Vietnamese fishermen earn millions overnight with bountiful anchovy harvest

With favorable weather and abundant anchovy stocks, Vietnamese fishermen in Phu Yen are enjoying a highly profitable fishing season.

Hanoi’s train street relocation would require massive funding, lawmakers say

Proposed changes to Vietnam’s railway law reignite the debate over relocating Hanoi’s Train Street and the high costs involved.

First-time homebuyers in VN get a break with new low-interest mortgage plans

In response to government initiatives, banks are launching long-term mortgage solutions with rates starting at just 3.6%, enabling young people to own homes with minimal financial stress.

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max: A bigger, more powerful flagship is coming

Apple is set to introduce a thicker iPhone 17 Pro Max, potentially offering a bigger battery, an upgraded 48MP telephoto camera, and a sleeker Face ID system to maximize display space.

Nguyen Dinh Nhu Van crowned Miss Global 2025 amid controversy over disputed map

Vietnam’s Nguyen Dinh Nhu Van takes home the Miss Global 2025 crown, but the event is overshadowed by a geopolitical controversy.

University reform plan to prioritize STEM, health sciences, and teacher training

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son discusses the country’s strategic plan to restructure universities, prioritize STEM fields, and enhance research institutions for national development.

Vietnam considers extending VAT reduction through late 2025 and 2026

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed the Ministry of Finance to assess extending VAT reductions through 2026.

Pi Network token plunges, community retaliates against Bybit exchange

Pi Network's token dropped to $1.23 before rebounding, while its community attacked Bybit after CEO Ben Zhou’s criticism.

Vietnamese horror film 'Quy Nhap Trang' dominates box office

'Quy Nhap Trang' (The Corpse) dominates the Vietnamese box office, surpassing VND 60 billion, while 'Nha Gia Tien' (Ancestral House) enters the top 8 highest-grossing films of all time.

Vietnam debates gradual tobacco tax hike to prevent illicit trade surge

Vietnam considers raising tobacco taxes every two years to avoid economic disruptions while promoting public health and increasing state revenue.

BAT Vietnam supports women in Tay Ninh with micro-financing initiative

Building on the success of previous years, BAT Vietnam is expanding its Women’s Empowerment Program in 2025 by partnering with local authorities to provide micro-financing support to underprivileged women in border areas of Tay Ninh province.

Vietnamese consumers boycott Baby Three dolls over controversial imagery

Baby Three dolls face backlash in Vietnam as brands withdraw support over concerns about sovereignty violations.

Vietnam accelerates digital asset regulation: New framework expected by March 13

The Ministry of Finance is finalizing a pilot resolution to govern virtual and crypto assets in Vietnam, expected by mid-March.

Vietnamese farmers cash in on soft-shell crab farming innovation

Mô hình nuôi cua biển trong hộp nhựa ở Hà Tĩnh mang về thu nhập cao, thu hồi vốn nhanh. Mỗi năm hợp tác xã thu lợi nhuận 1 tỷ đồng.

Centuries-old ‘fighting market’ proposed for national cultural heritage list

The Chuong Market Festival, a centuries-old New Year tradition in Thanh Hoa where participants hurl tomatoes and eggs at each other for good luck, has been nominated for recognition as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Viettel partners with Middle Eastern telecom giant for 5G technology trials

Vietnam’s Make in Vietnam 5G equipment is being tested in the Middle East, marking a major step in global telecom expansion.

Vietnam accelerates plan to streamline provincial and local government

The Vietnamese government has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to urgently develop a plan to restructure administrative agencies at the provincial, district, and commune levels, ensuring a leaner, more effective system.

VN’s March weather: Drizzle, high humidity, and another cold front approaching

Vietnam’s 10-day weather forecast predicts prolonged drizzle, humidity in the North, and another cold spell arriving around March 15-16.

VN expressway expansion: Government intensifies efforts to meet 2025 target

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for accelerated efforts to complete 3,000 km of expressways and 1,000 km of coastal roads by 2025, emphasizing key transport projects and economic connectivity across Vietnam.

Apple’s next big innovations: Mac Pro, AirTag 2, and iOS 19 updates

This summer, Apple enthusiasts have much to look forward to, from the affordable iPhone 16e to powerful new MacBook models. But beyond these, several more cutting-edge products may be unveiled before the season ends.

Vietnam’s National Assembly may convene early to amend the Constitution

The upcoming ninth session of the National Assembly may begin earlier than expected, right after the April 30 – May 1 holiday, with key discussions on amending the 2013 Constitution and related laws.

American piano master Jerome Rose to host recital at HCM City Opera House

Rose’s concert will feature a sonata by Beethoven and pieces by Chopin, Liszt and Schumann.

VN welcomes nearly four million foreign visitors in first two months of 2025

Notably, the Chinese market showed massive growth at 77.8 per cent, while some other markets saw steady increases, such as South Korea by 4.9 per cent, Taiwan by 10.1 per cent, the United States by 15.7 per cent and Japan by 37.3 per cent.

English to be second language for all students by 2035: Ministry

According to the draft project, English as a second language in Vietnamese schools means that English will be taught in schools where the official language is Vietnamese, and English will be widely used.

HCM City sets timeline for renovation of over 500 old apartment buildings

HCM City aims to complete the renovation, repair, or rebuilding of over 500 severely degraded apartment buildings by 2035 as part of efforts to improve the urban environment and improve residents’ quality of life.