Hue to host Vietnam – RoK Cultural Day 2025 in late September

The Cultural Day is expected to help further strengthen the Vietnam – RoK friendship while reaffirming Hue’s determination to expand international exchanges and assert its role as a cultural and tourism hub of the country.

Nearly 300 players compete at Super 100 Badminton Tournament in Vietnam

The Yonex-Sunrise Vietnam Open 2025 officially kicked off on September 9 at Nguyen Du Gymnasium in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together nearly 300 players from 20 countries and territories.

Vietnam defeat Yemen to reach AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Finals

Vietnam edged out Yemen 1-0 in the final match of the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers held at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho province on September 9 evening.

Over 421 billion VND raised to support Cuban people so far

This is the first time an international fundraising campaign of the Vietnam Red Cross Society has attracted millions of donations and hundreds of billions of Vietnamese dong in such a short time, said an official of the Vietnam Red Cross Society.

Hanoi’s blockchain gallery melds art, technology, enigma of Satoshi

The gallery, a fusion of technology and art, where “dry lines of code are elevated into emotions”, traces the history of blockchain, from its nascent stages to global surge, encompassing bitcoin and the broader universe of digital assets.

Pacific Friendship programme 2025 opens in Quang Tri

The Pacific Friendship programme 2025 opened in Dong Ha ward, central Quang Tri province, on September 9, marking one of the most prominent events celebrating the 30th anniversary of Vietnam – US diplomatic relations.

Regulations for digital-asset exchange expected to be issued soon

Phan Duc Trung, Chair of the Vietnam Blockchain and Digital Asset Association, said countries and territories worldwide such as the US, Hong Kong (China) and Thailand have issued and amended regulations on digital assets.

Personal income tax brackets reduced to five, benefiting taxpayers

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has submitted a draft amendment to the PIT Law, proposing to reduce the number of tax brackets from seven to five. This approach reduces the tax burden for most taxpayers, especially those with middle and low incomes.

Fee waivers are planned for eligible land-use changes in Land Law

The amended land law draft states that when land-use purposes are changed within the residential land quota, residents may be exempt from land-use fees. For cases exceeding the quota, a fee ranging from 30 to 50 percent would apply.

Ministry, manufacturers' claims about E10 fuel fail to convince users

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), citing the success of E10 fuel in the Philippines, believes that shifting to the fuel will also succeed in Vietnam.

‘Durian road’ bustles day and night, farmers earn billions of dong

The ‘durian metropolis’ of Krong Pac (Dak Lak) is entering a bumper harvest, with many households earning billions of VND, turning National Highway 26 into a bustling "durian road" in the Central Highlands.

Universities in HCMC recruit PhDs with salaries up to VND100 million/month

Eight major universities in HCMC are seeking to recruit hundreds of PhDs, offering monthly salaries from several tens of millions to nearly VND100 million.

Capital flows out of gold into stocks and real estate

Medium- and long-term capital flows have headed towards other investment channels such as stocks and real estate due to faster potential returns and better profit performance.

Apple’s iPhone 17 event will skip these key products

From the iPhone 17e to M5 Macs, many anticipated Apple devices will miss the September spotlight.

A new chapter for Vietnamese sports professionals

Efforts to reform policy and boost athlete welfare may signal a turning point for professional sports in Vietnam.

iPhone 17 Air could launch at $1,099 with premium specs

Apple’s new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air may debut with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, priced at $1,099.

Ho Chi Minh City publishes 800+ licensed gold trading addresses

The State Bank of Vietnam has revealed a full list of authorized outlets for gold bar transactions to ensure market transparency and protect consumers.

SJC scandal exposes high cost of Vietnam's gold monopoly

The indictment of former SJC General Director Le Thuy Hang highlights a critical institutional loophole: monopoly often leads to abuse of power and becomes fertile ground for corruption.

iPhone 17 series launches with performance and design overhaul

iPhone 17 Air debuts with titanium frame and ultra-thin design, priced from USD 1,099.

Two 33-year-olds lead Vietnam’s 2025 associate professor candidates

Dr. Do Quang Loc and Dr. Nguyen Ha Thanh, both born in 1992 and currently 33 years old, have been recognized as the youngest associate professor candidates in Vietnam this year.

Nationwide tuition waiver lifts burden for millions of Vietnamese families

Vietnam’s new school year begins with historic education support for all students from preschool to grade 12.

Vietnam may pay public for video reports of traffic offenses

The Ministry of Public Security is drafting a new circular to financially support individuals and organizations that report administrative violations related to traffic order and safety.

Central bank mandates licensed outlets for gold trading

Vietnam's central bank has announced updated rules to liberalize gold import and production, aiming to diversify supply and enhance transparency in the domestic gold market.

Vietnam’s kickboxing legend loses $85,000 in gold after sleeping in car

A man who recently reported the theft of nearly 30 taels of gold while sleeping overnight in his pickup truck in Ho Chi Minh City has been identified as a celebrated martial arts champion, surprising many.

Politburo evaluates Party Congress plans for six key provinces

Vietnam’s Politburo provides direction on draft documents and leadership frameworks for the 2025-2030 term.