A new plant species in the Begonia family, Begonia laxiflora, has been found in the dense evergreen forests of the Đakrông Nature Reserve in the central province, and the new species is almost certainly endemic.

Vietnam’s system of dams and reservoirs is facing numerous challenges. Unusual rainfall patterns, flash floods due to climate change and the degradation of many structures pose significant safety risks.

The directive, signed on Tuesday, follows a tragic incident in Hiền Quan Commune, Tam Nông District, Phú Thọ Province, where six students were swept away on Monday.

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in the first ten months of 2024, Vietnam’s trade value with the Americas region reached more than US$136.5 billion, an increase of 20.7 per cent over the same period in 2023.

The proposed amendment would require platforms like Facebook, Apple and Netflix, which generate revenues in Việt Nam, to register and pay taxes directly or through authorised representatives starting January 1, 2025.

These areas were affected by the typhoon and subsequent floods but have not been included in previous relief plans by the Government and the city authorities.

Green taxonomy, a framework for defining what can be considered environmentally sustainable, becomes critical as a base for banks to accelerate the provision of green credit, heard a conference on Tuesday.

Liquidity remains poor with only a few thousand shares traded per session, limiting the fund’s ability to offload shares effectively.

The business results of Vietnamese enterprises in the first nine months of 2024 highlights a stark divide.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo on November 19 evening (local time), beginning an official visit to the Dominican Republic.

Vietnam, China open two temporary cross-border routes

Model Vo Minh Thoai will represent the country by competing for a title at the upcoming Mister Tourism World 2025 male pageant which will be hosted by Vietnam in February next year.

Vietnam earned 6.4 billion USD from exports to the UK in the first 10 months of this year, marking a year-on-year rise of 22%, reported the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry aims to achieve 47–48 billion USD in export turnover in 2025, according to Vu Duc Giang, Chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

Cooperation in the Halal industry can help Vietnamese products reach nearly 2 billion Muslim consumers worldwide, representing over 24% of the global population, according to Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Vietnam ranks 63rd out of 116 countries and regions, and eighth in Asia in the 2024 edition of the EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI).

The central city of Da Nang and Japan’s Sakai city have agreed to boost cooperation in building a carbon-neutral model, investment, trade, tourism and launching a direct air route for future development.

A poetry collection written in both Vietnamese and Korean has been published.

The central city of Da Nang will host its first-ever Christmas and New Year Festival 2025 from December 14 to January 2, featuring unique cultural and entertainment activities to create a memorable experience for locals and tourists.

After 35 years of development, it is time for Eximbank's Board of Directors to reach a consensus on a strategic vision for long-term stability and sustainability.