Online trade promotion seminar to target US market

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade will hold an online seminar on trade promotion with the US on July 16.

iPhone 17 Pro Max tipped to feature biggest battery in iPhone history

A key specification for Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max has just leaked from a trusted source, sending waves of excitement through the Apple fan community.

National Assembly's Resolution on International Financial Centre issued

Vietnam will have special and superior mechanisms and policies to encourage the attraction of capital, technologies, modern management methods, high-quality human resources, and infrastructure development to its first International Financial Centre.

Vietnam highlights commitment to gender equality at Global Women’s Summit

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan underscored Vietnam's notable progress in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in recent years, affirming the country's consistent commitment to these priorities.

Vietnam drafts influencer ad rules to ensure food safety

Health authorities propose new regulations on influencer marketing, including a code of conduct and stricter oversight.

Health ministry targets self-declared dietary supplements after scandals

Proposed decree aims to end self-declaration for dietary supplements following major food fraud incidents.

Is the 2025 high school graduation English exam too difficult?

Dr Vu Thi Phuong Anh says there are reasons to believe that the questions on the 2025 high school graduation English exam go beyond the intended competency targets and include many unfamiliar elements.

Tropical depression intensifies in East Sea, set to strengthen further

A tropical depression has formed over the northeastern waters of the northern East Sea this morning (July 4) and is expected to strengthen in the next one to two days.

Nearly 70% of localities complete makeshift housing elimination

Authorities credit the success to wide-ranging cooperation among government bodies, mass organisations, communities, and beneficiaries themselves. The programme continues to reflect the country’s commitment to “leaving no one behind”.

MTA Vietnam 2025 showcases smart manufacturing

This year’s exhibition highlights cutting-edge machinery, automation technologies, and sustainable manufacturing trends, aiming to advance Vietnam’s industrial development.

Securities firms hike fees amid new VAT rules

From July 1, several previously VAT-exempt brokerage services are subject to a 10% VAT rate, prompting firms to revise their service charges accordingly.

Hanoi Police, Nam Dinh to compete in AFC Champions League Two

Both clubs will enter the group stage directly, signifying a significant achievement for Vietnamese football on the regional stage.

PM approves two new urban areas in Van Phong Economic Zone

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has recently approved the investment policy for two new urban areas in Van Phong Economic Zone in the central province of Khanh Hoa with a total capital of more than 65 trillion VND (2.5 billion USD).

Number of newly-established firms hit record high in June

In the first half of 2025, more than 91,000 new businesses were established nationwide, reflecting a strong wave of entrepreneurship.

Traditional Japanese puppeteers to perform in Hanoi

As one of Japan’s three major traditional performing arts, alongside noh and kabuki, bunraku is renowned for its exquisite fusion of sophisticated puppetry, emotionally resonant narration and traditional music.

Vietnam hands over chairmanship of Asia-Pacific Group in Vienna to India

During its six-month term, Vietnam chaired and actively participated in a number of prominent activities, reaffirming the APG’s proactive and constructive engagement in multilateral mechanisms and the United Nations.

New decree addresses int'l deals affected by administrative restructuring

The decree provides specific guidance on how to manage existing international agreements that have been impacted by the reorganisation of state administrative bodies or changes to administrative boundaries.

Vietnam, Germany to fortify dialogues, cooperation

Vietnamese Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan held talks with Vice President of the German Bundestag Bodo Ramelow on July 2 during her working trip for the Global Women Leaders’ Summit in Berlin.

Advanced technology solutions ready for North–South high-speed railway project

During the visit, the parties exchanged ideas on high-tech material solutions and technologies that could be applied to national strategic transport infrastructure projects, particularly the North–South high-speed railway project.

VN promotes consensus adoption of budget for UN peacekeeping mission in Abyei

This marks the second resolution on which Vietnam has successfully coordinated negotiations at the Fifth Committee of the UNGA's 79th session.

Vietnam forecasts trade surplus of 4 billion USD in H1

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), export turnover alone is projected to reach 215–217 billion USD, up approximately 13.8–14%. This results in an estimated trade surplus of 3.4–4 billion USD.

Vietnam to join international carbon offsetting scheme for aviation

The Ministry of Construction (formerly the Ministry of Transport) and the CAAV have actively implemented the necessary measures to meet CORSIA’s requirements.

Nearly 28,000 workers receive severance benefits under Gov't decree

As of June 30, about 29.8 trillion VND had been disbursed, including 7.6 trillion VND for people working at central agencies and 22.2 trillion VND for those at local governments.

Many banks accelerate plans to list shares on HoSE

The trend of moving to HoSE is expected to help banks improve transparency, expand fundraising opportunities, and affirm their position in the capital market.

Fintech sandbox expands access to capital for SMEs

Director of the SBV’s Payment Department Pham Anh Tuan said the issuance of Decree 94 provides a legal basis for sandbox participants to trial new products, services, and business models in real-life conditions, ultimately benefiting customers.