2025 National Sen Village Festival to open on May 15 evening

The 2025 National Sen (Lotus) Village Festival will open on May 15 evening to celebrate the 135th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - 2025).

Vietnam reaffirms deeper participation in UN peacekeeping activities: Officer

Vietnam has deployed nearly 1,100 personnel to UN peacekeeping missions.

Quality, branding, sustainability essential for VN coffee to go global: Insiders

With proactive business measures, market expansion policies, and improved product quality, Vietnam's coffee industry is still expected to achieve export turnover of around 7 billion USD in 2025.

Vietnam, US review 50 years of peace and reconciliation

Rachel Stohl, Senior Vice President of Research Programmes at the Stimson Centre, said Vietnam and the US have gone from former foes to comprehensive strategic partners, and are working together for peace and for the benefit of their peoples.

Vietnam, US conduct technical talks on double taxation avoidance deal

As of April 30, 2025, Vietnamese investors injected 1.36 billion USD in 252 projects in the US, mainly in scientific and technological services, real estate business, and manufacturing and processing industries.

Vietnam named hosts of ASEAN Women’s MSIG Serenity Cup 2025

The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) announced the news on May 13, confirming Phu Tho and Hai Phong as competition venues for the games from August 6-19.

Thai Prime Minister begins official visit to Vietnam

Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in Hanoi on May 15, beginning her two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Exaggerated food ad in Hanoi reignites concerns over influencer ethics

A viral 40-meter intestine dish has drawn regulatory attention to deceptive marketing in Vietnam's food scene.

Sweet soup heaven: 5 must-visit Hanoi spots to beat the summer heat

Enjoy Hanoi's most beloved chè dishes at these five crowd-favorite sweet soup shops in the heart of the capital.

Thai-imported cars lead Vietnam’s auto market in early 2025

Thailand overtook Indonesia in vehicle imports to Vietnam, driven by consumer preference for durable, competitively priced models.

Vietnam to promote semiconductor potential at SEMICON SEA 2025

Marking its 30th edition, SEMICON SEA 2025 is the region’s largest semiconductor exhibition, expected to draw over 500 companies, 1,300 booths, and 20,000 visitors from 65 countries and territories.

Abolishing presumptive tax ensures greater fairness and transparency: experts

The abolition of the presumptive tax regime for household businesses is being actively implemented, with a clear roadmap and practical support measures.

Education ministry proposes raising teachers’ allowances up to 80%

It aims contributing to improved educational quality, workforce retention and the sustainable development of Vietnam’s education sector, the Ministry of Education and Training said.

New Vietnam-China int'l road transport route opens

Compared with previous routes, the new corridor saves each truck approximately one day in transport time and reduces costs up to 1,000 CNY (over 138 USD).

New HCM City will become a global-scale megacity, says party leader

Nguyen Van Nen, Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee, emphasized that the unification of HCMC, Binh Duong, and Ba Ria - Vung Tau marks the beginning of building a global-scale megacity and a powerful growth engine for the Southeast region.

Y Nhi shines in swimsuit at Miss World 2025

Miss World 2025 sees Vietnam’s Y Nhi winning hearts with her beachside beauty and elegant fashion sense.

Private economy: from removing barriers to unleashing potential

Resolution 68 is expected to help dismantle constraints on both the institutional regime and the prevalent mindset, creating a new environment for private enterprises to thrive.

Vietnam may allow civilians to join UN peacekeeping forces

A draft law presented to the National Assembly proposes expanding peacekeeping roles to include civil servants and public employees.

Vietnam tightens oversight as supplement licenses revoked

In just one week, Vietnam’s Food Safety Authority under the Ministry of Health revoked the registration certificates of 31 dietary supplements, including 18 registered by Abbott Healthcare Vietnam.

Da Nang calls for $70M investment in semiconductor packaging lab

Da Nang invites investors to join a new high-tech project for semiconductor packaging, with construction set to begin in 2025.

Vietnam’s $235 billion bottleneck: The true cost of investment approvals

Although the 2013 Constitution guarantees the right to free enterprise, the investment approval process stipulated in the Investment Law continues to obstruct this constitutional freedom.

Smart command center opens in Khanh Hoa to modernize public services

Khanh Hoa has officially launched its Intelligent Operations Center (IOC), designed to serve as the province’s digital command hub, boosting transparency, efficiency, and citizen services.

200kg MK82 bomb unearthed during Long An ditch excavation

A local man in Long An discovered a deadly MK82 bomb while digging a trench beside his home.

Sa Pa specialty earns global praise from TasteAtlas

TasteAtlas celebrates Sa Pa’s stir-fried cai meo with smoked pork in Southeast Asia’s top stir-fried dishes.

Government launches intense month-long anti-counterfeit drive

A nationwide crackdown on counterfeit and imitation goods has been ordered by the Prime Minister, with a special task force led by Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son.