The National Assembly is pushing for stronger decentralization and delegation of power, ensuring the government can resolve obstacles efficiently while maintaining control.

The post-Tet stock market in 2025 presents a complex landscape, with both opportunities and challenges.

At the government’s first monthly meeting of 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the need for Vietnam to prepare for potential global trade conflicts to avoid economic setbacks.

For the first time, Da Nang’s Bach Dang spring flower street will remain open until May 1, extending its charm beyond the Lunar New Year to serve major city events.

During the first 10 days of commercial operation over the Lunar New Year, Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) recorded over 761,000 passengers and ticket sales exceeding $460,000.

In the middle of the night, a team of 20 police officers successfully rescued a man who had fallen into a 30-meter-deep well in Dak Lak.

In a bid to optimize state management, the government is proposing the creation of six new ministries while maintaining 11 existing ones.

In Tra Vinh, a man spent years transforming a massive 300-year-old oil tree root into a breathtaking sculpture. Despite receiving a $640,000 offer, he refuses to sell, valuing the cultural and historical significance of his creation.

Every year, strong and healthy buffaloes, adorned in vibrant colors, become the highlight of the Tich Dien Festival in Ha Nam, celebrating an ancient tradition of royal plowing.

A powerful cold wave will hit Northern Vietnam from February 7-8, bringing widespread freezing temperatures, with some high-altitude areas dropping below 2°C, possibly leading to frost and snowfall.

Using highly sophisticated tactics, rare earths were smuggled from Vietnam to China under the direction of Liu Dehua, a Chinese national, who disguised them as ordinary goods for export.

More than 87% of Vietnam’s adult population now hold payment accounts at banks while many credit institutions are processing more than 95% of transactions through digital channels.

Seven foreign-invested projects, with a total registered capital of $1 billion in the southern province of Binh Duong have been granted in-principle approval and investment certificates at a recent meeting held by the provincial People's Committee.

Hanoi's Cat Linh – Ha Dong and Nhon – Hanoi Station metro lines operated 1,780 trips and served a total of 74,503 passengers during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from January 27 to February 3

Vietnam’s top real estate executives are earning salaries in the billions, yet some have faced financial woes, forcing them to lend money to their firms.

According to the Vietnam Maritime Administration, the total cargo volume through the nation's port system reached approximately 864.4 million tonnes, up 14% year-on-year. Container throughput was estimated at 29.9 million TEUs, reflecting a 21% rise.

The Ministry urged labour agencies to strengthen monitoring of supply-demand trends and expand online job-matching platforms across provinces to fill the forecast labour gaps in the first quarter.

As the night deepens, the crowd at Vieng Market swells, with eager visitors seeking a lucky purchase - most often a green plant - to ensure a prosperous and smooth new year.

Since 2022, Hung Yen has planted a total of 126,633 trees, surpassing the target by 173.5%, with 38,404 trees planted in 2024 alone, 60% higher than the target.

Vietnamese volleyball star Tran Thi Thanh Thuy has officially parted ways with Gresik Petrokimia after just over a month, marking an unexpected end to her time in the Indonesian league.

As of February 1, 2025, VietNamNet will officially operate from its new headquarters at the Telecommunications Authority Building (VNTA), located at 68 Duong Dinh Nghe Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi.

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai has asked the city Urban Traffic Management Centre (UTMC) to establish a transportation data centre by 2026 with a deadline of 2027.

In a significant move to support businesses during challenging times, the Vietnamese government has extended and enhanced various tax relief programmes for 2025, with reductions and deferral measures aimed at stimulating economic growth.

Vietnam has six billionaires after chairman of Masan Group Nguyen Dang Quang rejoining the Forbes’ latest list of the world’s richest individuals.

The project's primary goal is to enhance the offshore aquaculture in Khanh Hoa province by improving productivity, adding value to the sector, and raising the income of local fish farmers and other stakeholders.