Hanoi plans urban bonds to finance strategic infrastructure

Hanoi is considering a mechanism to issue multiple types of bonds, including urban bonds, project bonds and green bonds, to mobilize additional resources for strategic development projects.

Expert offers insights about competitive race to enter gifted high schools

Prof. Le Anh Vinh, director of the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences, has explained why thousands of students plunge into the high-pressure race of test preparation for gifted high schools.

Why Hanoi must act now on inner-city congestion charging

Hanoi's worsening congestion is forcing policymakers to confront a difficult question: act now or accept growing gridlock for years to come.

One year after Resolution 68: the target of 2 mil enterprises remains far away

A small urban pho shop can easily hit annual revenue of VND 2 to 3 billion, yet the owner has hesitated to transition to a corporate model.

Hanoi debates new approach to managing rapidly growing urban communities

As mega-urban projects expand across Hanoi, officials are calling for more flexible and professional standards for grassroots community leaders.

Vietnam records first trade deficit in 10 years as imports surge

Strong import growth driven by foreign-invested manufacturers and rising energy prices has pushed Vietnam to a $13.8 billion trade deficit.

Seven banks top VND1 quadrillion in assets as challengers close gap

The race for scale in Vietnam's banking sector intensified as several mid-sized lenders moved closer to joining the VND1 quadrillion club.

Heavy rain to follow heatwave across northern Vietnam next week

Meteorologists forecast heavy rain in northern Vietnam from June 8-10 after several days of intense heat.

Samsung bets on battery upgrades for first Ultra foldable phone

Samsung is reportedly preparing a notable shift in its foldable smartphone strategy, with its next-generation book-style foldable flagship expected to launch not as the Galaxy Z Fold 8, but as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

International partners praise Vietnam Trade Union ahead of new term

Ahead of the 14th Congress of the VN Trade Union (VTU), trade union organizations and int'l partners from around the world have sent messages of congratulations, expressing confidence in and expectations for VTU's new phase of development.

Family takes 3-week cross-Vietnam journey on converted pickup truck

Instead of following a tight schedule, Pham Xuan Thanh and his wife, along with their 8-month-old baby, chose to "travel slowly" and live on the road for three weeks in a pickup truck converted into a mobile home.

VN women's volleyball team arrives in the Philippines to defend AVC Cup title

The Vietnam women's national volleyball team arrived in the Philippines on the morning of June 4, ready to begin its AVC Cup 2026 campaign with the goal of defending the championship it has won for the past three consecutive editions.

Three must-try specialties in Mui Ne, including 1 ranked among the world's best

Some of Vietnam's most memorable coastal specialties can be found in Mui Ne, where generations of fishermen have shaped a unique culinary identity.

First tropical depression of 2026 moves away from Vietnam's mainland

The first tropical depression of 2026 in the East Sea is currently about 500km from the Hoang Sa Islands and moving rapidly toward the northeast. Forecasters say there is very little chance it will affect Vietnam's mainland.

Six-month suspension reshaped surgeon’s interventional-radiology philosophy

After 30 years in medicine, Dr Nguyen Quang Thai Duong has become one of the pioneers of minimally invasive intervention in Vietnam.

Workers could get four-day National Day break under new proposal

A new proposal from the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour would extend the National Day holiday through September 5 while improving workers' work-life balance.

Experts dismiss rumors that claim E10-fuel damages vehicle engines

Many drivers worry that E10 fuel is highly volatile and has a lower heating value than traditional mineral gasoline, causing vehicles to consume more fuel during scorching days.

Vietnam assures E5 and E10 fuel quality amid nationwide rollout

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade says supplies of E5 and E10 biofuels are sufficient nationwide and that no significant technical problems linked to biofuel use have been recorded so far.

National leaders gather for 14th Vietnam Trade Union Congress

General Secretary and President To Lam attended the opening ceremony of the 14th Vietnam Trade Union Congress for the 2026-2031 term at the National Convention Center in Hanoi on June 4.

Vietnam police prosecute 56 cases involving intellectual property violations

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security says intellectual property protection remains a key priority amid growing challenges in both physical and digital markets.

Vela Software's Permanent Capital model helps founders build lasting legacies

Vela Software is bringing Constellation Software's proven Permanent Capital model to Southeast Asia, helping founders scale while preserving their independence and identity.

Timor-Leste Prime Minister to visit Vietnam, attend ASEAN Future Forum

At the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao will pay an official visit to Vietnam and attend the third ASEAN Future Forum from June 7 to 10.

Former SJC CEO appeals 25-year sentence in illegal gold bar case

An appellate court in Ho Chi Minh City has begun reviewing the conviction of former SJC chief Le Thuy Hang in one of Vietnam's most significant gold-related corruption cases.

Booming trend of bronze-tanned skin poses health risks: experts

As the bronze tanning trend floods social media, dermatologists have issued critical health warnings. Experts caution that UV-free spray tans still require strict sunscreen application, while unverified contraband products pose severe chemical risks.

Draft proposes VND14 mil fine for unregistered passenger drivers

Under a proposal by the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), drivers of private vehicles not registered for passenger transport but carrying passengers for payment could face fines of up to VND14 million.