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Vietnam considers new tax measures to curb real estate speculation

In response to rampant real estate speculation and skyrocketing housing prices, the Vietnam Real Estate Brokers Association (VARS) is pushing for the implementation of taxes on second properties.

Farmland prices in HCM City could soar by 35 times

Under the adjusted land price framework, expected to be applied in HCM City from now to the end of 2025, the prices of agricultural land in some areas could increase by 35 times.

Businesses disappointed about 'green credit' as interest rates too high

Hearing that they could access green credit at a preferential interest rate of just 3 percent, businesses rushed to contact bankers for loans but were disappointed as the total costs turned out to be much higher than commercial loans.

11th grade winner of IOT gold receives special message from his mother

Hoang Xuan Bach, an 11th grader at the High School for the Gifted in Natural Sciences under the University of Natural Sciences, has won gold at the 2024 International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI).

Explore central Vietnam's most scenic destinations

From Phan Thiet's scenic slopes to Nha Trang's hidden beaches, Central Vietnam offers a variety of stunning locations perfect for your holiday getaway. Here's a guide to the best 'check-in' spots that are sure to make your trip unforgettable.

Gumball 3000 rally draws thousands to see multimillion-dollar supercars in VN

On the morning of September 15, large crowds gathered in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, to witness a breathtaking display of supercars owned by global billionaires participating in the Gumball 3000 rally.

HCM City vendor fined for overcharging streamer IShowSpeed, money refunded

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have issued a fine to the individual who overcharged popular American streamer IShowSpeed for renting a hoverboard at Nguyen Hue Walking Street.

From controversy to crown: Ky Duyen's journey to Miss Universe VN 2024 victory

Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen from Nam Dinh has been crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2024, a victory marked by overcoming significant personal and public challenges.

Vietnamese chess team shocks world champions at 2024 Chess Olympiad

The Vietnam chess team is making waves at the 2024 World Team Chess Championship in Budapest, Hungary, delivering a series of stunning performances and securing victories in all four of their matches thus far.

Red River isle faces massive cleanup after floods leave behind trash & debris

Following recent flooding, the Red River's midstream isle and adjacent residential areas near Hanoi's Long Bien and Chuong Duong bridges are submerged under heaps of trash and debris.

Typhoon Yagi inflicts severe damage on over 4,000 road sites in Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi has wreaked havoc across northern Vietnam, damaging over 4,000 road sites and causing an estimated 2,000 billion VND ($85 million) in losses.

Breaking cultural norms: The artistic freedom of nude paintings

Though often misunderstood, the practice of nude art is a discipline rooted in centuries of artistic tradition. Modern Vietnamese artists are revisiting this art form, seeking to bridge the gap between creativity and cultural boundaries.

'Make clean content' on the internet and 'you can live well': MIC

The participation of state management agencies, digital platforms (Google, Meta, TikTok), and advertisers and strong brands in iContent 2024 have sent a message to content creators: "Make clean content and you can live well with clean content".

Six lives rescued after talk between nurse and young wife

On the afternoon of September 10, Saint Paul General Hospital in Hanoi held a discharge ceremony for two patients who had received kidney transplants from a brain-dead donor.

Gumball 3000 showcases elite million-dollar supercars for the first time in VN

For the first time in its history, the prestigious Gumball 3000 rally has brought its caravan of million-dollar supercars to Vietnam, featuring an array of limited-edition and custom vehicles.

Vietnam eyes global nuclear expertise to inform future energy initiatives

As Vietnam positions itself for future energy sustainability, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has been tasked with exploring nuclear power developments worldwide.

VN seeks foreign investment to develop semiconductor industry

The National Innovation Center (NIC) on September 11, together with the US Department of State, US Embassy in Vietnam, and Arizona State University, announced the establishment of the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund.

2G cessation won’t have big impact on HCM City residents

Deputy Director of the HCMC Department of Information and Communications Vo Minh Thanh says that 2G cessation will not significantly impact HCM City residents.

Canadian man finally fulfills his wish to eat pho bo in Vietnam

A Canadian man says that beef pho was the Vietnamese dish he always wanted to try the most, and after doing so in the country, was surprised that he had to pay only VND80,000.

’C = SET + 1’ Strategy can realise VN's semiconductor ambitions

Semiconductor requires a unique strategy, a grand vision, unwavering determination, resilience, and acceptance of risk