The establishment of the national big data and integration of databases are the most critical foundation for the national digital transformation. In this process, many obstacles have arisen, posing grave challenges to the state leaders.

Green transition in Vietnam would require new investments in at least 60 per cent of the country's infrastructure, according to PwC.

The Vietnam Poultry Association has urged the Prime Minister to implement specific support policies for farmers, who are currently facing intense competition from foreign meat imports and FDI enterprises that are dominating the market.

Millions of insurance policies have been sold via banks, but it is unclear how many people took out the policies on a voluntary basis and understood the real nature of the products.

The State Bank of Vietnam’s fresh set of policies are anticipated to ameliorate the financial strain faced by both creditors and debtors, as well as establish a robust legal framework for debt restructuring to be allocated over a two-year period.

After three inspections, the European Commission (EC) said Vietnam has made improvements in the process of removing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Luxembourg counterpart Xavier Bettel held talks in Hanoi on May 4, affirming both sides’ wish and determination to lift bilateral relations to a new development stage that is more substantive and effective.

The average retail price of electricity increases 3% to 1,920.373 VND (0.082 USD) per kWh from May 4, following a decision by the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) on adjusting the electricity retail prices.

Vietnam regrets and resolutely opposes that the Royal Australia Mint and Australia Post have issued items with the image of a “yellow flag”, the flag of a defunct regime, stated the Foreign Ministry’s Deputy Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang on May 4.

HCMC has lately issued various consistent policies to boost innovative startup activities and formed strong connections with global startup communities, helping many startup projects to reap profound benefits.

Through a new project, agricultural products of the border commune of Xin Man of Ha Giang province have gradually built their names and entered foreign markets.

Due to post-holiday blue syndrome, many young people tends to return to the nature with camping, trekking trips to relieve stress and regenerate energy.

In the first four months of this year, Vietnam saw 41 new projects abroad licensed with the investment from Vietnam reaching US$140 million, a decline of 51% compared with that of the same period last year.

The Bo Y 220kV switching substation in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum will receive electricity from the Nam Kong 2 and 3 hydropower plants of Laos by May 15 this year to integrate it with the Vietnamese electricity grid.

The recent five-day national break from April 29 to May 3 saw tourist destination and entertainment centres across the country attract hordes of holidaymakers, and it was no surprise that the local tourism industry coned it.

Int’l flights, passengers via Noi Bai airport surge during five-day holidays

Promoting the official operation of the specialized cargo transport route in the 1088-1089 area and become a customs clearance route at Huu Nghi (Vietnam) - Youyi Guan (China) international border gate before June 1 2023.

Most companies are slowing down their listing plans in the context of unfavourable market movements and poor business performances, with some even withdrawing their listing documents.

President leaves for coronation of King Charles III

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 4 chaired an official welcome ceremony for his Luxembourg counterpart Xavier Bettel who is on an official visit to Vietnam from May 3-5.