Vietnam, RoK step up partnership across multiple sectors

The RoK will host the APEC 2025 KOREA this October and hopes to welcome Vietnam’s State President at the high-level event.

Deputy PM urges stronger support for RoK’s FDI projects

The Republic of Korea's FDI projects are very important for Vietnam’s socio-economic development and its goal of achieving double-digit growth in the coming time, said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung.

Vietnam’s largest lacquer exhibition opens in Russia

The showcase featured 80 paintings and 27 furniture pieces, representing the finest works by Vietnam's most renowned artists.

PM Pham Minh Chinh updates Diplomatic Corps on local governance reform

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a meeting with representatives of the diplomatic corps in Vietnam on July 31 to brief them on the reorganisation of administrative units and two-tier local administration of the country.

NA Chairman trips promote Vietnam's cooperation with Africa, Europe

With diverse and substantive activities, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s trips to Senegal, Morocco, and Switzerland wrapped up with tangible outcomes, helping promote cooperation across multiple areas.

Vietnam showcases ethnic culture in month-long festival

The programme brings together over 100 people from 16 ethnic minority groups across 11 localities, offering visitors a chance to explore traditional crafts, folk music, dances, rituals, and cuisine.

Vietnam considers multi-storey pig farming to modernise livestock industry

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien has submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister seeking approval to implement a multi-storey pig farming model in Vietnam.

Hanoi to halt road, sidewalk works ahead of major national holidays

The Hanoi Department of Construction has requested relevant agencies and units to suspend all road and sidewalk excavation and construction activities across the city from August 11 to the end of September 5.

Fire Safety & Rescue Vietnam 2025 to draw 17 countries

Fire Safety & Rescue Vietnam 2025, an international exhibition on techniques, fire prevention, and rescue equipment, will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from August 14-16, drawing 480 brands from 17 countries.

Vietnam eyes credit quota removal to spark banking sector reform

The Vietnamese government is determined to achieve a GDP growth rate of 8% or higher this year, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the near future. Bank credit remains a vital channel for capital flow in this drive.

Apple’s iPhone 17 brings long-awaited innovation

After years of incremental updates, the iPhone 17 - set to launch this fall - may finally satisfy Apple fans looking for something new.

Climate risk reshapes Ho Chi Minh City’s real estate landscape

Climate adaptation becomes a core strategy for property investment in Southeast Asia.

Behind the profits: Nam Dinh’s aluminum village struggles with pollution

Binh Yen’s thriving aluminum recycling trade has brought prosperity, but at the cost of severe environmental damage.

Vietnamese durian receives good news from China, staging remarkable recovery

Durian exports have rebounded vibrantly, with an estimated revenue of over $1 billion in the first 7 months. The product has also received positive feedback from Chinese customs authorities, who committed to facilitating smoother exports.

Vietnam charts strong economic course with high-tech and FDI boost

Public investment, innovation, and stable inflation helped Vietnam maintain solid economic momentum in early 2025.

Taxable PIT threshold should be raised to VND12-15 million/month: experts

Experts have suggested reconsidering the taxable personal income threshold to VND12-15 million as the current VND10 million per month cannot keep up with urban living costs.

Digital transformation unlocks new markets for Vietnamese businesses

Digital transformation in trade promotion is rapidly becoming a key driver in bridging geographical gaps, enabling direct connections between businesses and consumers domestically and internationally.

Vietnam opens doors to digital assets with bold new policy shift

Vietnam's embrace of digital assets is accelerating, drawing investment giants as the country prepares for a legal framework supporting tokenized markets.

Amending the Land Law: returning the right value to land

When revising the Land Law—a law affecting millions of people and hundreds of billions of dollars in investment—the first question isn’t which articles or clauses to amend. The broader question is: What is the ultimate goal of the Land Law?

20% tax on transfer of real estate bought 20 years ago deemed unfair

Properties bought 20 years ago were sold at very low prices, but their value has now increased tenfold upon sale due to inflation.

Five years of EVFTA fuel growth in Vietnam-France trade

Over the past five years, the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has spurred double-digit export growth, strengthened investment ties, and helped Vietnam secure a stronger foothold in the French and EU markets.

CMC targets VND1.2 trillion EBITDA in 2025, Global AI leadership by 2028

CMC Corporation's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held in Hanoi on July 29 approved the financial year 2025 plan (April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026), targeting a 20 percent revenue increase to approximately VND10 trillion (VND 10,000 billion).

Fashion king Nguyen Cong Tri’s fall from grace over drugs

Nguyen Cong Tri’s designs once captivated celebrities such as Rihanna and Beyoncé. Now, facing drug-related allegations, he leaves a trail of regret in Vietnam’s fashion scene.

Can cameras on the roads completely replace traffic policemen?

A drunk driver earlier this month crashed into multiple cars and motorbikes, leaving one person dead and others injured, sparking a public debate about weak traffic enforcement and the danger of such drivers on the roads.

Land-conversion fees should be more flexible: experts

Regarding land-use conversion (from gardens and ponds to residential land), experts believe that fees should be flexible, not fixed at a single rate. A one-size-fits-all approach is impractical, they say.