The proposed minimum wage increases of 8.3 percent and 9.2 percent are higher than the 2024 adjustment, but compared to the rising costs of childcare, housing and healthcare, they remain insignificant.

The performing arts director says pageants need proper regulation to honor true beauty.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged the central bank to scrap administrative credit limits and embrace market-based controls.

Dr Vu Thi Phuong Anh says there are reasons to believe that the questions on the 2025 high school graduation English exam go beyond the intended competency targets and include many unfamiliar elements.

Instead of spending tens of millions of VND on promotional videos, many dealers and shops are turning to Veo 3 storytelling to create vivid videos, boosting engagement far beyond traditional campaigns.

Markets react positively as Vietnam and the US agree on a new reciprocal trade framework under Trump.

Experts point out that industrial zone (IZ) infrastructure is the bottleneck causing businesses to have stagnant capital and fail to invest.

Vietnam on July 1 began to implement a two-tier local government model, comprising provincial and commune levels, with district-level units abolished.

Readers express dismay over countless titles, urging authorities to rein in events.

Cultural experts call for fewer, higher-quality pageants to ensure the Miss Vietnam crown retains its cultural and moral significance.

A new generation of directors is reshaping Vietnam’s war cinema with humanistic, multifaceted portrayals of conflict and post-war trauma.

Doctors and nurses not only face professional pressure to save patients, but also bear the burden of unpaid hospital fees when patients quietly leave without settling their bills.

Local developers invest in history-rich narratives to shape a unique identity

On July 1, Vietnam officially implemented its two-tier administrative model across 34 provinces and cities, marking a historic milestone in streamlining public service delivery.

The first six months of 2025 have been especially challenging for Vietnam’s used car market. Despite steep price reductions, sales remain sluggish, and many dealerships have been forced to cut losses just to recoup capital.

Seasonal smog and traffic emissions make air pollution a daily struggle in major cities.

Relying on naturalization is not enough - long-term success depends on youth development and league quality.

As housing prices soar, experts call for urgent action to fix the supply imbalance affecting low-income citizens.

Vietnam crowns six new pageant winners in June, sparking concerns of "queen fatigue."