Vietnam seeks IPC's greater support for paralympic development

The Vietnam Paralympic Committee (VPC) held a meeting with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in Hanoi on May 15 to discuss measures for supporting the development of sports for people with disabilities in the country.

NA Chairman meets with visiting Thai Prime Minister

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man suggested Thailand continue to coordinate with Vietnam and other countries to maintain ASEAN's common viewpoint on the East Sea, striving to build the East Sea into a sea of ​​peace and cooperation.

Gov’t approves rice aid for Cao Bang during 2025 lean season

The rice will be provided free of charge to assist those facing food insecurity during the lean period.

Exporters diversify orders to reduce reliance on single market

Facing the risks posed by trade barriers and potential reciprocal tariffs from the US, many businesses have proactively shifted their market strategies, stepped up trade promotion, and diversified their orders to reduce reliance on a single market.

Can Tho Central General Hospital eyes first liver transplant by 2026

Over the past 20 years, the hospital has achieved many accomplishments, elevating healthcare quality and healthcare services for locals in the Mekong Delta region to regional and international standards.

First school bearing Vietnam’s official name in North America

Located 40 km southeast of downtown Mexico City, Escuela Primaria Republica Socialista de Vietnam is the only educational institution in Latin America bearing the name of Vietnam’s official title.

Vietnam removes 10 wildlife trafficking groups from social media

In 2024, Education for Nature Vietnam detected 206,927 instances of live animals and wildlife products being advertised for sale on Facebook.

Research findings support sustainable, low-emission rice farming

Leading domestic and international scientists exchanged views on how to use data gathered from a research project that surveyed 10,000 rice farmers across twelve Mekong Delta provinces between 2022 and 2024.

Nha Trang listed among top 15 global summer destination in 2025

Nha Trang has been ranked 11th among the top 15 most prominent summer travel destinations worldwide in 2025, according to the latest report by the Mastercard Economics Institute.

VietOffice 2025 expected to attract 100 exhibitors

The event will see the participation of about 100 exhibitors from eight countries and territories, namerly India, Taiwan (China), China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Hong Kong (China), the US, and Vietnam.

Should restaurant owners be required to hire data protection experts?

At the National Assembly on Monday, questions were raised about the draft Law on Personal Data Protection and the responsibilities of small business entities, schools and individuals regarding personal information protection.

Ong Bac Temple: Chinese heritage by the river in An Giang

Ong Bac Temple is not only a spiritual sanctuary for the Chinese-Vietnamese community in An Giang but also a well-known cultural destination situated beside the Long Xuyen River.

How much pollution can your car emit? Vietnam sets new limits

A proposed national regulation introduces five emission levels for in-use cars, with a roadmap starting in 2026.

Long-standing school construction goals unmet in Hanoi

Despite resolutions dating back over a decade, Hanoi remains short more than 150 public high schools to meet student demand.

Airline punctuality in April: Who soared, who stalled?

April’s aviation report shows Bamboo Airways leading in punctuality, while VASCO and Vietjet had high delay and cancellation rates.

Ten new industrial projects start in Ba Ria-Vung Tu industrial zones

These projects are expected to significantly boost the province's industrial output and contribute to its economic growth trajectory, according to the provincial authorities.

Vietnamese athletes claim two golds at Asian Weightlifting Championships

Vietnamese athletes have won two golds from the Asian Weightlifting Championships which is being held in China.

FTA negotiation plan for 2025 to be submitted in May

To date, Vietnam has signed 16 FTAs with over 60 of the world’s major markets and three are under negotiation.

Vietnam, UK boost agricultural trade ties

The UK, with an annual agri-food import value of 67 billion USD, is seen as a high-potential market. In 2024, Vietnam’s agri-export turnover to the UK reached nearly 883 million USD, a 15.4% year-on-year increase.

Phu Quoc int’l airport to undergo major upgrade ahead of APEC 2027

Phu Quoc Airport will be expanded to accommodate up to 18 million passengers per year by 2027, 4.5 times its current capacity of 4 million. By 2050, the airport is expected to handle up to 50 million passengers annually.

Ministries, agencies asked to take measures to effectively manage gold market

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), ministries and agencies to implement measures to effectively manage the gold market.

Vietnam’s mollusc exports to China soar in Q1 2025

China emerged as the leading importer in the quarter, with its mollusc imports from Vietnam exceeding 23 million USD, a staggering rise of nearly 2,000%.

Vietnam, US promote cooperation in AI, semiconductor

AI and semiconductors have been identified as core sectors for development by both Vietnam and the US in the coming decade, thus contributing to balancing trade and investment between the two countries.

Banks face difficulties in requiring SOE shareholders to divest

According to the current regulations, the share ownership cap by an institutional shareholder in a credit institution is reduced from 15% to 10% and for an individual and his/her related parties from 20% to 15%.

Seafood industry diversifies market to achieve export target

​Vietnam’s seafood sector is setting ambitious goals for 2025 with a 4.35% growth rate and an export turnover of 11 billion USD.