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Private banks set record in budget contribution

Private banks paid a total of 47.3 trillion VND (over USD 1.79 billion) to the State budget in the 2024 fiscal year, according to CafeF’s ranking of the top 20 private banks by budget contribution.

Vietnam accelerates industrial restructuring, targets major logistics hub

The Trade Promotion Agency has also been assigned to work with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to support localities and businesses in tapping cultural and local identity elements to build product brands.

LION Championship 26 returns

The LION Championship 26 (LC26) will take place at Tay Ho Gymnasium in Hanoi on September 13, with the spotlight on the debut of World WBC Muay Thai Champion Truong Cao Minh Phat.

Developers may soon find it easier to reclaim land under new Land Law provision

Businesses complain that many of their projects have fallen into deadlock, though 90-95 percent of site clearance work has been completed. If a new proposal on land recovery is approved, this bottleneck may finally be resolved.

Hanoi considers waste-collection fee hike, seeks public opinion

Hanoi is seeking feedback from residents and organizations about a draft regulation on waste collection, transportation and processing fees.

Unshackling agri-tech: From lab benches to farmers’ fields

When technology cannot escape the lab, intellect is wasted and scientists lose heart for lack of support and incentives. To keep talent in agriculture, Vietnam needs a reform that spans institutions and the way science is treated.

Hoi An’s dark past becomes a powerful heritage destination

Nestled in the heart of the ancient town, the Hoi An Prison relic preserves memories of revolutionary struggle and has become a meaningful destination for both locals and tourists.

Closing the gap between policy and practice in Vietnam’s economy

Real change demands practical steps. From tax relief to site clearance reform, Vietnam is taking action to support enterprise growth.

Former diving star makes waves in medicine, tops class of 2025

A girl once known for athleticism now shines in Vietnam’s traditional medicine field.

Swarm of bees surrounds drink stall in An Giang, but crowds still line up

Despite a counter swarming with bees, customers continued to queue for drinks at a local market stall in An Giang.

Apple’s bold bet: 3 iPhone Air flaws and the company’s clever solutions

Apple introduced its thinnest iPhone yet at just 5.6mm, but had to reassure users that the bold design doesn’t compromise durability, battery life, or camera performance.

Hanoi records no ‘good air quality’ days throughout the entire year

Air pollution in Hanoi is so severe that not a single day in the past year was classified as having good air quality.

Biofuel shift in 2026 offers lifeline to cassava farmers

The use of biofuel, which helps ensure energy security and protect the environment, will allow farmers to avoid selling millions of tons of dry cassava to China at unstable prices.

Vingroup sues 68 over online defamation: No more tolerance for fake news

Vingroup’s legal action marks a bold step toward protecting corporate integrity in the digital age.

HCM City to survey land prices on over 7,500 streets for 2026 valuation

The city will collect over 27,000 data points to prepare its first-ever official land price list post-provincial merger, effective January 1, 2026.

iPhone 17 Pro vs 16 Pro: AI, camera, and design redefined

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro brings its most significant upgrades in years, surpassing the iPhone 16 Pro in design, performance, camera, and AI integration.

HCM City to digitize 100% of administrative procedures by October 1

From October 1, Ho Chi Minh City will fully transition all administrative services to digital platforms, ending paper-based submissions in a major digital government push.

PM commends authorities involved in dismantling major drug trafficking rings

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent a letter of commendation to competent forces involved in the successful crackdown on large-scale drug trafficking rings transporting illicit substances from abroad into Vietnam.

Vietnam faces data colonialism threat in digital transformation era

Major General Nguyen Ngoc Cuong, Director of the National Data Center, has warned that Vietnam is facing the risk of "data colonialism" as the majority of user data remains stored on foreign platforms.

Vietnam’s agriculture posts record trade surplus, builds global position

Vietnam’s agriculture scene has gone from scraping by to raking in over 60 billion USD in exports, turning rice paddies and coffee fields into a cash cow that’s fueling the nation’s economic rise.