Universities lower admission cutoff scores but still lack students

Many private universities as well as major public schools are repeatedly having to conduct additional admissions, particularly at branch campuses.

New entrants heat up aviation market as cost pressures mount

The aviation market is attracting a new wave of investors and airlines as passenger and cargo demand grows.

27 VN stocks join FTSE Index: Who benefits most from $1.5B inflows?

FTSE Russell has announced that 27 Vietnamese stocks have been added to the FTSE Global All Cap. Passive capital inflows could reach $1.5 billion, though benefits vary across individual tickers.

81 years on: Vietnam advances toward a strong, prosperous future

In the autumn of 1945, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and President Ho Chi Minh, the Vietnamese people made a historic turning point.

Pork prices drop in HCMC, yet demand remains sluggish

Pork prices at traditional markets across HCMC have declined compared to previous months, but consumer demand has failed to recover. To boost sales, vendors have been forced to extend business hours and offer additional discounts.

New R&D rule could spur millions of dollars in additional tech investment

Vietnam’s proposed requirement that leading digital technology companies spend at least 3% of their annual revenue on research and development (R&D) could channel hundreds of millions of dollars into innovation.

SME Development Law addresses 2 key challenges facing private enterprises

The proposed Law on SME Development is aimed at developing Vietnam's private businesses, which amount to around 1 million, with 98 percent of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Hanoi businesses urge action on capital, logistics bottlenecks to boost exports

Business associations and enterprises in Hanoi have urged the city to tackle bottlenecks in financing, logistics, infrastructure and regulations.

Expired condos need not be demolished, owners can keep their property rights: PM

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has said that the Housing Law (Amended) must explicitly specify condo lifespan regulations to reassure citizens that "the expiration of a building's lifespan does not mean residents lose all their property rights."

iPhone 18 Pro arrives September 9, but one model may be missing

Apple’s September iPhone launch could look very different this year, with the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and foldable Ultra expected to debut while the standard iPhone 18 stays on the sidelines.

Saudel revives as fifth East Sea storm of 2026

Saudel has regained storm strength over the East Sea after weakening over China, but forecasters say it will head northeast and is unlikely to affect Vietnam’s mainland.

HCMC parents are still queuing for textbooks despite ample supply

The Vietnam Education Publishing House (VEPH) said it has printed and distributed millions of textbooks, and that disruptions in the ordering process have led to parents queuing to buy books in some localities.

National Day holiday bus fares increase by up to 40%

With just a few days remaining until the September 2 holiday, public travel demand is surging sharply.

Free rides, extended hours on Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1 for National Day

Metro Line 1, connecting Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien, in Ho Chi Minh City will increase train frequency, extend operating hours and offer free rides to all passengers on September 2 to mark Vietnam’s 81st National Day anniversary.

Overseas Vietnamese experts help advance nuclear power at home

The Vietnam Nuclear Professional Network (VietNuc) held a seminar on Vietnam’s nuclear power programme at École Polytechnique in Paris on August 29.

Vietnam's esports team win Asia-Pacific championship

Vietnamese esports team Secret Whales has won the 2026 League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) Finals after beating Chinese Taipei's CTBC Flying Oyster (CFO) 3-0 in Taipei, China, on August 30.

Golden Season Festival celebrates highland hues, aspirations for development

The Golden Season Festival 2026 opened in Mu Cang Chai commune, in the northwestern province of Lao Cai, on the evening of August 30.

Ho Chi Minh City brings culture closer to everyday life

Ho Chi Minh City is bringing culture closer to everyday life by transforming public spaces, heritage and the arts into engines of creativity, community engagement and sustainable development.

Vietnamese embassy verifies reports of two nationals in Nepal flood-hit area

The Embassy of Vietnam in India, concurrently accredited to Nepal and Bhutan, said that it was checking reports that two Vietnamese nationals were in Langtang, Rasuwa district in north central Nepal before an August 26 flash flood struck the area.

President Ho Chi Minh statue inaugurated in Bishkek

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan attended the inauguration ceremony of a statue of President Ho Chi Minh at Ho Chi Minh Square, located within the Royal Central Park complex in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on the morning of August 31.

Vietnam seeks to channel growing capital into quality, investment-ready projects

Vietnam's expanding infrastructure pipeline is driving demand for medium- and long-term capital, increasing the focus on projects that are investment-ready and capable of deploying funds efficiently.

Turning rainy season into tourism opportunity

Many localities are rethinking seasonal tourism, turning weather-related challenges into opportunities to create unique experiences, stimulate demand and attract visitors year-round while ensuring their safety.

Vietnam makes remarkable strides in protecting children online: UNICEF

Vietnam is demonstrating a pioneering role through strong political commitments and decisive action to protect its youngest citizens online, said UNICEF's representative in the country.

Moc Chau Cultural and Tourism Week celebrates ethnic cultural diversity

The Moc Chau Cultural and Tourism Week 2026 and the Son La International Brocade Festival opened in Moc Chau ward, Son La on August 31 as part of activities marking the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day.

Vietnam targets productivity-driven growth over cheap labour

A development model based on productivity, knowledge and technology requires long-term capital, a skilled workforce, innovation capacity, technology absorption and incentives for long-term invest.