Vietnamese banks' profitability is expected to be squeezed following their provision of debt relief to support borrowers affected by a recent deadly typhoon, according to the latest report by S&P Global Ratings.

The “Meet Thailand 2024” conference opened in the central city of Da Nang on September 27 with the participation of over 300 delegates from central and local agencies, leading Thai organisations and corporations, and businesses from both countries.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a hybrid conference on September 28 with representatives of 26 northern provinces and centrally-run cities to draw lessons from the response to recent Typhoon Yagi and subsequent rains and floods.

The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 in Vietnam is expected to attract around 2,000 participants, including 1,000 international delegates from 80 countries.

It is a great time for Vietnam to build on specialty coffee segment to enhance its global recognition and increase its value in the coffee supply chain.

The logistics sector, which has become an important service industry and played a role in supporting, connecting and promoting Vietnam’s socio-economic growth, is undergoing a rapid transformation as sustainability takes centre stage.

The election of the SAV to the ASOSAI Audit Committee for the first time marks a stride in its capacity for global integration and professional expertise in international cooperation.

A one-armed man in the central province of Quang Nam has amazed many by turning rugged, discarded bamboo roots into unique salon furniture sets, priced between $1,600 and $3,200.

The National Assembly Standing Committee has unanimously passed resolutions to merge administrative units across 13 provinces, streamlining district and commune levels to enhance governance efficiency.

During its 57th regular session, the United Nations Human Rights Council approved the outcomes of the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) cycle for Vietnam, highlighting the country's ongoing commitment to human rights.

Responding to media reports, the Ministry of Construction has asked Bac Ninh and Bac Giang provinces to clarify the situation concerning foreigners residing in social housing projects, an arrangement meant for local low-income workers.

Typhoon Yagi has left a trail of destruction in Hanoi, with over 100,000 trees downed, causing significant economic and agricultural losses estimated at 2.287 trillion VND.

Ho Chi Minh City Police have successfully uncovered and seized nearly one ton of drugs across 2,430 cases in the year's first nine months, marking a substantial increase in drug-related enforcement activities.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to release a revised land price list before October 15, following a comprehensive review and adjustments to better align with market principles.

A severe shortage of printing ink and protective film has led to substantial delays in the issuance of driver's licenses across several provinces in southwestern Vietnam, leaving many residents without crucial legal documentation.

On the morning of September 28, the National Assembly's Standing Committee discussed a pivotal government proposal to establish Hue City as directly controlled by the central government.

In recent days, social media has been abuzz with a video showing a strange, UFO-like object gliding on the water’s surface.

Tran Trung Hieu, born in 2002, majoring in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, is one of two students graduating with the rank of excellence at the Hanoi University of Science and Technology this year.

The major approach pursued by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to changing some regulations on corporate bonds involves tightening control, but this may hinder the development of the bond market.

To reduce net emissions to zero by 2050, Vietnam needs $90.88 billion (VND2.26 quadrillion) in the next 25 years to develop a network of charging stations for green transport. The minimum investment capital needed is $31.76 billion (VND792 trillion).

The temporary suspension on exiting the country because of tax debts is facing strong opposition from businesspeople and economists.

Working hard on rice fields year round, Thanh and Thu, two farmers in the Mekong Delta, have a TikTok channel with millions of views, and are the main characters featured in the videos on the platform.

Passing the entrance exam to the HCM City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Du Hoang Khang realized that becoming a doctor was not what he wanted, so he decided to start over to achieve his dream.

Opening at 9 am every day from the seventh month to the end of the second lunar month next year, Thuy’s xoi san (steamed cassava-sticky rice) stall is well known in Hai Phong City.

Despite a quieter launch compared to previous years, Apple’s iPhone 16 series has continued to draw significant attention from Vietnamese consumers.