Pilot special mechanisms, policies serve development of Hanoi, HCM City, Da Nang

Resolution No. 258/2025/QH15 pilots a number of special mechanisms and policies in the fields of investment, planning, urban development, architecture, construction, land, and finance to implement major and important projects in the capital.

Around 95% of urban population access clean water: Seminar

Current urban water supply systems boast a combined designed capacity of about 13.7 million cu.m per day, providing roughly 95% of the urban population with access to clean water.

New decree sets roadmap for nuclear infrastructure and workforce development

The Government has issued Decree No 331/2025/ND-CP, detailing several provisions of the Law on Atomic Energy and measures for its implementation, with a focus on the development and application of atomic energy.

Growing e-commerce market sees tougher fight against counterfeits

Amid the rapid expansion of e-commerce and social networks, trade fraud and the sale of counterfeit and imitation goods have become increasingly sophisticated, posing major challenges to market surveillance and regulation.

Tax authority budget revenue exceeds 2 quadrillion VND for the first time

It is estimated that by December 31, revenue managed by tax authorities will surpass 2.24 quadrillion VND, exceeding the target assigned by the National Assembly by 30.1% and rising by 27.6% compared to 2024.

Hanoi seeks to boost investment, business in hi-tech parks, IZs

In 2025, Hanoi’s high-tech parks and IZs posted strong performance, with estimated revenue of $12.14 billion, contributing about 19.12% to the city’s GRDP, while budget contributions reached $450 million and export turnover amounted to $7.42 billion.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City glow in Christmas colors

From Hanoi’s St. Joseph’s Cathedral to Saigon’s Notre Dame, thousands of people filled the streets on Christmas Eve, embracing the festive glow and joyful spirit of the season.

Nationwide mandatory management of emission quotas to be launched from 2028

Representatives of energy, coal – mineral, cement, and building materials enterprises said that the implementation of emission quota allocation must strike a balance between emission reduction targets and the maintenance of growth momentum.

AFC denies rumors of Malaysia’s 0-3 loss to Vietnam, ban until 2031

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially dismissed rumors claiming Malaysia was handed 0-3 losses to Vietnam and Nepal and banned from competition until 2031.

Body found burned in Gia Lai cemetery, suspected self-immolation

Police in Gia Lai are investigating a burned body found in a cemetery in Pleiku, suspected to be a case of self-immolation.

A 9X craftsman brings a 500-year-old Vietnamese woodblock legacy back to life

With patient strokes of a chisel, white sapwood planks, and layers of Chinese ink soaked into dó paper, a centuries-old craft is being brought back to life - Thanh Lieu woodblock printing.

PM requests development of modern, hi-tech, dual-use defence industry

PM Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the development of a modern and high-tech defence industry with dual-use products, calling for the private economic sector to participate in developing the defence industry.

Nguyen Anh Tuan – the Vietnamese voice connecting global AI dialogues

Nguyen Anh Tuan, a pioneer in Vietnam’s digital journalism, is now a key global voice in shaping ethical AI through his leadership at the Boston Global Forum and AI World Society initiative.

Vietnam PM calls for day-care model to support aging population

Vietnam introduces “morning pick-up, evening return” model to care for seniors at local level.

Minister of Ethnic & Religious Affairs sends greetings for Christmas & New Year

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung expressed appreciation for the contributions of Catholic and Protestant communities to national development in his Christmas and New Year message.

Egroup chairman Shark Thuy accused of 7.6 trillion VND investor fraud

Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, known as “Shark Thuy,” has been charged with defrauding more than 10,000 investors of over 7.6 trillion VND, according to the Supreme People’s Procuracy.

Apple quietly releases important security update for older iPhones

Apple has released a set of security updates targeting devices launched several years ago, including the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and the seventh-generation iPad.

Christmas in Vietnam: From imported festival to shared community celebration

In recent days, people in Hanoi, other major cities, and Catholic parishes nationwide have been joyfully welcoming Christmas 2025.

The 70-year-old artisan preserving Vietnam’s silk legacy

70-year-old artisan Nguyen Dinh Dai is preserving Vietnam’s duoi silk tradition with the largest collection and global recognition for Nam Cao village.

Nearly 59,000 IELTS tests see score increases after ‘technical incident’

IELTS has confirmed that nearly 59,000 test sessions worldwide received higher scores after a technical incident affected results between August 2023 and September 2025.

Government urges swift progress on rail, nuclear, and urban transit projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged ministries to finalize the optimal investment model for the North–South high-speed railway and accelerate key national infrastructure projects.

Outstanding economic exemplars to receive Hero of Labor titles

The 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress this weekend will recognize exemplary figures whose innovation and effort have advanced the country’s growth.

French-era buildings on Vietnam’s most expensive street get a fresh coat

A facelift for Le Loi Street revives colonial architecture and urban charm in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

Southern Vietnam’s most instagrammable christmas spots are churches this year

Explore Vietnam’s most photogenic Christmas displays, including a glowing light tunnel and cave made from recycled materials.

Vietnamese engineer builds waste-sorting machine to tackle trash crisis

Vietnamese inventor Tran Van Truong creates automated waste-sorting system to reclaim resources, reduce landfill waste, and revive polluted dump sites.