Green finance fuels Vietnam’s agricultural transformation

Many banks have established green transition steering committees, embedded the ESG criteria in their business strategies, and expanded funding for environmentally-friendly sectors.

Nha Trang Sea Festival to feature music, carnival, int’l sports

A large-scale carnival parade, a grand music show and vibrant international cultural, sport exchanges will headline the Nha Trang Sea Festival 2025, expected to draw over 20,000 visitors throughout June.

Listed companies intensify equity fundraising efforts

This trend reflects a growing demand for funds to accelerate growth strategies, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and debt reduction.

Social housing demand surges in Hanoi though prices remain unknown

The developer of the Thuong Thanh social housing project in Long Bien District, Hanoi, is using online registration with technology that enables the handling of thousands of application submissions.

150-year-old lychee tree bears fruit for 5 generations of Da Nang family

For Nguyen Phan Tu Dung’s family, the 150-year-old lychee tree is the “root of memories.” Spanning five generations of his family, the tree still stands tall, shading the yard and serving as a gathering place for the family.

Man drops out of school, works various jobs, then graduates at 30

Once a high school dropout who took on all sorts of jobs, missing a chance to become a pilot and abandoning his dreams many times, Nguyen Quoc Cuong nevertheless continued to move forward.

Specialty dish at QuangNinh’s feast called “heaven-sent”

As a delicacy during the feast of Quang Yen (Quang Ninh), this specialty is seen as so delicious and nutritous that many people often save it to take home to the kids or grandparents.

52% of Vietnamese businesses face AI-supported cyber threats: survey

A recent Fortinet survey revealed that AI-supported cyber threats in Vietnam have tripled, with nearly 52 percent of surveyed businesses reporting encounters with such threats.

Vietnam and France are part of each other’s long-term strategy

The following is the second part of VietnamNet’s interview with Professor Nguyen Duc Khuong, Executive Director of the Léonard de Vinci Business School and President of AVSE Global, about the relationship between Vietnam and France.

Vietnam engages in Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

A delegation of Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep, attended the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 4.

New semiconductor training programme expands opportunities for VN students

The initiative, titled the Microchips Engineering and Security Alliance (MESA), aims to cultivate a high-quality workforce in the fields of microchip engineering and semiconductor security.

Holidaymakers seek for green, cultural tours in this summer

Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.

Vietnam’s civil aviation security situation remains stable in January-May

Since taking over the responsibility for ensuring aviation security from March 1, the Ministry of Public Security has handled 49 aviation security violations at 22 airports.

Vietnam, US seek ways to boost fruit trading

Vietnam’s legal framework governing fruit imports and exports is now relatively comprehensive. However, a lack of understanding of each country’s regulatory requirements among some exporters and importers continues to cause procedural difficulties.

NA Standing Committee approves sweeping administrative overhaul for 2025

The National Assembly Standing Committee voted unanimously to approve in principle a resolution reorganising commune-level administrative units during its ongoing 46th session in Hanoi on June 5.

Party chief eyes deeper ties with RoK

Party Chief To Lam noted considerable progress in political trust, alongside economic, tourism, and sci-tech collaboration, positioning Vietnam and the RoK as key partners on the back of leaders’ political will and support of their people.

Vietnam ships first batch of low-emission rice to Japan

The successful export of this first certified staple is the result of tireless collaboration among farmers, cooperatives, businesses, and agricultural authorities across the Mekong Delta.

Blood donors honoured for lifesaving contributions

Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan praised the honorees not only for their frequent donations – some exceeding 60, 80, 90, or even 100 contributions – but also for their noble spirit.

Vietnam helps position SEARP as regional cooperation pillar

In the near term, Vietnam will keep coordinating with the OECD to fruitfully carry out the bilateral memorandum of understanding, work towards establishing an OECD country programme for Vietnam.

PM explores Estonia’s heritage, port innovation

PM Pham Minh Chinh proposed collaboration with Tallinn’s port authorities, urging partnerships in technology, infrastructure investment, and expertise sharing to advance Vietnam’s port system in the spirit of mutual benefits.

Vietnamese PM meets President of Estonian Parliament

At the event, the Vietnamese Government leader thanked Estonia for its support during Vietnam's past struggle for national liberation and reunification as well as ongoing nation-building endeavours.

Vietnamese shooters to compete in ISSF World Cup Munich

Pham Quang Huy and Trinh Thu Vinh will each participate in three events at the tournament.

Legal breakthroughs needed to unlock potential for State-owned enterprises

They insisted that the role of SOEs has become increasingly important in maintaining macroeconomic stability, guiding the market, and delivering on national strategic objectives.

Paragliders showcase Vietnam’s central charm

Running from June 5-6, the programme includes a winch-launched paragliding contest on the second day.

Customs revenue from import-export activities rises 9.2% in five months

During this period, the country’s total trade turnover hit 355.79 billion USD, up 15.7% from last year's figure.