Personal income tax family deduction to be reviewed in October 2025

The family deduction threshold for personal income tax in Vietnam may be adjusted during the October 2025 National Assembly session if the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases significantly.

National AI strategy needed to unlock Vietnam’s full potential

The rapid development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) are poised to propel Vietnam’s digital transformation and economic growth, creating opportunities across various sectors.

Da Nang’s $60 million software park draws strong demand from tech firms

More than 30 businesses have registered for space in ICT1, the centerpiece of Da Nang’s $60 million Software Park No. 2, even before its official inauguration in January 2025.

Two concerts and VND53.2 trillion of revenue from cultural industry in HCM City

It is expected that total revenue from eight cultural industries will be roughly VND148 trillion by 2030 (VND53.2 trillion by 2025 and VND94.8 trillion by 2030) in HCM City.

Starting a business in her teens, student buys home 2 years later

Beginning earning money when she was at primary school, Vy and her older sister have now started a business with a candle product that they have developed.

Japanese flight attendant praises Hanoi’s dish, after initial hesitation

Soon after landing in Hanoi, Japanese flight attendant Yui Avi visited a local family-run restaurant in the capital city to try the famous bun oc (snail noodle soup).

General Secretary: Accountability and institutional reforms key to VN's success

General Secretary To Lam has called for reforms to establish a culture of equality between central and local governments, emphasizing the need for local authorities to have mechanisms to address obstacles and drive development.

Coach Kim Sang Sik receives $20,000 Tet bonus after Vietnam’s historic win

Coach Kim Sang Sik and the Vietnamese national football team received 1 billion VND (approximately $40,800) in Tet bonuses from SHB Bank following their ASEAN Cup 2024 victory.

VN climbs to 7th globally in IPv6 adoption, leads ASEAN in Internet innovation

Vietnam has reached a 65.5% IPv6 adoption rate, climbing to 7th globally in the transition to the next-generation Internet protocol, marking a two-spot increase since 2023.

Vietnam restructures police organization, eliminates district-level forces

General Secretary To Lam has proposed a streamlined three-level local police system, eliminating district-level forces to enhance efficiency and align with national governance reforms.

Angolans enjoy Tet-style Vietnamese meal, rave about unique flavors

Traditional Vietnamese dishes like boiled chicken and spring rolls amazed a group of African guests in Angola, who praised their unique flavors and cultural significance during a festive meal.

Police dismantle unauthorized religious meeting in central Vietnam

Police in Quang Nam Province have disbanded an illegal religious gathering linked to the “Church of God the Mother,” arresting the 30-year-old leader and seizing related materials.

Special Tet train debuts, connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

This Tet, Vietnam Railways introduces the “Spring Train,” a festive and uniquely decorated journey connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to brighten passengers’ holiday travel.

Key personnel decisions announced by Party Central Committee for 2021–2026 term

The Party Central Committee has finalized its review of leadership candidates for key state agencies during the 2021–2026 term, paving the way for the Politburo to present nominees to the National Assembly for election and ratification.

Five suspects arrested in smuggling ring bringing goods from China to Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City police have uncovered a smuggling network transporting goods from China, arresting five suspects after intercepting a suspicious container truck loaded with undeclared items.

Severe poisoning from rat poison mishap affects 32 primary school students

Thirty-two children, most of them students at a Tuyen Quang primary school, are hospitalized after accidentally consuming rat poison disguised as a red liquid, with some cases showing brain and heart damage.

Tet exodus begins: Motorbikes, buses, and flights packed with holiday travelers

Ho Chi Minh City saw a flurry of activity this afternoon as residents rushed to bus stations, airports, and highways to head home for the Lunar New Year after finishing the final workday of the year.

Pre-Tet traffic chaos: Hanoi’s cars dominate, squeezing motorbikes

As Hanoi gears up for Tet, streets are jam-packed with traffic, with rows of cars taking over roadways and leaving motorbike riders scrambling for space.

Thanh Ha pottery village unveils Tet snake mascots for Lunar New Year 2025.

As Tet 2025 approaches, artisans in Hoi An’s 500-year-old Thanh Ha pottery village are crafting symbolic terracotta snakes to celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome visitors.

Mekong boats deliver blooms to Ho Chi Minh City’s iconic Tet market

As Tet nears, Binh Dong Wharf in Ho Chi Minh City transforms into a vibrant floating flower market, with boats from the Mekong Delta bringing colorful blooms and festive cheer.

Cuban ambassador sends Tet greetings, invoking the legend of Hoan Kiem Lake

Cuban Ambassador Rogelio Polanco Fuentes extended heartfelt Tet greetings to the Vietnamese people, drawing inspiration from the legend of Hoan Kiem Lake to express hopes for peace in the new year.

Vibrant calligraphy marks Tet at the Temple of Literature 2025

The Spring Calligraphy Festival 2025 opened at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature, welcoming the Lunar New Year with vibrant displays of calligraphy, traditional art, and cultural heritage.

Congestion builds as residents leave Ho Chi Minh City for Lunar New Year

Traffic congestion at Ho Chi Minh City’s major gateways worsened on January 24, as residents began their Tet exodus to provinces across the Mekong Delta, Central Highlands, and beyond.

Ministry proposes 15 more department deputies for Hanoi, HCM City

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed that second-tier provinces be allowed to have an additional seven deputies, first-tier provinces an additional 10 deputies, and Hanoi and HCM City an additional 15 deputies.

Overwhelmed salons: Women wait into the night for beauty services before Tet

From early morning until late into the night, beauty salons in Ho Chi Minh City are packed with customers eager to prepare for the Tet holiday.