Hanoi tops Vietnam’s innovation index for third straight year

For the third consecutive year, Hanoi has topped the provincial innovation index, followed by Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong and Hue.

CMC Telecom secures 3 CREST accreditations, redefining cybersecurity in Vietnam

CMC Telecom becomes the nation’s first to attain three core CREST certifications, supporting 3,000+ clients with top-tier security.

Hanoi floods leave office workers sleeping at their desks

Widespread flooding across Hanoi has led many office workers to spend the night in their offices rather than wade through treacherous waters to get home.

Police raid home of Facebook charity organizer amid fraud allegations

Police in Dien Bien province have conducted a search of the home of 39-year-old Nguyen Manh Tuan, a social media user known for organizing charity campaigns, following allegations of misusing donations.

Join VietNamNet in supporting central Vietnam after storm No.10

Back-to-back storms have devastated central VN. Homes, schools, and crops lie in ruins. Even the most resilient people have been pushed to their limits. Now, more than ever, they need the nation’s compassion and solidarity to rebuild their lives.

Tropical depression tracking west, could enter East Sea as storm No. 11

A low-pressure area east of Luzon Island in the Philippines has intensified into a tropical depression and may soon strengthen into a storm as it tracks westward into the East Sea in the coming days.

Thousands of cars stranded as Hanoi flood paralyzes city

Historic downpours on September 30 turned thousands of vehicles into immobile wrecks. Despite nonstop rescue efforts, by the morning of October 1, the streets of Hanoi remained littered with waterlogged cars waiting to be towed.

Rooftop sleep in flood-hit Nghe An captures the nation’s heartbreak

As floods submerged entire communities in Nghe An, images of families sleeping on rooftops stirred nationwide sympathy.

Da Nang – Increasingly attractive destination for French retirees: magazine

The city offers the best of both factors: modern infrastructure with hospitals, services, and stylish cafés, while still preserving a close-knit local way of life.

Global asset management funds back Vietnam’s stock market upgrade

Vietnam could see 5-7 billion USD in passive inflows if its stock market status is upgraded from frontier to secondary emerging.

Cross-border passenger train boosts Vietnam–China economic, cultural ties

In August, nearly 2,700 passengers travelled on the Vietnam-China railway line, up 89% from the previous month.

Hue launches training centre for sustainable tourism practices

A Norwegian-funded programme aimed at reducing plastic use in the central city of Hue has teamed up with a local college to launch a training centre for sustainable tourism practices.

Tay Ninh, Mekong Delta emerging as Vietnam’s strategic Halal hub

Standardising products and services to Halal requirements, leveraging local advantages, and strengthening ties with key markets are critical to unlocking Vietnam’s opportunities in the Muslim world, an expert has said.

Vietnam’s wood sector navigates tariff pressures with market diversification

The US’s decision to impose high tariffs on a range of Vietnamese exports, including wood products and furniture, is pushing the country’s timber industry to swiftly recalibrate its strategies to sustain growth.

New laws on innovation, corporate income tax enacted from October 1

The Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, and the Law on Corporate Income Tax will take into effect on October 1.

Global network for Vietnamese language teaching established in Japan

The network aims to create a common platform for teachers, students, their parents, and those interested in Vietnamese language education worldwide.

Nominations for “Bui Xuan Phai: For Love of Hanoi” Awards 2025 announced

The only nomination for and also the winner of the Grand Prize will be announced at the awards ceremony on October 3.

Vietnam Private Economic Landscape model expected to foster national development

The ViPEL model brings together Vietnam’s largest and most representative private enterprises. Its objective is to harness the collective power of the private sector to make it the key driving force of the national economy.

Quang Ninh advances plan to develop Mong Cai smart border gate

The Mong Cai International Border Gate is already equipped with modern systems, including automated goods control, barcode and QR code scanners, facial recognition cameras, and automatic vehicle monitoring.

Resolutions on NA personnel work announced

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended a ceremony held by the NA Standing Committee in Hanoi on September 30 to announce resolutions on personnel appointments.

Domestic demand - mainstay of Vietnam's economic growth: ADB

Vietnam's economy remains resilient to increasing uncertainties and high US tariffs thanks to solid domestic demand, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in its September Asian Development Outlook (ADO).

Vietnam becomes Marvell's third-largest R&D centre globally

US-based Marvell Technology Inc. on September 30 officially inaugurated three new offices in Vietnam, making the country the group’s third-largest research and development (R&D) hub worldwide, with more than 500 engineers.

Vietnamese, Cuban legislators seek measures to foster stronger bilateral ties

National Assembly Chair Tran Thanh Man hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on September 30 for Esteban Lazo Hernández, President of the National Assembly of People’s Power and President of the Council of State of Cuba.

Vietnam advances on global innovation index

Among lower-middle-income countries, Vietnam is second only to India while maintaining its global position of 44th at a time when many regional economies are slowing down.

Bac Ninh overtakes HCM City to become nation’s FDI champion

As of the end of August, Bac Ninh lured 4.68 billion USD in FDI, as compared to nearly 4.4 billion USD injected to the southern economic hub, which also leverages the FDI magnets of Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau.