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Railway tourism brings new momentum to Vietnam’s travel industry

The Hanoi’s Five Gates train, also known as The Hanoi Train, is drawing interest from visitors to the capital city, marking the first time a tourist train has been specially designed to showcase Hanoi’s culture through a railway journey.

5 ministrie, localities yet to disburse foreign-funded public investment capital

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has said that completion of public investment capital disbursement in 2025 is crucial because it would contribute to achieving an economic growth rate of over 8 percent this year.

Socio-economic outlook 2025-2026: goals, risks and policy responses

The NA’s Standing Committee on October 15 gave opinions on the summary report on implementing the 2025 socio-economic development plan, and the expected 2026 plan.

NA examines impact of shifting from a flat tax to a declaration-based scheme

Starting from January 1, 2026, household businesses in Vietnam will shift from a presumptive tax system to a declaration-based regime. Reviewing authorities have urged a thorough impact assessment to avoid creating new burdens for taxpayers.

Policy limiting second-home loans must target speculators, not buyers

As soon as a low-cost housing project is launched, the rich rush to buy it. The poor, who should be supported, are left out.

From honey ‘hunter’ to owner of VND25 billion honey farm in Dong Nai

Starting with just a few bee colonies, Le Loc Quan from Dong Nai has built an internationally certified honey brand, exporting honeycomb products to multiple countries and generating annual revenue in the tens of billions of dong.

Local specialty shines at Ninh Binh feasts

The local specialty isn't just a staple of daily meals but also appears frequently on ceremonial feast trays at funerals and weddings in Giao Thuy commune (Ninh Binh province), where it's a crowd favorite and often the first dish to be finished.

Student from rural small school wins 1st prize in Hanoi’s Informatics Contest

Coming from a high school in Hanoi’s outskirts, Ho Nhat Hao not only “skipped a grade” to compete in a contest designed for 12th graders but also became the only 10th-grade student to win First Prize in Informatics.

HCM City's new leader: experienced team with 3 Central Committee members

In the newly appointed leadership team of HCMC, three members currently serve on the Central Committee of the Communist Party.

Farmers in distress as pigs culled, big livestock firms report huge profits

While small-scale farmers are struggling with the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak and have had to cull over 1 million pigs, several major livestock companies are reporting massive profits exceeding VND1 trillion.

Tourism sector reinvents itself: from voucher campaigns to PPP

Partnering with online travel platforms to promote destinations is a key part of public-private collaboration in the tourism industry. The cooperation helps to expand markets, boost visitor numbers, and promote Vietnam’s image globally.

Psychological kidnapping: the dark side of online scams targeting students

Criminals are using technology to manipulate victims, forcing them to cut off all contact with family and effectively turning them into “remote psychological prisoners” to extort money, with financial losses reaching into the billions of VND.

Second-home loan caps spark credit intervention fears

The proposal to limit loans for second and subsequent home purchases has raised concerns about interfering with bank operations. If implemented, it could risk freezing the real estate market, as seen in China.

From steel to superfood: One woman’s journey to elevate Vietnamese rice

Vietnamese rice bread captures global attention as An Nhien’s startup leads the plant-based revolution.

Doctors warn against CT scan overuse in disease screening

Worried about cancer and stroke, many people are seeking whole-body computed tomography (CT) scans to detect disease conditions early.

Shared living draws Brazilian visitor to Vietnamese village

On her 16th day in Thai Hai ecological village (Thai Nguyen), Juliana Alves Noronha had already grown used to waking up early to breathe in the fresh air, working with locals to grow vegetables, tend gardens, make che lam, or gather medicinal leaves.

Lai Chau Ginseng offers new green livelihood for northwest highlands

Lai Chau Ginseng cultivation is emerging as a promising green livelihood in the remote forests of Vietnam’s Northwest region.

Vietnamese enterprise unexpectedly rises to group of global ESG leaders

Latest S&P Global assessment shows Masan Consumer - Vietnam's representative - surpassing 85 percent of 330 peers to become the Vietnamese company with the highest ESG score published on S&P Global platform.

Dairy farmers on edge as 13 tons of milk at risk of being dumped daily

Each day, 13 tons of milk worth nearly VND200 million from 60 dairy farming households in Vinh Phu commune, Phu Tho province, are at risk of being discarded due to lack of buyers, leaving farmers feeling like they are “sitting on fire.”

Vietnam masters polymer banknote tech with homegrown innovation

Inspired by a former prime minister’s vision, Vietnam has become the third nation to produce its own polymer currency substrate.