Electric taxis reshape Vietnam’s ride-hailing market as Xanh SM rises

Vietnam’s taxi market is undergoing rapid change as foreign giants retreat, traditional firms struggle, and domestic players like Xanh SM seize the opportunity to dominate.

Dai Nam Tourist Area clarifies misinformation about its closure

Dai Nam Tourist Area has reassured visitors that its operations will resume after a routine maintenance period, rejecting false claims of permanent closure.

Vietnamese dishes shine in Taste Atlas’ list of top Southeast Asian sides

Several Vietnamese dishes, including quay (crispy crullers), rau muong xao toi (stir-fried water spinach with garlic), and Hue’s fermented shrimp, have been recognized by Taste Atlas in its list of "Best Side Dishes in Southeast Asia."

Xuan Son’s exclusion reshapes the Vietnamese Golden Ball race

Vietnam’s 2024 ASEAN Cup victory had set the stage for a competitive Golden Ball race, but Xuan Son’s exclusion from the domestic category has made the outcome even harder to predict.

Vietnam updates high school entrance scoring system to ensure fairness

From 2025, high school entrance exam scores in Vietnam will be calculated based on the total scores of all subjects, equally weighted, under new regulations from the Ministry of Education and Training.

Cement giant Vicem posts additional losses, prompting government intervention

Vicem, Vietnam’s largest cement corporation, has reported 1.4 trillion VND ($58 million) in consolidated losses for 2024, prompting Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha to order an investigation into the causes and potential solutions.

Disciplinary action recommended for Vinh Phuc Party Secretary Duong Van An

The Central Inspection Commission has recommended disciplinary action against Duong Van An, citing violations of anti-corruption laws and Party regulations during his tenure as Party Secretary of Binh Thuan Province.

GPBank and Dong A Bank face mandatory transfer by central bank

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will finalize the mandatory transfer of GPBank and Dong A Bank in the coming days, following the successful restructuring of OceanBank and CBBank.

The best pork rib porridge in Hanoi: 5 must-visit places

Hanoi’s chao suon (pork rib porridge) is a beloved comfort food, and these five spots have won the hearts of locals and visitors alike with their rich, flavorful bowls.

Khanh Hoa chairman and other officials face disciplinary action for misconduct

The Central Inspection Committee has disciplined Khanh Hoa Province Chairman Nguyen Tan Tuan and several other officials for violating Party and state regulations, emphasizing the importance of accountability.

Policies to drive green transportation for public agencies in Vietnam

The Vietnamese government is working on policies to promote green transportation in state agencies, a move aligned with its environmental goals.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh embarks on 2025 diplomatic visit to Laos

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh departed Hanoi on January 9 to visit Laos, co-chairing the 47th Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee meeting to bolster bilateral ties.

Ministry of Health urges calm over HMPV virus, emphasizes prevention

Amid growing concerns about the HMPV virus, Vietnam’s health ministry emphasizes that the situation remains under control and advises citizens to adopt protective measures.

Sharp temperature drops in Hanoi as cold air intensifies

Over the next three days, Hanoi will experience freezing nights and sharp daytime temperature drops as a strong cold front moves in, with lows dipping to 11-12°C.

Vietnam surpasses organ donation records with 41 brain-dead donors in one year

A record-breaking 41 brain-dead individuals donated organs in 2024, signaling Vietnam’s growing commitment to life-saving medical procedures.

Yeah1 announces the end of two hit reality shows in 2025

Yeah1 has announced it will discontinue two of its popular reality shows, Call Me By Fires (Anh trai vượt ngàn chông gai) and Sisters Riding the Wind and Waves (Chị đẹp đạp gió), in 2025 to focus on two new projects: Show It All and HAHA Farmer.

Danang unveils grand plans for Fireworks Festival 2025, its biggest festival yet

Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2025 will be the longest and largest in its history, promising a transformative experience for visitors, city officials announced.

Vietnam collects $16.7 million in music royalties in 2024

The Vietnam Center for Protection of Music Copyrights (VCPMC) collected nearly $16.7 million in royalties in 2024 but continues to face challenges with copyright violations in performance events.

Over 2.5 million Vietnamese households now own personal cars

Household car ownership in Vietnam reached 9% in 2024, almost doubling from 2019, as the country experiences rapid motorization and economic growth.

Thailand overtakes Vietnam with highest rice export prices globally

Vietnamese rice prices are nearing a two-year low, raising concerns among farmers as Thai rice claims the title of the world's most expensive among leading exporters.

Commercial banks flourish in 2024, report high profits

Agribank’s indicators in 2024 proved to be the best in the last four years, NCB gained encouraging results in its restructuring, and other banks saw satisfactory profits.

Global giants fuel Bac Ninh’s rise as Vietnam’s top FDI destination

With nearly $5.12 billion in FDI registered, Bac Ninh has emerged as Vietnam’s leading province for foreign investment, driven by global tech giants like Samsung and Foxconn.

American expat finds delicious food in Ha Tinh, orders 2 bowls at once

Discovering a delicious dish priced at just VND25,000 at a restaurant in Huong Khe town of Ha Tinh) province, an American man said that he was so happy he ate two servings.

Vietnam digitizes social insurance, services become more efficient

Breakthroughs in digital transformation in social insurance have brought great benefits to citizens, businesses and state management agencies.

Four foreign suppliers not yet complete tax registration

The GDT reported that, to date, 120 foreign suppliers have registered, declared, and paid taxes via a portal dedicated to them, with a total amount of nearly 8.7 trillion VND (342.7 million USD) in 2024.

Nearly 19% of total FDI inflow in Vietnam poured into real estate: GSO

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the real estate sector for 2024 reached 3.72 billion USD, making up 18.8% of the total FDI that Vietnam attracted in the year, second only to the manufacturing sector, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO).