10% GDP growth: Vietnam’s bold target for 2030

Vietnam has set a historic target: 10% annual GDP growth and per capita income of USD 8,500 by 2030. Can it be achieved?

Da Nang establishes Advisory Council for International Financial Center

Da Nang has formed an Advisory Council of leading economists and business leaders to speed up plans for Vietnam’s International Financial Center.

8,400 TikTok videos celebrate Vietnam with 300M views

A TikTok campaign celebrating Vietnam has generated nearly 300 million views with thousands of patriotic videos under the hashtag #RangRoVietNam.

Vietnam to host high-level delegations for 80th National Day

Leaders from Cuba, Russia, China, and others will attend the celebration, which also welcomes 50 overseas Vietnamese and dozens of cultural performers.

Vietnam proposes ranking 100 top builders for national mega projects

A new proposal aims to rank Vietnam’s leading construction firms to streamline the bidding process for large-scale national projects.

Foreign suspect caught using fake BTS to mimic Vietcombank

Authorities have uncovered fake BTS devices used to impersonate major institutions in a high-tech fraud scheme targeting the public.

Hanoi to launch six fireworks displays for National Day

Six locations across the capital will light up the skies on September 2 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day.

Vietnamese EV distributor penalized after reporting $8.4M in losses

TMT Motors remains under stock warning status after massive retained losses despite mid-year profit turnaround.

iPhone 17 Pro set for launch with 12 exciting new upgrades

The iPhone 17 Pro is launching next month with 12 major upgrades, including a 48MP telephoto camera, 8K video, and a powerful A19 Pro chip.

Tropical storm Kajiki forms rapidly, set to impact central Vietnam

Tropical Storm Kajiki has formed in the East Sea with wind speeds up to category 12. Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast from Thanh Hoa to Hue starting August 24.

‘Red Rain’ dominates box office with $1.7 million on opening day

Vietnam’s latest war epic strikes gold on debut, drawing massive praise and record-breaking ticket sales.

Vietnam learns from Thailand’s volleyball rise

As Vietnam makes its debut at the World Championship, the gap with Thailand reveals valuable lessons for long-term volleyball development.

Hanoi deploys over 600 traffic police for National Day celebrations

Hundreds of officers and vehicles have been mobilized to ensure absolute safety for Vietnam's 80th National Day event.

Hanoi adjusts road closures for second National Day parade rehearsal

Hanoi Police have announced new road closure times and routes for the second full rehearsal of the National Day parade, starting earlier than previously planned.

Vietnamese veteran crafts world-first 24K nano-gold ceramics

Vietnamese veteran-turned-ceramicist Le Duy Hao unveils a new cultural space featuring 24K nano-gold coated ceramics, combining heritage and high-tech artistry.

CMC named in Forbes Top 50 for second year, affirms global vision

Two consecutive years in Forbes Top 50 highlight CMC’s financial strength, innovation, and international expansion.

International theatre festival aims to build a borderless stage

Artists from around the world will gather in Ninh Binh this November to explore new frontiers in experimental theatre, fostering a global, boundary-free creative exchange.

Miss Cosmo 2025 adds pickleball and golf, winner to get $100,000 prize

Miss Cosmo returns to Vietnam with a “Rising Dragon” theme, promising exciting additions like pickleball and golf while showcasing Vietnamese culture.

Vietnam’s diplomacy shines as a model for peace and resilience

Vietnam’s diplomatic legacy, forged in war and refined in peace, continues to inspire global admiration as a symbol of unity, strength, and progress.

Strengthening Vietnam-Russia ties through education and strategic projects

Deputy Prime Ministers of Vietnam and Russia held a phone call to discuss expanding cooperation, with a highlight being Russia’s proposal to build a modern school in Vietnam.

HCM City launches semiconductor research and training alliance

The Alliance for Research and Training in Semiconductors and Microelectronics (ARTSeMi) for the 2025–30 period was officially launched at a forum in HCM City on August 21.

Vietnamese surgeons deliver lifeline to Filipina in ectopic emergency

A life-saving operation has taken place at Quang Ninh province General Hospital this week when surgeons successfully performed laparoscopic surgery on a 35‑year‑old Philippine woman suffering a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.

SBV tightens reins as new financial hub eyes clean money flow

The SBV is gathering public comments for draft decrees on the licensing and operation of banks, foreign exchange management, AML and anti-terrorist financing at the International Financial Centre.

Eye‑opening push to stem diabetes‑linked blindness

Experts shone a light on a pressing healthcare concern at a scientific symposium on August 21 in Hanoi, as they gathered to chart a national strategy for battling diabetic eye disease – the leading cause of vision loss among working-age adults in VN.

Vietnam’s tourism turns opportunities into advantages

Vietnam is emerging as a safe and attractive destination with great potential to attract travellers shifting from regional markets.