Global strife and lingering pandemic ramifications are pulling the competitiveness of some Vietnamese cities and provinces down, with foreign-invested firms still struggling with the burden of regulatory procedures.

Legislation for renewable energy could become the corridor to draw in more resources and assist Vietnam’s energy industry in overcoming its low level of development.

What should Vietnam do about its low position in property rights in international rankings?

Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung and 53 others have been prosecuted for their alleged involvement in the case of offering, brokering, and taking bribes, abusing positions or power while performing duties, and swindling to appropriate assets.

Quang Ninh continued to take lead in the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) and the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR Index) in 2022.

The Philippines spent more than 450 million USD importing some 900,000 tonnes of Vietnamese rice in the first quarter of this year, and more orders are expected to be placed in the time ahead.

The price of YouTube Premium accounts offered in the black market are half or even one-third of normal prices. Many people are not buying accounts directly from YouTube.

The second Ho Chi Minh City Orchid Festival will take place at Tao Dan Park, District 1, HCMC from April 28 to May 2.

VCCI again proposes abolishing special consumption tax on gasoline

Bike renting has soared in Hanoi as summer arrives, with more people wanting to cycle around West Lake.

Japan donates medical equipment to four central hospitals in Hanoi

Hanoi has encouraged its residents to wear face masks in public places and increase Covid-19 preventive measures amid amid spike in Covid-19 cases in recent days.

Viet Nam jumped 12 positions in the latest Global Business Environment Rankings for the second quarter of this year released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) under the UK’s Economist Group.

The Ministry of Finance has requested insurance companies to urgently review their overall sales and appraisal processes, and customer service procedures to ensure compliance with legal regulations.

Chinese carrier Xiamen Airlines officially operated its first flight from Xiamen to Vietnam on the afternoon of April 18, according to information given by Noi Bai International Airport.

Vietnam needs to fully and comprehensively assess the impacts of the global minimum tax on the country, said Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc on April 18.

The Ministry of Construction has proposed the Government allow foreigners to buy and own houses in Vietnam in the draft Housing Law (amended).

The northern border province of Cao Bang is building a plan for the pilot opening of the landscape site of Ban Gioc (Vietnam) - Detian (China) Waterfalls in October 2023, local officials informed at a workshop on April 18.

Bangladesh, which has been implementing policies to improve the greening of its textile and garment industry, has become a rival of Vietnam.

The Vietnam Sports Administration has launched the “The thao Vietnam” (Vietnam Sports) mobile application to support the promotion of the Vietnamese sports delegation to the upcoming 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia.

Vietnam continues to be a hub for strong tech talent, said the Southeast Asia Startup Talent Report 2023.

With 85.7 points, Hanoi stands second in the Vietnam E-Business Index (EBI) 2023 rankings, following Ho Chi Minh City.

A new air route from the northern province of Quang Ninh to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho will be launched from April 25, according to Deputy Director of Quang Ninh provincial Department of Tourism Trinh Xuan Thanh.

Chu Tuan Anh from Training System Aptech International Programmer notes that human resources development is an important issue in the gaming industry, but Vietnam lacks a standard training program in this field.

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese NA arrived at Jose Marti airport in Havana on April 18 afternoon (Cuba time), starting his official visit to Cuba.