Breaking down the figures, agricultural products accounted for 15.29 billion USD, up 16.3% while livestock products totalled 217.2 milion USD, an 11.7% increase.

To meet travel demand during the 2025 peak summer season, the national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines has announced an increase in flight frequency on two key international routes from Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore and Bangkok.

All eligible patients will receive surgical interventions and post-operative care in accordance with Vietnamese medical standards and global care protocols.

Hanoi recorded strong performance in five-month revenue from domestic sources, which reached 346.9 trillion VND to account for 73.2% of the annual target and mark a 55.4% year-on-year increase.

Long-standing state control over gold is set for reform, marking a pivotal shift in economic governance.

Coach Kim Sang-sik has called up 23 players for a training camp in Hanoi in readiness for the match.

Vietnam is set to make a groundbreaking entry into the 'low-emission' rice market in Japan, with its first export shipment in June.

The mandatory use of electronic invoices (e-invoices) generated by cash registers marks a significant step in the Government’s ongoing efforts to modernise tax management and ensure greater fairness and transparency in fulfilling tax obligations.

A key recommendation was for the municipal Party Committee to issue policy guidance on special mechanisms to support long-term strategic investors, particularly the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) – the world’s largest shipping company.

Its Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 4.27% in the first five months, impacting residents' budgets, according to a report by the city’s Statistics Office.

The Ministry of Construction is moving to reduce administrative procedures for projects with approved 1/500 detailed planning, as part of a push to cut red tape and boost efficiency in the construction sector.

The proposal, part of the draft Law on Administrative Sanctions in the Field of Population, aims to tighten enforcement and deter violations.

Apartment prices in Hanoi and HCM City have stabilized and are no longer experiencing a strong upward trend as seen in 2024, according to the Ministry of Construction’s housing and real estate market report for the first quarter of the year.

A Vietnamese costume parade will be held as part of the festival, expected to be the largest-ever of its kind with thousands of participants in traditional costumes of the three regions across Vietnam.

The third Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III), themed 'Bridging Asia', will be held from June 29 to July 5.

The fight against plastic pollution could not succeed through isolated efforts, but it must be a collective endeavour involving the entire political system, businesses, citizens, and the international community.

As co-chair alongside Australia for the 2022–2025 term, Vietnam guided SEARP through a turbulent period marked by the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and global supply chain challenges.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official dispatch on urgent measures to guarantee sufficient electricity supply during the peak months of 2025 and beyond.

The deal aims to strengthen Vietnam’s preparedness for non-traditional security threats, mitigate damage, and build resilience against potential chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents.

Experts warned that teenage smoking habits will have severe long-term health consequences over the next 10 – 20 years as these young smokers begin to feel the full effects of tobacco use.

“Burn excess fat” and “lose weight fast” are familiar advertising phrases for some weight loss drugs, teas and supplements. However, experts warn these products lack scientific evidence and may contain banned substances.

As AI adoption grows, employers now expect candidates to demonstrate AI capabilities in their résumés.

From mud-covered field trips to broken TVs, Vietnamese parents are already overwhelmed by the start of summer break.

Nine commercial banks in Vietnam have committed to offering preferential loans for young people under 35 to purchase social housing, with a fixed interest rate of 6.1% per annum applied through June 30, 2025.

Minister Do Duc Duy leads delegation to the U.S. to strengthen agri-trade and seek new import opportunities.