Vietnam's banks provide nearly half of the economy's financing, while life insurers hold billions of dollars with limited long-term investment options. Bridging that gap could help unlock capital for the country's next stage of development.

Following her marriage to her American husband, Tran Thi Hien Luong relocated to Pennsylvania with her young son, where the family resides on an historic estate 300 years old alongside Mill Creek.

Here are five well-known noodle shops in Ba Dinh Ward, Hanoi. Diners can choose from fish noodle soup, crab noodle soup, snail noodle soup or grilled pork with noodles, depending on their preferences.

At age 48, with two sons currently doctoral candidates abroad, Nguyen Thi Yen became a university freshman to fulfill a dream harbored for many years.

Vietnam's Communist Party is shifting from merely allowing members to engage in business to actively encouraging legitimate wealth creation, a change that could unlock economic potential while strengthening safeguards against abuse of power.

November brings vibrant flowers, scenic landscapes and seasonal delicacies across Vietnam, making it an ideal time to explore the country.

Xiaomi, vivo and Oppo are preparing to introduce their premium Pro Max smartphones to Vietnam between late October and November 2026, bringing advanced camera systems, powerful processors and large batteries to the high-end market.

Living with Tourette syndrome, Dinh Viet Tuong has pursued music, acting and digital content creation, building a TikTok following of one million and earning a national award for inspiring other young people.

From apartment buildings and shopping malls to hospitals and schools, Hanoi wants paid parking facilities to collect fees digitally and share parking and transaction data with a centralized city system under proposed rules.

Vietnam attracted a record $50.36 billion in registered foreign direct investment in the first nine months of 2026. 

Vietnam exported nearly 217,000 tonnes of pepper worth over $1.41 billion in the first nine months of 2026. Its share of US pepper imports surged to 80.4%, cementing its position as America's largest supplier.

Eighteen years after a major expansion, Vietnam's capital faces a new test: easing congestion, renewing aging neighborhoods and building a more livable city without sacrificing the heritage that defines it.

Despite its competitive prices, imported frozen pork has struggled to replace freshly slaughtered meat in Vietnamese households, finding stronger demand in industrial kitchens and processed food production.

Some Vietnamese patients are turning to herbal remedies recommended by friends or neighbours, only to suffer serious liver and kidney complications. Doctors warn that natural ingredients do not necessarily mean a treatment is safe.

High in the mountains of central Vietnam, the Xo Dang ethnic community gathers each year to honor the spirits of Ngoc Linh ginseng, a treasured plant deeply rooted in their culture, livelihoods and relationship with the forest.

Vietnam may see fewer tropical storms than usual from October 11 to November 10, but landfall remains possible. Forecasters also warn of widespread heavy rain, particularly in central regions, despite above-average temperatures nationwide.

National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man toured the Nanmofang township legislative liaison station in Beijing’s Chaoyang district shortly after arriving for an official visit to China on October 11.

The AVAC Vietnam Joint Stock Company on October 10 shipped a batch of 100,000 doses of its AVAC ASF LIVE vaccine to the Philippines, completing a 300,000-dose order following the vaccine’s approval for unrestricted commercial use in the country.

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man met with Wang Huning in Beijing on October 11 during his official visit to China. 

National Assembly Chair Tran Thanh Man met with a delegation of Chinese friendship figures led by Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), in Beijing on October 12.

Ten years after UNESCO recognition, Vietnam's Mother Goddess worship is reaching new audiences through music and social media, while its custodians seek to preserve the traditions and meanings at its heart.

A Vietnamese company has secured a contract worth about $3 billion in Qatar, showing how domestic businesses can compete internationally when they have sufficient scale, capabilities and market standing.

As Vietnam's V-League resumes after the FIFA international break, poor starts to the 2026/27 season have left several coaches under scrutiny, with the third round potentially putting their jobs on the line.

Leaked cases offer an early look at Samsung's expected 2027 Galaxy S27 lineup, with redesigned cameras for the Pro and Ultra models. But the Pro could lose zoom capabilities and several premium features that set the Ultra apart.

Vietnam's largest metropolis plans 98 projects to tackle congestion at 28 traffic hotspots by 2030, alongside major investments in highways, metro lines, seaports and airports to support its rapid urban growth.