Recent updates on dragon fruit export situation after Prime Minister’s directive

After nearly a month of dragon fruit being unable to be exported to Europe due to the lack of food safety certificates, authorities have taken steps to address the issue for businesses.

Hidden beach paradise near Hanoi rivals Nha Trang

Nghe An’s Quynh Lap Beach stuns with its clear waters, soft sands, and rustic charm.

High taxes on real-estate ‘surfing’: experts offer insights

Experts support a proposal to impose a 20 percent tax on the margin between purchase and sale prices of real estate per transaction, as well as a tax based on the holding period, deeming it fair, reasonable, and a deterrent to speculation.

Dengue cases double in Hanoi as nationwide infections climb

Dengue fever cases in the capital city of Hanoi have doubled in the past week, raising concerns of a broader outbreak as Vietnam enters peak transmission season.

New film released to celebrate 80th National Day

The fictional war film takes place over 81 days and nights in June-September 1972 and depicts Vietnamese soldiers fighting against US and Sài Gòn troops to protect Quảng Trị Ancient Citadel in the central province of Quảng Trị.

Painter preserves childhood memories in artwork

To Thơm, painting is not merely an artistic passion, but also a way to preserve his homeland in his heart and depict himself through each layer of colour.

Famous fashion designer Cong Tri's downfall caused by drug possession

As Vietnam's top fashion designer, Nguyen Cong Tri has seriously damaged his remarkable career due to drug-related crimes.

Family-circumstance deduction on PIT should be VND17-18 million: experts

Experts have suggested increasing the family circumstance deduction to VND17-18 million per month, higher than that planned by the Ministry of Finance (MOF), and applying the new level immediately from the 2025 tax period.

Supply chain credit model helps SMEs access bank loans without collateral

The model is still facing many barriers in implementation as it is estimated that 65 per cent of sales contracts are still being implemented manually, which limits the appraisal and granting of credit.

Proposed 20% tax on securities profits too high, may drive away investors

Experts believe the proposed 20 percent tax on securities transfer profits is too high for Vietnam’s stock market in its current stage.

Four fruits could bring Vietnam billions of dollars annually

If production and export of passion fruit, bananas, pineapples and coconuts are optimized, Vietnam could earn billions annually, not just the current figure of $1 billion.

Cheap European cars in Vietnam: opportunity or challenge?

The introduction of Skoda Kushaq, a B-segment SUV priced from just VND599 million, has sparked lively debates among Vietnam’s car enthusiast community.

Vietnam shows trust in dialogue, solidarity and peace: Swiss Ambassador

Vietnam’s participation in the upcoming 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament (WCSP) reaffirms its trust in dialogue, solidarity, and peace, according to Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Gass.

Private enterprises – driving force elevating Vietnam’s brands on global stage

According to Brand Finance, Vietnam's national brand value reached 507 billion USD in 2024, ranking 32nd globally and climbing one position from the previous year.

Hanoi steps up efforts to attract international tourists

With a proactive and creative approach, Hanoi is positioning itself as one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling destinations where tradition meets innovation, and every visit offers a blend of the familiar and the new.

Merging localities promote restructuring of key agricultural products

The ongoing mergers of provinces and cities opens new opportunities to restructure key agricultural products and develop a more sustainable and innovation-focused agricultural economy.

Many elderly face hardships trusting health-cure scams advertised online

From Macau, Lan helplessly cried and begged her parents not to trust social media advertising about health supplements that are, in reality, ineffective.

Coffee shop fails with loss, owner identifies his managerial mistakes

After two years of running a coffee shop, Hung had to shut it down with a debt of nearly VND1.5 billion, recognizing that a critical mistake had made all his other efforts futile.

New promising real-estate markets emerge after provincial merger

Investors with billions of VND are considering which areas hold potential for real estate investment and which segments can yield profits after province mergers.

Rising wave of music documentaries struggle to appeal to broad audiences

Vietnamese concert films are on the rise, but limited appeal beyond loyal fanbases is keeping ticket sales modest.

‘After 4 years living abroad, I scored 35/40 on English high school finals’

A friend of mine who has been in Australia for nearly 10 years and is now an international student spent 50 minutes on the English high school graduation exam and was shocked by its "tricky" nature.

Newborn elephant spotted in Danang conservation area

A newborn wild elephant has been captured on camera in Danang’s Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area, signaling a positive step forward in Vietnam’s wildlife conservation efforts.

Vietnam – an attractive destination for medical tourism

Not only does Vietnam attract international tourists with its landscapes, culture, and cuisine, but it is also gradually becoming a reliable destination for medical treatment, offering high-quality services at reasonable costs.

Vietnam's spending on research and development lags behind developed countries

Moustapha & Yu's quantitative study of 35 countries found that a 1 percent increase in R&D spending can boost real GDP growth by up to 2.83 percent, highlighting the critical role of innovation in long-term economic growth.

Vietnam's 30 years in ASEAN: from isolation to influence

Thirty years on, Vietnam's membership in the ASEAN is widely seen as a turning point in its foreign policy – a strategic decision that helped pull the country out of Cold War isolation and embed it within a dynamic regional and global system.