Ho Chi Minh City hosts 2025 ICT and Industry Fair

By the end of 2024, Vietnam had nearly 74,000 active digital technology enterprises, up 10.1% year-on-year. Total revenue of the information and communications sector was estimated at 166.7 billion USD, an increase of 13.2% compared to 2023.

NA Standing Committee concludes 48th session

The National Assembly Standing Committee concluded its 48th session on August 13 afternoon after three days of sitting.

Vietnam ready to support Laos in SOE reform: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc reiterated Vietnam’s readiness to share its experience fully and support Laos in SOE reform, while also expressing a desire to learn from Laos’ valuable insights.

Vietnam on track to become Asia's next "tiger economy": AP

In its article published on August 13, AP wrote “Vietnam aims to get rich by 2045 and become Asia’s next “tiger economy” - a term used to describe the earlier ascent of countries and territories like the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Taiwan (China).

HCM City lures over 3.8 billion USD to industrial parks

Foreign investment made up 2.4 billion USD of the total, with 133 new foreign-invested projects registering over 1 billion USD, and 106 existing projects recording capital increases totalling 1.33 billion USD.

Domestic tourism sees strong demand during National Day holiday

Statistics from the online travel platform Booking.com show that the capital city now tops the list of most searched destinations by Vietnamese travellers for this year’s National Day, climbing from seventh place in 2024 to first place.

Hanoi again leads Vietnam’s broadband boom as speeds hit record highs

Nationwide, fixed broadband speeds reached an all-time high, averaging 258.28 Mbps for downloads and 195.34 Mbps for uploads, a 2.6-fold increase from July 2024.

Vietnam projected to become world’s second-largest rice exporter this year

Vietnam’s average export price for rice currently stands at 514 USD per tonne. Although this is lower than in recent years, it remains higher than that of other suppliers, he said, noting that the global rice market is experiencing oversupply.

TV360 secures exclusive Bundesliga broadcasting right in VN for three seasons

Under the agreement signed with Bundesliga International, TV360 will deliver all 306 matches each season of Germany’s top-tier football league to Vietnamese audiences.

LION Championship 25 to feature title showdowns in Khanh Hoa

LION Championship 25 will take place at Cam Ranh Square in south-central Khanh Hoa province, at 20:00 on August 16, featuring two of the most anticipated title fights of the 2025 season.

Homeownership out of reach, Vietnamese youth delay marriage and parenthood

Declining birth rates are shrinking household sizes, reducing demand for large homes, and transforming the structure of Vietnam’s real estate market, according to the Vietnam Association of Realtors (VARS).

Vietnam to unify standards for smart city development

National standards for smart cities to remove barriers, boost integration, and improve public services.

Ho Chi Minh City plans new $125 million civic center in Thu Thiem

The city's new administrative hub will unify scattered departments and improve public service delivery if plans are approved for 2026 construction.

Vietnam spends $2.9B on cashew imports, Cambodia leads the pack

Vietnamese businesses import nearly 1.9 million tons of cashew nuts, with Cambodia contributing almost half the supply.

Android-based fake iPhone 17 Pro Max fools fans with iOS-like interface

A counterfeit iPhone 17 Pro Max running Android sparks buzz just weeks before the official launch.

White pheasant case: Hung Yen defendant freed pending appeal

Hung Yen authorities have released defendant Thai Khac Thanh, charged in the white-crested pheasant case, pending an appellate trial.

Hacker 'lurked' for 3 years in Vietnam Airlines' computer system

Before attacking the airport, a hacker had 'lurked' for three years in Vietnam Airlines' administrative computers, according to Nguyen Tu Quang, CEO of BKAV Technology.

Vietnam needs skilled space scientists to protect sovereignty: former minister

Nguyen Quan, former Minister of Ministry of Science and Technology, says Vietnam should invest more heavily and extensively in space technology for the sake of national security and defense needs.

Baby elephant follows rescuers, rejects mother after well rescue

After being rescued from a deep well, a baby elephant in Dak Lak steadfastly refused to return to the forest with its mother, choosing instead to follow those who saved it.

Apartment buildings add parking, charging for EVs after gasoline motorcycle ban

Instead of restricting or banning charging areas as before, many apartments and rental houses in Hanoi’s city center are now planning to expand safe parking and charging spaces for electric motorcycles.

Vietnam to allocate $6–6.8 billion for ethnic development program

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directs full support for phase two of Program 1719, targeting poverty reduction and economic growth in minority regions.

Vietnam embraces cultural preservation in digital transformation

Scholars highlight how Vietnam can retain cultural identity while integrating digital innovation in art, religion, and ethnicity.

World’s first Micro RGB TV debuts with jaw-dropping features and price

The world's first 115-inch Micro RGB TV delivers industry-leading brightness and color accuracy, ushering in a new era of home entertainment.

Amending Land Law requires balancing public capacity and budget collection

Local land price tables should avoid unrealistic pricing that is either too high, burdening businesses, or too low, causing budget revenue losses.

Party chief urges RoK’s Busan to expand cooperation with Vietnamese localities

Party General Secretary To Lam has asked the Republic of Korea’s Busan city to broaden ties with VN provinces and cities, support expanded investment in such priority sectors as science-technology, satellite urban development, logistics, and tourism.