Local model Huynh Vo Hoang Son was awarded the Best Asia Model sub-title in the final night of Manhunt International 2024, the world largest male beauty contest, which was held on May 26 in Thailand.

A painting contest with the theme "Vietnam through the eyes of children" for junior high school age group has attracted hundreds of works from more than 50 schools across Hungary.

Local representative Lydie Vu is poised to crack the Top 10 of the 15th edition of Miss Supranational, according to prestigious beauty website VIEPAGEANT.

A photo and document exhibition named “Ho Chi Minh - Desire for national independence” opened in Paris, France on May 26.

The State Bank of Vietnam, the central bank, is struggling to find partners for a bank restructuring plan that forces three problem banks to be transferred.

“Last year, we dreamed of having $1 billion worth of revenue from the game industry. This year, we need to join hands to turn the dream into reality,” said director of the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information Le Quang Tu Do.

Industry and Trade Ministry receives hundreds of complaints related to e-commerce

Vietnamese billiard player Tran Duc Minh (world #250) clinched a breathtaking victory over his Korean opponent Kim Jun-tae (World #4) in the final match on May 26, becoming the new champion of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City World Cup 3-Cushion 2024.

Vietnamese tra fish export has roared back to growth after a significant drop recorded earlier this year as countries have scaled up their imports, according to insiders.

According to recent statistics, local live hog prices rose about 30 per cent since the start of 2024.

Many exporters are boosting farm exports to China by rail, thanks to it being quick, cheaper and a more reliable form of transport.

Industry experts have predicted a potential increase in deposit interest rates by 0.5 to 1 percentage point in the second half of the year, placing the rate at over 6 per cent per year.

Although the number of stores did not increase much, revenues still grew by double digits, at 11.6 per cent, reaching VNĐ590 trillion (US$24.1 billion).

Turning Hanoi into a safe, bustling, attractive and unique destination with night-time economic trademark is a main content in the Politburo's Conclusion No. 80-KL/TU on the planning of Hanoi in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050.

Heated debate on whether to allow traffic police to partially retain collected fines

Vietnam has made efforts to build a strong domestic automobile industry with a view to becoming an exporter. However, the young industry faces many challenges, especially in implementing FTAs.

Only 20 percent of innovative startups have launched products and services in the international market. In terms of the Commodity Market Reforms Index, Vietnam ranks above Mongolia only.

With around 20 million four- and five-star room nights available in Vietnamese hotels each year, developers should halt new projects in many coastal areas until such time that tourists fill them, according to property consultancy firm Knight Frank.

A debate has occurred recently after a parent in HCM City posted a complaint on an education forum, saying that her daughter was given a "pornographic" book by a teacher at her school.

The 20th Southern Fruit Festival - Suối Tiên Farm Festival will be held from June 1 to the end of August at District 9’s Suối Tiên Theme Park (HCM City), with exciting activities for local and foreign visitors.