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Pagoda in Ninh Binh boasts Vietnam’s first two heritage trees

Hung Long Pagoda is home to ancient almond and persimmon trees dating back centuries.

Vietnamese bank deposits hit $293B, breaking all-time record

Despite lower deposit rates, savings from individuals in Vietnam surged to a new record of over $293 billion by March 2025, reflecting continued public trust in the banking system.

Deputy PM proposes simplified tax for small vendors under $40K revenue

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc proposed a tax quota model for small-scale vendors with annual revenues below 1 billion VND (approximately $40,000), aiming to ease tax burdens and support social welfare.

Small businesses to self-report income as Vietnam overhauls tax policy

New policy proposes raising tax-free income threshold and ending fixed-tax regime.

Pham Nhat Vuong injects $307 million into VinSpeed for rail mega-project

Vietnam’s richest man transfers Vingroup shares to support $61 billion railway plan.

Vietnam, US negotiate fairer trade terms and rules of origin

During a virtual session under the framework of the bilateral agreement on reciprocal trade between Vietnam and the United States, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien raised several issues related to tariffs and market access.

Over 1.2mil. license plates up for auction, Hanoi features rare quintuple digits

The Ministry of Public Security has announced the seventh round of license plate auctions, featuring more than 1.2 million plates from 34 provinces and cities across Vietnam.

Weather alert: Rain deluge for North, heatwave persists in Central Vietnam

Hanoi to see 300mm rainfall in 3 days; heat stress risk remains high in central areas.

No safe zones in fight against counterfeit goods, warns Deputy PM

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fighting smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit goods, vowing a tough, non-compromising approach: “zero tolerance and no safe zones.”

National Assembly ends Q&A with strong ministerial performance

The Finance Minister was well-prepared and addressed questions directly, while the Minister of Education and Training provided generally comprehensive answers, acknowledged existing limitations, and committed to solutions moving forward.

School violence will end when adults stop fighting, says education minister

At this morning's National Assembly session, Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son was questioned on various issues, with school violence - particularly online - drawing widespread attention and debate.

Binh Dinh to establish international-standard renewable energy training center

Binh Dinh authorities announced plans to build a renewable energy human resource training and development center in Phu My district on a 20-hectare site, with an estimated investment of USD 50 million.

Prime Minister leads new task force to boost Vietnam’s private sector

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has been appointed Head of the National Steering Committee for the implementation of Politburo Resolution No. 68 on private sector development, according to Decision No. 1186, which he signed recently.

US-Vietnam tariff talks promising, 46% duty still avoidable

Permanent Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh has affirmed that Vietnam and the United States are engaged in ongoing tariff negotiations and pledged that “we will do everything to ensure the proposed 46% tariff on Vietnamese exports does not happen.”

The rise of Muong woman who turned mountain streams into gold

After graduating with a degree in physical education, Muong woman Luong Thi Luc from Quan Son District (Thanh Hoa Province) married and returned to her hometown to raise sturgeon. Today, her family earns billions of dong annually from this venture.

Vietnam’s fearless female photojournalists redefine journalism

Despite challenges, these women document critical moments in Vietnam’s political and social landscape.

Off the beaten path: Discover Quynh Beach’s caves and coastal magic

Less famous than Sam Son or Cua Lo, Quynh Beach in Nghe An remains largely untouched, attracting visitors seeking peaceful landscapes, rustic charm, and fresh air.

Why are large quantities of valid medicines and supplements being discarded?

Piles of discarded medicines and dietary supplements, still within their expiry dates, have been found in HCM City. Many suspect this is an attempt to dispose of counterfeit goods amid an ongoing intensive inspection campaign by authorities.

MOET to issue standards for talent-training programs

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) will soon issue standards for talent training programs, along with criteria for institutions eligible to participate.

Da Nang becomes Vietnam’s largest centrally-governed city by area after merger

After the administrative unit merger, Da Nang will have the largest area of centrally governed cities in the country, surpassing both HCM City and Hanoi.