Hanoi leads nation in apartment price growth

60% of apartments launched in the first half of 2025 were priced above 80 million VND per square metre. Since the third quarter of 2024, no new developments have been recorded with prices below 60 million VND per square metre.

Vietnam’s 7-month budget revenue surges 27.4%, fueled by trade boom

Vietnam’s state budget revenue soared to over 1,572 trillion VND (60.4 billion USD) in the first seven months of 2025, hitting 79.9% of the annual target and jumping 27.4% year-on-year, the Ministry of Finance reported.

Government’s target of having 2 million enterprises by 2030 under big challenge

There must be special solutions on improving the business environment and encouraging business households to transform to enterprises.

American businessman charged with tax evasion in Hanoi

A US national has been detained in Hanoi for allegedly abusing tax exemptions to avoid paying over $125,000 in duties.

National park works to restore habitat to save red-crowned cranes

Tram Chim National Park is making an effort to restore the ecosystem to help conserve red-crowned cranes, a rare species that has long been a symbol of the park as well as the southern province of Dong Thap.

Phu Quoc upgrades port infrastructure for APEC 2027

As Phu Quoc island gears up for APEC Economic Leaders Week 2027 and international maritime connectivity, An Giang province accelerates efforts to modernise key ports and terminals.

New foundation champions bamboo for sustainability, heritage preservation

The VN Bamboo Foundation and its Bamboo Village initiative were launched on August 2 in HCM City to promote a sustainable bamboo industry, preserve cultural identity, and address climate change through green, circular economy models.

State President: Vietnam, Africa to boost ties through political trust

State President Luong Cuong and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation had a working session with Vietnamese Ambassadors to African countries in Cairo on August 3 evening on the occasion of his state visit to Egypt.

Hanoi–HCM City air route among world's busiest

During the first half of 2025, Noi Bai airport handled 16.5 million passenger movements and recorded over 100,000 takeoffs and landings. Notably, international terminal T2 processed over 7 million international passengers in the reviewed period.

Honouring traditional values at Vietnamese family festival in Washington

The Vietnamese Embassy in the US, together with representative offices of various Vietnamese agencies in Washington D.C., hosted the "Vietnamese Village Family Festival in D.C" on August 3.

Vietnam seeks to write new chapter of cooperation with Arab nations

President Luong Cuong has expressed VN desire to join hands with Arab countries to write a new chapter of multidimensional cooperation for peace, collaboration, and development.

Concert highlights folk music of Vietnam and Sweden

Swedish fiddler Mats Eden and Vietnamese musician Ngo Tra My will perform together on August 5 in Hanoi. ​

Vietnamese to have four-day National Day holiday

Vietnam’s National Day holiday, the final holiday of 2025, will last four days, from August 30 to September 2, the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced.

Vietnam expects more substantive, effective ties with Arab League: President

To build on the cordial relations, President Luong Cuong called for enhanced political and diplomatic engagement to deepen trust and mutual understanding between Vietnam and AL member states.

Emergency aid delivered to flood-affected communities in Dien Bien, Son La

Dien Bien will receive 150 million VND in cash and 200 family relief kits, while Son La will receive 50 million VND and an equal number of kits to ease the consequences of floods, landslides, and prolonged torrential rains.

Heart transplant unites oldest-ever patient, long-distance donor

The Hue Central Hospital on August 4 held a ceremony to discharge and congratulate a 56-year-old patient on his successful heart transplant, marking the hospital’s 19th successful surgery of this kind.

80th National Day: Events to highlight nation's key achievements

Numerous commemorative activities highlighting the national remarkable achievements will be held nationwide in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

Vietnam, Laos to strengthen cooperation in trade, energy, border logistics

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien held official talks with his visiting Lao counterpart Malaithong Kommasith in Hanoi on August 4.

Additional emergency relief approved for flood-hit provinces

The emergency assistance is aimed at helping stabilise local lives and address consequences following the recent devastating floods in Dien Bien and Nghe An.

Vietravel Airlines welcomes second Airbus aircraft

Vietravel Airlines on August 4 welcomed its second owned aircraft, an Airbus A320, at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, marking a new milestone in the airline’s efforts to enhance operational capacity and pursue sustainable development.

PM chairs first meeting of private economy steering committee

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the national steering committee for implementing the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development, chaired the committee’s first meeting on August 4 evening.

State President tours Grand Egyptian Museum

State President Luong Cuong, accompanied by his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, on August 4 toured the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a monumental cultural landmark of Egypt in the 21st century.

Exhibition honours Vietnamese women, Vietnam-Mexico ties

An exhibition honouring Vietnamese women and their role in the nation's struggle for independence has opened in Mexico city, celebrating the strong ties between Vietnam and Mexico.

Vietnam banks set new record in staff income in early 2025

Seven banks now offer average monthly salaries over 40 million VND, reflecting a new era of employee compensation in the banking sector.

Behind bars: Charity-masked gang bosses Duong “Nhue” and Minh “Sam”

Criminal empires masked as goodwill ventures fall as Vietnamese authorities dismantle their grip on real estate and markets.