Rising transport costs and stricter requirements on data, emissions and supply chain transparency are turning logistics into a major bottleneck for Vietnam’s exports, according to insiders.

Vietnam is accelerating efforts to build a high-quality AI workforce by connecting Vietnamese experts worldwide and expanding domestic training and research under Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW.

A Vietnamese defence delegation on August 12 held working sessions at the University of Georgia and a leading US military forensic facility on the search for and identification of martyrs’ remains.

Regional connectivity is widely regarded as a “key” to enhancing the competitiveness of tourism destinations.

Bus ridership in Ho Chi Minh City has surged since free fares were introduced on 134 routes more than a month ago, encouraging more residents to turn to public transport.

Eight mass graves containing the remains of war martyrs have been uncovered at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, as search teams continue efforts to recover and identify remains of fallen soldiers.

Although trade turnover remains modest, Vietnam’s goods exports to New Zealand have recorded strong growth, highlighting considerable potential for further expansion in the market.

Hanoi is positioning itself as an international music destination, with a series of major cultural and music events scheduled for the capital this autumn, bringing global artists to Vietnam while showcasing the city’s cultural heritage.

Vietnam’s corporate bond market faces tighter oversight as local authorities take on monitoring duties and issuers face new leverage limits and stricter transparency requirements.

The rapid rise of Chinese carmakers in Vietnam is putting growing pressure on the country’s automotive industry, reshaping competition over prices, technology and production as the market shifts from imported vehicles towards local manufacturing.

Vietnam must strengthen technology and data sovereignty, develop AI responsibly and build a skilled workforce as the global race for artificial intelligence accelerates.

Artificial intelligence, computer science and automation emerged among the most competitive university majors in Vietnam’s 2026 admissions season, while teacher training and military schools continued to demand exceptionally high scores.

The 32nd Our Lady of La Vang Pilgrimage opened in Quang Tri Province on August 13, beginning three days of religious and cultural activities at one of Vietnam's most important Catholic pilgrimage sites.

Three illuminated kites flying about 400 meters above the ground were mistaken for drones near Tan Son Nhat International Airport, prompting a temporary halt to takeoffs and landings and affecting 21 flights.

Taking nearly a decade to produce, beautifully curved boar tusks were once among the Co Tu people’s most prized ornaments and symbols of male status.

Hanoi’s vegetarian restaurants are giving vegetables, mushrooms and tofu new appeal, from comforting Vietnamese classics to elegant modern creations.

HCM City Chairman Nguyen Van Duoc has called for a detailed assessment of why more than 38,800 businesses left the market in the first seven months of 2026, significantly exceeding the number of newly established companies.

Vietnamese authorities have uncovered 1.193 tons of elephant ivory and nearly 80kg of animal bones concealed in specially modified timber crates inside three containers shipped from the Republic of Congo to Quy Nhon Port.

For Vietnamese companies selling into global markets, ESG is rapidly shifting from a voluntary commitment to a practical requirement for doing business.

Vietnam aims to master selected deep-processing technologies for rare earths, semiconductor materials and battery materials by 2030, while targeting a 50% localization rate for certain strategic materials under a new direction set by the Politburo.

Vietnam’s 2027 Tet box office is heating up as Victor Vu’s “Detective Kien 2” prepares to go head-to-head with Tran Thanh’s newly announced “Em.”

For many Vietnamese entrepreneurs, the biggest obstacle to investment may no longer be capital or labor costs, but uncertainty over where business risk ends and legal liability begins.

For Phuong Chau, becoming the first healthcare system in Vietnam and Southeast Asia to achieve JCI Enterprise accreditation was never simply about earning a certificate.

Young Vietnamese describe sleepless nights and fading concentration as short-video habits spiral, while experts warn AI-generated content could make the addictive cycle even harder to break.

A cross-cultural love story led one Russian woman to discover a side of Vietnam she never expected: close-knit family ties and deeply caring neighbors.