Inside Taiwan’s pineapple sugar apple boom

Discover the pineapple sugar apple, a unique fruit drawing global attention to Taiwan (China).

Vietnam sees sharp drop in traffic accidents in five months

Vietnam recorded 7,853 traffic accidents nationwide from December 15 - May 14, resulting in 4,328 deaths and 5,307 injuries, a major decline from the previous year.

Vietnam manufacturing rebounds after US tariff policy impacts

According to S&P Global, Vietnam’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 49.8 in May from 45.6 in April, remaining just below the 50-point threshold. The reading signals a near-return to stable operating conditions.

Muaythai fighters win four golds from world championships

Vietnam arrived home with four golds from the IFMA World Muaythai Championships 2025 on June 1.

Several banks plan to list share on stock exchanges

The drive toward listing is part of a broader strategy among banks to strengthen capital bases.

Lang Son joins UNESCO’s global geoparks network

Lang Son Geopark of Vietnam has been officially recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark, alongside 15 others worldwide, at a special certificate presentation ceremony held in Paris on June 2.

Hung Yen egg-shaped lychees sold out before harvest begins

Despite being weeks away from peak harvest season, Hung Yen’s signature egg-shaped lychees are already sold out thanks to a surge in pre-orders.

Hanoi pilots special mechanisms to develop urban railway network

Hanoi has issued a resolution introducing a pilot programme for a number of special mechanisms and policies aimed at developing the city’s urban railway system.

Agro-forestry-fishery export in five months top 28 billion USD

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.

Vietnam Airlines increases flights to Singapore, Bangkok

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.

Free surgeries bring smiles to children with cleft conditions

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

Hanoi's budget revenue posts robust 54% growth in first five months

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.

End of monopoly: Vietnam to liberalize gold bullion market

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

Players ready for match against Malaysia in 2027 AFC Asian Cup’s qualifier

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

Vietnam to export first batch of low-emission rice

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

E-invoices mandatory for large business households

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.

HCM City seeks special mechanisms to attract investors for Can Gio port

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.

HCM City faces economic challenges amid high inflation

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.

Ministry of Construction to streamline permit procedures for approved projects

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.

Health ministry proposes heavier fines to curb gender-selective practices

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

Apartment price "fever" cools in HCM City, Hanoi

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.

Ao dai week – a cultural highlight of Hue’s summer festival

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.

Da Nang establishes organising committee for third Da Nang Asian Film Festival

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

Vietnam turns tide on plastic waste

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.

Vietnam, Australia hand over SEARP leadership to Canada, Philippines

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.