Hanoi tops list of cities with highest living expenses

Hanoi remains at the top of the list of cities with the highest living expenses, followed by Quang Ninh, HCM City, Da Nang and Hai Phong. Cost of living also rose in Bac Kan and Khanh Hoa.

Vietnam Airlines adjust flight paths to avoid Chinese military drills

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will adjust flight paths between Vietnam and Northeast Asia, including Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan (China) from August 4 to avoid areas near the Taiwan Strait

PM requests solutions to new passport problem

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 3 asked the Ministry of Public Security to devise solutions to issues relating to the new passport model in order to avoid adverse impacts, especially when Vietnam is reopening to the world.

Disabled swimmers earn more five golds at ASEAN Para Games

Vietnamese swimmers earned five more gold medals at the ongoing ASEAN Para Games 2022 in Indonesia on Tuesday.

Coach Giustozzi Diego Raul aims to raise level of Vietnamese futsal

Newly–appointed national team head coach Giustozzi Diego Raul is expected to lift Vietnamese futsal to new heights, starting with the 2022 AFC Futsal Asian Cup and then at the 2024 World Cup final.

Northern region to suffer heavy rain amid tropical depression

A low-pressure zone area over the East Sea has developed into a tropical depression and is forecast to make landfall in China, bringing with it heavy rains to northern Vietnamese localities,

Fishermen struggle to earn living as fuel prices rise

Fishermen are experiencing tough days as they cannot go fishing as fuel prices have become too high. Staying ashore, they have been struggling to survive.

Cold-water fish breeder in Thanh Hoa earns a high profit

Ha Khac Sam said on average each year he sells about eight or nine tonnes of fish, with a selling price of VND400,000/kg for salmon and VND250,000/kg for sturgeon.

UK will continue to recognise Vietnam's new passports

The United Kingdom will continue to recognise all passports issued by Vietnam despite some countries in the European Union rejecting the latest version due to missing place-of-birth information.

State President inspects special amnesty work in Dong Nai

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Wednesday inspected the implementation of the 2022 special amnesty work at Xuan Loc Prison in the southern province of Dong Nai.

Traditional taxis make a comeback

With the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent increase in the price of gasoline, many people have re-opted for traditional taxis because it is increasingly difficult to book ride-share cars, and the fares have risen sharply.

Vietnam supports One-China policy, says FM spokesperson

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Ministry of Vietnam on August 3 reiterated Vietnam’s support for the One-China policy and called on relevant parties to exercise restraint across the Taiwan Strait.

JICA-funded project helps Da Nang enhance waste classification at source

A workshop was held in the central city of Da Nang on August 2 to kick off the second phase of a project on waste classification at source and waste recycling funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in the locality.

Businesses spice up Vietnamese market

With a population of nearly 100 million and strength in cultivating spice plants, Vietnam has substantial potential for , consumption and export.

Non-stop toll collection: government 'talks the talk and walks the walk'

With determination from the Prime Minister and the government, the electronic toll collection policy (ETC) has been brought into life after many delays.

Land, house prices ease, transactions on the rise

The prices of land and houses have been leveling off in most localities, according to the Ministry of Construction (MOC).

Luxury car purchasing power improves but deliveries are delayed

The luxury car market in H1 saw sales increasing significantly. But many clients were told to wait six months to a year for delivery.

Exchange rate fluctuations reduce national debt by VND57 trillion

The Government's outstanding debt by the end of 2022 is estimated to decrease by about VND57 trillion, down 2 percent compared to the outstanding balance at the end of 2021.

Vietnam ensures sufficient supply of petroleum for use until year end

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has affirmed that it can guarantee the supply of petroleum for the domestic market until the end of the year.

The splendor of Hoang Su Phi's terraced paddy fields

Located in Ha Giang Province, Hoang Su Phi District has a total area of 3,700 hectares of rice terraces. Aside from being a natural wonder, the fields are a reflection of the hard work and inventiveness of local ethnic groups.

Cheap capital sources at most banks decline in Q2

Despite efforts to increase cheap capital sources, many banks reported their current account savings account (CASA) rate in the second quarter of 2022 declined compared to the previous quarter.

Industrial realty stocks remain attractive in second half of 2022

The shift of global investment to Vietnam is creating a bright spot for the industrial park real estate market.

Experts urge caution in early land investments based on infrastructure plans

Businesses and individuals seeking to profit from land and property investments in areas near infrastructure projects have been warned about the risks of committing before the full project details become clear.

Localities lack capital for development, but misuse public land

Public land and assets valued at multi-trillions of dong have not been fully utilized and many land plots have been left deserted for years. Still, localities continue to complain about the lack of capital.

Comic creator contest to showcase young talent

Young artists will use their comic creativity to entertain the world and connect people together thanks to a new contest launched recently in HCM City.