China emerges as a fast-growing market for Vietnam's coffee exports

Vietnam exported 1.05 million tonnes of coffee worth US$4.81 billion during the first half of 2026. China unexpectedly accelerated purchases of Vietnamese coffee, paying premium prices and becoming one of the country's largest export markets.

Monthly payments proposed for children up to age three in Vietnam

Vietnam is considering wider childbirth incentives, including monthly payments for young children and support for pregnant women and mothers who have two children.

To attract tech giants, Vietnamese industrial parks must change their game

Industrial parks can no longer just play the role of providing manufacturing premises. They need to become integrated ecosystems of technology, innovation, logistics, green energy, and high-quality human resources, experts have said.

Gia Lai launches Vietnam's first Year of Quantum initiative

Gia Lai has become the first locality in Vietnam to launch a Year of Quantum programme, aiming to accelerate research, innovation and practical applications of quantum technology through international collaboration.

New Lao Cai tourism brand draws on Fansipan and terraced fields

Lao Cai has unveiled a new tourism identity while setting out plans to develop a four-season tourism ecosystem and gradually become a tourism hub for Northwest Vietnam.

PNJ seeks independent international review of product quality

Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company, or PNJ, has approved plans to hire reputable international firms to independently assess the quality of its products, including diamonds and jewelry.

Wage increase must go hand in hand with price control: expert

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thuong Lang, a senior lecturer at the National Economics University, assessed that the 9.8 percent minimum wage increase option is more suitable than the 8.5 percent in the current context.

Sacred Lao Cai temple guards Vietnam's northern frontier

At Vietnam's northern gateway, Mau Temple has become both a sacred destination and a cultural symbol of the nation's borderlands.

Northern Vietnam's best-kept island secrets

Looking for an island escape without the crowds? These four islands in northern Vietnam offer white-sand beaches, clear waters, fresh seafood, and a slower pace of life.

Galaxy S27 Ultra rumor says Samsung won't adopt a horizontal camera

A new report disputes rumors that Samsung will give the Galaxy S27 Ultra a horizontal camera bar, suggesting the flagship will instead receive only modest design refinements.

Phu Tho student scores a perfect 1600 on SAT in first sitting

A 10th-grade student from Vietnam's Phu Tho Province has earned a perfect 1600 on the SAT in her first attempt, joining the small number of test takers worldwide to achieve the maximum score.

Bigger battery could make iPhone 18 Pro Max Apple's heaviest iPhone

Rumored specifications suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max will focus on battery life and AI performance rather than achieving an ultra-thin design.

At 105, a Vietnamese Heroic Mother still waits to bring her fallen son home

For over 60 years, Ngo Thi Lang had no photograph of the son she lost in war. At 105, her greatest wish remains to bring him home.

New traffic rules bring peace of mind to Vietnam’s pickup drivers

Decree 241, which took effect on July 1, allows pickup trucks to be treated like passenger cars in traffic.

Why Hanoi has chosen Phuc Thinh and Thu Lam to pilot 'socialist communes'

Hanoi authorities have selected the neighboring communes of Phuc Thinh and Thu Lam to pilot its "socialist communes and wards" model.

UNESCO, culture ministry discuss Photography City proposal

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and UNESCO Vietnam have discussed a proposal to develop a locality in VN into the country's first Photography City – a national hub for photography and an international destination for visual creativity.

Broadening financing channels key to unlocking SME growth

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which account for nearly 98% of active businesses in Vietnam, continue to face persistent difficulties in accessing finance.

"Live data" paves way for Vietnamese farm exports

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment's agricultural traceability system has come into operation, creating a unified database to enhance transparency, strengthen competitiveness and expand export opportunities for agricultural products.

Energy storage unlocks renewable power potential, cuts emissions

With the revised Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) and a new legal framework paving the way, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are expected to become a key enabler of Vietnam's energy transition.

Tourism sets out tasks for H2/2026 to realise goal of leading economic sector

The tourism sector will implement a series of key tasks and solutions in the last six months of 2026 to realise the goal of making tourism a leading economic industry in the new development era.

European business confidence in Vietnam climbs to near seven-year high

The EuroCham Business Confidence Index (BCI) rose to 79.7 points in the second quarter of 2026, its highest level in nearly seven years, according to a survey released on July 15 by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham).

Digital, AI competencies made mandatory for university graduates

All university students will be required to graduate with digital competencies and knowledge of AI under a new regulation issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.

Vietnam raises rooftop solar sales cap to 50%, widens direct power deals

New Government policies and mechanisms are set to broaden investment channels for households and businesses, accelerate distributed power generation, shore up energy security and realise Vietnam's green growth targets.

EFTA deal provides fresh opportunities for seafood exports

Seafood exporters have fresh opportunities to gain greater access to high-value markets, after negotiations concluded with the EFTA on a free trade agreement (FTA) that would help Vietnam diversify exports amid rising global trade uncertainties.

Expert proposes 3 strategies for VN to develop strategic technology products

The Prime Minister's Decision No. 21/2026/QD-TTg, which took effect on July 1, 2026, promulgating the lists of strategic technologies and tech-products, marks a new direction for the sector’s development.