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Gold trading tax must distinguish saving from speculation, experts say

Financial experts support taxing gold profits but urge the government to exempt long-term savings and small-scale sales.

Hanoi traffic woes: Cars vs. motorbikes and the battle for road space

As cars dominate the streets and motorbikes weave through gaps, who’s really to blame for Hanoi’s chaotic traffic?

Over 147,000 students opt out of university despite acceptance in 2025

According to the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), although 773,167 students were accepted into universities during the first round of 2025 admissions, 147,690 of them chose not to enroll, representing 19.1% of the total.

Vietnam’s EV boom outpaces China and EU in global growth race

Vietnam’s electric vehicle market is booming, with EVs now making up over 40% of new vehicle sales, surpassing China and Europe.

Typhoon Mitag forms in East Sea with winds up to level 10

A tropical depression that entered the East Sea last night has strengthened into a typhoon, becoming the eighth storm of the year. Internationally named Mitag, the storm currently features winds gusting up to level 10.

Where does Viettel get its funds to develop weapons?

Under a mechanism approved by the Politburo in 2023, Viettel is allowed to allocate up to 30 percent of its after-tax profits to reinvest in R&D, particularly in core technology and national defense.

Twin brothers are top scorers on entrance exam to Ha Long Gifted High School

Twin brothers Do Tung Lam and Do Tuan Lam from Ha Long City, Quang Ninh, have claimed the valedictorian and salutatorian positions on the entrance exam to the Ha Long High School for the Gifted.

Vietnam prepares to legalize and license digital-asset exchanges

The following is the second part of the talk with Phan Duc Trung, Chair of the Vietnam Blockchain and Digital Asset Association, about the development of tokenized assets in Vietnam.

Chinese tech firms look to invest in Vietnam’s AI and cloud sectors

Several major Chinese technology firms have expressed interest in investing in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, renewable energy, railways, and the digital economy in Vietnam.

Vietnamese volleyball players face gender checks ahead of SEA Games

The Vietnam Volleyball Federation (VFV) has confirmed that gender verification testing may be conducted at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, raising concerns among athletes and fans.

False claims of 'data leaks' circulate after CIC hack

Taking advantage of the high public interest in the incident at the National Credit Information Center (CIC), many bad actors have released a series of fake information about 'data leaks' at other agencies and organizations.

Student doctor tops this year’s residency exam at Hanoi Medical University

Vu Ngoc Duy, a former Math major from Vinh Phuc High School for the Gifted, has become the top scorer in the 2025 residency exam at Hanoi Medical University.

Foreign visitor tries 10 pho dishes in 4 days in Hanoi, reveals favorite

Sampling various pho dishes over a few days in Hanoi, a foreign traveler’s top pick was the pho with assorted beef with different cuts priced at VND50,000 per bowl.

Thanh Hoa woman with one arm works swiftly, overcomes challenges

Unwilling to be limited by her missing arm, a young Thanh Hoa woman was determined to learn how to do everything, believing “If others can do it, I can too.”

Should a monorail be built along the Red River in the north?

Planning for the two banks of the Red River requires a study of the "damages" that have occurred to the river not only in the past 25 years but also in the next 25 years.

Personal Income Tax’s family deduction should be raised to VND18 million/month

The proposed increase of the family deduction threshold to VND15.5 million/month for taxpayers is considered outdated, especially since it will only take effect from the 2026 tax year, meaning tax finalization won't occur until 2027.

Ministry considers scrapping transcript-based university admissions

As over 42% of university applicants currently rely on high school transcripts for admission, Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training is collecting feedback on whether to maintain or abolish this method starting in 2026.

Hanoi schools face classroom, teacher shortage as enrollment rises by 60,000

Hanoi has over 2.3 million students for the 2025-2026 academic year, an increase of about 60,000 compared to the previous year.

Property near HCM City metro gains value, but price hikes face market restraint

As the metro network expands in HCMC, the supply of housing projects around metro stations will surge, but the competition is expected to regulate selling prices.

China returns Thai fruit, warns Vietnamese exporters over new safety rules

China has enforced new food safety regulations, rejecting Thai longans and warning Vietnam over residue levels in fruit exports.