Among foreign suppliers, 176 entities had registered, declared and paid taxes through the portal by the end of September 2025. Major names include Meta, Google, Netflix and TikTok.

Consumer purchasing power will expand, supported by stable inflation and a still-tight labour market facilitating real wage growth, said BMI.

Despite significant efforts and some initial results in tobacco harm prevention, Vietnam remains among the 15 countries with the highest rates of adult male smokers in the world.

VinSpeed High-Speed Rail Investment and Development Joint Stock Company (VinSpeed) has unveiled plans to build the Hanoi-Quang Ninh high-speed railway by the end of this year and put it into commercial operation in the first quarter of 2028.

The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) has announced that it held 20 government bond auctions in October, raising 27.74 trillion VND (1.05 billion USD).

The Vietnam Association of Financial Investors (VAFI) has proposed that jewelry and gold bar trading be subject to a VAT under the deduction method with a tax rate of 10 percent.

Despite their natural and cultural richness, Vietnam’s geopark-based tourism remains underdeveloped, with noticeable gaps in both quality and sustainability.

A young engineer has presented a bold idea in response to Ho Chi Minh City’s call for public input on a symbolic project titled “A monument to the collective unity of HCMC residents in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Nestled by a banyan tree near Hanoi’s cathedral, this 43-year-old shop continues to charm diners with its golden, crispy bánh gối and secret family recipes.

Experts urge Vietnam to create practical, empowering policies to retain scientific talent.

The Victory Cup, often called the “Oscars of Vietnamese sports,” is a prestigious award that honors outstanding achievements, values, and the noble spirit of athletics.

“Red Rain” and “The Tunnel” – two war-themed blockbusters released in honor of the A50 and A80 anniversaries – are set to compete for top honors at the 2025 Vietnam Film Festival, taking place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 21 to 25.

Fines ranging from $200 to $1,200 will be imposed for insulting, controlling, or violating the privacy of family members under Decree 282/2025.

Fifteen years of intensive research on the Thang Long Imperial Citadel - a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site - have helped decode many historical mysteries surrounding royal life in ancient Vietnam.

According to Bloomberg, Apple is preparing to launch its first budget MacBook, priced under $1,000, marking the company’s debut in the low-cost laptop market.

Despite a decline in export volume, Vietnam’s so-called “black gold” continues to generate impressive returns, reaching $1.4 billion so far in 2025 and is poised to surpass the country’s previous record in 2016.

A proposal to raise retirement age to 65 has triggered concerns among lawmakers, with many urging caution given the ongoing implementation of the 62-year plan.

On the afternoon of November 4, the Ministry of Construction and the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam jointly conducted a live simulation within the framework of SAREX 2025 along the waters of Nhon Ly, Quy Nhon.

KBC, AIC, and VietinBank to jointly develop Vietnam’s most ambitious AI and cloud computing data center to date.

Former General Secretary Nong Duc Manh and former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung have been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun by the Government of Japan.

Vietnam’s presence in the QS Asia University Rankings jumps to 25 institutions, with three universities in the top 200.

The largest and brightest supermoon of 2025 will rise over Vietnam on the night of November 5, appearing up to 14% larger and nearly 30% brighter than a typical full moon.

Kalmaegi is expected to hit Vietnam’s central coast with winds over level 14, resembling past devastating storms.

Party General Secretary To Lam outlined specific requirements for submitting feedback on the draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress at the ongoing 10th session of the 15th National Assembly on November 4.

Vietnam currently ranks first in the number of workers employed in the RoK under the EPS programme. The proportion of irregular Vietnamese workers has fallen to around 19%, surpassing the set target.