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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

A new directive banning gasoline motorbikes from Hanoi’s inner Ring Road 1 by July 2026 has sparked widespread public debate.

At the Vietnam Economic Growth Forum 2025 last weekend, Tran Luu Quang, Head of the Central Committee for Policy and Strategy, posed a fundamental question: “With the goal of achieving double-digit growth, what must we do, and how should we do it?”

Despite the cold and altitude, these U80 ladies conquered the “roof of Indochina” with laughter and love.

Vietnam abolishes districts, streamlines ministries, and sets a new course for national growth.

The woman kept her relationship a secret from her family for five years and when her mother learned of it, she was initially worried, but grew to cherish her son-in-law.

Vietnamese student Le Minh Ngoc joins UMass for PhD after study in Japan, Singapore, Canada.

This stride was made possible by a shared commitment to building bridges of friendship rooted in trust, strategic vision, and strong public support of both sides.

Three decades since the normalisation of bilateral ties, thanks to tireless efforts from both nations, Vietnam and the US have built mutual trust, becoming friends and comprehensive strategic partners across all sectors.

With trust and mutual respect, Vietnam and the US are writing a new chapter of long-term cooperation, for the benefit of the people of the two countries and for peace and prosperity in the region and the world.

Since her husband passed away five years ago, Thuong has lived with her two stepsons, who care for her devotedly.