Nationwide land and housing database to go live in 2025

A new integrated database will help citizens and businesses access land and housing information with ease.

VN-Index nears 1,700 amid hopes of FTSE upgrade to emerging market

Vietnamese stocks surged as investors await a possible FTSE upgrade, pushing major stocks like Vingroup and Vinhomes to record highs.

Hanoi prepares to close roads if floods exceed 30cm

Hanoi authorities will close roads and reroute traffic in flooded areas as part of a new emergency response plan for Typhoon Matmo.

Da Nang cracks down on illegal night squid fishing tours

Illegal squid fishing tours in Da Nang pose risks to tourists and face growing scrutiny.

Vietnam braces for 2–3 more storms as weather turns extreme

Meteorologists warn of more storms and prolonged flooding in the final months of 2025.

Forgotten stent found after 15 years inside woman’s body

Doctors remove a medical device left inside a patient for over a decade, causing stones and severe pain.

Harvest Moon 2025: when and how to see the year’s first supermoon

The first supermoon of 2025 - the Harvest Moon - will shine brightest this week, reaching its peak near midnight on October 7.

Apple's iPhone 18 and Fold model could spark next big tech wave

Analysts believe iPhone 18 and Apple’s first foldable iPhone could ignite a massive upgrade cycle in 2026.

Vietnam’s GDP grows 7.85% in nine months, near growth target

Vietnam’s economy posted impressive growth in the third quarter of this year, with GDP estimated to rise 8.23% year-on-year - its second-highest third-quarter growth since 2011, just behind Q3 2022’s 14.38%.

4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Quang Ngai, low disaster risk reported

Since 2021, hundreds of quakes have been recorded in Quang Ngai (the area part of the former Kon Tum province), with most in the former Kon Plong district. Some have caused widespread shaking.

Party Central Committee’s 13th plenum on 14th Congress prep, economy

The 13th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee opened in Hanoi on October 6, with discussions focusing on preparations for the 14th National Party Congress and socio-economic issues.

Vietnam’s economy grows 7.85% in nine months

Vietnam’s economy expanded at a rate of 7.85% in the first nine months of the year, according to the National Statistics Office of Vietnam under the Ministry of Finance.

Polish blueberries set to reach Vietnamese consumers

Vietnam has officially licensed the import of fresh blueberries from Poland, marking a new milestone in agricultural cooperation between the two countries following the entry into force of the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Vegetarian food market growing 8.1% annually

Vietnam’s vegetarian food market is growing at an average rate of 8.1% per year and is projected to reach a value of 220.5 million USD by 2033, according to market research firm IMARC Group.

State employees to enjoy 9-day Tet holiday

Civil servants and state employees in Vietnam will enjoy nine consecutive days off for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in 2026, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Over 1,300 sea turtle hatchlings return to the ocean in Nui Chua

Since April, Nui Chua National Park, part of the Nui Chua World Biosphere Reserve in southern Khanh Hoa province, has successfully rescued and released 1,301 baby turtles into the sea.

Vietnam bank credit growth keeps rising in 2025

Vietnam's bank credit by September 29 this year increased by 13.37% compared to the end of 2024.

Bui Xuan Phai Awards 2025 honours musician Tran Tien

The “Bui Xuan Phai: For the Love of Hanoi” Awards were launched in 2008 by "The thao va Van hoa" and the family of painter Bui Xuan Phai (1920 - 1988), who is renowned for his paintings of Hanoi.

Vietnam taps into aluminium surge amid global supply race

As global demand for aluminium reaches new heights, Vietnam is emerging as a strong contender to become a key production hub in the region, thanks to its abundant raw materials, experts say.

HCM City launches child counseling, service office

Since its founding in 1992, Hoa Hong Shelter has nurtured and educated disadvantaged girls aged 8-18. Over 30 years, it has supported more than 1,000 children.

Vietnam’s FDI inflows remain strong amidst global stagnation: official

In the first eight months, Vietnam attracted 26.1 billion USD in FDI, up 27.3% year-on-year, while 15.4 billion USD was disbursed, up 8.8%, reflecting the economy’s strong capacity to absorb capital.

Ministry aims for comprehensive tax policies on real estate, gold, casinos

The draft Law on Personal Income Tax proposes a 0.1% tax rate on bullion transfers. Transactions of raw gold and jewelry would remain exempt.

Vietnam – A magnet for German investment

A report by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam, released in September 2025, noted that German capital began to flow into Vietnam in the early 1990s, shortly after the country began its economic reforms.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sees further strengthening in September

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector held steady in September with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) unchanged at 50.4, signalling a further slight strengthening in the health of the industry, according to the latest survey by S&P Global.

HCM City growth tops 7% in nine months, defies forecasts

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s main growth engine, has set an 8.5% expansion target for 2025. To reach that goal, it would need to post quarterly growth of at least 12% in the final three months.