Sleeper bus burns down to frame, passengers manage to escape

With nearly 2.2 TB of data encrypted by ransomware, Vietnam’s retail sector has become one of the most targeted industries in the country in 2024, prompting urgent discussions on cybersecurity measures.

Honda continues to maintain its dominant position in the market with sales of 554,805 motorbikes in the third quarter of this year, equivalent to an 80.8 per cent market share.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his Lao counterpart Saysomphone Phomvihane held talks in Vientiane on October 17 immediately after a welcome ceremony for the top Vietnamese legislator.

Loc Troi Group has appointed Nguyen Tan Hoang as the new CEO following legal issues surrounding the company’s former CEO, Nguyen Duy Thuan. The company's shares have seen significant drops amid these developments.

Japan signed loan agreements with Vietnam totalling JPY102.2 billion (approximately US$678 million), marking the highest amount since 2017, during the Japanese financial year from April last year to March this year.

Vietnam has been voted as one the 20 best countries favoured by global travelers in 2024 by the renowned US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

After nearly a month of trial, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court on October 17 announced its verdict in the second phase of the case involving property developer Van Thinh Phat Group and Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank (SCB).

The State Bank of Vietnam has confirmed that banks have fully lent out the VND 14.5 quadrillion (over $595 billion) mobilized, with new credit packages in development for key sectors such as agriculture and social housing.

ASEAN’s GDP growth and rising FDI make it one of the fastest-growing regions globally, with the digital economy expected to drive the region to $2 trillion by 2030.

The Vietnam E-commerce Association has expressed strong opposition to new tax regulations, arguing that platforms lack the expertise and infrastructure to take on such responsibilities.

Ho Chi Minh City’s upcoming pedestrian bridge, shaped like a nipa palm leaf, will link District 1 and Thu Duc City, marking a new architectural icon for the city.

Experts recommend special policies for the North-South high-speed railway project, emphasizing the role of domestic contractors and a focus on maintaining sufficient funding.

Ho Chi Minh City has witnessed a resurgence in homelessness and begging, particularly near religious sites and markets, with beggars employing complex tactics that challenge local enforcement.

The Vietnam Military History Museum, scheduled to open on November 1, contains more than 150,000 artifacts, including rare national treasures, illustrating the country's long history of nation-building and defense.

The Ministry of Construction has announced plans to propose a 30 trillion VND credit package, funded by government bonds, to provide affordable housing loans to low-income individuals.

Hidden away in De Xu Phinh Commune, Mu Cang Chai’s 'dinosaur spine' is a new favorite among travelers looking to explore unspoiled landscapes and capture awe-inspiring photos.

Vietnam's Vo Le Que Anh has been named among the Top 10 swimsuit contestants at Miss Grand International 2024, following a fan vote that highlighted her captivating looks and strong catwalk presence.

Fitch Ratings rates BSR at "BB+" with stable outlook

Two-way trade between Vietnam and the US surpassed the US$100 billion mark in the first nine months of the year, with the US remaining as the largest market for Vietnamese goods.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his delegation on October 17 arrived in Vientiane, starting an official visit to Laos and attendance at the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45) from October 17 to 19.

As many as 1,330 people putting on a gong performance in the Central Highland province of Gia Lai last year has been recognised as the largest of its kind in the nation by the Vietnam Records Organization (Vietkings).

The three-day congress, themed "Solidarity - Democracy - Innovation - Creativity – Development”, have brought together a total of 1,052 delegates representing various classes.

As many as 245 billiard players, including 87 local cueists, have been banned from participating in tournaments of the World Pool Association (WPA), or those arranged by WPA members, for six months.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has signed a decision approving the sports development strategy until 2030 with a vision to 2050, with an aim to promote the sector in a sustainable and professional direction.