Vietnam, RoK step up cooperation in training strategic-level leaders

A study and fact-finding programme aimed at enhancing the strategic policy-making capacity of Vietnam’s senior strategic leaders took place in Gwacheon, the Republic of Korea (RoK), from September 22 - 27.

Ministry calls for drastic solutions to reduce air pollution

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has asked provinces and cities to rapidly implement solutions to control air pollution in the last few months of the year.

Russian State Duma Chairman visits Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre

The Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has been increasingly deepened, becoming more substantial and effective in all fields, clearly demonstrated through high-level visits by the two countries' leaders.

Top Vietnamese legislator holds talks with Russian State Duma Chairman in Hanoi

Affirming that Vietnam attaches importance to its traditional friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia, NA Chairman Man welcomed positive progress in the bilateral ties over the past year.

HCM City River Festival wins double international gold at IBA 2025

The Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2024 has brought pride to the southern metropolis after being honoured with two Gold Awards at the 22nd International Business Awards (IBA) 2025.

$1 billion loan negotiation exposes Vietnam’s ESG talent shortage

“They raised a question that if the Nhon Trach 3 project broke even after 25 years, when would PV Power shut down the plant and shift to clean hydrogen energy production,” said a PetroVietnam executive, recalling company negotiations with creditors.

Transport firms struggle with converting traffic accounts as deadline looms

With fewer than 10 days remaining, vehicle owners must complete conversion of their traffic accounts to connect with non-cash payment methods. However, around 130,000 transport businesses are still awaiting implementation guidance.

CEO FPT Nguyen Van Khoa: 'AI is not a wizard with a magic wand'

Although AI brings many benefits to work and life, CEOs agree that humans must still take the lead in making final decisions.

Billion-dollar power projects face tax burden, ministries seek exemptions

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed solutions to address global minimum tax challenges for several BOT power projects, which face an additional tax burden of over $400 million.

Why ‘brand’ matters in journalism today: HCMC Party Secretary

Last week, HCMC Party Secretary Tran Luu Quang directed that “solutions must be studied to maintain the brand of HCMC’s media outlets.”

One out of every 10 patients encounters a medical incident: Ministry of Health

Patient safety is an ethical principle in medicine, but due to the complex nature of the system, even a small error in healthcare can lead to serious consequences for patients and affect societal trust, Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan said.

Why a designer’s fashion startup didn’t make it: case study in inexperience

Driven by passion but lacking experience, Nguyen Ngoc Anh’s dream of starting a fashion business vanished along with nearly VND1 billion in capital.

New rules signal end of underground crypto trading in Vietnam

The government has issued a resolution on a digital asset market in Vietnam on a trial basis. Six months after the first licensed entity starts operations, all off-system digital asset transactions will be subject to legal action.

New policy boosts pay for science and tech talent

Under a draft decree guiding the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, talented science and technology staff would be allowed to negotiate salaries based on market averages, and enjoy unlimited profits from their research outcomes.

Thai Nguyen’s fruit specialty: white blooms with unique aroma, lasting months

In Ba Be, Thai Nguyen, there’s a specialty fruit that emits an aroma reminiscent of green sticky rice, round glutinous rice, or pandan leaves. The fruit can be transformed into a variety of delicious, aromatic dishes.

E De woman scores success with traditional brocade business

Despite a physical disability, H’Yar Kbuor, an E De woman from Dak Lak province, has overcome challenges and persevered in starting a business with traditional brocade products.

Vietnam’s auto industry struggles under intense competition

Many automobile businesses are facing difficulties, with profits declining and some companies reporting losses, a sharp contrast with the booming growth about a decade ago.

Trang An discovery rewrites human history in Southeast Asia

Archaeologists uncovered a 13,000-year-old warrior in Trang An, offering new insights into prehistoric life and conflict in Southeast Asia.

Industrial symbiosis’: a quiet revolution with billion-dollar potential

Improving the reuse of raw materials through large-scale industrial symbiosis could generate around VND49,600 billion annually for Europe, but very few such models exist in Vietnam, experts have noted.

Businesses may not survive the next 10 years without going green: survey

Forty-five percent of CEOs in Asia-Pacific believe their companies will not survive the next decade without transitioning to sustainable practices, as environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices have become the norm.

Rotating savings scheme collapses in HCMC, victims demand justice

With over 50 formal complaints filed, police are scrambling to document damages in one of the city’s largest suspected 'hụi' frauds.

Vietnam plans major school consolidation from preschool to university

The education ministry is proposing a sweeping reorganization across all education levels to improve quality and optimize resources.

Heroic officer leads breakthrough in Vietnam’s missile tech

Armed Forces Hero and Lieutenant Colonel Le Thi Hang shared her journey of researching, mastering and developing core technology, contributing to the growth of Vietnam’s missile industry.

Teacher crisis deepens: Over 102,000 educators urgently needed nationwide

Vietnam faces a critical shortage of teachers from preschool to high school, with over 102,000 vacancies threatening education reform progress.

Quang Ninh couple raises abandoned buffalo calf, treats it like their own child

Unable to find its owner, a couple in Quang Ninh decided to bring home a stray buffalo calf found in the forest, caring for it like their “beloved child”, feeding it with herbal remedies and fresh milk.