From July, personal ID numbers to replace all tax codes in Vietnam

Vietnam implements a unified tax identification system beginning July 2025 to reduce risk and boost transparency.

Vietnam sets up steering committee for national railway projects

The Minister of Construction has officially signed Decision No. 718/QD-BXD to establish a steering committee tasked with implementing national railway projects under the Ministry of Construction.

Experts weigh in on Hanoi’s proposed hard lane separation for vehicles

Hanoi plans to trial separate lanes for cars and motorbikes on major roads, sparking debate among transport experts.

Scam networks hire Vietnamese citizens to open front companies

The Ministry of Public Security has issued a warning after investigations revealed that many individuals involved in scam operations were Vietnamese citizens hired to open bank accounts and set up companies to launder money.

Vietnam appoints elite scholars to science, tech and innovation council

With voices from Yale, MIT, AVSE, and FPT, the council aims to drive innovation and digital transformation in Vietnam.

Eight prosecuted in Viet Trung corruption scandal

The Ministry of Public Security is investigating high-level executives for bribery and asset misuse.

Foreign nationals, officials among 141 charged in Hanoi gambling case

South Koreans and Vietnamese business leaders face prosecution for organizing illegal gambling operations in Hanoi.

5,000 ecstasy pills hidden in diet food packets seized in Da Nang

Police in Da Nang have dismantled a transnational drug trafficking operation, seizing 5,000 ecstasy pills that had been cleverly concealed inside diet food packaging.

Public investment delays draw rebuke from HCM City leader

Faced with repeated government criticism, HCMC sets firm June capital targets.

Hanoi chairman orders probe into false online claims about Vietjet

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh has directed authorities to take action against social media accounts spreading false information about Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company.

Vietnam’s PM to visit France, Estonia, Sweden for ocean summit and diplomacy

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse will attend the UN Ocean Conference and pay official visits to Estonia and Sweden.

Law change gives couples power over birth planning

The National Assembly greenlights an amendment letting couples determine how many children to have and when.

AI cyber threats hit 52% of Vietnamese businesses, says Fortinet

Cyber attacks backed by artificial intelligence are surging, with over half of businesses in Vietnam reporting encounters in the past year.

Ministry requests police probe in C.P. Vietnam food safety case

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MARD) has announced that it will request cooperation from the Ministry of Public Security to investigate the allegations surrounding C.P. Vietnam.

Government proposes hiring top entrepreneurs for civil leadership roles

A new draft law proposes contracting elite entrepreneurs and professionals for public service leadership roles, marking a shift in civil service recruitment.

Buddha’s relics return to India after historic spiritual tour in Vietnam

After a month-long sacred journey through nine provinces, Buddha’s relics were ceremonially escorted back to India from Da Nang.

Cyberattack targets another media agency in Vietnam

The Ministry of Public Security warns of increasing threats as media agencies face cybersecurity breaches.

Vietnam plans to add Lao as a foreign language in schools

Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) is preparing the necessary conditions to introduce Lao as one of eight official foreign languages taught in public schools nationwide.

Petrolimex removes Dao Nam Hai from CEO position

Dao Nam Hai has been dismissed from his role as CEO and has also ceased to be a board member of Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) effective May 30.

Vietnam hailed as ideal destination for authentic, affordable travel

The UK’s Daily Express recently published an article by travel writer Molly Tooland, asserting that “Vietnamese tourism excels in many aspects.”

From 2030, high-pollution vehicles banned in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City

According to a draft roadmap for implementing new emission standards, starting January 1, 2030, all cars operating in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City must meet at least emission level 2 standards.

Standard iPhone 17 might skip big upgrades this year

Apple’s base iPhone 17 may keep the same chip and RAM, making only minor improvements over the iPhone 16.

Vietnam’s striker crisis deepens as Cong Phuong exits with injury

Vietnam striker Cong Phuong has withdrawn from training camp due to a foot injury, missing the crucial match against Malaysia.

Vietnam destroys plush toys with dangerous chemical content

Authorities in Quang Ninh province have destroyed 1,914 Baby Three stuffed animals found to contain excessive levels of formaldehyde, a hazardous chemical, and lacking proof of origin.

Bizarre May weather as ENSO turns neutral, storms and heat loom in June

Multiple dangerous weather patterns - storms, tropical depressions, heavy rainfall, and heatwaves - are likely to occur throughout June 2025. Authorities and residents must proactively prepare for such hazards.