Multi-channel capital mobilisation needed to achieve double-digit growth

Vietnam will require substantial investment in infrastructure, technology, digital transformation, green transition and innovation to achieve double-digit GDP growth and sustain it for consecutive years.

Green shift powers investment in southeast Vietnam

The Southeast region is accelerating the shift towards green and smart industrial parks, seeing the transformation as a key lever to boost competitiveness, attract high-quality investment and secure sustainable growth.

Thai businesses see Vietnam as gateway to European market

As Vietnam is increasingly regarded by European companies as a manufacturing base and supply-chain hub, establishing production facilities could offer Thai businesses an additional route to the European market.

Da Nang gears up for National Day holiday with diverse activities

Da Nang is hosting cultural, sporting and tourism events from mid-August to early September to celebrate the August Revolution and National Day.

Vietnam International Financial Centre launches membership registration system

The VN International Financial Centre on August 17 unveiled an online system for registering and recognising members for 2026-2027, marking a step toward digitalising administrative procedures and improving services for investors and businesses.

Police clarify BMW crash involving former Vietnamese official

Hanoi police have detailed their investigation into a fatal BMW crash involving former National Assembly official Nguyen Sy Cuong after the year-old case resurfaced online.

Why age 40 is the right time to plan for old age

At 40, many people are still juggling demanding careers, raising young children, and paying off mortgages or other debts.

Vietnam moves to build quantum workforce

Quantum technology is moving rapidly from research to real-world applications, with Vietnam identifying it as a strategic field to strengthen technological self-reliance and competitiveness.

1.2m-tall Can Tho woman marries partner living 1,000 km away

Once thinking that true love and a happy home were something she may never experience, a 37-year old woman of very short stature from Can Tho has found a fulfilling life.

iPhone 18 Pro launch date tipped, but September 8 looks unlikely

The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple’s first foldable iPhone could all make their debut at a September launch event, although the exact date remains uncertain.

Love at first sight: Ninh Binh man carries his bride through life

She worried her disability would become his burden. He cared more about her optimism, warmth and energy. Their chance meeting in 2020 has since grown into a family of three.

Young people tried 54 hours without Facebook and TikTok. What happened?

Could young people simply switch off social media? A 54-hour experiment suggests that for many, staying away from Facebook and TikTok is harder than it sounds.

What makes the Muong wedding in Ninh Binh a national heritage

A Muong wedding tradition that was slowly disappearing in Ninh Binh has been brought back to life through years of community efforts to preserve its rituals, music and customs.

Beyond $1 billion: Dak Lak durian looks to build a lasting brand

Dak Lak durian has become a billion-dollar export story. Its next challenge is harder: turning scale, quality and consumer trust into a lasting global brand.

Four scenic train journeys to try in Vietnam over National Day

Vietnam’s National Day break offers four distinctive rail adventures, led by a new Hue-Phong Nha heritage train offering 50% discounts during its launch week.

Gold-plated iPhone 18 Pro editions unveiled before Apple launch

Before Apple has even announced the iPhone 18 Pro, luxury customizer Caviar has revealed five limited editions costing more than US$10,000 each.

Over a third of HCM City students overweight or obese

Childhood obesity is reaching worrying levels in Ho Chi Minh City, exposing children to health problems that can begin early and follow them into adulthood.

A new “shield” against climate change

The Party Central Committee has called for climate-resilient urban development as Vietnam faces increasingly extreme climate impacts.

First overseas computer-based Vietnamese test held

A Vietnamese language proficiency assessment, based on the six-level Vietnamese language proficiency framework for foreigners, has been held on computers for the first time overseas at the Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka, Japan.

Vietnam finds ways to lure international tourists

How to turn tourism potential into marketable products and connections forged at tourism forums into tours, tourism routes, air services and stable visitor flows were key issues discussed at the 2026 Int'l Travel Forum, held in Gia Lai on August 16.

Vietnam win 2026 International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament

Vietnam 1 captured the title at the 2026 International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament after edging Thailand 1 in a thrilling final at NovaWorld Phan Thiet in Lam Dong province on August 16.

Pickleball World Cup 2026 gets underway in Da Nang

The Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 kicked off in Da Nang on August 16 with the official draw, setting the stage for a global showdown featuring more than 5,000 athletes from 81 countries and territories.

Digital ID holders get fee waivers, discounts

Vietnamese citizens with Level-2 electronic identification accounts can now enjoy a range of fee waivers and reductions under a new policy promoting digital citizenship.

227 defendants stand trial in flight attendants-related drug trafficking case

The People’s Court of HCMC today opened the first-instance trial of 227 defendants in a drug trafficking case expanded from the March 2023 case involving 4 flight attendants who were unwittingly used to transport drugs through Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Vietnam Airlines continues support for passengers after Germany flight incident

By the afternoon of August 16, all passengers affected by the Vietnam Airlines flight VN34 incident in Germany on August 15 had been provided with alternative travel itineraries on flights operated by Vietnam Airlines and other carriers.