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Freelance income above $192 may face 10% tax withholding

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed raising the threshold for 10% personal income tax withholding on casual income payments from VND2 million to VND5 million per payment.

Apple’s foldable iPad may depend on the success of iPhone Ultra

After years of being treated as a mysterious internal project, Apple’s foldable iPad now appears to be returning to the spotlight - especially if the long-rumored iPhone Ultra launches in the near future.

Ngoc Vung Island becomes Quang Ninh’s hidden summer escape

A little-known island in Quang Ninh is quietly becoming a favorite among Hanoi travelers searching for untouched beaches, fresh seafood and a slower pace of life this summer.

Vietnam U17 face tough World Cup group but upset hopes remain

Vietnam U17 face formidable opponents in Group G at the FIFA U17 World Cup 2026, but Cristiano Roland’s side still have reasons to believe they can spring a surprise.

Vietnam’s top leader set for Thailand trip on May 27

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Party General Secretary and President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation, will pay an official visit to Thailand from May 27 to 29.

Russian tourist boom leaves Khanh Hoa desperate for Russian-speaking guides

Russian tourists are returning to Khanh Hoa in large numbers, but the popular tourism hub is facing a severe shortage of Russian-speaking tour guides.

Police warn over rising violence after traffic collisions in HCM City

A growing number of traffic disputes in Ho Chi Minh City are turning violent, prompting police to issue fresh warnings about public behavior and legal consequences.

Vietnam to fine social media users up to $1,960 for fake news

Vietnam will impose fines of up to VND 50 million ($1,960) on individuals who share false information on social media beginning July 1 under a new government decree aimed at tightening oversight of online content.

Vietnam aims to build green and self-reliant materials industry

Party General Secretary and President To Lam has called for a strategic overhaul of Vietnam’s materials industry to reduce import dependence and boost competitiveness.

Vietnam launches digital system to track international agreements

Vietnam has launched a digital platform to track the implementation of more than 1,200 international agreements signed in recent years.

Vietnam requires officials to declare gold and diamonds over $5,700

Public officials in Vietnam will now be required to disclose gold, gemstones and financial assets exceeding set thresholds under a newly issued decree.

Hanoi proposes major reforms to drive technology-based development

Hanoi has proposed sweeping governance and innovation reforms as the Vietnamese capital seeks to transition toward a technology-driven growth model.

Socialist wards: when ideals become happiness indicators

An effectively governed ward with absolute security, where citizens receive thoughtful healthcare and education, businesses compete fairly, and green, sustainable economy flourishes is the most vivid manifestation of socialism in the 21st century.

Vietnam joins trillion-dollar race: the rise of the ‘low-altitude economy’

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carrying a 2kg package, flying 12km over the sea in just 15 minutes, is not just a technology test.

PM Le Minh Hung’s first month: Fast decisions and pressure for reform

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and the Government are striving to make the apparatus run faster, rekindle the entrepreneurial spirit, and bring trapped resources back into the economy.

Folk culture seen as ‘gold mine’ for Vietnam’s cultural industries

An expert said that while Vietnam has yet to build globally influential cultural brands like the US' Hollywood or the Republic of Korea’s K-pop wave, folk culture offers a unique advantage thanks to the diversity of its ethnic cultures.

Vintage Soviet cars find new life in Vietnam’s collector clubs

Soviet cars like Lada and Volga are no longer just tools for transport but living artifacts of Vietnam's history. From President Ho Chi Minh's GAZ-69 to battlefield trucks, these icons are being revived by collectors to preserve a special era.

Ho Chi Minh City hospitals told to prepare Ebola isolation units

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Health has ordered all hospitals to prepare isolation measures for suspected Ebola patients as authorities intensify surveillance amid growing concerns over outbreaks in Africa.

Truong My Lan’s rare Hermès bags fetch more than $554,000 at auction

A rare diamond-studded Hermès handbag once owned by Truong My Lan sold for $456,000 after 119 bids in Ho Chi Minh City.

Former Vietnamese health minister faces trial over $31 million hospital losses

Former Vietnamese health minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien faces up to six years in prison over alleged violations tied to two stalled hospital construction projects.