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Vietnam to host FIATA World Congress 2025

Vietnam will host the 2025 International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) World Congress (FWC 2025), according to the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA).

Vietnam wins bronze at 47th WorldSkills competition

The Vietnamese team earned a bronze medal and three certificates of excellence at the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France. This marks the fifth time Vietnam has won a medal at the WorldSkills Competition.

Vietnam keen on expanding vocational training, labour cooperation with Germany

Vietnam wishes to further strengthen cooperation with Germany in vocational education and sending Vietnamese workers to the European country to work in the context of Germany's recent revision of its foreign worker reception policy.

Vietnam champions ASEAN economic integration at AEM 56 in Laos

Vietnam played a proactive role in shaping regional economic cooperation at the 56th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM) in Vientiane, Laos from September 16-17.

Urban area worth nearly 3 billion USD to be built in Dong Nai

Five investors will jointly carry out an urban area project worth over 72.2 trillion VND (2.9 billion USD) in Hiep Hoa Island of Bien Hoa city, the southern province of Dong Nai.

Vietnam, Netherlands strengthen climate cooperation

Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, who is also Climate Envoy, and some officials of the Netherlands have agreed to enhance cooperation with Vietnam in climate change response while receiving Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang.

Coconut worms continue to be sold on social media despite ban

Despite being banned from breeding and trading, duong dua, or coconut worms, an insect that harms coconut trees, is still selling openly on social networks. The coconut worms are considered a specialty food of Mekong Delta.

Tropical depression expected to strengthen into typhoon within 24 hours

The National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting has predicted that by 7 am on September 19, the current tropical depression in the East Sea will strengthen into a typhoon, reaching wind speeds of level 8 with gusts of level 10.

Biggest festival of Caodaism attracts crowds

Tens of thousands of visitors and local residents joined Cao Dai followers at the “Hoi Yen Dieu Tri Cung”, the biggest festival of the Cao Dai sect, in the southern province of Tay Ninh on September 17 night.

Party Central Committee convenes 10th plenum

The 13th Party Central Committee commenced its 10th plenum in Hanoi on September 18 under the chair of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.

Public awareness serves as 'shield' against online fraud: MIC

Noting that people’s awareness is the most powerful weapon to fight online scams, the Authority of Information Security (AIS) said everyone needs to disseminate anti-scam knowledge to help protect the public.

Vietnam launches digital infrastructure framework to accelerate development

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has introduced a groundbreaking digital infrastructure framework aimed at revolutionizing the nation’s digital landscape.

V-League opens doors for overseas Vietnamese players, but adoption slow

The Vietnam Professional Football (VPF) has doubled the quota for overseas Vietnamese players in the 2024/25 season, allowing each team to register up to two players, compared to one in the previous season.

Residents postpone building plans as underground-space policy remains incomplete

Many households in HCM City have had to postpone their plans to build homes with basements for the last year because licensing has been suspended.

Hanoi sets stage for smart traffic solutions with new monitoring system

The Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed a 392 billion VND investment in an Intelligent Transport System, including the installation of 600 traffic monitoring cameras across the city from 2025 to 2027.

Hospital-acquired infections pose threat to cancer patients

Nosocomial infections, or infections acquired during a stay in healthcare facilities, pose a threat to patients, prolong treatment time, and increase treatment costs.

Ministry names Hanoi areas with abnormally high property prices

In Hanoi, the prices of apartments and separate houses in some areas such as Tay Ho, Hai Ba Trung, Ba Dinh and Hoai Duc have increased abnormally amid unchanged market conditions and demand.

Should Vietnam introduce a carbon tax? experts weigh the pros and cons

As Vietnam considers implementing a carbon tax, experts are divided over its potential benefits and drawbacks. While some believe it will help reduce emissions, others warn of potential economic harm.

Vietnamese province is first to earn money from 'low-emission rice'

Mekong Delta farmers have harvested rice from the first crops produced with a low-emission cultivation model, while Dak Lak province has become the first province in Vietnam to sell reduced carbon from rice.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter comes alive with vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival

The heart of Hanoi pulsated with life as locals and tourists alike gathered in the Old Quarter to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, transforming the area into a bustling hub of culture and tradition.