Draft decrees add new procedures, causing difficulties for businesses: VASEP

The draft amendment to Decree 15/2018/ND-CP adds many administrative procedures, causing difficulties for businesses, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

HCM City’s health sector accelerates digital transformation to enhance services

Hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have digitised patient records, ensuring that information is securely stored while remaining easily retrievable and transferrable across healthcare facilities.

Hanoi plans 2.5 billion USD metro line to outskirt

According to initial planning, Hanoi’s metro line No 5 has a total length of 38.43km, consisting of 2km elevated, 6.5km underground and 29.93km at ground level.

Institutional perfection needed to advance nuclear energy application

Recognising the importance of nuclear energy in advancing the nation's socio-economic development, the National Assembly (NA) passed the Law on Atomic Energy in 2008.

Vietnam scales up eco-industrial parks to promote sustainable development

The eco-industrial park model is now being scaled up across multiple provinces with positive response from business community.

Khmer brocade weavers breathe new life into centuries-old craft

Khmer brocade weavers in Van Giao commune, Tinh Bien township in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang have made great attempts to preserve and revive the centuries-old craft of the Bay Nui region.

HCM City’s real estate credit grows by 12.3%

Experts believe 2025 could be a crucial year for the city's real estate sector. After navigating the challenges brought on by the pandemic and economic downturn, a full recovery is anticipated by 2026.

Wood exports reach over 2.5 billion USD in two months

The US is currently the largest consumer market for Vietnam’s wood and wood products.

Vietnam’s film industry seeks Hollywood collaboration

The Vietnamese Government is committed to creating the most favourable conditions to attract film projects and is eager to listen to feedback from US partners, a diplomat has said.

Similarities open up chances for Vietnam – Indonesia tourism cooperation

Strengthening tourism cooperation helps to not only promote the two countries’ images but also create favourble conditions for tourism businesses to develop, and bolster cultural and people-to-people exchanges.

Party chief meets Vietnamese community in Indonesia

Party General Secretary To Lam commended the Vietnamese community in Indonesia who, though smaller than in some other countries, have worked diligently, achieved business success, and made positive contributions to their host society.

Party chief attends launch of Vietnam Airlines’ HCM City – Bali direct route

Vietnam Airlines will initially operate four round trips weekly between Ho Chi Minh City and Bali resort island’s Denpasar from June 1, with service on Wednesdays, Thursday, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Party General Secretary receives leaders of large Indonesian businesses

Vietnam is committed to creating the best possible conditions for foreign businesses, including Indonesian enterprises, to invest and operate stably and sustainably in the country, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

Party leader attends concert marking 70 years of VN–Indonesia diplomatic ties

The concert was a special event within the framework of Party General Secretary To Lam's state visit to Indonesia and official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat.

Two billiards players of Vietnam to compete at World Games 2025

The World Games has become the second-most important global multi-sport event in the world, holding disciplines that are not in the programme of the Olympic Games.

Vietnam’s first radar satellite LOTUSat-1 ready for orbit

Data from the satellite is expected to meet Vietnam’s growing demand for high-quality imagery, aiding in disaster response, climate change mitigation, natural resource management and environmental monitoring.

Vietnam Airlines flights affected by strike in Germany

The airline representative informed that the operation plan would be regularly updated by the airline in the following newsletters. Affected passengers will be supported by the airline according to regulations.

Call for increased use of hydrogen energy in Vietnam

Vietnam's hydrogen strategy sets an ambitious goal of producing 100,000 to 500,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, with a long-term target of 10 to 20 million tonnes per year by 2050.

Vietnam – Singapore relations poised for breakthrough: Singaporean MP

Vietnam and Singapore aim to elevate the bilateral relations, particularly in the domains of technology, digital partnerships, and renewable energy which are critical issues not only for the two ASEAN nations but also for the whole region.

HCM City industry firmly on recovery path

Ho Chi Minh City's Index of Industrial Production grew by 2.1% in February and 26.5% from the same month last year, indicating manufacturing is recovering strongly.

Hanoi bans tours on train street

The decision by the Hanoi Department of Tourism to ban tours to this area is seen as a measure to ensure the safety of tourists, create a safe railway corridor and maintain public order.

Forest workers profit from risky honey harvests in border areas

Though their forest trips yield a high income, groups of workers in the northwest constantly fear that a single misstep could cost them their lives as they try to survive amid the “sacred forests and toxic waters”.

65-year-old plastics enterprise: from renown to brink of collapse

With ambitions to become a global multi-sector conglomerate centered on the plastics industry, the long-established Rang Dong Plastics has suffered an unfortunate stumble.

PhDs from top-tier foreign universities return to Vietnam

Dozens of PhDs who graduated from international universities last year returned to Vietnam to work and settle down, including a renowned graduate from a leading school in the US.

Agronomist: 'I was once condemned for sending staff abroad to study seeding'

As the creator of numerous high-yielding and tasty rice varieties, Tran Manh Bao recalls being criticized for sending staff abroad for scientific research at his enterprise.