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Loc An Station on the Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail recognized as special national relic

On June 12, the People’s Committee of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province held a ceremony to receive the certificate of special national relic status for the Ho Chi Minh Trail at sea (Loc An Station, Phuoc Thuan Commune, Xuyen Moc District).

Vietnam, South Korea presidents pledge deeper partnership in phone call

President of Vietnam Luong Cuong held a phone conversation this morning with South Korea’s newly elected President Lee Jae Myung.

Vietnam ends monopoly, opens gold imports: Prices to fall below 100M VND?

New draft regulations could allow more gold producers, pressuring prices toward the 100M VND/tael mark.

Vietnam-Cuba rice production cooperation project generates positive results

Under the project implemented since 2003, Vietnam sent its experts to Cuba to directly guide Cuban people to change their farming methods, provided training, and donated some specialised agricultural machinery.

PM’s Sweden visit ushers in renewed bilateral momentum

Along with the good political relations, economic ties between Vietnam and Sweden have also grown steadily.

HCM City: New local administration model piloted in 102 wards, communes

Starting 8 am on June 12, each unit conducts trial operations at its respective public administrative centre, located within the premises of its headquarters.

Vietnam works to end child labour

Over the past decades, Vietnam has made strides in protecting children’s rights, especially efforts to reduce child labour, one of the most daunting challenges in developing countries.

Outlook for Vietnam's banks in 2025 remains stable

The overall banking sector’s profitability in 2025 is forecast to improve slightly, with return on assets (ROA) increasing from 1.55% to 1.60%.

Vietnam now has 34 provincial-level administrative units

The reform is expected to save more than 190 trillion VND (7.3 billion USD) in the 2026–2030 period.

Binh Duong promotes hi-tech cooperation with Taiwanese group

Binh Duong is always ready to closely coordinate with prestigious international investors in the technology sector, a local leader told an executive of MiTAC, a Taiwan-based technology multinational.

Gold market to become more competitive as gold bullion monopoly ends

Eligible banks and enterprises will be licensed to import raw gold and produce bullion — a function that, until now, has been exclusively assigned to a single entity.

Goods trade via Lao Cai border gates surges to 240 million USD in May

Since the beginning of 2025, cumulative trade value through Lao Cai border gates has approached 944.4 million USD.

Vietnam’s economy sees positive signals in five months

Despite challenges, Vietnam recorded positive econnomic signals during the first five months of 2025 as the Government stays steadfast in the growth target of over 8% this year and double-digit expansion beyond.

Vietnam, Australia launch strategic technology centre to shape digital future

The Australia–Vietnam Strategic Technology Centre (AVSTC) was officially launched on June 11 at the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) in Hanoi.

Vietnam bets on two cities for one international financial center

Vietnam’s upcoming international financial center will follow a “one center, two destinations” model, operating jointly from Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Fake-medicine sales at pharmacies spark calls for tougher penalties

HCM City and Hanoi authorities have uncovered numerous pharmacies selling fake or unverified medicines, causing public concern. However, fines have been deemed too low to deter violations.

MoIT supports traditional market vendors in digital transformation

The initiative is expected to unlock new opportunities for traditional vendors, helping them improve business capabilities, align with the national digitalisation trend and contribute to the robust growth of e-commerce in Vietnam.

PM meets with Vietnamese community in Sweden

PM Pham Minh Chinh said that efforts by the Vietnamese community in Sweden to contribute to their host society are also acts of patriotism, and that all contributions are deeply appreciated.

Vietnam’s auto sales near 30,000 units in May

Of the vehicles sold, there were 20,014 passenger cars, 8,983 commercial units, and 213 special-purpose vehicles. While passenger car sales dipped 3.6% from the previous month, commercial vehicles surged 4% and specialised ones climbed 6%.

NA adopts resolution on reorganisation of provincial-level administrative units

The National Assembly (NA) is deliberating and voting to pass a resolution on provincial-level administrative unit reorganisation in 2025 at the 9th session on June 12.