Ministry suspends Petrolimex CEO Dao Nam Hai from key positions

Effective May 6, Dao Nam Hai was removed from his leadership duties until further notice from relevant authorities.

UN Vesak 2025 closes in Ho Chi Minh City with call for peace and unity

Vesak 2025 closed with over 3,000 delegates celebrating Buddhist wisdom for a peaceful, sustainable world.

Electricity pricing must be market-driven, not subsidized, experts urge

Electricity pricing in Vietnam needs a clear, transparent roadmap that reflects true production costs and gradually aligns with market principles without creating economic shocks, according to experts.

Cao Temple unveils towering Avalokitesvara statue on Ma Lim mountain

Cao Temple, located in Ha Linh town (Ha Trung district, Thanh Hoa province), has recently undergone restoration. Its most striking feature is a 31-meter-tall statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva with four faces.

Hanoi café debuts robot baristas in futuristic customer experience

A café in Hanoi is redefining customer service with robots that brew, serve drinks, and even write calligraphy.

Vietjet continues flights to/from India as normal

The airline said it is closely monitoring developments in the region and will provide updates should the Pakistan – India conflict affect its flight operations.

Bac Giang International Logistics Centre launched

Spanning 67 hectares, the logistics centre represents a total investment of nearly 4.2 trillion VND (161.71 million USD).

Vietnamese corporations to advance trade deals with US partners

Large Vietnamese enterprises plan to intensify engagements and meetings with US partners from now until June to advance the signing of contracts to implement previously signed agreements and memoranda of understanding with US partners.

Stock market upgrade expected by September

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is actively implementing a comprehensive plan to enhance market capabilities and meet the stringent criteria set by international rating agencies such as FTSE Russell and MSCI.

Deputy PM calls for acceleration of public capital disbursement

According to the Ministry of Finance’s report, the total state budget investment capital plan for 2025 allocated to 16 units under the task force exceeds 253.25 trillion VND (9.75 billion USD).

Vietnam, Slovakia promote cooperation in crime combat

The two sides discussed orientations for enhancing collaboration on the basis of a cooperation agreement on crime prevention signed between the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the Slovak Ministry of Interior.

Vietnam, Azerbaijan sign deals as Party chief visits Baku

The cooperation documents signed on the occasion of Party General Secretary To Lam's Azerbaijan visit reflect a broad and deepening partnership across multiple sectors.

Vietnamese businesses invest 309.3 million USD abroad in four months

Vietnamese firms invested a total of 309.3 million USD abroad in the first four months of 2025, nearly tripling the figure from the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office.

Vietnam, US step up negotiations on economic, trade issues

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien called for the development of bilateral trade relations in a balanced, long-term, and sustainable manner, in full compliance with Vietnam’s international commitments.

Vietnam remains committed to UNCLOS: official

The 14th edition of the Ocean Dialogue, held by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, in partnership with the KAS and the Australian Embassy in Hanoi, was attended by approximately 130 in-person participants and nearly 50 online attendees.

Vietnamese banks brace for impact of US tariffs on exports

U.S. reciprocal tariff policies targeting several countries, including Vietnam, have become a focal concern for banks, as these measures could directly impact their clients and, in turn, affect the quality of bank assets.

Leaked specs hint iPhone 18 Pro could outshine Apple’s own iPhone 17 Pro

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro could be the most advanced iPhone yet, featuring hidden Face ID and a punch-hole camera.

Vietnam and Azerbaijan establish strategic partnership

Vietnam and Azerbaijan have established a historic strategic partnership during General Secretary To Lam’s visit, aiming to strengthen cooperation in all sectors.

Vietnamese gov’t approves two-year trial of P2P lending

Vietnam will begin a two-year trial of peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, credit scoring, and data sharing through open application programming interfaces from July 1, following the Government’s Decree 94 issued on April 29.

Hanoi funds heritage conservation to secure sustainable tourism development

Hanoi has mobilised hundreds of billions of VND for the restoration, preservation and promotion of local cultural heritage every year, transforming the treasures into engines for sustainable tourism development.

VN, US boost ties with new UXO disposal training site launch

A new training range for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) has recently been inaugurated in Hanoi’s outlying district of Ba Vi, marking another step in the US and Vietnam’s decades-long effort to heal the scars of war.

Vietnam eyes 18 billion USD a year for power plan through 2035

​Vietnam targets being among the top four ASEAN countries for electricity reliability and in the top three for ease of electricity access.

Unmasking fake ‘healers’ on TikTok

Genuine, ethical doctors stick to their expertise and never peddle products after sharing advice.

Professor Luong Van Hy returns to Vietnam for visiting lectureship

Renowned professor Luong Van Hy from the University of Toronto will serve as a visiting professor at the Vietnam National University HCM City (VNUHCMC), collaborating on research at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, a member school.

Vietnam produces 2 mil coconuts annually, sought after by American and Chinese

Coconut is a fruit soaring in global prices due to the scarcity of supplies due to diseases and climate change. In Vietnam, this fruit yields about 2 million tons annually, highly favored by Chinese and American consumers.