The State Securities Commission (SSC) held a working session with representatives from FTSE Russell and Morgan Stanley in Hanoi on November 4 to examine the upgrade of the Vietnamese stock market.

In Vietnam, social media influence and insufficient sexual education have contributed to an alarming increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents.

Sixteen international and Vietnamese fashion designers and brands will display their latest collections at the Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) Fall/Winter 2024 in Hanoi from November 13-16.

Monthly aquatic exports have exceeded 1 billion USD again in October after more than two years, signaling a rosy future for the industry, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

The High People’s Court in Ho Chi Minh City on November 4 opened the appellate trial for the case involving property developer Van Thinh Phat Group and Saigon Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SCB).

From this month until early 2025, representatives of leading US investment funds and over 30 businesses will visit HCM City to seek investment opportunities.

Shunsin Technology Vietnam Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn, is applying for an environmental permit for its 80 million USD chip manufacturing project in the northern province of Bac Giang.

Vietnam is expected to be among the top three Southeast Asian countries in terms of industrial competitiveness by the end of this decade, as outlined in an action programme issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) this week.

In November, skywatchers are in for a spectacular treat with two rare fireball meteor showers: the Southern Taurids and Northern Taurids.

Vietnam sets a goal to reduce the stunting rate in under-5 children to below 15% by 2030, but this rate currently is still high at 18.2%.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's Middle East visit has not only solidified diplomatic ties but also unlocked new economic and investment opportunities with major energy powerhouses like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

The Vietnam Business Association in Belgium (VBAB) was officially set up on November 3, marking a milestone in the economic relations between the two countries.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes significant changes to the Electricity Law to attract $70-80 billion in investment and enhance energy security.

The widespread use of motorcycles in Vietnam, accounting for 85-90% of road traffic, underscores the need for enhanced safety measures, officials and experts stress.

The Ministry of Information and Communications has revised Vietnam’s E-Government Architecture Framework Version 3.0 to strengthen data-sharing capabilities and align with national digital transformation efforts.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to offer free rides on its new Metro Line No. 1 and connecting bus routes for the first 30 days, at a projected cost of 33 billion VND ($1.3 million).

A new electricity pricing system, balancing capacity and energy use, could take effect in Vietnam from 2025, marking a significant shift in how power costs are structured.

Vietnam's tax authorities are intensifying their oversight of e-commerce platforms, including the recently popular cross-border platform, Temu.

Minister of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung reported that the current youth unemployment rate stands at 7.92%, which he described as an "acceptable figure."

DecisionLab's latest report highlights how local Vietnamese platforms are competing effectively with major international tech companies.