Tay woman brings western tourists to northwesten village to farm and till soil

In 2017, with savings from her job as a tour guide, Hoang Thi Xoi convinced her parents to renovate their home in Tong Pinh Cai village (Lam Thuong, Luc Yen, Yen Bai) to serve tourists.

iPhone Ultra could replace Pro Max as Apple’s top-tier device

Apple may restructure its iPhone lineup with an Ultra model leading the charge.

Vietnam to resume cross-border trains with China

The Vietnam Railways Corporation is scheduled to resume international passenger train service between Vietnam and China on May 25, with trains operating between Gia Lam Station and Nanning, China.

Song Doc oil field incident under control, no environmental harm

A technical issue at the decommissioned Song Doc oil field was swiftly resolved, posing no threat to the environment or other operations.

Cuba's University of Havana launches ‘Ho Chi Minh’ Vietnam studies department

Cuba’s University of Havana, together with the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), inaugurated a department under its Faculty of Philosophy, History, and Sociology to study Vietnam and its renowned leader, President Ho Chi Minh.

Private placements capped at five times equity

One of the most notable changes is the stipulation that the debt-to-equity ratio for companies issuing private bonds must not exceed five times their equity

Quang Tri province to again send Vietnamese teachers to Laos after 2-year gap

The programme has enabled the Vietnamese students in Laos to practise speaking their mother tongue and for teachers in the two countries to exchange pedagogical experience.

Vietnamese businesses urged to transform, collaborate amid global trade shifts

Businesses will be required to invest in compliance measures such as traceability verification and environmental data systems.

AI helps banks promote Sustainable Development Report

Leveraging AI in producing sustainability information may enhance efficiency, accuracy and also strategic decision making, a banking and finance forum has been told.

Vietnam boosts strategic cooperation with leading US corporations

Minister Nguyen Hong Dien asked the US corporate leaders to convey Vietnam's message to the administration of President Donald Trump: the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership is creating momentum for US businesses to thrive in Vietnam.

PM seeks PowerChina’s support for railway industry

Vietnam encourages reputable Chinese corporations to invest in railway infrastructure, starting with the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong line, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said.

Israel to facilitate recruitment of more skilled workers from Vietnam: Minister

Vietnam values its friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Israel, a key partner in the Middle East. He proposed that both sides continue to promote mutual visits at all levels.

Fake boot camp page with blue tick scams Vietnamese parent

Scammers run ads from “verified” pages to exploit trust and extract money from parents.

Legislators support creating conditions for social housing development

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed that social housing has become an increasingly urgent issue, especially in urban areas and industrial zones.

State bank launches tool to facilitate green finance

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on May 21 launched the Environmental and Social Risk Management System (ESMS) Handbook in Credit Granting Activities.

Kien Giang proposes projects worth 5.28 billion USD for APEC 2027

Looking beyond APEC 2027, Kien Giang envisions Phu Quoc as a strategic coastal city with international appeal, targeting development milestones through 2030, 2050, and even further.

Tea event promotes Vietnam-China cultural exchanges, tourism ties

Tea is one of the common symbols of Eastern civilisation and is also a "green ambassador" in the Vietnam - China friendship exchange.

Trump Int'l Hung Yen hoped to foster local rapid, sustainable development: PM

This is the first project in Vietnam bearing the Trump brand from the US-based Trump Organisation, and one of more than 20 such projects in the world.

Vietnam engages in RoK–Southeast Asia Copyright Forum 2025

Vietnam’s copyright sector is rapidly expanding alongside its digital economy, with music copyright royalties alone projected to reach around 15 million USD by the end of 2025.

Former State President Tran Duc Luong passes away

Despite the dedicated treatment provided by the Party, the State, a team of professors and medical doctors, and the devoted care of his family, his advanced age and declining health ultimately led to his passing.

Vietnam commits to protecting people's health: PM

PM Pham Minh Chinh on May 20 sent a message to the 78th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA 78) in Geneva, at the invitation of World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Vietnam reaffirms support for UN efficiency improvement

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang has reaffirmed Vietnam’s active and longstanding participation in UN reform efforts, notably through its pioneering adoption of the “Delivering as One” approach.​

Procedures for opening indirect investment accounts are simplified

The new circular aims to streamline administrative procedures, remove barriers and enhance the ease with which foreign capital can flow into Vietnam’s stock market.

Singapore partners with Vietnamese travel platform to woo tourists

The collaboration features a multi-channel marketing campaign, curated travel packages, and regular updates on Singapore’s tourism offerings.

Vietnam attends Japan's defence and security expo

The 2025 edition has drawn 450 defence-related enterprises from Japan and 30 other countries, alongside over 15,000 visitors.