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Elderly shipper turns down community help, touches many hearts online

Seeing 76-year-old man working as a deliveryman to support his son’s education, the online community has rallied to offer him financial help, but he has firmly declined.

IZ infrastructure stalled: businesses face capital backlog, roads left unused

Experts point out that industrial zone (IZ) infrastructure is the bottleneck causing businesses to have stagnant capital and fail to invest.

Local government reform: from management and service to innovation

Vietnam on July 1 began to implement a two-tier local government model, comprising provincial and commune levels, with district-level units abolished.

High school final exam scores of 5 to 7 are expected, teachers predict

Considering exam questions for various subjects, teachers have predicted that scores for the 2025 high school final exam will not be very high, and will range between 5 and 7 out of a maximum possible score 10.

Vietnam’s provincial leaders vow bold reforms under new administrative structure

From Ho Chi Minh City to Gia Lai, local leaders outline bold plans for economic development.

iPhone 17 Pro Max set to dominate with record-breaking battery life

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max will boast the longest battery life ever seen in an iPhone, setting a new standard for endurance.

Ancient Buddha statues, national treasures showcased in Ho Chi Minh City

Seventeen national treasures, including the ancient Dong Duong Buddha statue and the oldest wooden Buddha figures in Southeast Asia, are now on display at the HCM City Museum of History.

Capital punishment abolished for 8 offenses in Vietnam’s revised Penal Code

Life sentences replace capital punishment under new criminal law effective July 1.

Vietnam stocks climb on US tariff cut news

The latest US-Vietnam agreement sent VN-Index close to 1,400, with more gains expected.

Da Lat ranks among Asia’s top 5 budget summer travel spots

Cool weather, pine forests, and French charm place Da Lat on Agoda’s list of affordable destinations.

Dong Nai proposes high-tech FTZ with gold trading and forex liberalization

Dong Nai outlines its ambitious free trade zone, complete with foreign exchange freedoms and cross-border capital flow mechanisms.

Textbooks under review after Vietnam's provincial merger takes effect

The Ministry of Education is reviewing and updating school textbooks to align with the country's new administrative boundaries post-merger.

Vietnam urged to streamline beauty pageants to preserve prestige

Cultural experts call for fewer, higher-quality pageants to ensure the Miss Vietnam crown retains its cultural and moral significance.

Bank to sell 28 Hoi An properties linked to tourism sector debts

A series of historic properties in Hoi An Old Town are being auctioned by Agribank in an effort to recover bad debts tied to interconnected businesses.

Foreign woman avoids death penalty in Vietnam drug case

A foreign defendant who was caught bringing over 3.5 kg of heroin into Vietnam has been spared the death penalty thanks to recent amendments to Vietnam’s Penal Code.

Vietnamese citizens urged to avoid careless sharing of ID info

Authorities issue alerts after VNeID-related fraud attempts target users with spoofed apps and phishing links.

Da Nang calls for investors in $109M waste treatment plant

Da Nang seeks PPP partners to build and operate a 1,000-ton/day waste plant, aiming for sustainable, long-term urban waste management.

Vietnam warns of major land price shifts as new valuation tables roll out

As localities update land price tables, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment warns of sharp fluctuations impacting the real estate market.

Vietnam to spotlight defense and aerospace industries at National Day expo

The 80th National Day exhibition will highlight Vietnam’s progress in defense, tech, and culture.

CMC’s Vietnamese AI model ranks Top 12 globally in document understanding

CATI-VLM, developed by CMC, secures a global Top 12 spot in the RRC 2025 for document AI - leading Vietnam in AI innovation.