PM suggests raising Vietnam – Oman Investment Fund’s scale to 1 billion USD

PM Pham Minh Chinh proposed Oman raise the scale of the VN-Oman Investment (VOI) Fund to 1 billion USD while receiving Sheikh Nasser bin Suliman Al Harthi, Deputy President for Operations of Oman Investment Authority (OIA) in Hanoi on May 29.

PM calls for US firm’s cooperation in developing LNG hub in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh agreed with Excelerate Energy's proposal to position Vietnam as a regional LNG distribution hub, while encouraging the firm to further explore opportunities to expand and deepen cooperation with Vietnamese partners.

Over 1,000 shops in Tho Tang shut down over false inspection rumor

Business owners in Vinh Phuc’s Tho Tang Town reopened after a government delegation clarified no sweeping inspection was planned.

Fake goods scandals shake Vietnam in first five months of 2025

Authorities uncover high-tech counterfeits endangering public health nationwide.

Hoa Phat bets big on steel rails with half-billion-dollar project

Chairman Tran Dinh Long says producing high-speed rail steel is a strategic move, not a gamble, for Vietnam’s largest steelmaker.

Hue City seeks to restore imperial throne, calls for national council

Hue seeks Ministry approval to assess and repair the vandalized imperial throne.

Vietnam urged to stimulate demand to accelerate digital transformation

Experts call for more market-side incentives to boost tech adoption nationwide.

Y Nhi among Miss World 2025’s top crown contenders

Miss Vietnam impresses with her vibrant energy and international appeal.

New trash policy in HCMC: Residents to pay by bag size

A representative from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) has clarified to VietNamNet the upcoming pilot policy in Ho Chi Minh City, set to begin June 1, where residents will be charged for household waste based on weight.

President Luong Cuong presents Vietnamese monochord to First Lady of Hungary

President Luong Cuong gifted a traditional Vietnamese monochord (đàn bầu) to Mrs. Nagy Zsuzsanna, First Lady of Hungary, during a cultural exchange marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Hungary.

Vietnam launches green actions with “Trash for cash” at its heart

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment promotes waste separation and eco-livelihoods through the “Trash for cash” model.

Vietnam's Y Nhi makes top 20 in Miss World 2025 Multimedia Challenge

Earning praise for her grace and eloquence, Y Nhi secures a top 20 spot in the Multimedia Challenge at Miss World 2025.

FIFA spotlights Vietnamese talent after ASEAN All Stars beat Manchester United

Vietnam’s Hai Long earned praise from FIFA and international fans after dazzling against MU.

HCM City aims to match Singapore in startup growth, innovation

HCM City aims to develop a startup and innovation environment on par with Singapore’s, so that investors no longer need to go abroad to launch their ventures, according to the municipal Department of Science and Technology.

Maritime transport maintains strong growth

According to the Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration (VIMAWA), under the Ministry of Construction, total cargo via ports reached 370.5 million tonnes, up 11% compared to the same period last year.

PM urges swift action to tackle threats of heavy rains, landslides, flash floods

The dispatch noted that since the beginning of 2025, natural disasters have claimed 29 lives and left several others missing. A total of 67 houses have collapsed, and 2,342 homes have been unroofed or damaged.

VN attends int'l meeting of high representatives for security issues in Russia

A delegation of the Ministry of Public Security led by Minister General Luong Tam Quang attended the plenary session of the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues in Moscow on May 28.

Vietnam calls for stronger cooperation from Chinese tech firms

Vietnam always welcomes Chinese businesses and investors, especially in high-tech, digital transformation, and sustainable development sectors, said Vietnamese Consul General in Guangzhou Nguyen Viet Dung.

Millions contribute to Constitution amendment via VNeID

The Ministry of Public Security and local authorities are actively promoting the use of VNeID and guiding citizens through the feedback process to ensure their participation is quick, convenient, and effective.

New Zealand, Vietnam expand timber trade partnership

The new agreement is expected to drive growth in the 2.68 billion NZD (1.59 billion USD) bilateral trade and expand the 48 million NZD worth of sawn timber New Zealand currently ships to Vietnam.

New project seeks to train workforce for nuclear power development

The project aims to meet the human resources demand of the Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plants by 2030.

Vietnamese firms harness strategic technologies for global expansion

Experts observed that Vietnamese businesses’ ambition to master technology comes at an ideal time, as the country experiencing a strong shift in digital and technology transformation, opening up vast opportunities for growth.

Modern technology to be integrated into North–South high-speed railway project

Drawing from its international experience, 3M proposed collaboration with the MoC to integrate high-standard materials, technologies, and international safety criteria from the project planning to implementation and quality supervision stages.

Vietnam treasures ties with Hungary: State President

President Luong Cuong stressed that the Hungarian President’s official visit is a significant event that contributes to creating a breakthrough in deepening and enhancing the effectiveness of the Vietnam–Hungary Comprehensive Partnership.

Exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh opens in Fukuoka, Japan

An exhibition showcasing over 200 photographs and documents featuring President Ho Chi Minh opened on May 28 in Fukuoka city, Japan as part of activities to mark the late leader’s 135th birth anniversary (May 19, 1890–2025).