From September 2024, 2G subscribers will no longer receive services in Vietnam. This is a preparatory step towards complete 2G cessation by 2026.

The capital city of Hanoi is positioning itself as a prime destination for semiconductor investment, with a conference kicking off on July 29 as part of the Hanoi Semiconductor Investment Festival.

The Land Law, the Law on Real Estate Business, and the Housing Law, all to be effective from August 1, are expected to help remove pending roadblocks to real estate projects and promote the transparency of the market, according to insiders.

Up to 69.5 tonnes of frozen pork and by-products from Tomsk province of Russia have been exported to Vietnam, meeting the sanitary and veterinary regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the veterinary requirements of Vietnam.

The Vietnam Pho Festival 2024 will be held in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK) in October in an effort to promote Vietnamese culinary culture to international friends.

As of June 2024, over 3,100 out of 7,200 information systems of state agencies and organizations had been found to have insufficient security measures.

Khanh Hoa Bird’s Nest Company’s entry into the Chinese market marks a significant milestone for Vietnam’s bird’s nest industry.

In the future, Cam Ranh City will be an economic, cultural, educational, science and logistics center, and a tourism urban area in southern Khanh Hoa province.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has been asked to design a plan to allow northern rooftop solar power systems to sell up to 20 percent of their capacity to the national grid.

The Vietnam Football Federation has sanctioned Nguyen Van Nhat, head coach of the U16 Thai Nguyen women's football team, for attempting to fix the result of a match against HCM City team at the 2024 National U16 Women's Football Championship.

Photographer Tran The Phong will introduce his new photo book "Vietnam’s Traditional Crafts" along with his 19th solo exhibition, highlighting the beauty and heritage of Vietnam’s traditional crafts.

Vietnam’s top swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang failed to qualify for the finals in the 800m freestyle event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, finishing with a surprisingly low time.

Timor Leste President José Ramos-Horta will pay a State visit to Vietnam from July 31 to August 3, as both countries seek to deepen their historical ties and explore new areas of collaboration.

Prime Minister has ordered a thorough investigation by experts and scientists to determine the cause of the recent unusual increase in earthquakes in Kon Tum, and to promptly inform relevant authorities and the public.

In an effort to curb consumption, the Ministry of Finance has suggested a steep increase in taxes on cigarettes and alcohol, detailed in the draft amendment to the Special Consumption Tax Law currently under review.

The Ministry of Investment and Trade (MOIT) says that private investors should not develop offshore wind power projects until all issues related to national defence and national security are anticipated and assessed.

After a comprehensive two-year restoration, Hoi An's iconic Chua Cau (Japanese Bridge), a symbol of the ancient town in Quang Nam province, is set to reopen to visitors in early August, showcasing its revitalized structure.

As of July 2024, Vietnam's international tourist arrivals have soared to nearly 10 million, a 51% rise compared to last year, driven by a substantial increase in visitors from Europe.

More valuable shares are expected to enter the bourse soon, and legal obstacles will be removed, thus paving the way for more foreign capital to flow into Vietnam.

Trinh Van Quyet, the ex-chairman of FLC Group, stood before the court on July 29, delivering a final plea for a second chance while reflecting on his career's ups and downs and the serious repercussions of his actions.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced an investigation into the application of anti-dumping measures on certain hot-rolled steel products originating from China and India, effective from July 26, 2024.

On July 28, Kon Plong District in Kon Tum Province experienced 21 earthquakes, followed by an additional 11 tremors between midnight and 7 a.m. on July 29, raising concerns about unusual seismic activity in the region.

Many tourists report that their visits to Vietnam primarily involve sightseeing, beach outings, strolling and taking photos. Tourist destinations still lack a wide variety of entertainment and recreational services.

Cam Ranh City in the south-central province of Khánh Hòa will hold the first-ever lobster festival from August 3-11.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed imposing a higher luxury tax on tobacco, with flat-rate duties to be fixed and raised year after year, from 2026 to 2030. Tobacco prices are predicted to increase proportionally in the next two years.