VN Embassy holds memorial ceremony for Argentine friend Poldi Sosa Schmidt

The Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina, in coordination with the Argentina – Vietnam Culture Institute (ICAV), held a memorial ceremony on July 7 for Poldi Sosa Schmidt, the institute's founder and president who passed away in June.

Rental housing: four critical links to make the model work

Hanoi and HCMC are moving forward with rental housing projects in an effort to create an additional path to housing security alongside the traditional homeownership model.

RoK picks Vietnam as K-Food logistics hub for ASEAN expansion

The Republic of Korea (RoK) has selected Vietnam as a strategic hub for expanding its logistics, distribution and supply chain network for Korean food (K-Food) across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Vietnam's specialty coffee sets sights on Chinese market

The Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Association, in partnership with Shanghai Maiji IT company, is organising a roadshow of the VN Amazing Cup 2026 in China to introduce the competition's Top 10 Arabica & Top 10 Robusta coffee products to international buyers.

Restoring trust in Vietnam's timeshare and resort property market

The biggest bottleneck facing Vietnam's tourism and resort real estate market is no longer legal uncertainty but investor confidence, particularly regarding timeshares and profit-sharing at resort projects.

6,000 UAVs flights planned as part of low-altitude economy development

On June 23, the People's Committee of Dien Bien Province approved a controlled pilot program (sandbox) for digital technology products and services aimed at developing a low-altitude economy using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).

Resolution 10 sets new benchmarks for FDI quality

Resolution 10 on the development of foreign-invested economic sector, recently promulgated by the Politburo, sets a highly ambitious target: attracting $200–300 billion in FDI capital in 2026–2030.

Vietnamese trade offices push rapid adaptation for H2 export growth

Vietnamese trade representatives around the world issued warnings and practical advice at a hybrid trade promotion conference in Hanoi on July 7, urging firms to move fast to keep export momentum alive.

Nearly 400 km of expressways opened to traffic in H1

Chief of the ministry's Office Lam Van Hoang said at a conference on July 7 that 219 km of national highways were built and another 212 km were upgraded in the first six months.

Hanoi welcomes 5 millionth international visitor in 2026

Hanoi's Department of Tourism held a ceremony at Noi Bai International Airport on July 7 to welcome the capital's 5 millionth international visitor in 2026.

13th ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network Conference held in Da Nang

The 13th ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network (ASEAN-OSHNET) Conference (AOC-13) took place in Da Nang on July 7, focusing on advancing digital transformation in workplace safety management across the bloc towards the ASEAN Vision 2045.

Ho Chi Minh City: Free bus fares boost ridership by over 30%

The passenger number on Ho Chi Minh City's bus network has increased by more than 30% year on year since the city introduced free fares on 134 subsidised routes on July 1, reflecting growing support for public transport.

Digitalisation opens new markets for Vietnamese farm produce

Vietnam currently has around 3.4 million exemplary farming households. However, becoming an entrepreneur requires more than production expertise.

Nearly 300 stocks to move from HNX to HoSE under market restructuring plan

The stock market is set for a major restructuring as nearly 300 listed stocks will be transferred from the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) to the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) by the end of 2026, under a roadmap issued by the Ministry of Finance.

Nearly 68,000 smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit cases uncovered in H1

Smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit production and trading, and IP right infringement remained widespread and increasingly sophisticated in the first half of 2026, affecting business activities, public health and consumer confidence.

Lonely Planet names 10 must-visit Vietnamese beaches for summer travellers

Vietnam’s coastline is once again in the international spotlight after travel guide Lonely Planet named 10 beaches that international visitors should not miss during a summer trip to the country.

Vietnam's textile, garment exports rise 1.7% in first half of 2026

Vietnam's textile and garment exports were estimated at 22.2 billion USD in the first six months of 2026, up 1.7% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

Vietnam lays groundwork for transparent carbon market

Experts say the launch of the trading platform is only the first step. The long-term success of the market will depend on a transparent system backed by robust measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) standards.

Vietnam eyes stronger capital market with reforms and global upgrade ambitions

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to build a stronger, safer and more transparent capital market, with stock market reforms expected to attract more foreign investment and support long-term economic growth.

Two Vietnamese MMA fighters to compete in Asian Games 20

Vietnam has two slots in mixed martial arts (MMA) at the 20th Asian Games, which will begin in September in Japan.

Former ACV Deputy General Director expelled from Party over serious violations

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission has decided to expel Do Tat Binh, former member of the Standing Board of the Party Committee and former Deputy General Director of the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), from the Party.

Population Law expands support tailored to different groups

By addressing the specific needs of different population groups, the new law lays a stronger foundation for sustainable population development, higher-quality human resources and improved quality of life.

Vietnam shapes AI ecosystem following 18-month implementation of Resolution 57

Eighteen months after the launch of Resolution 57, a national AI ecosystem is gradually taking shape, bringing together institutions, data resources, computing infrastructure, technology enterprises, human resources and application markets.

Vietnam-Israel trade set to approach 4 billion USD

Economic and trade relations between Vietnam and Israel continued their positive momentum in the first half of 2026, driven by strong growth in Vietnamese exports and the effective implementation of the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA).

Government specifies new personal income tax deductions

The Government has issued a decree to specify new expenses eligible for deductions from pre-tax salary under the amended Law on Personal Income Tax, which took effect on July 1.