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.

Vietnamese student runs tech startup, secures $500,000 from major US fund

Nguyen Hoang Nam, a student of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), has successfully raised $500,000 (VND13 billion) from Y Combinator, a fund known for backing unicorn companies like Airbnb, Dropbox, and OpenAI.

New export standards set to elevate Vietnam’s durian sector

Durian exports are making a strong recovery, with total revenue projected to reach US$2.4 billion in 2025.

Ha Anh Tuan to perform at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles this October

The Vietnamese star will bring his concert Sketch A Rose to the iconic Oscar venue.

Drivers to be required to buy E10 gasoline from January 1, 2026

Many social media forums are sharing information that as of January 1, 2026 the market will only produce and circulate E10 gasoline.

High school grades vs. graduation exam: lenient grading or tough test?

School record scores for all subjects this year have been higher than graduation exam scores, with a 2.25 disparity for math and 1.57 for English.

E10 gasoline sales begin: Cheaper than RON 95, surprising customer reactions

Customers are less concerned about whether fuel is eco-friendly and more focused on vehicle durability after refueling. This is why many do not choose E10 bio-gasoline.

Bollywood film crew begins shoot in Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave

A Bollywood film crew arrived in Vietnam on July 30 to prepare to shoot the film SILAA in the breathtaking Son Doong Cave, located in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, central Vietnam.

Nghe An student sweeps two Olympics gold medals in the same year

With an impressive performance at the recent International Physics Olympiad, Nguyen The Quan from Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted in Nghe An scored a brace with two gold medals at the International and Asian Physics Olympiads in 2025.

CMC unveils dynamic leadership team to spearhead global AI and digital

CMC Corporation on July 23 celebrated a pivotal moment in its journey with a ceremony to introduce its new leadership team, signaling a bold step forward in strategic governance and innovation.

Surge in hot-rolled steel imports raises tax evasion concerns

Imports of wide HRC steel continued to surge 26 times in June compared to the same month last year. For the first six months, imports from China increased 15 times, with an estimated state budget revenue loss of VND2,300 billion.

Personal income tax of 35% on income over VND100 million seen as too high

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed reducing the number of personal income tax (PIT) brackets from seven to five, with the highest tax rate remaining at 35 percent. However, experts have suggested eliminating the 35 percent rate.

Hanoi to formalise regulations on underground space development

The Hanoi People’s Council has approved a resolution outlining a list of underground work sites that are encouraged for investment and construction in the city.

Public servants' salaries must be sufficient to live and maintain integrity

The country has entered a new stage of development, and the "two-footed public servant" model, where the "outside foot" is often longer than the "inside foot," is no longer acceptable.

HCMC ranks second globally for resident retention, ahead of Singapore

HCMC has surpassed Singapore to come in at second on the list of 65 cities across the globe with the highest staying power whose residents say they don’t want to leave, according to the City Pulse 2025 report by the Gensler Research Institute.

Australian fighter weds in Hue, stunned by 500-guest celebration

Over three years of dating, a tattooed Australian fighter visited Vietnam 11 times to see his girlfriend, and then wed her in February this year.

Inflation stays low in Vietnam, but external risks loom, warn experts

Vietnam recorded a modest 3.27% increase in its consumer price index (CPI) in the first half of 2025, well below the National Assembly’s 4-5% inflation target.

Elderly spend millions on unverified online medicines, risking health

“Each month, my parents’ pension and the money we send them, about VND20-25 million in total, are spent on online purchases and health treatments,” Ngo Thi Tuyet, a nurse in Binh Chanh district in HCM City, said, sighing.

Hanoi student admitted to both top Chinese universities

Tran Ngoc Van Anh, a 12th-grade student at the High School for the Gifted under the University of Foreign Languages, has gained admission to both China’s leading universities, Peking University and Tsinghua University.

Vietnam’s Next Top Model returns this August with upgraded format

Vietnam’s Next Top Model, one of the country’s most iconic reality TV shows, is making its comeback this August, with the first episode of Season 9 scheduled to air at 8:00 p.m. on August 3 on Vietnam Television (VTV9).

Young aerospace engineers: high training costs abroad, low salaries in Vietnam

Training for young aerospace engineers costs VND5-6 billion, but their income is only VND7-8 million upon returning to Vietnam, according to Associate Professor Pham Anh Tuan, Director General of the Vietnam Space Center.

From petrol to power: Vietnam’s two-wheeler market embraces the green shift

Vietnam’s green mobility transition is gaining momentum as electric vehicle manufacturers roll out large-scale trade-in programmes.

Business households switch from presumptive to profit-based tax under roadmap

Transitioning from presumptive tax to declaration-based tax should follow a three-phase roadmap, accompanied by specific technical and financial support to ensure feasibility, according to the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS).

Urban A-segment cars increasingly lose favor in Vietnam

City cars, once the "ace" of many brands, are now under significant pressure due to the price war in the B-segment sedan market.