A new circular from the State Bank of Vietnam officially extends Vietnam Airlines' debt restructuring period by three years, giving the national carrier more time to recover from Covid-19-related losses.

The Ministry of Home Affairs will select 34 outstanding officials with capability, qualifications, dedication, and responsibility to support 34 provinces and cities for a period of three months.

In a gesture symbolizing interfaith harmony and the desire to foster peace and strengthen ties between Vietnam and Pakistan, a sacred gift has been delivered to Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh Province, where it will be available for public veneration.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed that Vietnamese citizens wishing to enter casinos must purchase an entry ticket, priced at 2.5 million VND ($100) per 24-hour period or 50 million VND ($2,000) per month.

The Government Inspectorate has directed the Ninh Binh Provincial Inspectorate to conduct direct inspections of 40 projects with total investment exceeding $1.2 million each.

The extraordinary life and spiritual path of monk Kiem - a renowned ascetic in Ha Tinh - has drawn reverence and awe.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade has proposed a trial model that will provide retail and essential services at stations along metro line No. 1 between Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien.

The Canadian International School Lao Cai (CIS Lao Cai) has inked a strategic partnership with the UK-based Ultra Education to bring business and start-up education to students in Vietnam’s northwestern province.

The central bank called on credit organisations to cut costs and profits to lower lending rates further, supporting households and firms.

The project covers a total of 400 hectares, with 200 hectares designated for a high-tech industrial park built to Industry 4.0 standards and the remaining 200 hectares set aside for a smart green urban area.

The loan will be used to increase the plant’s capacity from 30,000 to 80,000 cubic metres per day, ensuring a reliable supply of clean water for residents, as well as for the growing number of commercial and industrial users.

State President Luong Cuong, accompanied by his spouse and a high-level delegation, met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Egypt during his state visit.

The Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) has proposed fully autonomous motor vehicles should be restricted and require operational permits.

Vietnam will proactively negotiate and sign international agreements to facilitate and support businesses in promoting halal products and services, according to a draft decree on halal products compiled by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 4 laid out 15 groups of concrete tasks and solutions to realise the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed a decision approving the task of drafting a revised national energy master plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

The Government Office on August 4 issued Notice No. 395/TB-VPCP on conclusions of Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son on nuclear power development, highlighting the requirement to complete site clearance for Ninh Thuan nuclear power project in Khanh Hoa in 2025.

While overseeing the restoration of a certified heritage home, Nguyen Huu Tam stumbled upon a cache of antique coins hidden in ceramic jars beneath the stone floor.

The first half of 2025 has revealed an impressive earnings landscape among listed enterprises, marked by the continued dominance of banks and the remarkable rise of select real estate players.

The country is showing very positive economic signs after achieving an estimated export turnover of 261.8 billion USD by the end of last month, marking growth of 14.6% over the same period last year and exceeding set targets.

A vibrant new “papaya” color could mark Apple’s most dramatic Pro design shift yet.

As of August 1, ministries and agencies had cut 115 administrative procedures, 118 business conditions, and simplified 691 others in line with the 2025–2026 reform agenda.

Vietnamese Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang met with his Egyptian counterpart, General Abdel Mageed Saqr, in Cairo on August 4, part of President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to Egypt.

Experts believe that if Vietnam seizes the opportunity and establishes a timely legal framework, blockchain technology could become a strategic pillar in the country's digital economic growth and national digital sovereignty.

Vietnam’s internet speed climbs into global top 20, driven by 5G expansions from VinaPhone and Viettel.