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Doctors shouldn’t bear the costs of patients’ hospital bills

Doctors face not only professional pressures but also unwarranted financial losses. They at times have to cover hospital fees for patients who leave without paying their bills.

One-bedroom unit in HCM City listed for US$1.25 million

In a tight housing market, a one-bedroom unit in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has shocked buyers with a projected price of over USD 1.2 million.

Woman travels for 1 year, takes short-term jobs, discovers newfound strength

Minh Hang, 30, from Hanoi, initially planned to ride a motorbike across Vietnam for a few months, but later chose to live nomadically for a year, staying in Vinh Hy and Mang Den.

Hanoi needs to experiment with new models, breakthrough approaches: CMC chair

Nguyen Trung Chinh, chair of CMC Corporation, says that to attract technology talent, Hanoi needs not only attractive policies but also the courage to experiment with entirely new models, breakthrough approaches, and institutional frameworks.

Vietnamese businesses under pressure to implement ESG standards

According to a PwC survey, 78 percent of Southeast Asian CEOs view ESG as a strategic priority, yet 40 percent lack the workforce to meet these demands.

Government sets high-growth goal to break out of stagnation

The government pushes for bold economic expansion to fuel strategic momentum entering 2026.

Vietnam begins new chapter with sweeping administrative reform

The elimination of district-level governance is a cornerstone of Vietnam’s new administrative era.

Electric shift in Hanoi stirs hope, caution amid traffic and pollution crisis

Hanoi eyes gas bike ban, but success depends on public transit, infrastructure, and equity.

Highlights from Vietnam's Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs in H1/2025

A new government agency accelerates digital reform and social equality in ethnic regions.

Ride-hailing services for concert-going youth are booming

Concert ride-hailing services are gaining popularity among young people, especially in big cities like Hanoi and HCM City.

Hundreds of billions in land-fees burden businesses

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is finalizing a draft decree to amend and supplement certain provisions of Decree 103/2024 regarding land use fees and land rental fees.

Housing prices in VN: young people need 20-25 years to afford a house

"To buy an average house (70 sq m, priced at VND3-4 billion) in major cities, young people need 20-25 years of income," said Ha Quang Hung, Deputy Director of the Department of Housing and Real Estate Market Management.

VND1 quadrillion allocated for development to support 8% growth target

The Government is proposing a plan to allocate the 2024 increased state budget revenue, with a significant portion dedicated to increasing expenditures on development investment.

France shows strong interest in Vietnam’s metro and high-speed railway projects

The French Ambassador says that France has closely monitored the bidding process for upcoming metro lines in Hanoi and HCM City, while expressing particular interest in railway development projects in Vietnam, including the high-speed railway.

Vietnam-US trade: Building trust through dialogue and reform

In the second part of this online roundtable, the guests shared their approaches to bilateral trade negotiations and the expectations of American businesses when operating in Vietnam.

Vietnam hosts ABAC III, reaffirms leadership in APEC integration

At ABAC III in Hai Phong, President Luong Cuong highlighted the importance of public-private cooperation and business-led solutions for regional sustainability.

PM: 2025 GDP growth of 8.5% is a challenge but within reach

The Prime Minister acknowledges the targets are tough but says they’re achievable with determination.

Comprehensive strategy required for achieving double-digit growth: Experts

As traditional growth engines - natural resources, public investment, low-cost labour, and low-value exports - wane, Vietnam must shift toward transformative drivers, some experts have said.

Hanoi to ban gas motorbikes from 2026: Will the green dream become reality?

Directive 20 lays the groundwork for Vietnam’s capital to go electric by mid-2026.

Vietnam-US relations: From normalization to trade powerhouse

Vietnam and the US mark three decades of evolving trade, diplomacy, and strategic trust that have reshaped their economic partnership.