The city offers the best of both factors: modern infrastructure with hospitals, services, and stylish cafés, while still preserving a close-knit local way of life.

Vietnam could see 5-7 billion USD in passive inflows if its stock market status is upgraded from frontier to secondary emerging.

In August, nearly 2,700 passengers travelled on the Vietnam-China railway line, up 89% from the previous month.

A Norwegian-funded programme aimed at reducing plastic use in the central city of Hue has teamed up with a local college to launch a training centre for sustainable tourism practices.

Standardising products and services to Halal requirements, leveraging local advantages, and strengthening ties with key markets are critical to unlocking Vietnam’s opportunities in the Muslim world, an expert has said.

The US’s decision to impose high tariffs on a range of Vietnamese exports, including wood products and furniture, is pushing the country’s timber industry to swiftly recalibrate its strategies to sustain growth.

The Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, and the Law on Corporate Income Tax will take into effect on October 1.

The network aims to create a common platform for teachers, students, their parents, and those interested in Vietnamese language education worldwide.

The only nomination for and also the winner of the Grand Prize will be announced at the awards ceremony on October 3.

The ViPEL model brings together Vietnam’s largest and most representative private enterprises. Its objective is to harness the collective power of the private sector to make it the key driving force of the national economy.

The Mong Cai International Border Gate is already equipped with modern systems, including automated goods control, barcode and QR code scanners, facial recognition cameras, and automatic vehicle monitoring.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended a ceremony held by the NA Standing Committee in Hanoi on September 30 to announce resolutions on personnel appointments.

Vietnam's economy remains resilient to increasing uncertainties and high US tariffs thanks to solid domestic demand, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in its September Asian Development Outlook (ADO).

US-based Marvell Technology Inc. on September 30 officially inaugurated three new offices in Vietnam, making the country the group’s third-largest research and development (R&D) hub worldwide, with more than 500 engineers.

National Assembly Chair Tran Thanh Man hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on September 30 for Esteban Lazo Hernández, President of the National Assembly of People’s Power and President of the Council of State of Cuba.

Among lower-middle-income countries, Vietnam is second only to India while maintaining its global position of 44th at a time when many regional economies are slowing down.

As of the end of August, Bac Ninh lured 4.68 billion USD in FDI, as compared to nearly 4.4 billion USD injected to the southern economic hub, which also leverages the FDI magnets of Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau.

Vietnam and the European Union (EU) have agreed to establish a special task force to address barriers and foster more balanced and effective trade.

Two major enterprises from the Republic of Korea (RoK) are planning to survey and invest in two large-scale projects in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Ministry of Home Affairs, and provincial-level authorities to urgently resolve outstanding obstacles in the implementation of the two-tier local government model.

Total registered investment, including new and adjusted capital across the three areas of HCM City, Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau (former administrative units), reached 4.4 billion USD.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has basically agreed with a proposal to prioritise the immediate implementation of three strategic technology groups in 2025, and called for the completion of a detailed implementation plan by October 30.

Experts emphasised that the diversification of cross-border payment channels, especially blockchain and stablecoins, offers Vietnam an opportunity to improve transparency and efficiency.

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to promote financial technology (fintech) and digital assets through a new public–private co-creation model, aiming to unleash innovation and strengthen the role of the private sector as a key driver of growth.

Meteorologists warn of a new tropical storm forming near the Philippines, potentially entering the East Sea and bringing more rain to northern Vietnam.