The average electricity retail price has been increased by 4.8 per cent to VNĐ2,103.11 (US$0.085) per kWh, triggering concerns about its impact on residential and business lives.

Vietnam has initiated 29 trade defence investigations to protect its domestic market and businesses' interests, thus increasing state budget revenue by approximately 1.5 trillion VND (60.4 million USD) a year.

Vietnam has navigated the first three quarters of the year through a complex and unpredictable global landscape, compounded by significant natural disasters at home.

Trying different versions of pho, a South Korean man said each dish had its own flavor and he enjoyed all of them.

This change in the operating hours allows visitors to enjoy a longer stay on Ha Long Bay in the afternoon, providing them with the opportunity to witness the stunning sunset over the bay during this autumn season.

It is urgent to train quality workers, that is the solution proposed by experts and businesses to develop tourism in the region.

A police task force caught Điều swimming across the Sở Hạ River from Cambodia to Việt Nam, carrying a black plastic bag. Upon stopping and searching the bag, authorities discovered the four plastic packages containing drugs.

The Vietnam Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command rescue ship in collaboration with local fishing boats have successfully rescued three fishermen from a boat that sank off the coast of the central province of Khanh Hoa.

The policy will not apply to those who began residing illegally after September 30, 2024 and individuals involved in illegal immigration, those using fake travel documents, criminals or those failing to comply with deportation orders.

As many as 200 billionaires from Europe are expected to visit Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh to attend the Art For Climate Festival, which is scheduled to take place from January 13 to 19, 2025.

Several artworks created by renowned Vietnamese painters have recently been sold for high prices at auctions held in both Vietnam and France, according to French Millon Auction House.

Vietnam and China issued a joint statement on the occasion of Chinese Premier Li Qiang's official visit to the neighbouring country on October 12-14 at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

15th ASEAN Senior Official Meeting on Sports opens in Vinh Phuc

Digital transformation in agricultural sector faces significant hurdles

Business etiquette courses, still a relatively new concept in Vietnam, are gaining traction as companies invest heavily to elevate their staff’s interpersonal skills.

Vietnam’s representative Que Anh shared her perspective on the recent Miss Grand International 2024 scandal, remaining focused on the competition without being involved in the conflict.

Johann Chua of the Philippines defeated Ko Pin Yi 13-7 in the final of the Hanoi Open Pool Championship 2024, securing the championship title and $30,000 prize.

The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) has announced plans to launch its 5G network across all 63 provinces this month, improving connectivity nationwide.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the Vietnam-China business workshop in Hanoi on October 13, where they urged businesses of both nations to strengthen economic ties and drive sustainable development.

The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) will officially launch the first 5G service in Vietnam on October 15, with faster internet speeds and ultra-low latency.

Vietnam's overseas investment, including new and adjusted capital, amounted to 189.6 million USD, down 54.5% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Foreign Investment Agency.

A total of 134 out of 671 State-owned enterprises had reported cumulative losses amounting to 115.3 trillion VND (4.6 billion USD) in 2023.

In 2023-2024, Vietnam’s average IELTS score was 6.2, with Listening and Speaking skills scoring below the global average.

In addition to diversification efforts, improving resilience to natural disasters is also a key factor in Vietnam's sustainable development strategy.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has set a target of reaching a stable national forest cover rate of 42-43%, focusing on improving forest quality by 2030.