Land prices in Hanoi area surge by 30-50 percent

Real estate prices in transactions rose in the first three months of the year, according to the Ministry of Construction (MOC).

Vietnam to become second largest digital economy in Southeast Asia in 2025

Vietnam can become the second largest digital economy in Southeast Asia in 2025, while the country’s e-commerce market will draw more large-scale businesses, forecast experts at an online seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on April 20.

Vietnam's vaccination of children carried out safely

The vaccination of children aged between five and under 12 years old have been carried out safely in many localities over the past few days and no incidents have been recorded so far.

Vietnam’s grass jelly favored by Asian customers

Asian grass jelly (Mesona chinensis Benth), a specialty of Lang Son, is exported to China, India and other Asian countries in large quantities.

Localities still itch for new casinos despite losses

Despite major casino operators suffering financial losses and legal creases not yet ironed out, there are still hopes for a resurgence and even new developers entering the frame.

Patriotism still to be taught though history will no longer be compulsory subject

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has given official feedback to public concerns about patriotism education after an announcement that history would no longer be a compulsory subject at high school.

Three stocks in FLC family put on warning list

Three stocks linked to Vietnamese diversified conglomerate FLC Group, including FLC, ROS and HAI, will be put on the warning list as from April 26 by the Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HOSE).

Four business execs arrested on charges of stock market manipulation

Ministry of Public Security investigators have arrested four more business executives on alleged charges of stock market manipulation.

Schools in Hanoi accused of coercing failing students to skip exams or switch schools

Some public secondary schools in Hanoi have been accused of asking ninth graders with poor academic results to change to private schools or not register for the high school entrance exams, so their schools’ performance is not negatively affected.

Vietnam among 10 countries with largest number of smartphone users

Vietnam has been listed among the world’s top 10 countries having the largest number of smartphone users this year.

Da Nang presents 50,000 SIM cards to foreign tourists

Da Nang has implemented a special scheme that offers free 4G SIM cards to over 50,000 foreign tourists visiting the central coastal city.

Russian national to be prosecuted for cannabis planting in Vietnam

The People’s Procuracy of Binh Thuan province, south-central Vietnam, said on April 20 it has completed the indictment to prosecute Shedko Dmitri, a Russian national, for illegal drug possession.

US ready to deliver third coast guard ship to Vietnam

US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper said the US is ready to deliver a third coast guard ship to Vietnam as part of its commitment to help the country increase its maritime security capacity.

Vietnam’s daily stock trading value ranks second in ASEAN

The average daily trading value on Vietnam’s stock market has reached over VND30.84 trillion (US$1.34 billion) per session so far this year, up 15.9 percent from the last year’s figure and now the second largest in ASEAN, only after Thailand.

Retailers to be fined if providing single-use plastic bags to consumers from 2026

Up to 104,000 single-use plastic bags are used at supermarkets each day, equivalent to 38 million bags a year.

Automobile dealers see high profits despite Covid-19

The profits of many enterprises in the automobile industry soared in the fourth quarter of 2021, thus saving the business situation for the year, despite the impact of Covid-19.

Vietnam to amend inadequacies in Land Law

It is urgent to amend the Land Law, which has revealed obstacles hindering the business activities of enterprises, according to experts in a workshop in Hanoi.

Vietnam no longer at high risk of COVID-19 community spread

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) decided on April 18 to lift its "Do Not Travel" COVID-19 recommendations for roughly 90 destinations worldwide, including Vietnam.

Billionaires’ stock assets plummet as bank share prices fall

Many bank billionaires have seen their stock assets decrease significantly as bank share prices fell after a number of real estate firms were inspected for capital mobilization.

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Agencies asked to speed up issuance of vaccine passports

The Ministry of Health on Tuesday asked vaccination facilities and health agencies to quickly complete the database on people vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of this month so that they could get the vaccine passport.

VN aviation market aiming for a breakthrough recovery

The Vietnamese aviation sector has reported an exponential recovery for Q1 of this year on the back of the government’s reopening and supporting policy.

Fake news, rumors besiege stock market

Law enforcement agencies have prosecuted and detained Facebooker Dang Nhu Quynh and charged him with alleged posting of false information on social networks.

Vietnam considered a pillar in India's 'Act East' policy

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has applauded India's efforts to promote its 'Act East' policy and deeply engage in ASEAN-led mechanisms, and thanked the South Asian nation for considering Vietnam a pillar in this policy.