Statistics reveal that in the first seven months of 2025, Vietnam exported 5.5 million tonnes of rice worth 2.81 billion USD – volume up 3.1% but value down nearly 16% compared to the same period last year.

2025 marks the 75th anniversary of Vietnam – Hungary diplomatic relations, which have expanded across various fields such as politics, economy, education, culture, and people-to-people diplomacy.

On August 20, the Politburo held working sessions with the Standing Boards of the Son La, Thanh Hoa, Bac Ninh and Lang Son provincial Party Committees to review draft documents and personnel plans for the provincial Party Congresses.

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to include a 5,000mAh battery, making it the most powerful iPhone ever in terms of battery capacity.

At the GM Blockchain Security Forum 2025, Lieutenant General Nguyen Minh Chinh noted that security is a prerequisite for building digital trust and developing a safe, transparent, and sustainable blockchain ecosystem.

According to Major General Le Xuan Minh, KOLs have become a distinctive force in shaping societal perceptions, leading trends, fostering creativity, and promoting Vietnam’s cultural values globally.

If the state sets land prices, this would create a clearer pricing framework to calculate fees in land recovery and financial obligations, and to control speculation, especially given the current lack of market data transparency.

Four out of every 10 wooden products in American household kitchens come from Vietnam, but the new US tariff policies are forcing Vietnamese businesses to make significant adjustments.

The US dollar surged to a new milestone in Vietnam on August 20, with commercial banks officially listing the selling price at 26,500 VND/USD for the first time.

A Russian military delegation landed at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi at noon on August 20 to prepare for the September 2 National Day parade.

Hanoi students and teachers created a striking flag display to celebrate Vietnam’s National Day anniversary.

Vietnam’s booming license plate auctions have reached new heights after the coveted plate 99A-999.99 sold for nearly $860,000 at a national auction on August 12, sparking intense public attention.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has proposed that all electronic money transfers of 1,000 USD or more at the shaping International Financial Centre (IFC) must be reported.

The 11th Festival of Vietnamese Youth and Students in Europe was held in celebration of the 75th founding anniversary of Vietnam – Hungary diplomatic ties and the Traditional Day of Vietnamese Students.

Cipher Bunker in Hanoi, key to Vietnam’s wartime communications, now welcomes visitors.

Hanoi Metro extends service hours, including all-night operations on September 2, to serve increased passenger demand.

Starlink has set up its first ground station in Vietnam at FPT Fornix HCM02, enabling satellite internet services.

K+ faces uncertainty as contract terms shift, staff exit, and the company stops selling long-term packages.

In its inspection report, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) pointed out that EVN Finance has committed multiple violations in governance and credit issuance, even exceeding lending limits. The company has continued to report strong profit growth.

Dairy herd growth has stalled, with traditional hubs like Ho Chi Minh City and Moc Chau suffering steep declines.