August sees sharp rises in new enterprises, registered capital

In the January–August period, 128,200 new firms were registered with total capital of over 1.25 quadrillion VND, up 15.7% in number and 26.1% in capital year-on-year.

Vietnam highly evaluated as key shipping hub

Russian logistics companies are expanding rail and sea routes to boost Vietnam – Russia trade, with FESCO Transportation Group playing a central role through its project to develop Ho Chi Minh City port into a Southeast Asian transshipment hub.

HCM City’s mooncake market heats up ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival

With a month left until the Mid-Autumn Festival, Ho Chi Minh City’s mooncake market is buzzing as major brands launch new flavors, creative packaging, and designs inspired by traditions.

Vietnam stocks plunge despite foreign inflows nearing $40 million

The VN-Index saw its sharpest decline in months, but foreign investors remain bullish, pouring nearly $40 million into Vietnamese equities.

Vietnam to fast-track national digital framework for seamless integration

The Ministry of Science and Technology is racing to complete Vietnam’s national digital architecture to ensure nationwide connectivity and shared data usage.

iPhone 17 Pro Max leak reveals 14 big upgrades ahead of launch

Apple’s flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max is set for a dramatic evolution with improved zoom, cooling, and battery.

‘Eat duck in July’: Tay people honor in-laws through age-old ceremony

For generations, the Tay ethnic community in northern provinces like Thai Nguyen and Cao Bang has preserved a deeply meaningful tradition known as “Pây Tái” – a homecoming ceremony to the wife’s family on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month.

A thousand-year-old pagoda unites Buddhism, Taoism, and charity in Hanoi

Kim Co Pagoda stands as a rare multi-faith site, bridging three traditions while supporting the community through compassion and volunteerism.

Mud eruption in Hanoi alley triggers evacuation of households

The Hanoi Urban Railway Management Board has arranged temporary housing for five households and provided business interruption support to one shop following a sudden mud eruption in Giang Van Minh alley.

Vietnam to borrow up to US$92 billion under 2025–2027 public debt plan

Decision 1940 outlines Vietnam’s three-year public debt strategy and borrowing cap for 2025.

iPhone 17 Pro Max to debut with record-breaking battery life

Apple’s iPhone 17 launch event is set for September 10, and a wave of last-minute rumors has emerged, revealing not only screen upgrades but also insights into battery capacity, design, and new accessories.

MOF proposes uniform family circumstance deductions for PIT

Regarding the amendment to regulations on family circumstance-based deduction for individual taxpayers and their dependents, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) proposes assigning the Government to regulate the deduction level.

Ho Chi Minh City universities offer $4,000/month to recruit PhDs

Vietnamese universities under VNU-HCM are seeking hundreds of PhDs, offering attractive pay and bonuses.

American chef wowed by ‘oilfall chicken’ in Ho Chi Minh City

Nick DiGiovanni praises Vietnam’s unique cooking style after trying crispy chicken rice.

Chinese man caught after stealing nearly $78,000 in safebreaking spree

Within less than six months, Huang Shaoning and an accomplice carried out four safebreaking thefts at homes, government offices, and businesses in Quang Tri province, stealing nearly 2 billion VND (approximately $78,000).

Crackdown on gold trading violations begins tomorrow

The Government Inspectorate will lead a multi-agency probe into compliance, anti-money laundering, and market manipulation risks.

Vietnam ranks among world’s top 4 in HIV/AIDS treatment

A decade of progress has placed Vietnam alongside leading nations like the UK and Germany in HIV/AIDS care.

iPhone 17 may debut with biggest display changes in years

From larger screens to smaller cutouts and higher refresh rates, Apple is poised to shake up iPhone 17’s display.

Apple may launch iPhone 17 in Vietnam on day one

Vietnam could be in the first wave of global markets to sell the iPhone 17, a major step forward from previous years.

Vietnam spends over $3bil. importing cars despite rising local output

While domestic vehicle production remains high, imported cars saw a noticeable decline in August, according to newly released data.

Radiant Vietnam campaign hits 1 billion views on TikTok

More than 600,000 videos using the hashtag #RangRoVietNam have garnered over 1 billion views on TikTok, spreading a powerful spirit of patriotism across the digital space.

iPhone 17 Pro Max leak shows bold new colors

Leaked images suggest Apple will introduce orange and blue options for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, breaking from its traditional neutral tones.

VNPT seeks mandate to build Vietnamese large language model

VNPT proposes leading a national GPU hub and building a Vietnamese LLM, piloting a GenAI “digital workbench” for more than 2 million public officials.

EVN loss of $1.83 billion: ministry floats two tariff pass-through options

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed two options to incorporate the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN)’s loss of VND 44.792 trillion (about USD 1.83 billion) into retail electricity prices.

Broad profit slump hits Vietnam life insurers, new leader emerges

Most life insurers operating in Vietnam have released their semiannual financial statements. As many as 11 out of 15 reported lower pre-tax profits than the same period last year.