Vietnam, New Zealand seek to raise bilateral trade to 3 billion USD

Two-way trade between Vietnam and New Zealand reached 845 million USD in the first six months, up 15% year on year. Vietnam's exports to New Zealand totalled 400 million USD, up 19% year-on-year, while imports stood at 445 million USD, up 11%.

Vietnam ready for Malaysia test as Kim fine-tunes winning formula

Vietnam have departed for Malaysia ahead of the first leg of their ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinal, carrying the confidence of defending champions, a near full-strength squad and growing tactical flexibility under coach Kim Sang Sik.

Top Vietnamese leader meets with New Zealand House Speaker

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam met with Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee in Auckland on August 13.

Vietnamese leader, New Zealand Governor-General visit Auckland photo exhibition

General Secretary and State President To Lam and New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro visited an exhibition by renowned Māori photographer Fiona Pardington in Auckland on August 13.

Resolution No. 19-NQ/TW sets new growth drivers for Vietnam

Resolution No. 19-NQ/TW identifies productivity, knowledge, technology and human capital as key growth drivers, with smart, green and circular development central to Vietnam’s long-term strategy.

Elon Musk’s Starlink officially launches satellite internet service in Vietnam

Starlink has officially begun offering satellite internet services in Vietnam, with residential plans priced at around $44 a month for speeds of 100Mbps and $66 a month for speeds of more than 400Mbps.

Vietnam, New Zealand leaders witness exchange of cooperation documents

General Secretary and State President To Lam and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met the press and witnessed the exchange of cooperation documents between the two countries in Auckland on August 13.

Top Vietnamese leader meets with New Zealand Governor-General in Auckland

General Secretary and President To Lam met with New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro in Auckland on August 13 (local time), following an official welcome ceremony held at the Government House as part of his state visit to New Zealand.

Top Vietnamese leader holds talks with New Zealand Prime Minister

General Secretary and President To Lam and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon agreed to deepen political trust and expand economic and trade ties during talks in Auckland on August 13.

The $1.5 trillion question behind Vietnam’s push for lower rates

Vietnam wants lower lending rates while preparing to mobilize nearly $1.5 trillion in investment over five years, putting the structure of its financial system under growing pressure.

Traditional Maori ceremony welcomes Vietnam’s top leader

Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam was welcomed in New Zealand with a ceremony featuring traditional Maori rituals followed by an official state welcome.

Vietnam bank alerts stop 1.6 million suspected scam transactions

Vietnam’s SIMO banking alert system has warned customers 4.9 million times, prompting 1.6 million suspected scam transactions to be halted by the end of July 2026.

Can karaoke bars avoid copyright risks by using YouTube?

The VietKTV copyright case has reignited debate over music licensing, as some karaoke businesses consider YouTube a seemingly safer alternative to traditional karaoke players.

How agricultural giant Loc Troi fell into a financial crisis

Once one of Vietnam’s agricultural heavyweights, Loc Troi is battling financial strain, eroding confidence and an uncertain future after losing its public company status.

Apple’s glass-heavy iPhone 20 Pro Max may still be on track

Apple may still be developing a glass-heavy iPhone for 2027, despite an earlier report that manufacturing challenges had forced it to abandon the ambitious design.

Nearly 140-year-old Da Nang church preserves bell cast from cannons

Built in 1887, Phu Thuong Church in Da Nang has retained much of its original architecture for nearly 140 years. Among its most remarkable treasures is a bronze bell cast from metal salvaged from cannons.

Vietnam auto sales rise 14% in first seven months of 2026

Vietnamese consumers bought 33,707 vehicles in July, lifting market sales 8% from June and 6% from a year earlier.

Thousands of HCM City tax debtors no longer found at registered addresses

Property developers feature prominently on a new HCMC tax authority list of more than 7,000 taxpayers with outstanding liabilities totaling nearly $220 million.

Why do Vietnamese prefer the Z Fold 8 over Z Fold 8 Ultra smartphone?

Records from domestic mobile retail chains show that more than 60 percent of users have chosen Samsung's new foldable phone, the Z Fold 8, over the Z Fold 8 Ultra line.

Climate change brings new weather challenges for Vietnam

Vietnam’s once relatively stable weather patterns are becoming harder to recognise as climate change intensifies heat, rainfall extremes and compound disaster risks.

Euro 5 tech transfer rules: Are they a new sub-license threat?

Just a few days after Decree 101 came into force, feedback from the business community prompted Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung to ask ministries and branches to review all arising obstacles and report to the Prime Minister before July 25.

Paris eatery draws crowds with Vietnamese grilled fish, tofu with shrimp paste

A small restaurant in the heart of Paris has become a popular destination for diners eager to try authentic Vietnamese specialties such as blood sausage, fried tofu with fermented shrimp paste, and Cha Ca La Vong (La Vong grilled fish).

Former second-choice applicant becomes valedictorian and secures job at Big 4

Once missing her top-choice university, Nguyen Thi Anh Tuyet became the accounting valedictorian at the University of Economics and Business through sheer determination, earning a job offer from one of the world's Big4 professional services firms.

LGBT couple gifted gold, land-use right certificates at wedding ceremony

A wedding overflowing with gold and so do (land-use right certificates) for an LGBT couple in the Mekong Delta region has drawn widespread social media attention in recent days.

Vietnam’s next transformation after four decades of Doi Moi

The model that powered Vietnam’s rise for nearly four decades is approaching its limits. The next transformation will depend on knowledge, innovation and better governance.