The latest shutdown reduced the number of stores operating in the country to approximately 304,700, down four per cent year-on-year, according to a report published by the iPOS.vn platform, which specialises in researching the Vietnamese market.

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) maintains that adjusting the family deduction rates in tax payments is not appropriate at the moment, especially as the minimum wage has been raised since July 1, 2024.

Voters from several provinces would like more days off to mark National Day and the Dien Bien Phu Victory.

They say it is essential for airports to have additional runways to prevent entire operations from being disrupted in case of an accident or malfunctions on the first runway.

The nation is set to endure spells of heavy rain over the next few days, with several provinces facing the possibility of floods and landslides, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) on August 26.

Vietnamese timber and wood product exports from January to August 15 surged by 24% to reach US$9.5 billion against the same period from last year, according to details given by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The second mock session of the “Children’s National Assembly”, scheduled for September in Hanoi, will see the participation of 307 children, according to the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union.

Vietnamese young player Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen on August 25 won a silver medal at the Badminton Asia U17 & U15 Junior Championships 2024 held in Chengdu, China.

As per Decision No 2226, the allocation of import tariff quotas for sugar (HS code 17.01) this year, totaling 126,000 tonnes, will be conducted through auctions carried out in September.

Michelin Guide has published an article suggesting a two-day tour of the capital with a range of delicious street foods and interesting tourist attractions put forward.

The scientific and educational organisation "Meeting Vietnam" on August 26 presented a total of 465 Vallet scholarships to several outstanding students at high schools and universities based in southern provinces and cities.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam hosted a reception for visiting Commissioner General of the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) Kim Jong-uk in Hanoi on August 26.

With the growth of technology, online sales channels have also played a crucial role in the mooncake market.

US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins is set to visit Vietnam on August 26- 27.

With the current uncertainties in the global rice market, Indonesia's call for larger rice tenders is a major opportunity for exporters, particularly those from Vietnam.

Phan Dinh Sang, 57, a native of Huong Long commune, Huong Khe district, created and managed five Facebook accounts to engage with reactionary groups and forums online between 2016 and 2023.

The PM expected that the newly-appointed officials would seriously follow the directions given by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.

The amount of personal information stolen in cyberspace increased by 50% in the first six months of this year compared to the same period in 2023, according to a report on cyber security situation released on August 26 by Viettel.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc and US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins co-chaired the 13th Vietnam-US Political, Security, and Defence Dialogue in Hanoi on August 26.

Vietnamese airlines are bracing for a surge in air travel during the upcoming National Day (September 2) holidays, with flight schedules expanding to accommodate the rush.

Truc Lam Restaurant and Coffee, a cafe and architectural space inside the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, recently received two international architecture awards in the United States.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is pushing all credit institutions to go green in terms of banking and credit.

The public administrative service center will replace the existing one-stop-shop division, which will allow the city to cut 2,580 staff and save VND231 billion each year.

The credit rating organisation Moody's has forecasted a positive economic outlook for the Asia-Pacific region in 2025, with accelerating growth in Southeast Asia, and Vietnam is expected to benefit notably from this trend.

Pent-up demand is due to push up car sales in the final months of the year, according to experts.