Vietnam drops proposal for time-limited apartment ownership

Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has removed a controversial proposal to introduce time-limited ownership of apartment units from the latest draft of the revised Housing Law submitted to the government.

Monetary policy continues carrying Vietnam’s growth financing burden

Vietnam’s central bank is steadily expanding monetary policy flexibility to support credit growth. But as investment demand surges, one question looms: how long can banks remain the economy’s primary source of long-term capital?

Police clarify Vietnam's overnight stay notification rule

New residency regulations in Vietnam require overnight guest notifications, but officials say the process is quick, free, and largely handled online.

Four reasons Vietnam cannot afford to delay quantum technology

Vietnam has identified quantum technology as a national strategic priority. Experts say success will depend on early investment in research, talent and international cooperation.

Quiet Vietnamese conglomerate returns with $42 million market value

ANI's dramatic comeback on UPCoM has pushed its market value beyond US$42 million, even though only a few hundred shares change hands in each trading session.

Vietnam's diamond market rattled as stores close and trust erodes

Confidence in Vietnam's diamond trade has weakened after a series of investigations and temporary business closures, leaving buyers increasingly cautious.

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in AI use for learning, Google says

Google has released its first regional report on Gemini, revealing that Vietnamese users lead Southeast Asia in using the AI assistant for education and increasingly rely on it for work and technical tasks.

The unique festival where pigs become ‘elephants’ in northern Vietnam

Every summer, a coastal village in northern Vietnam celebrates an extraordinary tradition in which 12 carefully raised pigs are honored as symbolic "elephants" in a centuries-old communal festival.

The Cong Viettel retain foreign duo for V.League title bid

The Cong Viettel have officially extended the contracts of Brazilian midfielders Wesley Nata and Paulinho Martin as the club strengthens its squad for the 2026/27 season with ambitions of winning the V.League 1 title.

Two goals, one exam: Debate grows over Vietnam’s testing system

Education experts say asking a single national examination to serve both high school graduation and university admissions inevitably creates pressure, exposes weaknesses and may increase the risk of misconduct.

Vietnam reopens debate over apartment ownership limits

Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has proposed ending apartment ownership when residential buildings reach the end of their service life or must be demolished, prompting objections from the Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association.

National Assembly panel calls for inquiry into math test results

A standing committee of Vietnam's National Assembly has recommended that the government investigate unusually high mathematics scores recorded at a national high school graduation examination site in Tuyen Quang Province.

French ambassador grateful for Vietnam’s warm hospitality

As France marks Bastille Day on July 14, French Ambassador to VN Olivier Brochet spoke with VietNamNet about the achievements of France-VN relations during his three-year tenure, the milestones reached by the 2 countries & the opportunities ahead.

Footwear industry accelerates green transition, strengthens supply chains

Vietnam's footwear industry is stepping up efforts to build greener production and strengthen domestic supply chains as it seeks to maintain export growth amid global uncertainties.

Vietnamese athlete moves closer to top of dancesport world

When Vietnamese dancesport athlete Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen stepped off the floor in Bremen, Germany, she carried more than a silver medal.

Tax reform proposal: simplify first, collect more later

The Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (VINASME) has proposed that the Government study a fixed-tax policy for household and individual businesses with annual revenues ranging from VND1 to 3 billion.

Vietnam designates October 15 as National Digital Citizen Day

The Government has issued Resolution No. 66.22/2026/NQ-CP on digital citizen development, officially designating October 15 each year as Vietnam Digital Citizen Day.

Green escapes in Vietnam's community tourism villages

In recent years, community-based tourism has emerged as an increasingly popular choice among travellers seeking closer connections with nature, deeper engagement with local cultures and more sustainable ways to explore.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra tipped to revive fan-favourite S Pen

A new survey suggests most Samsung users would pay extra for a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra if it supports the S Pen, highlighting continued demand for the stylus on foldable devices.

Over 100 Nguyen Dynasty artifacts on display in Hue

More than 100 rare artifacts and collections from the Nguyen Dynasty are on show at Long An Palace, the main gallery of the Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities, from July 10 to October 9.

Vietnam's demographic dividend set to end sooner than expected

Vietnam's ageing population is accelerating, with new forecasts showing the country will transition out of its demographic dividend earlier than expected.

Vietnamese cinemas to go free for a week to honour war heroes

A week-long film tribute marking the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27, 1947–2026) will run nationwide from July 21 to 28, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism told a press briefing in Hanoi on July 10.

PM says no plan for broad merger of local administrative units

The government says any further reorganization of Vietnam's commune and ward system will be driven by local requirements rather than a nationwide policy.

Labour shortage emerges as constraint amid export order recovery

Textile and seafood exporters are struggling to retain enough workers to meet recovering export demand, underscoring a shift in constraints from demand to workforce capacity.

Vietnam urges provinces to target landmark waste cases

Provincial authorities have been urged to strengthen anti-corruption oversight while making the fight against waste a central priority.