in eight months

Vietnam exported 6.16 million tonnes of rice in the first eight months of this year, up 5.9% over the same period last year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has said.

Southern labour market powers ahead

Many localities in the Southern Key Economic Zone have continued to see improvements in the labour market.