Vietnam kicks off AFF Women’s Championship 2025 with high hopes

The regional women’s football tournament begins in Vietnam, with the hosts eyeing the title

Viettel showcases missile systems, eyes global high-tech exports

Viettel plans to test 6G by 2028 and lead in 9 national strategic technologies including AI and robotics.

Vietnamese households remain resilient despite rising costs and disasters

96% of households reported stable or higher income in July 2025 despite inflation and natural disasters.

Tuyen Quang rebukes misuse of ethnic costumes by foreign tourists

Officials warn against insensitive videos featuring foreign men in traditional Hmong women’s attire.

New business registrations reach 107,700 in first 7 months of 2025

In July 2025, 16,500 businesses were formed despite declines from June, with 14,600 firms resuming operations.

EVFTA after 5 years: A springboard for EU-Vietnam strategic ties

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has fueled trade, investment, and cooperation over five years. But what comes next in this evolving strategic partnership?

Starlink awaits license approval to launch in Vietnam

Nguyen Phong Nha, Deputy Director of the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Science and Technology, confirmed that SpaceX has not yet submitted an application to provide Starlink services in Vietnam.

Official price list reveals big gap between residential and agricultural land

Experts believe that setting prices for agricultural land that is mixed with residential land is inconsistent with the Land Law.

Minister warns of cyber threats, urges citizen vigilance

Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang emphasized that cyberspace has become a new theater of operations and a dynamic domain that reflects all facets of social life, creating an urgent demand for strengthened cybersecurity.

Vietnam’s CPI rises 3.26% in first 7 months of 2025

While CPI averaged 3.26%, core inflation stayed at 3.18% due to excluded sectors.

Son of illiterate parents travels 600km to school, graduates as valedictorian

Sung Thanh Xuan, a Ha Nhi ethnic student at the Academy of Public Administration and Governance (APAG) in Hanoi has excelled as the valedictorian of the Office Administration program.

One-year-old boy dies from injuries after being thrown by babysitter

After 21 days of intensive care at Da Nang Hospital, a 14-month-old boy from Quang Ngai who was violently abused by his babysitter has died from severe traumatic brain injuries.

Grandstand for 30,000 nears completion for Vietnam's National Day parade

Ba Dinh Square prepares for the September 2 celebrations with a massive viewing area and stage.

US 20% tariff: A warning sign or a chance for Vietnam to rise?

The U.S. has imposed a 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports - higher than other ASEAN peers. Is this a warning or an incentive for Vietnam to elevate its role in global trade?

VNPT, Viettel must share infrastructure with Mobifone: Minister

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung stated that instead of competing in infrastructure, it is time to share it. Telecom operators must collaborate to lower costs and focus on services.

Vietnam spends $1B importing rice despite export value slump

In a surprising contrast to declining rice exports, Vietnamese companies spent $1 billion importing rice over the past seven months, even as the country’s export revenue from this staple dropped sharply to $2.81 billion.

Da Nang reviews proposal to build five artificial islands in its bay

Authorities say public input and environmental sustainability will shape the city’s ambitious coastal development plan.

Prime period for property investment expected following administrative mergers

The real estate market has been stabilizing since mid-April, with forecasts indicating a strong increase in supply and robust recovery by year-end.

Land prices surge: MAE introduces new land pricing framework

The development of the land price framework is not solely based on market prices but also integrates local management requirements to ensure stability and effective state governance.

Vietnam unveils $6.3B plan to tackle landslides, flash floods in the north

Vietnam has proposed a $6.3 billion plan to address worsening landslides and flash floods across 21 provinces, including AI-based warning systems and relocation strategies.

iPhone 17 Air vs Pro Max: Which iPhone fits your lifestyle?

The iPhone 17 lineup is edging closer to launch, and this year, Apple is introducing a brand-new member: the iPhone 17 Air.

Investors hesitant despite $135B demand for Vietnam's energy shift

Vietnam’s energy transition will require more than $135 billion between 2021 and 2030. But experts warn that unresolved policy bottlenecks are keeping investors from committing capital to this vital shift.

Vietnam Airlines launches onboard internet trials on Airbus A350s

Vietnam Airlines has launched a trial of satellite-based onboard internet, offering messaging and browsing packages on A350s with full rollout planned by end-2025.

Does E10 gasoline reduce vehicle performance, increase fuel consumption?

A recent study by Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) shows that E10 gasoline significantly reduces hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions compared to E5 and A95 gasoline.

Viettel develops low-altitude drones for search and rescue, defense operations

Viettel President Lieutenant General Tao Duc Thang said Viettel has started researching low-altitude unmanned and manned aerial vehicles to be used for both economic and defense purposes.