Government outlines risk management strategies for achieving 8% GDP growth

Vietnam is aiming for a higher-than-expected GDP growth rate in 2025, but concerns remain about economic risks. Policymakers emphasize the need for effective resource mobilization and risk control mechanisms.

Greater flexibility for government as NA redefines legislative roles

The proposed legal revisions would enable the government to take more responsibility in drafting and implementing laws, ensuring quicker and more adaptive responses to economic and social challenges.

Politburo approves four deputy chairmen for the Central Inspection Commission

The Politburo has officially appointed Dinh Huu Thanh, Ha Quoc Tri, Nguyen Hong Linh, and Doan Anh Dung as deputy chairmen of the Central Inspection Commission for the 2021–2026 term.

Vietnam accelerates government streamlining and administrative reform

At the World Government Summit 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son highlighted Vietnam's commitment to streamlining its government structure and cutting administrative procedures to boost efficiency and economic growth.

The lottery nightmare: How damaged tickets cost these winners a fortune

Winning the lottery should be life-changing, but for some, it has become a tale of missed opportunities and irreversible mistakes.

Proposal to offer young homebuyers loans at 6-7% interest

The Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association (HoREA) has proposed that the State Bank of Vietnam establish a loan program for young people aged 18-45 to buy their first home with a commercial interest rate of 6-7% per year.

$17 billion investment plan proposed for Hanoi and HCM City metro systems

The National Assembly is set to review a resolution allowing the two largest cities in Vietnam to implement special financial and administrative policies to fast-track metro system development.

A call late at night led to hospital's first transplant operation

Dr Nguyen Thu Huong of the National Children's Hospital in Hanoi received a call late on December 18, 2024 from the National Center for Organ Transplant Coordination, which informed him about a brain-dead donor.

Students cry in life skills sessions: what is occurring in counselling rooms?

Many parents are concerned that their children sometimes cry during psychological counselling sessions, and that the counselling may do more harm than good.

Vietnam’s tourism sector pledges to eliminate single-use plastics by 2030

While tourism is highly affected by plastic waste pollution, it is also a significant contributor to the issue.

Students make device to warn about damaged roads and flooding

After over a year of research, the group devised a solution using compact, low-cost accelerometers and water level sensors, that are easy to implement and unaffected by weather conditions.

Billions in cash: Why are Vietnam’s top companies hoarding liquidity?

Vingroup, FPT, and MWG are sitting on unprecedented cash reserves - are they gearing up for major deals, or playing it safe amid economic uncertainty?

Waste sorting at source remains unimplemented in many areas

Waste sorting at source is an important step in environmental protection, but although it has been legalised, the regulation is still not being applied in many places.

Vietnam builds on ASEAN Cup glory to chase 2027 Asian Cup dream

Fresh off a historic ASEAN Cup win, Vietnam is gearing up for the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup, with confidence at an all-time high.

WWF-VN identifies six successful plastic reduction models for expansion

After nearly five years of evaluating urban plastic reduction pilot models across Vietnam, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Vietnam) has identified six highly effective initiatives and recommended scaling them up nationwide.

Schools find it difficult to control teachers’ private tutoring

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) does not allow teachers at public schools to participate in the management, operation and organization of extra teaching, but the practice still occurs.

Vietnam's car industry to diversify supply chain

While China remains a significant supplier, recent trade data highlights Vietnam’s efforts to diversify supply to meet industry demands.

Positive economy growth forecast in 2025, but caution remains

Growth is expected to moderate from 7.5 per cent year-on-year in H1 to 6.1 per cent in H2, driven by increased business activity and sustained foreign investment.

Sustainable fashion presents promising niche market for textile manufacturers

The combination of sustainability and culture will open up more opportunities for Vietnamese textile enterprises to strengthen their position in the global market and capture the promising Nordic fashion market.

Vietnam needs to brace for growing global trade volatility: Insiders

Exporters were advised to make full use of FTAs, tap into niche markets, and seize new opportunities to overcome challenges in an increasingly unpredictable global trade landscape.

Vietnam works to expand markets, sustain rice export growth

By mid-January, Vietnam had exported 268,700 tonnes of rice, generating nearly 165.7 million USD, up 38.7% in volume and 23.28% in value year-on-year.

Used car market to face significant challenges in 2025: experts

The used car market in 2025 is set to experience intensified competition, according to market experts.

Pangasius fetch record price in early 2025

VASEP said the strong price surge in early 2025 was largely due to limited supply.

Teacher scores 9.0 on IELTS after years of effort

Having achieved an IELTS score of 9.0 after four attempts, Anh Khoa said that examinees need extensive, methodical practice to prepare for the exam.

Apartment prices continue to soar in 2025: MoC

The Ministry of Construction said apartment prices are likely to continue soaring in 2025, following a hike last year.