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Former education official detained for falsifying admissions documents

Tran Van Thuc, ex-director of Thanh Hoa’s education department, has been arrested for alleged document falsification in school admissions.

Vietnam nears FTSE upgrade with sweeping stock market reforms

New legal frameworks, foreign investor access improvements, and tech rollouts position Vietnam for emerging market status.

Vietnam’s pangasius industry looks inward after billion-dollar export success

Once focused solely on exports, the pangasius industry now aims to win over Vietnamese consumers to boost sustainability.

Vietnam eyes USD 800 billion trade turnover in 2025

With export growth surging 33.9% in eight months, Vietnam is on track to surpass USD 800 billion in trade and post a USD 14 billion surplus.

Vietnam raises foreign ownership cap for banks to 49% to attract investment

Decree 69 paves the way for increased foreign participation in banking, unlocking billion-dollar capital flows.

New guidelines set deputy caps for ministries and provinces

The Politburo and Party Secretariat have issued official guidance on limiting the number of deputy ministers and provincial vice chairpersons.

100 Hanoi teachers begin English training for bilingual Cambridge courses

The city launched the final year of a major program to prepare public school teachers to deliver bilingual Cambridge curriculum courses in English.

West Lake water officially flows to To Lich River to aid revival

Hanoi has begun redirecting water from West Lake to the To Lich River in a major effort to restore the long-polluted urban waterway.

Electricity prices should be adjusted periodically: expert

Adjusting electricity prices only once a year causes suppressed costs to pile up, leading to a massive surge when released, with severe impact, Nguyen Tien Thoa, former director of the Price Management Department (Ministry of Finance), has said.

iPhone 16 prices plunge while iPhone 17 sparks price controversy

The release of the iPhone 17 drives major discounts on the iPhone 16 and ignites debate over inflated local pricing.

Biometric check-in to become mandatory at all Vietnamese airports

Starting December, passengers will use VNeID and biometric authentication to complete air travel procedures nationwide.

Vietnam’s journey to build tourism brand through global ambassadors

Since 2011, the title “Vietnam Tourism Ambassador” has been conferred on several distinguished figures, each of whom has played a part in carrying the country’s image onto the global stage.

Cham sculpture from 8th century declared national treasure

The Avalokitesvara Bac Binh statue, a symbol of ancient Cham art, has received official national recognition.

Vietnam taps global expertise to develop high-speed railway

Embarking on the North – South high-speed rail project, Vietnam is drawing on international practices and advanced technologies to ensure the success of the unprecedented project.

Hanoi named Asia’s second-best street food city by Time Out

Hanoi has recently earned a prestigious spot as the second-best street food destination in Asia, according to a list released by UK-based magazine Time Out.

Stock market a key capital channel for national development: Experts

Vietnam’s stock market has emerged as a key driver of economic growth, serving as a channel for medium- and long-term capital mobilisation and a launchpad for businesses to enhance governance and financial transparency, said insiders.

iPhone 17 Pro Max sells out fast, orange model faces longest delays

The delivery schedule for Apple’s flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max Cosmic Orange has already been pushed back, reflecting overwhelming demand for the brand’s bold new color option.

Hanoi truck driver arrested for dragging schoolgirl to death after crash

A 15-year-old girl was fatally dragged by a truck in Hanoi. The driver admitted he wanted her dead to evade financial responsibility.

Police investigate viral child abuse video involving Hanoi stepmother

Social media users are outraged over footage showing a woman allegedly abusing her stepson, prompting swift action from Hanoi police.

Vietnamese MMA champion stuns Irish kickboxing star

Vietnamese fighter Truong Cao Minh Phat delivered a stunning performance by defeating Ireland’s kickboxing champion Aaron Clarke at the Vietnam MMA Championship on the evening of September 13 in Hanoi.