Hanoi to deploy over 45,000 bus trips during National Day holiday

Hanoi Transportation Corporation plans to operate nearly 45,800 bus trips during the five-day National Day holiday while keeping reserve vehicles on standby to meet passenger demand expected to surge at bus stations and crowded transit hubs.

Stronger supply chains, transparent origin key to sustainable Vietnam-US trade

Compliance with standards, transparent origin, stronger supply chains and expanded two-way trade are becoming key to more balanced, stable and sustainable Vietnam-US trade in the long term.

Vietnam directs more credit to SMEs

Credit is flowing increasingly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as policymakers seek to support production, trade and economic growth.

Bank credit for real estate business rises to nearly 94.7 billion USD

Outstanding loans for real estate business activities rose to more than 2.5 quadrillion VND (nearly 95 billion USD) as of June 30.

Hanoi waives admission fees at tourist sites on National Day

Hanoi will waive entrance fees to tourist attractions, historical sites and cultural facilities that normally charge admission on September 2, the National Day, under a decision by the municipal People's Committee.

Vietnam leans on digital workforce to unlock productivity boom

Amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital technologies and a skilled digital workforce are becoming key drivers of productivity and business competitiveness.

Singapore media highlight outcomes of key Vietnamese leader’s visit

Major Singaporean media outlets on August 24-25 extensively covered the official visit by Politburo member and Standing member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Secretariat Tran Cam Tu.

Four major railway development projects call for foreign investment in 2026-2030

The Ministry of Construction has submitted a document to the Ministry of Finance to include four major railway development projects in the national list of projects calling for foreign direct investment (FDI) during the 2026–2030 period.

Hanoi, Beijing strengthen cooperation to promote Van Mieu–Quoc Tu Giam heritage

The Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on August 25.

Vietnam promotes cooperation to remove barriers to rice trade with Philippines

Vietnam is stepping up coordination with the Philippines to address bilateral rice trade issues, particularly an ongoing safeguard investigation into imports.

Breakthrough opportunities for businesses in digital economy

Vietnam’s digital economy is emerging as an important growth driver, accounting for 14.02% of GDP in 2025, equivalent to 72.1 billion USD.

Vietnamese swimmers sweep regional junior championships

Vietnamese athletes gave a billiant performance, winning six gold medals at the 2026 Southeast Asian Open Water Swimming Championship on the last day of competition on August 23 in the Philippines.

Vietnam People’s Army team win ASEAN Armies’ Open Volleyball Tournament

The team of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) defeated the squad of Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Public Security in the final in Hanoi on August 25 to win the ASEAN Armies’ Open Volleyball Tournament 2026.

Da Lat’s bizarre ‘Crazy House’ still draws crowds decades later

Hang Nga Villa, better known as the “Crazy House,” in Xuan Huong - Da Lat Ward, Lam Dong Province, once made headlines around the world for its extraordinary architecture. Decades later, it remains a magnet for visitors and overnight guests.

Billion-dong luxury cars flood into Vietnam as year-end competition heats up

Even before the year-end peak buying season begins, Vietnam's luxury car market has welcomed new models from BMW, Volkswagen, MINI, Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

Vietnam sees vast potential in China as 1 billion people yet to taste durian

Demand in China, the world’s largest consumer market, continues to rise sharply, but having an officially registered growing-area code does not necessarily mean durians will command higher prices.

Vietnam ready to expose Thailand's biggest weakness again

Thailand's fading physical condition helped Vietnam strike twice in Bangkok, and Kim Sang Sik's deep squad could make the same weakness decisive again at My Dinh.

Well-known shop owners prosecuted as fake Gucci, Hermès goods exposed

Hundreds of counterfeit branded products have recently been seized from shops in Phu Tho and Can Tho.

Hanoi looks underground for answer to chronic flooding

Hanoi plans to build regulating lakes and underground rainwater reservoirs as part of a long-term effort to eliminate flooding and reshape the capital's infrastructure.

Dinh Bac plays down Golden Boot race with Xuan Son

With five goals each, Dinh Bac and Xuan Son lead the scoring chart, but both are chasing a much bigger prize at My Dinh.

American chef starts over in Vietnam with $3.30 banh mi

At a small Ho Chi Minh City shop, an American chef is putting his own spin on Vietnam’s iconic banh mi, selling out batches in as little as 30 minutes.

Vietnam could overtake Thailand as world’s top durian exporter

Vietnam’s durian industry is gaining momentum in two of Asia’s biggest markets as output surges to 2.08 million tons, raising the prospect of overtaking Thailand as the world’s top exporter.

One match from history, Kim rallies Vietnam for Thailand

Kim Sang Sik wants Vietnam's players to remember one thing when they walk onto the My Dinh pitch against Thailand: they have the chance to write history.

Thailand target Vietnam defence as Hudson plots comeback

Thailand coach Anthony Hudson insists his team have discovered ways to hurt Vietnam and will travel to My Dinh with only one objective: victory.

From islands to the Mekong: Four escapes in southern Vietnam

Southern Vietnam has no shortage of options for the September 2 break, from tropical islands and fruit orchards to cruises along the Mekong.