Slashing business conditions and reforming administrative procedures, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is applying significant pressure on ministries and local authorities to unlock the market.

Emphasizing the need to retain talent in the securities sector, Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan said that 180 of the State Securities Commission’s more than 300 employees had sought to leave for jobs elsewhere.

Time-of-use (TOU) electricity pricing for peak and off-peak hours encourages residents to shift part of their power consumption to lower-cost time slots.

Vietnam's latest draft organ donation law removes a proposal allowing minors to register as donors and donate organs after death. 

Despite undergoing rigorous entrance exams and years of intense hospital residency, medical residents will still be required to participate in an independent practice competency assessment starting in 2027.

Coming from a poor, single-parent family, Pham Tran Minh Duc's mother took on a series of jobs, from housekeeping and dishwashing to stainless steel fabrication, to support his education. 

Separated by only a narrow street, the bride and groom reached the groom's gate while the bride's escorting delegation remained seated inside her family's house.

Vietnam's central Quang Tri province will invest $3.48 million to clear landmines and unexploded ordnance from 2,400 hectares by 2030, aiming to protect local communities and reclaim land for agriculture, infrastructure and economic development.

An SUV plunged nose-first into a nearly three-meter-deep pit at Vietnam's VOC PVOIL 2026 off-road championship, nearly overturning before escaping the obstacle to cheers from spectators.

Doctranslate.io, an AI-powered online translation platform, has won the Golden Startup Star award worth 100 million VND (3,878 USD) at the final round of the Tuoi Tre Startup Award 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The 9th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon will take place from December 4 to 6, drawing an expected record of more than 24,000 runners and boosting the city's sports tourism with new races and digital experiences.

Ho Chi Minh City has launched a disease prevention campaign after recording more than 44,000 hand, foot and mouth disease cases and five deaths this year, raising concerns over infections among young children in schools and childcare facilities.

Vietnam's ambitious railway expansion could create a $90 billion market by 2050, offering domestic manufacturers a major opportunity. But success will depend on technology transfer, skilled workers and sustained investment.

At 70, Pham Minh Chau borrowed VND100 million from his daughter to start raising civets in Can Tho. Just over two years later, his herd has grown to around 200 animals, generating more than VND250 million in revenue from breeding stock sales.

Vietnam's car market saw a wave of new models in October 2026, from budget electric vehicles to luxury sedans and SUVs, with electric and hybrid models taking center stage as automakers accelerated their electrification plans.

As rice fields turn golden in Vietnam's Quang Ngai Province, the Xo Dang people erect ceremonial bamboo poles topped with wooden birds to welcome spirits to their new rice festival, giving thanks for the harvest and praying for prosperity.

Vietnam has reduced its average retail electricity price by 2% to VND2,159.9037 (approximately US$0.083) per kWh from November 1, marking the first price cut after more than three years of consecutive increases.

Vietnam is developing a nationwide traffic management system using data and artificial intelligence, with plans to strengthen penalties for violations detected electronically and improve road safety by 2030.

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik faces another selection headache ahead of November's FIFA international window, with key midfielder Hoang Duc showing signs of fatigue and struggling for form in the 2026/27 V-League.

Apple's first foldable iPhone Duo has faced widespread complaints about screen durability, raising questions about its future. The iPhone Duo 2, expected in 2027, could prove decisive for Apple's ambitions in the foldable smartphone market.

Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam are forecast to experience repeated afternoon and evening thunderstorms over the coming week, before rainfall eases from November 8 and stronger midday sunshine returns.

The first-ever Halong Sailing Festival will be held at the Tuan Chau Port in Quang Ninh city from December 15 to 19, featuring teams from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Chinese Taipei and the Philippines.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has appointed Dao Xuan Co, director of Hanoi-based Bach Mai Hospital, as Deputy Minister of Health, bringing an experienced intensive care specialist into the ministry's leadership.

Halloween celebrations came alive with imaginative costumes as young people dressed up as horror, anime and movie characters, while children enjoyed a range of festive activities.

Hanoi authorities have confirmed that the planned Ba Vi Safari Park will cover approximately 299.5 hectares, rejecting online claims that the project has been expanded to 580 hectares.