104-year-old historian wins top National Book Award for second time

Nguyen Dinh Tu, 104, has won his second National Book Award for his historical masterpiece chronicling Gia Dinh, Sai Gon, and Ho Chi Minh City’s rich history, driven by a lifelong love for his country.

Robusta boom: Vietnam’s coffee farmers profit amid rising global prices

With coffee exports exceeding $4.7 billion by mid-November, Vietnam’s farmers and exporters are reaping the rewards of a global coffee price surge.

Japanese tourist discovers Hanoi’s pho and calls it a must-try experience

Guided by a Japanese YouTuber living in Vietnam, two friends discovered the delights of Hanoi-style pho, making it the highlight of their culinary trip.

Vietnam’s 10-day weather forecast: Cold and rainy conditions loom

Northern Vietnam is bracing for colder weather and scattered rain as a strong cold front intensifies around December 5–6. Central and Southern regions will also see localized heavy rain during this period.

Hue becomes Vietnam’s sixth centrally governed city

The National Assembly has officially elevated Hue to a centrally governed city, recognizing its cultural significance and potential for sustainable urban growth.

Aerial spectacle over Hanoi marks preparations for Defense Expo 2024

Fighter jets and helicopters rehearsed over Hanoi as the Vietnam People's Army prepares for the grand opening of Defense Expo 2024, showcasing its strength and unity.

Vietnam to pilot four commercial housing development models nationwide

With an 86.64% approval rate, the National Assembly has greenlit a pilot program to streamline and innovate commercial housing development across the nation.

National Assembly passes law establishing data exchange platform

Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed a groundbreaking Data Law, establishing a national data exchange platform to support innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation.

Vietnam approves $67 billion high-speed railway from Hanoi to HCM City

The National Assembly has approved the $67 billion North-South High-Speed Railway, an ambitious infrastructure project set to reshape Vietnam’s transportation landscape by 2035.

Vietnam to enforce nationwide e-cigarette ban starting 2025

The National Assembly has approved a sweeping ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, effective from 2025, as part of its broader public health and safety initiatives.

Ninh Thuan nuclear power project revived as NA approves key resolutions

The National Assembly has greenlit the continuation of the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Project and approved a budget to raise civil servants' base salaries in 2024, signaling a major step toward policy reform and economic development.

Revised Electricity Law passed: cross-subsidies to be phased out gradually

Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved a revised Electricity Law focusing on fair pricing, renewable energy oversight, and a phased roadmap to eliminate cross-subsidies.

National Assembly organizational overhaul expected in early 2025

The Vietnamese National Assembly is set to finalize its streamlining and restructuring plan by early 2025, aiming to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across its organizational apparatus.

Investment or stagnation: Vietnam's high-stakes budget reform

A staggering 70% of Vietnam's state budget is locked in regular expenses, threatening future development. General Secretary To Lam's push for reform seeks to address this financial strain.

Why the North-South high-speed rail won’t extend to Ca Mau

The Vietnamese government has clarified its decision to limit the North-South high-speed railway to Hanoi-HCMC, prioritizing efficiency and long-term benefits over extended routes.

North-South high-speed railway project: high-quality workforce is top priority

If Vietnam designs a North-South 350km/h passenger railway, it needs to hire high-quality experienced foreign contractors and workers, according to National Assembly former deputy chair of Economics Committee Nguyen Van Phuc.

Self-taught embroiderer breaks stereotypes, earns big in Dak Lak

Once teased for doing “women’s work,” Nhat Khiem now earns a substantial income by transforming his love for embroidery into art.

Tax exemption on income from carbon credit sale proposed

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed exempting tax on income gained from transfer of emission reduction certificates, carbon credits, and interest from green bonds.

Airlines offer cheap tickets for empty flights on Tet

While airfares for Tet flights are increasing as people in large cities rush to return to their hometowns for Tet family reunions, flights from hometowns to large cities are nearly empty, which explains why airfares on these flights are cheap.

Vietnam’s gaming industry sees big potential in global $2.2 trillion market

Vietnam’s gaming market is surging in popularity with 4.2 billion downloads in recent years. Yet, as the global gaming industry aims for $2.2 trillion by 2030, Vietnamese developers must overcome significant barriers to capture more market share.

Gold prices fluctuate, high risks could follow

The gold prices on November 27 in the domestic market increased slightly by VND200,000-300,000 per tael.

The six-clawed turtle: Vietnam’s unique national treasure at Lam Kinh

The Vinh Lang Stele, a national treasure from the early Le dynasty, is not only a testament to artistic mastery but also a profound symbol of Vietnam’s enduring cultural heritage.

Quang Nam runs against time to eliminate '3-No' fishing boats

After concerted efforts, Quang Nam has implemented 98 percent of the plan to deal with the so-called "3-no" fishing boats.

Foreign tourist in Vietnam falls in love with unique street eats

For Arthurus, a Lithuanian content creator, exploring Vietnam’s street food was the perfect welcome back after his journey abroad.

Cold front to bring 9°c lows to northern Vietnam next week

A strong cold front arriving on December 5–6 is set to plunge Northern Vietnam into wintery conditions, with temperatures in some mountainous areas dropping as low as 9°C.