Many businesses in Vietnam have developed circular economy models, focusing on waste-to-energy and producing building materials from the ash and slag of thermal power plants.

The Ministry of Transport has proposed a significant overhaul of Vietnam's railway management system, as outlined in the draft Revised Railway Law.

The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) has recognised Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in the northern province of Quang Ninh and neighbouring Hai Phong City as a world geological heritage site.

The 28th edition of Ho Chi Minh City’s technical innovation competition has opened and will accept entries until the end of the year.

The Vietnamese sports delegation has arrived in Paris for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games from which they expect to bring back medals.

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh on August 24 held a sailing, parasailing and jet ski festival for the first time in Ha Long Bay.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will officially launch a direct route between Hanoi and Phnom Penh on October 27, with a schedule of four flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

HCM City Vice Mayor Tran Thi Dieu Thuy, noting the serious shortage of teachers in the city, said that recruitment of teachers of Informatics, English, Fine Arts and Music has been difficult because of low salaries.

Solar power systems can generate electricity for no more than four hours a day and wind power is unstable, which means that clean electricity will not be cheap, according to Bui Xuan Hoi, a respected energy expert.

Farm exports to the US have increased sharply in recent months. Woodwork exports in the first seven months 2024 rose by nearly $1 billion over the same period last year.

The forestry alone can bring 57 million carbon credits, or 52 million tons of CO2, which Vietnam could sell to international organizations.

Scammers have forged the signature of billionaire Tran Dinh Long, set up a fake website of Vingroup, and created TV channels to seduce investors and appropriate their money.

In Da Nang, a humble eatery known for its Michelin recognition offers an incredible culinary value that surprises a South Korean couple. This discovery showcases the rich flavors and affordability of Vietnam’s renowned street food scene.

Ninh Thi Thu Huong, 23, grew up in a rural farming family in Ninh Binh. At the age of three, she developed a tumor under her ear. Although doctors diagnosed it as malignant, the chances of success with surgery were low.

Vietnam is witnessing a new sports craze with the rapid rise of Pickleball, a game that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis.

The Ministry of Transport said priority will be given to developing the railway to promote its advantages in transporting large volumes, its speed, safety, convenience, cost and for how it protects the environment.

While Vietnam possesses great offshore wind energy potential, the lack of a legal framework has impeded development.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính chaired a Government monthly law-making session on August 24 to discuss seven draft laws, proposals for law-making, and one report content.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical imaging diagnostics helps doctors reduce working time and allows them to make faster and more accurate decisions, Dr Mai Hồng Sơn from the Military Hospital 108 told the medical conference.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment ( MoNRE) has raised concerns about the challenges in managing household solid waste across Vietnam.

Hoa Sen Vang, an integrated communication company, on August 23 announced that Miss Grand Vietnam 2023 runner-up Bui Khanh Linh will represent Vietnam at the Miss Intercontinental 2024 contest in Egypt later this year.

Accounting for over 7% of the market share, Vietnam is currently the world's third largest seafood exporter, behind only China and Norway, according to industry insiders.

The 2024 VTV Cup Ferroli International Women's Volleyball Tournament officially opened on August 24 in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

Ho Chi Minh City I Women's Football Club has decided to recruit three foreign players as they prepare to compete in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Champions League during the 2024 to 2025 season.

The Da Nang Department of Tourism will co-operate alongside 10 large enterprises to attend a programme on August 27 in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia aimed at promoting local tourism.