10.5 million electric cars, 98 million electric motorbikes on roads by 2050

There are about 2.4 million cars in circulation and most of them run on gasoline, but by 2050 most vehicles will be electric, a report says.

Greenhouse-gas emissions inventory costly for farmers

If a new draft regulation is approved, as many as 4,000 pig and cow farms will have to conduct greenhouse gas emissions inventory. It is estimated that each farm will have to spend VND100-150 million a year on stocktaking.

Breakthroughs in non-cash payments, improved digital economy

With great efforts made by Hanoi’s civil servants, non-cash payment has been applied to many daily activities, including shopping and parking for bus and public services, bringing convenience to people and avoiding loss of revenue.

Impersonation scams: A growing threat in Vietnam and globally

Learn about common impersonation scams and tips to safeguard your personal information and finances.

Salt coffee: Vietnam's latest global coffee trend

How a small coffcee shop in Hue created a global trend with its unique salt coffee.

Gen Z girls launch project to combat child sexual abuse in Central Highlands

Four young women create a project to teach Dak Nong children vital skills for preventing sexual abuse.

Vietnam needs $2.7 billion for 1 million hectare high-quality rice project

Vietnam will need about 2.7 billion USD to implement its project of planting 1 million hectares of high-quality rice from now to 2030, according to an official from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

DIFF 2024 finals: Finland and China set for epic fireworks battle

The jury has officially announced that the Finnish and Chinese teams will compete in the finals of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2024. This surprising result comes after the two teams faced each other in the qualifying round.

HCM City, Hanoi named emerging cities in Cushman & Wakefield report

Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have been listed as emergers in the Asia-Pacific region in the first Inclusive Cities Barometer recently released by Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm.

Vietnam reduces VAT to boost economy and lower costs

From July 1, a reduced VAT rate of 8% will apply to most goods and services, helping to save costs and increase consumption.

Prime Minister recounts cherished memories with Coach Park in Seoul

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shares heartfelt memories with Korean friends, highlighting the bond between Vietnam and Korea.

From Vietnam to the world: A solo traveler's 50-nation odyssey

Phan Thanh Quoc, a 32-year-old from Vietnam, shares his incredible journeys and near-death experiences from Everest to the Amazonian Anaconda.

A glimpse into Ba Chua Xu Temple, Vietnam's most generous relic site

Discover the spiritual and architectural beauty of Ba Chua Xu Temple, the highest donation-collecting relic site in Vietnam in 2023.

Social Insurance Law 2024 expands maternity benefits for workers

The 2024 Social Insurance Law introduces new maternity benefits, including support for pregnancies ending prematurely and relaxed eligibility for women undergoing infertility treatment.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh welcomed in Seoul

At 2:30 p.m. (local time) on June 30, the plane carrying Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his wife, and the Vietnamese delegation arrived at Seongnam Military Airport in Seoul, marking the start of an official visit to South Korea.

Vietnamese smart home startup aims for global technological prominence

Driven by his unwavering belief in the potential of the smart home industry, CEO Nguyen Manh Toan set his sights on this promising domain.

Hanoi twins make headlines with identical exam scores

Twins Vu The Hoang Huy and Vu The Hoang Tien achieve remarkable identical scores on their 10th grade exams.

Freelancers over 40 can still secure a pension with voluntary social insurance

The 2024 Social Insurance Law creates new opportunities for informal workers, reducing the minimum contribution period for pensions to just 15 years.

NA passes revised Social Insurance Law restricting lump sum withdrawals

The provision regarding one-time withdrawals of social security benefits also received 93.83 per cent of the NA’s approval.

Chinese fugitive arrested in central Vietnam

The police of Vietnam have arrested a Chinese national on the wanted list by the Chinese police.

Vietnam expects to have 15 undersea cable routes by 2030

Vietnam plans to build at least 10 new undersea cable routes by 2030, increasing the total number to 15 with a minimum capacity of 350 Tbps.

Vietnam's exports surge in first half of 2024, driving trade surplus

Vietnam’s goods export turnover was estimated at 190.08 billion USD in the first half of 2024, a year on year rise of 14.5% and pushing up the country's trade surplus to 11.63 billion USD, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO) on June 29.

Swimming, coral viewing suspended at certain locations in Con Dao national park

The management board of the Con Dao National Park on June 28 announced a temporary suspension of swimming and coral viewing activities at several marine conservation areas from July 1 to September 30.

Consumer price index up by 4.08% in six months: GSO

Vietnam's consumer price index (CPI) rose by 4.08% in the first half compared to the same period last year, while core inflation increased by 2.75%, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Southeastern region eyes ways to increase tourism competitiveness

The southeastern region, which comprises of Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Tay Ninh, Binh Phuoc and Binh Duong provinces, is striving to promote tourism by developing strong products, increasing connectivity, and forming new tours.