A key recommendation was for the municipal Party Committee to issue policy guidance on special mechanisms to support long-term strategic investors, particularly the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) – the world’s largest shipping company.

Its Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 4.27% in the first five months, impacting residents' budgets, according to a report by the city’s Statistics Office.

The Ministry of Construction is moving to reduce administrative procedures for projects with approved 1/500 detailed planning, as part of a push to cut red tape and boost efficiency in the construction sector.

The proposal, part of the draft Law on Administrative Sanctions in the Field of Population, aims to tighten enforcement and deter violations.

Apartment prices in Hanoi and HCM City have stabilized and are no longer experiencing a strong upward trend as seen in 2024, according to the Ministry of Construction’s housing and real estate market report for the first quarter of the year.

A Vietnamese costume parade will be held as part of the festival, expected to be the largest-ever of its kind with thousands of participants in traditional costumes of the three regions across Vietnam.

The third Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III), themed 'Bridging Asia', will be held from June 29 to July 5.

The fight against plastic pollution could not succeed through isolated efforts, but it must be a collective endeavour involving the entire political system, businesses, citizens, and the international community.

As co-chair alongside Australia for the 2022–2025 term, Vietnam guided SEARP through a turbulent period marked by the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and global supply chain challenges.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official dispatch on urgent measures to guarantee sufficient electricity supply during the peak months of 2025 and beyond.

The deal aims to strengthen Vietnam’s preparedness for non-traditional security threats, mitigate damage, and build resilience against potential chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents.

Experts warned that teenage smoking habits will have severe long-term health consequences over the next 10 – 20 years as these young smokers begin to feel the full effects of tobacco use.

“Burn excess fat” and “lose weight fast” are familiar advertising phrases for some weight loss drugs, teas and supplements. However, experts warn these products lack scientific evidence and may contain banned substances.

As AI adoption grows, employers now expect candidates to demonstrate AI capabilities in their résumés.

From mud-covered field trips to broken TVs, Vietnamese parents are already overwhelmed by the start of summer break.

Nine commercial banks in Vietnam have committed to offering preferential loans for young people under 35 to purchase social housing, with a fixed interest rate of 6.1% per annum applied through June 30, 2025.

Minister Do Duc Duy leads delegation to the U.S. to strengthen agri-trade and seek new import opportunities.

Vietnam implements a unified tax identification system beginning July 2025 to reduce risk and boost transparency.

The Minister of Construction has officially signed Decision No. 718/QD-BXD to establish a steering committee tasked with implementing national railway projects under the Ministry of Construction.

Hanoi plans to trial separate lanes for cars and motorbikes on major roads, sparking debate among transport experts.

The Ministry of Public Security has issued a warning after investigations revealed that many individuals involved in scam operations were Vietnamese citizens hired to open bank accounts and set up companies to launder money.

With voices from Yale, MIT, AVSE, and FPT, the council aims to drive innovation and digital transformation in Vietnam.

The Ministry of Public Security is investigating high-level executives for bribery and asset misuse.

South Koreans and Vietnamese business leaders face prosecution for organizing illegal gambling operations in Hanoi.

Police in Da Nang have dismantled a transnational drug trafficking operation, seizing 5,000 ecstasy pills that had been cleverly concealed inside diet food packaging.