Hoang Duc's domestic preference: A setback for Vietnamese football?

Recent rumors suggested that Vietnamese football star Hoang Duc had attracted interest from several clubs in the Thai League and especially the J-League.

99-year-old and 90-year-old sisters' heartfelt conversation captivates millions

A video capturing a 99-year-old woman visiting her 90-year-old sister has recently gone viral, evoking strong emotions among viewers.

AI to transform Vietnam's digital economy, reaching $220 billion by 2030

Vietnam's digital economy is forecast to grow elevenfold, reaching US$220 billion by 2030, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a significant role in this expansion.

Women have fewer babies, HCM City’s birth rate on decline

HCM City has been listed among the 21 cities and provinces with the lowest fertility rates in Vietnam.

Vietnam's digital transformation progress applauded by global experts

Vietnam is making significant strides in its national digital transformation journey, but two experts from Cisco have emphasized the critical importance of closing the skills gap.

MIC vows to have mobile broadband coverage on all highways, industrial zones

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has released a plan on improving Vietnam’s mobile network quality by 2025, which aims to deploy 5G commercialization.

Vietnam’s spice king: Cholimex Food’s stock value skyrockets

A low-profile giant in the spice industry now holds one of the highest stock prices in Vietnam, second only to VNZ. This company supplies chili sauce and spices to major brands like Pizza Hut, Popeyes, Domino's, and Jollibee.

Vietnam sees surge in mobile money adoption with 8.8 million users

By the end of May 2024, the number of Mobile Money users in Vietnam surpassed 8.8 million, marking a 3.3% increase from the previous month. Notably, nearly 280,000 points now accept Mobile Money as a payment method.

Father brings daughter to his junior-college graduation ceremony

Nguyen Van Thuan, 23, a graduate of Dong Nai Medical Junior College, walked to the stage at his graduation ceremony holding his 2-year-old daughter to receive his diploma earned with Distinction on July 5.

Tourists flock to Hai Phong's 'Infinite Sea' for sunrise magic

Between 4 and 5am, the sandbank at this location is covered by a shallow layer of water, resembling a giant mirror that reflects the sky and surroundings. Visitors have whimsically named it the "infinite sea."

Meteorologists predict heavy rain and storms in Northern Vietnam

From July 13-14, the heatwave in northern Vietnam is expected to end as thunderstorms and heavy rains are forecasted. In August, the East Sea might experience 1-2 storms or tropical depressions.

Diphtheria vaccine shortage in HCMC as demand skyrockets after recent death

The Pasteur Institute of HCM City is seeing a surge in vaccination demand, with crowds 7-10 times larger than usual, as many people seek vaccinations following a diphtheria-related death in Nghe An province.

Ha Long investigates accommodation scams after tourist complaint

On July 11, the People's Committee of Ha Long City, Quang Ninh, directed relevant authorities to investigate and strictly handle cases of fraudulent accommodation rentals after a Vietnamese American tourist reported being scammed.

Famous singer criticized for taking photos on ancient roof in Hoi An

On July 11, the People's Committee of Hoi An City (Quang Nam province) announced that it is investigating images of singer Duc Tuan standing on the roof of a historic building in the ancient town of Hoi An, which have caused public outrage.

Rapid aging: 12.05% of Ho Chi Minh City's population over 60

Ho Chi Minh City is experiencing rapid population aging due to low birth and death rates combined with increasing life expectancy. Currently, individuals over 60 years old make up 12.05% of the city's population.

Vietnamese tourist killed by train in Sydney while retrieving dropped slipper

Australian media reported that on July 9, a Vietnamese female tourist was tragically killed after being hit by a train in Sydney.

Miss Vietnam Ky Duyen surprises fans by entering Miss Universe Vietnam 2024

On the evening of July 10, Miss Vietnam 2014 Ky Duyen surprised her fans by officially announcing her participation in Miss Universe Vietnam 2024 on her personal social media page.

National Assembly deputy Le Thanh Van detained amid power abuse probe

The Police Agency of Thai Binh Province has decided to prosecute and temporarily detain Le Thanh Van to investigate charges of abusing his position and power to influence others for personal gain.

Vietnam responds to aging population’s challenges

Vietnam is working to improve its fertility rate as the country is facing the risks of an aging population as well as losing its “golden population” phase that affect the socio-economic development.

Vietnam's trade with China expected to hit 200 bln USD

The import - export turnover between Vietnam and China is predicted to approximate and even exceed 200 billion USD in 2024, driven by strong trade improvement in the first half of the year.

Vietnamese doctors successfully treat foreign surgeon with rectal cancer

The Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital announced on July 10 that it has successfully performed surgery and treatment for a foreign surgeon with rectal cancer.

Should Vietnam prepare for Trump’s comeback?

Many countries in Asia – Pacific have begun preparing for Donald Trump returning to the White House. For Vietnam, the biggest economic impact may be in two-way trade.

Vietnam: Home to over 19,000 millionaires, with rapid growth expected

As of the end of 2023, Vietnam boasts 19,400 USD millionaires, marking the fastest growth rate globally for the period from 2013 to 2023. It is projected that the number of millionaires in Vietnam will double in the next decade.

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Party units, members related to AIC scandal to be dealt with completely

FDI inflow expected to hit 40 billion USD in 2024, pushing GDP growth up

With positive results seen in the first half of this year, foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow in 2024 is hoped to hit 40 billion USD in the whole year, contributing to boosting the country’s growth, according to experts.