Taxing second and subsequent homes and tightening lending to real estate buyers should only be considered if the move causes negative effects to the market, according to Nguyen Van Dinh, deputy chair of the Vietnam Real Estate Association (VREA).

The CMC ‘AI.X’ initiative, or AI transformation, focuses on combining digital transformation and green transition to promote the development of Vietnam.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is considering gradual removal of the current credit growth rate scheme as per a request by the National Assembly and government.

Gold ring prices have been climbing to new record highs, while goldsmith shops are selling gold in limited quantities.

A new training curriculum on counter-trafficking and victim protection has been developed for frontline border officers.

Vietnam is attracting increasingly younger tourists from Japan, prompting Vietnamese tourism companies to innovate their products and promotional activities to cater to this customer base.

According to experts, the sooner the carbon market is organised, the more beneficial it will be for Viet Nam, helping us implement green strategies not only domestically but also globally.

Rxperts have recommended fire prevention measures - including placing of fire prohibition signs and fire prevention notices - in high-risk areas such as Đầu Gỗ - Thien Cung Cave, Sửng Sốt Cave, and Ti Tốp Island, which are also popular tourist spots.

The Government is striving to register an economic growth rate of 7% for the whole year, higher than the National Assembly (NA)’s target of 6-6.5%.

In 2023, Hanoi Police successfully pursued the naturalisation of goalkeeper Filip Nguyen, strengthening the national team for international tournaments.

FIFA’s homepage celebrated the South Korean coach, dubbing him a legend of Vietnamese football.

With a passion for the Vietnamese language and a humourous touch, Brandon Hurley, affectionately known as Phúc Mập, has carved out a unique space in Vietnam’s digital landscape.

The final missing victim of the devastating landslide that struck on the morning of September 29 along National Highway No. 2 in Bac Quang District, the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, has been found.

A 65-year-old blind woman from Thai Nguyen was given a precious gift, as a donated cornea helped her regain her sight after a decade of blindness.

Vietnam’s key exports, such as coffee, rubber, and wood products, will be subject to EUDR, which will come into force in less than three months, on December 30, 2024.

Ben Tre Province’s green coconuts and pomelos have been granted intellectual property protection certificates in Canada in the form of certified trademarks.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is considering a plan to grant commercial banks the ability to extend debt repayment periods by up to one year for borrowers impacted by Typhoon Yagi.

The Mekong Delta, especially Dong Thap Province, is known for its strong potential for crocodile farming. Recently signed agreements between VN and China have created significant opportunities for the crocodile industry.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam delivers a speech while visitingTrinity College Dublin in Ireland on Wednesday (local time).

Tourists from the Republic of Korea, Japan, and Thailand are the most likely to be drawn in by Vietnamese delights, with visitors from these three nations most likely to visit Vietnam with cuisine on their mind.

As global demand for furniture continues to rise, VIFA EXPO 2025 will offer an expanded platform for exhibitors and buyers, becoming Vietnam’s largest-ever international furniture trade show.

Funkindustry, a French band famous in Asia for their “Do it” song, will hold concerts in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on October 18 and October 19, respectively.

Efforts have been made to finish the 220kV Nam Sum – Nong Cong transmission line project in October to facilitate electricity imports from Laos to Vietnam to meet the rising demand in northern provinces.

The 2024 Asian Open Junior Pickleball Championships will be held from October 3 to October 10 at the Pickleball Court Complex of Ban Thach Hotel in Tam Ky city in the central province of Quang Nam.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam held talks with President of Ireland Michael Higgins in Dublin on October 2.