Thirty domestic commercial banks in Vietnam (excluding SCB and four banks under compulsory transfer) contributed nearly VND73.5 trillion to the state budget through corporate income tax (CIT) in 2025, equivalent to roughly $3 billion.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed allowing petroleum companies to announce and adjust retail fuel prices within their distribution systems.

Amid the Net Zero 2050 commitment announced at COP26 and climate finance needs of billions of US dollars, HCMC holds the role of being both an economic locomotive and an important financial center for the country and the region’s green transition.

While the MacBook Neo resembles premium MacBook models in design, its lower price means users must accept several hardware limitations.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed cutting preferential import tariffs on several fuel products to 0 percent in an effort to diversify supply and stabilize the domestic petroleum market.

From a headscarf and homemade meals for guests, a Cham woman helped create Saigon’s “Malaysia street” - a vibrant halal hub serving the Muslim community and international visitors.

Six Vietnamese professors working abroad have agreed to co-supervise PhD students in mathematics, aiming to nurture a new generation of researchers capable of competing internationally.

These days, along the waters off Sam Son in Thanh Hoa province, many fishermen head out to sea before dawn to harvest jellyfish - a seasonal catch that is bringing daily earnings of millions of dong for many households.

Beneath the shade of old mango trees in Bentiu, Vietnamese female soldiers and local women came together for a heartfelt exchange marking International Women’s Day and celebrating the spirit of women across cultures.

Vietnam’s current leadership includes 21 female members of the 14th Party Central Committee and three women serving in the Politburo and Secretariat, reflecting steady progress in women’s political representation.

The Ministry of Public Security has detained former Vinaconex chairman Nguyen Huu Toi and another senior executive for investigation over serious violations of bidding regulations.

Voters across 20 polling areas in Truong Sa island district cast ballots early for the 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 term, affirming civic duty far from the mainland.

Vietnam exported an estimated 640,000 tonnes of rice worth 289.4 million USD in February, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Vietnam received nearly 4.7 million international visitors in the first two months of 2026, up 18.1% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

A draft circular proposes increasing the threshold to 400 million VND for loans issued by credit institutions and 200 million VND for those provided by people’s credit funds.

Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities have ordered tighter inspections and enforcement against illegal modifications that obstruct emergency exits in apartment buildings, as the city steps up fire safety measures.

According to Brand Finance’s Banking 500 2026, Vietnam is represented by 13 banking brands in the global rankings, seven of which demonstrate notable double digit-growth over the past year, reflecting a progressive financial ecosystem.

Vietnam’s investment abroad in the first two months of 2026 increased 2.3 times year on year, according to data from the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi has expressed his wish that the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) and its member companies will continue accompanying Vietnam in the development of its financial market, and foreign capital attraction.

A cultural and artistic programme titled “Colours of Spring” was held in Paris on March 8, offering audiences an array of performances that highlighted the diversity and beauty of Vietnam’s traditional culture.

The Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW marks a shift in Vietnam’s development mindset, recognizing the private sector as a key economic driver, with international experiences offering useful insights for its implementation.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have set a goal of making the entire metropolis drug free by 2030, launching a broad push that combines law enforcement, community prevention programmes and tighter monitoring of trafficking networks.

With more than 10 years working in the field of organ and tissue donation and transplantation, Doctor Du Thi Ngoc Thu, PhD has helped connect hundreds of donated organ sources to save many patients.

When many traditional cultural values face the risk of fading away, the persistent teaching of the E De language in schools contributes significantly to the preservation of ethnic language and culture.

Technology can be imported, but if there is a lack of unified standards and regulations, quality of the final product cannot be ensured.