Vietnam sets a goal to reduce the stunting rate in under-5 children to below 15% by 2030, but this rate currently is still high at 18.2%.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's Middle East visit has not only solidified diplomatic ties but also unlocked new economic and investment opportunities with major energy powerhouses like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

The Vietnam Business Association in Belgium (VBAB) was officially set up on November 3, marking a milestone in the economic relations between the two countries.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes significant changes to the Electricity Law to attract $70-80 billion in investment and enhance energy security.

The widespread use of motorcycles in Vietnam, accounting for 85-90% of road traffic, underscores the need for enhanced safety measures, officials and experts stress.

The Ministry of Information and Communications has revised Vietnam’s E-Government Architecture Framework Version 3.0 to strengthen data-sharing capabilities and align with national digital transformation efforts.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to offer free rides on its new Metro Line No. 1 and connecting bus routes for the first 30 days, at a projected cost of 33 billion VND ($1.3 million).

A new electricity pricing system, balancing capacity and energy use, could take effect in Vietnam from 2025, marking a significant shift in how power costs are structured.

Vietnam's tax authorities are intensifying their oversight of e-commerce platforms, including the recently popular cross-border platform, Temu.

Minister of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung reported that the current youth unemployment rate stands at 7.92%, which he described as an "acceptable figure."

DecisionLab's latest report highlights how local Vietnamese platforms are competing effectively with major international tech companies.

Minister Nguyen Kim Son has addressed the National Assembly regarding the issue of interest groups in textbook publishing, emphasizing recent arrests and calling for further identification of violators.

Vietnamese goi cuon, or fresh mixed salad rolls, offered by the owner of a restaurant in Malaysia with a number of fillings such as crab sticks, salmon and smoked duck, is favored by locals in the country.

Strengthening digital transformation cooperation was at the forefront of talks between Vietnamese Minister Nguyen Manh Hung and his Cuban counterpart, Mayra Arevich Marín.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s upcoming participation in three major summits in China underscores Vietnam’s proactive role in regional cooperation and diplomacy.

Industry experts reveal that high fees for Vietnamese singers are not uncommon, but only a select few stars can command such rates.

The 48th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) will take place from November 4 to December 11.

The Ministry of Finance has said it is not the right time to adjust the family tax deduction rate, reasoning that the Consumer Price Index has not fluctuated significantly.

Liver cancer has surpassed lung cancer to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Vietnam, with 77% of cases occurring in men.

The Consular Club Ho Chi Minh City is set to bring back its International Charity Bazaar on November 9, at Global City in An Phu, District 2.