State approval for investment: Is it time to break the bottleneck?

The current Investment Law can be viewed overall as a “parent bottleneck” with hundreds of smaller “child bottlenecks,” creating an overarching obstacle to Vietnam’s investment and business environment.

Rooftop solar cuts bills, boosts income for farmers, households

Several farm owners who have invested heavily in rooftop solar power systems are paying nothing for electricity and earning VND100-600 million per month by selling surplus electricity to the grid.

Young trainers use 'sky assassins' to guard Ca Mau Airport

A group of young enthusiasts is revolutionizing bird control and conservation in Ca Mau through the training and rescue of raptors.

CMC Telecom pioneers proactive cybersecurity in AI era at CIO Summit 2025

CMC Telecom introduced its proactive cybersecurity ecosystem CCSP and CCSS at CIO Summit 2025, redefining digital defense in the AI era.

Hanoi’s top 3 festive spots for Mid-Autumn 2025 celebrations

Hang Ma Street, Thang Long Citadel, and the Old Quarter promise unforgettable festival moments.

Canadian couple amazed by dark herbal noodles in Hanoi

Two tourists from Canada discover an unusual noodle dish with black broth, black chicken, and young eggs on the streets of Hanoi.

65% of Vietnam’s top tech talent working abroad: WB report

Vietnam could save decades in innovation by attracting overseas engineers and scientists, says World Bank.

Large enterprises urged to drive Vietnam’s rise in global value chains

CMC Chairman Nguyen Trung Chinh calls on large enterprises to lead Vietnam’s push into global value chains.

Viettel and MobiFone lead Vietnam’s first CBDC pilot program

The State Bank’s digital currency pilot opens new opportunities for telecom giants in digital finance.

Vietnam proposes global Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development

At MONDIACULT 2025, Vietnam’s culture minister called for UNESCO to adopt a Decade of Culture to drive peace and prosperity worldwide.

Vietnamobile names Nguyen Hien Phuong as first Vietnamese CEO

On October 2, Vietnamobile officially appointed Dr. Nguyen Hien Phuong as Chief Executive Officer. She is the first Vietnamese national to hold the company’s top leadership position in its history.

Tay Ninh hosts grand Cao Dai festival on Mid-Autumn Full Moon

Vietnam’s Cao Dai Holy See will welcome hundreds of thousands of devotees for its largest annual festival.

Fruit exports hit record USD 1.4 billion in September

Vietnam’s fruit industry achieved historic revenues, with durian and lychee driving explosive export growth.

Blockchain firms exit Vietnam market: VBA warns of impulsive reaction

Several blockchain firms in Vietnam have restricted domestic users after Resolution 05/2025 was issued.

Vietnam demands removal of Chinese drama over nine-dash line map

The Chinese drama Let Me Shine faces boycott in Vietnam for showing the unlawful “nine-dash line.”

VietNamNet hosts Cambodian journalists to discuss AI and media future

A delegation of journalists from the Kingdom of Cambodia, led by In Chhay, Deputy Minister of Information, visited VietNamNet for a working session on October 3.

New air route from China brings fresh tourism boost to Da Nang

Da Nang has launched a new air route connecting to Shenzhen, China, creating opportunities to welcome large numbers of visitors from the world’s most populous market.

Apartment prices remain high, ministry warns of speculation

Real estate prices are rising but do not reflect true value, remaining high compared to the average income of most people, the Ministry of Construction (MOC) has said.

Vietnam seeks to attract top overseas experts earning millions annually

According to Dr. Dinh Thanh Huong, even offering hundreds of thousands of dollars per year may not be enough to bring top Vietnamese experts home - especially when there’s more than one or two involved.

Health minister orders crackdown on deceptive medical practices

Minister Dao Hong Lan orders stronger oversight of private clinics after violations in licensing and patient safety.

‘Avatar 2’ returns to theaters with ultra-real 3D and exclusive previews

From October 2-9, audiences can revisit Pandora in breathtaking 3D and witness never-before-seen clips from Avatar: Fire and Ash.

PIT Law: more deductible expense items proposed

In addition to including party membership fees and trade union dues as deductible items in PIT calculations, several organizations and individuals have also proposed increasing the deduction limit for retirement insurance contributions.

Vung Tau’s whale-worship festival brings ancient legends to life

Vung Tau’s Nghinh Ong Festival honors the Whale God through sacred rituals and lively folk games, attracting thousands each year.

Bank transfers required for some gold transactions; student expulsion eliminated

Several new regulations take effect in October, including a policy requiring gold transactions valued at VND20 million or more per day for a single customer to be conducted through a payment account.

VN’s top-earning public university makes VND2 trillion in annual revenue

Among eight public universities with annual revenue exceeding VND1,000 billion, University of Economics HCMC earned nearly VND2 trillion.