Vietnamese film on love earns high grossing

The Vietnamese film ’Ngày Xưa Có Một Chuyện Tình’ (Love Upon A Time) has earned VNĐ26 billion (US$1.02 million) in ticket sales to become one of the three top hits in its first five days beginning on November 1.

ASEAN common visa policy would facilitate tourism

Foreign tourists would be able to travel around Southeast Asia with a proposed visa policy that would permit one single visa for six countries in the region.

E-commerce platforms to pay taxes on behalf of sellers from 2026: draft

E-commerce platforms may be asked to pay taxes on behalf of sellers from the beginning of 2026, according to a draft amendment to the Law on Tax Management.

VN ready to attract major semiconductor players with new initiatives

VN has shown it is ready to welcome and collaborate with semiconductor companies and investors from around the globe, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chí Dung stated at the opening of SEMIExpo Vietnam 2024 on Thursday.

Vietnam’s auto industry strives to reach global recognition

The domestic automobile industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it increasingly integrates into global markets and attracts foreign investment, according to automobile experts.

SBV’s USD/VNĐ central exchange rate hits all time high

The move came as the dollar index (DXY) hovered around a four-month high of more than 105, with the market welcoming Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election.

QR codes to be attached to pets in Con Dao Island in bid to control rabies

The People’s Committee of Con Dao District in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province said it will start attaching QR codes to pets in the district to control rabies more effectively.

Vietnam’s e-government framework gets upgrade

In 2024, vital national databases covering population, enterprises and insurance were completed, while other essential databases are being fast-tracked.

Prime Minister puts forth six contents for ACMECS’s breakthroughs

Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh on November 7 put forth six contents to make breakthroughs in the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) in the coming time when he addressed the 10th ACMECS Summit held in Kunming, China.

First Mrs. World Kim Hong recalls memories of Donal Trump

Dr. Doan Thi Kim Hong, who holds the title of First Mrs. World, was deeply moved by both of Trump's victories.

Central bank to strengthen anti-money laundering efforts with new department

The newly established Department of Anti-Money Laundering will operate under the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) from January 5 next year.

Pilots' decision to eject in Binh Dinh plane crash is correct, military affirms

The decision by two pilots to parachute from their aircraft was correct, said Lieutenant General Pham Truong Son, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army.

17 Vietnamese universities listed in QS Asia University rankings

The 2025 Asia University Rankings, recently published by UK-based education organisation Quacquarelli Symonds, features 17 VN universities, an increase of two from the previous edition, with HCM City Open University and Vinh University joining.

High-speed rail plan to be presented to National Assembly

The National Assembly Standing Committee has agreed to put the North-South high-speed railway project on the agenda for the ongoing 15th National Assembly's 8th session.

Urgent need for a metro line to connect capital with the airport

The primary modes of transport connecting the airport to Hà Nội and the surrounding metropolitan area remain cars, taxis, coaches and just two bus routes.

Shortage of vaccines is due to procurement procedures: MoH

Many localities have requested the Ministry of Health to continue acting as the central procuring authority for vaccines and to allocate them to localities.

Blacksmithing village creates a brand, keeps up with new trends

The bustling working atmosphere has created a hubbub that can be heard all over Ban Mach blacksmith village.

Hanoi, HCM City apartments now out of reach for most locals

Between 2022-2023, house prices soared, exceeding the income of most people in the two most populated cities in the country.

90% of professionals want trial of 4-day work week

Some 88 per cent of professionals would like to trial a four-day work week, and 62 per cent of them believe it would raise their productivity, a survey by Robert Walters, a global talent solutions business, has found.

Many areas in the Mekong Delta at risk of flooding

Many areas in the Mekong Delta region are at high risk of flooding due to tidal surges combined with heavy rainfall in the first half of November this year, according to the Vietnam National Mekong Committee.

With 80.6 million vehicles on the roads, air pollution rate worsens

Vietnam has about 80.6 million vehicles, one of the biggest greenhouse gas emission sources that pollutes the air and contributes to climate change.

Albino twin sisters in Soc Trang help family improve their lives

Since the day they began dabbling in producing TikTok videos, the couple has had the habit of updating videos showing their twin albino daughters, attracting many viewers.

Western traveler prefers two of six coffee versions sampled in Da Nang

Arriving in Da Nang, a traveler from the Netherlands who tried many local specialties found that, of them all, she liked salt coffee and coconut coffee the most.

Vietnam’s private sector prepares for a new era

As Vietnam enters a new era of national advancement, the private sector is casting off the struggles of the past to thrive and contribute to the nation’s prosperity.

Typhoon Yinxing reaches peak intensity, set to enter east sea as Storm No. 7

Typhoon Yinxing, at peak strength, is expected to enter the East Sea tomorrow, bringing strong winds and rough seas as it weakens slightly.