Although trade turnover remains modest, Vietnam’s goods exports to New Zealand have recorded strong growth, highlighting considerable potential for further expansion in the market.

Hanoi is positioning itself as an international music destination, with a series of major cultural and music events scheduled for the capital this autumn, bringing global artists to Vietnam while showcasing the city’s cultural heritage.

Vietnam’s corporate bond market faces tighter oversight as local authorities take on monitoring duties and issuers face new leverage limits and stricter transparency requirements.

The rapid rise of Chinese carmakers in Vietnam is putting growing pressure on the country’s automotive industry, reshaping competition over prices, technology and production as the market shifts from imported vehicles towards local manufacturing.

Vietnam must strengthen technology and data sovereignty, develop AI responsibly and build a skilled workforce as the global race for artificial intelligence accelerates.

Artificial intelligence, computer science and automation emerged among the most competitive university majors in Vietnam’s 2026 admissions season, while teacher training and military schools continued to demand exceptionally high scores.

The 32nd Our Lady of La Vang Pilgrimage opened in Quang Tri Province on August 13, beginning three days of religious and cultural activities at one of Vietnam's most important Catholic pilgrimage sites.

Three illuminated kites flying about 400 meters above the ground were mistaken for drones near Tan Son Nhat International Airport, prompting a temporary halt to takeoffs and landings and affecting 21 flights.

Taking nearly a decade to produce, beautifully curved boar tusks were once among the Co Tu people’s most prized ornaments and symbols of male status.

Hanoi’s vegetarian restaurants are giving vegetables, mushrooms and tofu new appeal, from comforting Vietnamese classics to elegant modern creations.

HCM City Chairman Nguyen Van Duoc has called for a detailed assessment of why more than 38,800 businesses left the market in the first seven months of 2026, significantly exceeding the number of newly established companies.

Vietnamese authorities have uncovered 1.193 tons of elephant ivory and nearly 80kg of animal bones concealed in specially modified timber crates inside three containers shipped from the Republic of Congo to Quy Nhon Port.

For Vietnamese companies selling into global markets, ESG is rapidly shifting from a voluntary commitment to a practical requirement for doing business.

Vietnam aims to master selected deep-processing technologies for rare earths, semiconductor materials and battery materials by 2030, while targeting a 50% localization rate for certain strategic materials under a new direction set by the Politburo.

Vietnam’s 2027 Tet box office is heating up as Victor Vu’s “Detective Kien 2” prepares to go head-to-head with Tran Thanh’s newly announced “Em.”

For many Vietnamese entrepreneurs, the biggest obstacle to investment may no longer be capital or labor costs, but uncertainty over where business risk ends and legal liability begins.

For Phuong Chau, becoming the first healthcare system in Vietnam and Southeast Asia to achieve JCI Enterprise accreditation was never simply about earning a certificate.

Young Vietnamese describe sleepless nights and fading concentration as short-video habits spiral, while experts warn AI-generated content could make the addictive cycle even harder to break.

A cross-cultural love story led one Russian woman to discover a side of Vietnam she never expected: close-knit family ties and deeply caring neighbors.

Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, its latest premium foldable smartphone, bringing a range of notable upgrades.

Longer life expectancy and the trend of prioritising financial independence and health among the elderly are creating new demand and opening up opportunities for Vietnam’s “silver economy”.

Vietnam has built hundreds of water supply systems in ethnic minority areas, yet clean water shortages remain one of the biggest obstacles to improving living conditions.

The iPhone 18 Pro’s rumored Dark Cherry finish is coming into focus, with a new leak pointing to a deep red shade infused with distinctive purple undertones.

Once virtually unknown to tourists, An Cuong is finding a place on Vietnam’s travel map thanks in part to a local man who left city life to return home.

Deep discounts on new cars are squeezing Vietnam’s used-car market, forcing dealers to offer warranties and other perks as buyers hold out for even lower prices.