Vietnam to join international carbon offsetting scheme for aviation

The Ministry of Construction (formerly the Ministry of Transport) and the CAAV have actively implemented the necessary measures to meet CORSIA’s requirements.

Nearly 28,000 workers receive severance benefits under Gov't decree

As of June 30, about 29.8 trillion VND had been disbursed, including 7.6 trillion VND for people working at central agencies and 22.2 trillion VND for those at local governments.

Many banks accelerate plans to list shares on HoSE

The trend of moving to HoSE is expected to help banks improve transparency, expand fundraising opportunities, and affirm their position in the capital market.

Fintech sandbox expands access to capital for SMEs

Director of the SBV’s Payment Department Pham Anh Tuan said the issuance of Decree 94 provides a legal basis for sandbox participants to trial new products, services, and business models in real-life conditions, ultimately benefiting customers.

Vietnam’s stock market expects upgrading in September

In recent months, the ministry has worked closely with relevant agencies to enhance both the legal framework and market infrastructure. As a result, the majority of key criteria for reclassification have now been met.

Vietnam sets out incentives for PPPs in sci-tech development

The Vietnamese Government has issued a new decree outlining mechanisms and policies to promote public-private partnerships (PPPs) in science-technology development, innovation, and digital transformation.

Vietnam – US trade negotiations see positive outcome

Vietnam was among the earliest countries to engage in trade negotiations with the US, and the third large trading partner of the latter to reach a preliminary agreement on tariffs.

Internationally acclaimed artist to perform with VNSO

The artist will perform at VNSO's Subscription Concert Vol. 174 playing piano and conducting Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3.

Phuc Son Group pays 29.3 million USD to fully cover damages

Phuc Son Group on July 3 made an additional payment of 768 billion VND (approximately 29.3 million USD) to remedy damages in the criminal case involving its Chairman Nguyen Van Hau.

15 newly adopted laws, one ordinance made public

15 laws and one ordinance recently passed by the 15th National Assembly (NA) and its Standing Committee came into effect on July 1, 2025.

Revised income tax law set for October submission

The Ministry of Finance is drafting a new Personal Income Tax Law for submission to the National Assembly in its year-end session this October.

Vietnam’s aquatic exports slow amid unpredictable challenges

Aquatic exports last month inched up just 4% from a year earlier to 876 million USD, a steep drop from May’s 20% surge, marking the weakest monthly gain in the first half.

Agro-forestry-fisheries exports near 34 billion USD in H1

The results, coupled with the trend of accelerating exports towards year-end, the total export value for 2025 may reach 67 billion USD.

PM chairs first Government-locality meeting after administrative reform

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for assessing both the positive and negative factors and propose appropriate response strategies; and clearly defining key tasks and solutions for July, the third quarter, and the remainder of 2025.

Vietnam’s frozen durian exports triple in H1

The significant increase in frozen durian exports is attributed in part to favourable market-opening policies, particularly the export protocol signed with China in August 2024.

Vietnam, Brazil boast huge potential for trade cooperation

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Brazil has long been Vietnam’s leading trade partner in Latin America. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1989, two-way trade has shown impressive growth.

WTO honours Vietnamese university for gender equality in trade

Trinh Thu Huong, Director of the WTO Chairs Programme at the Foreign Trade University, said promoting gender equality in trade has been a key priority throughout the programme’s implementation.

Counterfeit engine oil floods market: how can consumers protect their vehicles?

Using fake or low-quality engine oil at a cheap price not only damages vehicle engines and compromises driving safety but also indirectly supports the production and sale of counterfeit goods.

Off-grid village in Lang Son charms visitors with untouched beauty

Located about 10 km from Huu Lien commune center in Huu Lung district, Lan Dat village has emerged as an idyllic travel destination in Lang Son, prized for its lush greenery and untouched scenery.

Overcrowded crown: Public slams 'Miss' title inflation in Vietnam

Readers express dismay over countless titles, urging authorities to rein in events.

Vietnam’s largest reconstructed whale skeletons recognised on Ly Son Island

The record, awarded on June 20, highlights the Lang Tan relic site in Ly Son as the site preserving and exhibiting two ancient whale skeletons, each dating back 250–300 years.

Strange sea creature from central Vietnam now a sought-after ingredient

This sea mollusk with whiskers is taking over central Vietnamese kitchens and markets.

Vietnam, one of most promising players on global semiconductor landscape

Amid growing global demand, fragile supply chains and intensifying geopolitical conflicts, Vietnam is rapidly emerging as one of the most promising players in the global semiconductor landscape, a seminar heard in Ho Chi Minh City on July 2.

Vietnam’s GDP growth poised to beat forecast by 0.3%: official

Vietnam’s economy outpaced forecasts in the first half, with GDP growth likely to exceed projections by 0.2 to 0.3%, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Tran Van Son said on July 3.

Wide doors opened for overseas Vietnamese with groundbreaking legal reforms

A key highlight of the revised nationality law is that it relaxes requirements for OV and their descendants with significant contributions to the Fatherland building and safeguarding to obtain the Vietnamese citizenship.