The US will impose tariffs equivalent to those levied on its goods, with potential consequences for Vietnam and other trading partners.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc announced a significant increase in public investment for 2025, with nearly 900 trillion VND allocated to infrastructure and development projects.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed extending the full exemption of registration fees for battery-electric vehicles by another two years, pushing the deadline to February 28, 2027.

With the total accumulated losses of foreign-invested enterprises surpassing 908 trillion VND, Vietnamese authorities are ramping up efforts to investigate tax practices and ensure greater financial accountability.

The Institute of Energy (under the Ministry of Industry and Trade) has proposed considering Ha Tinh as a backup location in case nuclear power plants cannot be developed in Ninh Thuan.

A major city in Vietnam has proposed imposing personal income tax on interest earned from savings deposits. As countries like Thailand, South Korea, and China already tax bank interest, the question arises: Should Vietnam follow suit?

With material shortages resolved, Ho Chi Minh City is working overtime to print and issue 150,000 pending driver’s licenses by the end of March. Extended working hours and increased staffing aim to prevent further delays for residents.

A 61-year-old woman suffering from a long-term illness self-immolated at her home in Thanh Hoa, prompting an investigation by local authorities.

Hanoi and Bac Ninh authorities have finalized a proposal for a 49.52 km railway connecting Gia Binh Airport to the heart of Hanoi, aligning with long-term urban planning.

In a unanimous vote, the National Assembly approved renaming extraordinary sessions to irregular sessions, clarifying the legislative framework for urgent decision-making.

The National Assembly is considering a resolution to address challenges in scientific research and innovation, including reducing bureaucratic obstacles, increasing funding, and ensuring researchers are not penalized for unsuccessful projects.

A draft resolution proposes major incentives, including granting researchers greater ownership rights over their work and streamlining financial management in scientific research.

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee has approved an increase in deputy minister positions for five ministries, with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Construction seeing the largest expansions, each now having nine deputy ministers.

In extraordinary circumstances concerning national interests, disaster response, or public safety, the Prime Minister is authorized to implement urgent measures beyond existing legal provisions.

At Ukraine's request, on the afternoon of February 17, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held phone talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

With the launch of a new route from Ho Chi Minh City to Beijing Daxing International Airport, the total number of weekly flights between Vietnam and China will reach 40, catering to the growing travel demand.

According to architects and planners, during the French colonial period, underground spaces in Hanoi primarily consisted of basements for villas used to house power lines.

Hanoi, HCM City and Da Nang plan to implement specific policies to encourage science and technology and innovation, with incentives those beyond currently applied.

Before the railway accidents, authorities in Hanoi had issued multiple warnings about the risks at illegal crossings.

The financial and monetary policies in recent times have been adjusted flexibly to support and stimulate consumption, and stabilise prices.

This year’s event will feature 10 teams from 13 countries competing with 21 boats, and will rotate across six to seven countries, including Việt Nam.

MICE tourism is identified as a signature product playing a pivotal role in driving the growth of HCM City's tourism sector.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution presents both opportunities and challenges for Vietnam. To secure its place among leading tech-driven nations, the country must drastically increase investment in research and development.

Over several years, Hanoi has increasingly become an attractive destination for foreign workers, with approximately 10,000 new foreign workers are granted licences to work in the city each year.

By 2045, Vietnam's chemical-pharmaceutical industry is expected to become a high-tech, modern industry with competitiveness and to participate in the global value chain.