General Secretary To Lam affirms Vietnam's commitment to strengthening US ties

During a meeting on January 7, General Secretary To Lam praised U.S. stakeholders for their contributions to fostering Vietnam-US relations.

Legislative Research Institute and National Assembly Television disbanded

On January 7, the National Assembly Standing Committee announced resolutions to cease operations of the Legislative Research Institute and National Assembly Television, transferring their functions to new entities.

President Luong Cuong appoints Can Dinh Tai and Nguyen Hoang Anh as assistants

On January 6, President Luong Cuong formalized the appointments of Can Dinh Tai and Nguyen Hoang Anh as assistants.

Australian man finds eggplant with fermented shrimp-paste 'delicious'

Trying it for the first time, the Australian guest found the Vietnamese pickled eggplant crunchy and the shrimp paste delicious.

Land prices soar in Da Nang, sellers back out of deals

Land prices in Da Nang have increased by 20 percent since the beginning of the year, especially in the last few months.

AI: a new driver for Vietnam's development

The strong development and widespread application of AI is poised to be a new driving force that will accelerate Vietnam's digital transformation process and digital economic growth.

Insufficient ETC balance causes delays on key Vietnamese expressways

Congestion on Vietnam’s key highways remains a challenge, with ETC balance issues among vehicles cited as a major contributing factor.

Warnings issued over fraudulent Windows alerts and postal company impersonation

Cybersecurity experts caution against new online scams involving fake security alerts and bogus postal service messages.

Affordable Aukobe beef and red devil shrimp trends in Vietnam

Vietnamese consumers flock to online markets for cheap Aukobe beef, while high-end buyers turn to red devil shrimp at $150-200 per kilogram.

Vietnam Railways transports 7mil passengers, reports $9.2 million profit in 2024

Vietnam Railways successfully transported over 7 million passengers in 2024, earning a post-tax profit of 220 billion VND ($9.2 million USD) despite natural disasters and infrastructure challenges.

Singapore, South Korea, and China lead Vietnam’s FDI inflows in 2024

Vietnam attracted $38.23 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, with Singapore emerging as the top investor and realized FDI hitting a record $25.35 billion.

Ho Chi Minh City Police issue alert on hidden gambling in “blind bag” trend

Authorities have flagged the popular “blind bag” trend on social media as a form of disguised gambling, with participants paying to tear open bags in hopes of winning valuable items.

Respiratory virus linked to infections in China previously identified in HCMC

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health confirmed that Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), recently highlighted in China, was among the causes of respiratory infections in children recorded in the city during 2023 and 2024.

VN's unemployment insurance fund ready to support 100,000 affected employees

Vietnam Social Security confirmed that the unemployment insurance fund is sufficient to address benefits for public employees amid nationwide organizational reforms.

Draft law aims to establish legal framework for VN digital technology industry

Vietnam is creating a strong legal framework for digital transformation with the draft Law on Digital Technology Industry, focusing on innovation and addressing bottlenecks.

Experts call for stronger policies to curb air pollution in Hanoi

Hanoi should consider adopting strong measures, inspired by cities like Beijing and New York, to combat its worsening air pollution, officials suggest.

Vietnam climbs FIFA rankings after ASEAN Cup triumph

Vietnam’s national football team gained over 10 FIFA ranking points after defeating Thailand to claim their third ASEAN Cup title.

Extraordinary National Assembly session to address urgent organizational reforms

The National Assembly will convene an extraordinary session in February to address seven urgent issues, including the creation of new ministries and government restructuring.

Government nears finalization of streamlined ministry structure

On January 7, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a Government meeting to finalize consolidation plans for ministries and discuss seven crucial legislative proposals.

VN national football team awarded First-Class Labor Order after ASEAN Cup win

On January 6, President Luong Cuong awarded the Labor Order to Vietnam’s national football team and six players for their exceptional achievements in the 2024 ASEAN Cup.

Football-loving mother moves netizens with raw emotions during ASEAN Cup

A 56-year-old mother from Nam Dinh became an internet sensation with her infectious football celebrations, winning over viewers with her heartfelt reactions during the 2024 ASEAN Cup.

Twelve projects to be developed in Saigon Hi-tech Park in 2025

Twelve projects, including 10 domestic projects and two foreign-invested ones with a total investment exceeding 1 billion, are set to break ground in the Saigon Hi-tech Park (SHTP) in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025.

Prime Minister appoints three new assistants to key government leaders

The Government Office announced the appointment of three assistants to key leaders, highlighting their qualifications and adherence to Regulation No. 30 on high-level staff allocations.

Government law-building session discusses seven draft laws, resolutions

As the draft laws must be submitted to the NA in early February, law-building efforts must be sped up with strengthened decentralisation and delegation of power.

Vietnam People’s Army welcomes two new Deputy Chiefs of General Staff

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has appointed Lieutenant Generals Thai Dai Ngoc and Nguyen Quang Ngoc as Deputy Chiefs of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, marking significant promotions for the commanders of Military Regions 5 and 3.