Supply-demand mismatch drive sharp increase in apartment prices

Due to limited new supply and high demand for real estate purchases, apartment prices are predicted to continue rising.

VN central bank to sell 16,800 taels of gold bullion to stabilize local market

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is scheduled to hold a gold bullion bidding session on April 23 in an effort to increase the supply of gold bullion and stabilize the domestic gold market that has made national headlines in recent times.

2024 ASEAN Future Forum to talk new initiatives on bloc’s vision

The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF), an initiative by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, will take place in Hanoi on April 23 to share new initiatives on ASEAN’s future vision, said Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet.

North-South rail service resumes after eight days of tunnel landslides

North-South passenger and freight trains have been allowed to run again through Bai Gio tunnel in central Vietnam at reduced speed since landslides occurred inside the tunnel, disrupting North-South rail service eight days ago.

Cave with beautiful natural stalactites inside discovered in Thanh Hoa

A cave with underground water flowing inside and many beautiful natural stalactites has been discovered in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa.

Vietnam advance to Futsal Asian Cup quarters

Vietnam’s national futsal team has qualified for the 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup quarterfinals, despite losing 1-2 to Thailand in the last match of group A on April 21.

Majority of credit institutions forecast profit growth in 2024

A total of 86.2% of credit institutions expect their profit this year to grow compared to 2023, according to the latest survey of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Vietnam acts to combat white pollution

According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam's per capita plastic use has increased rapidly, from 3.8kg a year in 1990 to 41kg in 2015 and about 54kg currently.

Vietnam wins two more tickets to Paris 2024 Olympics

Canoeing and rowing have secured the eighth and ninth spots for Vietnam at the Paris 2024 Olympics, according to the General Department of Sports and Physical Training under Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

BKAV, BPhones: big ambitions and big debts

BKAV Pro, the well-known Vietnamese anti-virus solution provider, has reported a ratio of debt to equity of 1.42x, and outstanding bond debt to equity of 76 percent in 2023.

Gambling games flood the internet, challenging state agencies

Blocking gambling games and betting on social media such as Facebook and Telegram has been challenging as it is easy for people to make payments.

Artist revolutionises Vietnamese glass painting

With his skill and creativity, Pham Hong Vinh has transformed delicate glass panels into timeless works of art.

A tree-mendous time in the land of heritage trees

It is home to seven ancient trees named as Vietnam's heritage by the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE).

There’s nothing boring about board games

Board games have been a popular pastime for centuries, but in recent years, they have experienced a resurgence in popularity. People of all ages are rediscovering the joy of sitting down with friends and family to play a game together.

Young Vietnamese rapper creating viral hits

Phao, also known as Northside Phao, whose real name is Nguyen Dieu Huyen, has showcased exceptional skills in fast-flow rap and talent in songwriting, which earned her second place in the competition.

Vietnam becomes biggest rice supplier for Singapore

Vietnam has for the first time surpassed India and Thailand to become the largest rice exporter to Singapore.

Inaccurate information related to preferential tax for ST24, ST25 rice to EU

The International Cooperation Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development confirmed the inaccurate information regarding Vietnamese fragrant rice of ST24 and ST25 benefiting preferential taxes in the European Union market.

Many coastal projects in Da Nang left idle for years

Many projects located on golden land plots in coastal areas of DaNang, licensed by local authorities to develop tourism, have been left idle for decades.

Nha Trang beach is clear after beach-blocking projects dismantled

The authorities of Nha Trang City (Khanh Hoa) are cracking down on projects which block the sea view and return the space to public use.

Rail freight stuck due to tunnel landslide

Tonnes of freight has been stuck at railway stations following landslides at Bai Gio Tunnel in the southern central region.

Nine injured in head-on car collision in northern Vietnam

Nine people were injured in a head-on collision between a minivan and a tanker truck carrying building materials in Dien Bien province on April 20.

French auction house to open office in Vietnam

Millon Vietnam under the French Millon Auction House will be the first European auction house representative office in Vietnam.

Hail hits Hanoi capital, big trees fall during thunderstorms

Thunderstorms accompanied by hail struck several districts of Hanoi capital on April 20 evening.

National archive on Dien Bien Phu campaign

The national archives on the Dien Bien Phu campaign and the Geneva Conference in 1954 have been made public for the first time on the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory and the signing of the Geneva Accords.

Unique hair washing ritual of white Thai ethnic group

To celebrate the annual Then Kin Pang festival, the traditional Ap Ho Pang (hair washing) ritual of the white Thai ethnic people in Phong Tho district in Lai Chau was recreated on April 18.