British conglomerate targets VN's top corporations amid competitive pressures

British conglomerate Jardine Matheson is deepening its investments in Vietnam's top companies, including Thaco, REE, and Vinamilk, though profits are facing headwinds.

Vietnamese student achieves perfect score, tops global ESL rankings

With a flawless 150/150 score in the Cambridge IGCSE ESL exam, Tran Ngoc Bao has become the first student from Nguyen Sieu School to join the prestigious "Top in the World" ranking.

Vietnam tightens online gaming rules, bans casino-style and card-based games

Vietnam has introduced stringent measures under Decree 147 to regulate online gaming, including banning casino-style and card-based games to protect players and curb negative social impacts.

Domestic flights see record demand ahead of 2025 Tet holiday

Booking trends for domestic flights highlight a clear pattern of one-way travel during the Tết period, particularly from southern hubs such as HCM City to northern and central provinces.

Street redesign key to green transition: experts

Nguyễn Hoàng Phương, an expert from Net Zero Vietnam, suggested a fee system for vehicles entering Hà Nội’s centre. The proceeds, he said, can be used to invest in green infrastructure such as electric buses to promote green transition.

Wildlife protection exhibition on buses launched in Hanoi

Wildlife exhibitions will start next month on buses in Hanoi, six years after the idea was first floated.

Cinnamon industry seeks to take advantage of trade deal to expand exports

According to the Việt Nam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), Việt Nam is the world’s largest cinnamon producer with a total plantation area of 180,000 ha and has become the world’s largest exporter of cinnamon products since 2021.

Finance ministry proposes changes in new personal income tax law

The replacement law is set to be approved by the National Assembly at its 11th session in May 2026.

US pop rock band Imagine Dragons to perform at VinFuture Prize 2024

Grammy award-winning band Imagine Dragons will perform at the awards ceremony of VinFuture Prize 2024, scheduled to take place at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on December 6.

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Coffee exports set to hit 5.6 billion USD in 2024

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Techfest 2024 connects venture capital funds, local start-ups

Vietnam’s auto industry solidifies its place in the global market

The Vietnamese auto industry has demonstrated significant progress in integrating into the global supply chain, reflecting its potential to contribute to economic growth, according to domestic car experts.

Experts warn of oversupply while land prices appear to be rising

Land projects in major cities are in the compensation and land clearance phase with very high costs, which may increase investment and land prices.

M&A in Vietnam expected to be bustling in 2025

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in Vietnam is expected to be bustling again, thanks to the domestic economic recovery and higher foreign investment.

Electrifying Hanoi: greening the capital with electric vehicles

The fundamental solution to reversing the worsening pollution lies in ’greening’ millions of vehicles

Vietnam gives top priority to relations with Cambodia: Party chief

The Party leader emphasised that the Việt Nam-Cambodia relationship has withstood many challenges in the struggle for national liberation of both countries, as well as in the current process of national construction and development.

Hoa Phat says it is ready to produce high-speed rail steel

As soon as the site is available, Hoa Phat can kick off a project to manufacture rail steel for the proposed high-speed railway, because it has prepared the technology, workforce, and production site.

NA appoints new finance, transport ministers and NA General Secretary

The appointments received high approval rate from the National Assembly.

Vietnamese workers to enjoy 22 public holidays in 2025

Vietnam’s 2025 holiday calendar includes nine days off for Tet and extended breaks for Reunification Day, National Day, and the Hung Kings’ Commemoration.

Vietnam implements 24-hour rule for social media content violations

Under Vietnam’s new Decree 147, social media users must remove violating content within 24 hours of regulatory notice, marking stricter controls on online platforms.

New pilot program aims to solve housing supply issues in Vietnam

A government-backed initiative to enable land conversion for housing projects has the potential to make homes more accessible to low-income buyers.

Can Tho Museum exhibits the most intact Oc Eo national treasure

Visitors to Can Tho Museum can marvel at national treasures from the Oc Eo culture, including the first Linga-Yoni artifact found in Southeast Asia.

President Luong Cuong hosts ceremony for Cambodian King’s arrival

In a gesture of solidarity and trust, Vietnam welcomed Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni with an official ceremony at the Presidential Palace.

Vietnam raises retirement age for military officers, caps generals at 415

Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed amendments to the military law, increasing officer retirement ages while capping the number of generals at 415.

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni begins state visit to Vietnam

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni has begun his fourth state visit to Vietnam, aiming to deepen ties and enhance bilateral cooperation across various sectors.