Nearly two months since the implementation of the two-tier local government model, the strong direction from central authorities has helped ensure smooth operations and initial successes though certain challenges remain.

Vietnam’s consumer sentiment led the region with 67 points, up three points from last year, according to the UOB ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study 2025.

Vietnam’s taxman is cashing in on the digital boom, with nearly VND135 trillion ($5 billion) collected from e-commerce and digital economy players in the first eight months of 2025 – a 63% surge year-on-year, according to the Department of Taxation.

Vietnam has joined a new initiative connecting top Asia-Pacific universities, launched as the Russian-Asian Faculty (RAF) by Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok during the 10th Eastern Economic Forum.

Two Vietnamese cities, Hoa Lu and Hai Phong, have been honoured at the 6th ASEAN Environmentally Sustainable Cities (ESC) Awards and the 5th Certificate of Recognition (COR) ceremony, respectively, held in Langkawi, Kedah State of Malaysia.

Since 2012, Quang Ninh has supported tertiary education training for 730 Lao students with a total fund of 159 billion VND (6.03 million USD).

Vietnam and Italy hold vast potential for economic, trade, and investment cooperation, offering opportunities for stronger growth, Deputy Minister of Finance Ho Sy Hung said at the Vietnam–Italy Business Forum in Hanoi on September 4.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will convene its 49th session over 5.5 working days, split into three phases, the NA Office announced.

As part of the Tourism Promotion Organisation (TPO) for Global Cities' 12th General Assembly, the 2025 TPO mayors’ meeting took place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 4.

The National Election Council (NEC)’s subcommittee for legal documents and resolution of complaints convened its first meeting on September 4.

A biodiversity survey using camera traps and digital photography found nine new bird species, including two rare ones, in Dakrong Nature Reserve, the Nam Quang Tri Special-Use Forest Management Board reported.

Thang praised Japan as a strategic partner, not only for its capital and technology but also for management experience sharing and effective public-private partnership models.

Asia Premier Cruises is offering 1,000 free Ha Long Bay tickets to veterans, wounded soldiers, revolution contributors, and families of fallen soldiers from September 2 to October 31, marking the 80th National Day.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 4 urged the defence ministries of Vietnam and Azerbaijan to further deepen cooperation in line with relevant documents signed by the two countries.

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies from the Republic of Korea (RoK) are turning their attention to Southeast Asia, with Vietnam emerging as one of the most promising “pharmerging markets” in the region.

Funding will come from the central budget, local budgets, capital from national and local programmes, credit, businesses' support, and contributions by people.

Domestic parent banks setting up subsidiaries in Vietnam’s IFC must bear bankruptcy risks, as they are ineligible for early intervention, special loans, or SBV restructuring support.

The Government on September 3 issued Decree No. 240/2025/ND-CP, regulating the establishment, management, and use of a fund for defence policy and foreign affairs.

Despite design changes and added storage, iPhone 17 series likely won’t come with a major price spike.

The Ministry of Education and Training’s back-to-school celebration from 8 am to 9:30 am at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi was broadcast live on VTV1 and connected online to some 52,000 education establishments across the country.