Industry experts reveal that high fees for Vietnamese singers are not uncommon, but only a select few stars can command such rates.

The 48th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) will take place from November 4 to December 11.

The Ministry of Finance has said it is not the right time to adjust the family tax deduction rate, reasoning that the Consumer Price Index has not fluctuated significantly.

Liver cancer has surpassed lung cancer to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Vietnam, with 77% of cases occurring in men.

The Consular Club Ho Chi Minh City is set to bring back its International Charity Bazaar on November 9, at Global City in An Phu, District 2.

Acclaimed Australian actor and singer Philip Quast will stage a live concert at the Friendship Palace in Hanoi on November 7 to perform classic melodies that has earned him widespread fame globally.

A tropical cyclone east of the Philippines developed into Typhoon Yinxing early on November 4 and is likely to enter the East Sea this weekend, according to meteorologists.

Local sky-watchers will have the chance to see the Taurid meteor showers peak a week apart in Vietnam.

Vietnamese model Nguyen Thanh Huyen has won the Catwalk Coach Award at the Asia Model Festival 2024, which was held in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on November 2.

Vietnamese students have brought home a number of medal in their first engagement in the 2024 World Math and Science Competition (WMSC) held recently in Bogor, Indonesia.

A one-year-old cat of Vietnam, a Bengal cat breed, has become the World Champion in the neutered cat category at the World Cat Championship (WCF World Show) which took place in Ho Chi Minh City on November 3.

British magazine Time Out has unveiled a list of the Top 5 Memorable Christmas Escapes in Asia, with Vietnam and its stunning natural beauty and a distinctive heritage being placed in second position.

The EU spent nearly US$3.1 billion on importing garments and textiles from Vietnamese suppliers during the initial nine months of the year, up nearly 10% against the same period last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The Phan Rang-Thap Cham city sub-project – part of the Coastal Cities Sustainable Environment Project funded by the World Bank was inauguarted in Ninh Thuan on November 2 with improved infrastructure works that can benefit 69,000 local residents.

By promoting the use of green materials and technologies in production, Vietnam will win the world food and beverage market which is switching to the green consumption trend, according to experts.

Hanoi is moving forward with a plan to restrict polluting vehicles across 12 districts, along with some soon-to-be-upgraded districts and two new cities, aiming to improve air quality and reduce congestion.

Vietnam sold 800,000 tonnes of rice overseas for $505 million in October, bringing the country's total export volume and value in the first ten months to nearly 7.8 million tonnes and 4.86 billion USD, up 10.2% and 23.4% year-on-year, respectively.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities in Vietnam have been showing signs of recovery in recent months as several large companies announced finished deals, which may create a ripple effect in the M&A market.

The Ministry of Health has proposed a policy to encourage the transfer of new and innovative drugs, aiming to create more opportunities for patients.

A total of 115 foreign suppliers have registered and paid taxes through the electronic portal, contributing over 18 trillion VND (711.88 million USD) to the state budget, according to the Ministry of Finance’s General Department of Taxation (GDT).

A wave of cheap goods on Chinese e-commerce platforms, such as Taobao, 1688, Shein and Temu, has forced Vietnamese businesses to enhance their competitiveness in the domestic market.

There is a concern about risks that can arise as real estate credit has increased sharply in recent years, particularly by the end of September, higher than the general credit growth of the entire economy.

The 7th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) will take place from November 7 to 11, featuring 117 films from 51 countries and territories.

Speaking Vietnamese faster than many Vietnamese, a foreign son-in-law in Hanoi has a deep understanding about Vietnamese culture and speaks the language fluently.

Establishing a strong and competitive private sector is essential for Vietnam's economic independence and sustainable development.