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Bank dollar price exceeds VND26,300, the highest ever recorded

The official dollar prices saw a sharp increase on June 24, setting a new record. The dollar prices quoted by banks also reached unprecedented levels, surpassing VND26,300/USD for the selling rate.

Vietnam expands investigative powers to commune police chiefs

New law grants commune-level police the authority to handle local criminal cases.

Vietnam approves special policies for nuclear power plant construction

The National Assembly has passed new regulations to support atomic energy development and nuclear safety.

Vietnam legalizes sandbox mechanism to pilot emerging technologies

The Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation officially introduces a new legal tool called the “sandbox mechanism” to allow controlled testing of new models, technologies, or policies within defined timeframes and scopes.

Vietnam approves three major expressways to connect merged provinces

New infrastructure includes Ring Road 4, Bien Hoa - Vung Tau, and Quy Nhon - Pleiku.

3D scanning tech to digitize Vietnam’s heritage with global precision

George Tan, Asia-Pacific Sales Director of Creaform, stated that partnering with FPT will help extend access to precision 3D scanning technology for digitizing Vietnam’s cultural heritage.

Remote sensing satellites among Vietnam’s top 35 tech products

Vietnam names key strategic products, including satellites, drones, and AI systems.

Vietnamese student earns perfect SAT score, eyes AI studies

Phan Tran Tien Khanh is one of the few students to apply to Hanoi University of Science and Technology with a perfect SAT score, an 8.0 IELTS, and two national academic excellence awards.

Vietnam’s freelance workforce needs legal protections and insurance

Millions of gig workers in Vietnam lack contracts, benefits, and safety nets. New laws must bring them into the social insurance fold.

Vietnam businesses urged to act now on Net Zero roadmap

Mandatory emission inventories begin in 2025 - delaying means missing key opportunities.

How to keep Gen Z engaged with traditional media platforms

Gen Z has a distinct and diverse way of consuming news, posing new challenges for media agencies, including how to keep them engaged long-term on traditional media platforms.

Central Retail unveils 1.38 billion USD expansion plan for Thailand and Vietnam

Thailand's largest retailer, Central Retail Corporation (CRC), will invest over 45 billion THB (1.38 billion USD) through 2027 to expand mainstream markets and accelerate growth across Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Vietnam.

HCM City metro line 1 to launch smart card system from July 1

This move aims to improve service quality, diversify ticket purchasing options, and modernise the city’s public transportation system.

Over-regulation of rice exporters should be avoided

In the digital era, modern governance must rely on data, transparency, and trust. Public opinion has raised many concerns about the draft amendment to Decree 107 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding rice exports.

Obesity on the rise in Vietnam, outpacing regional countries

Vietnam is experiencing a 38% increase in overweight and obesity rates, placing it among the Southeast Asian nations with the fastest-growing rates.

UOB: Vietnamese firms remain optimistic about business prospect

According to UOB, following the US’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs of 46% on Vietnamese goods on April 2, around 80% of Vietnamese businesses have proactively taken measures to respond to potential impacts.

Inactive bank accounts to be closed in September to combat fraud

About 86 million bank accounts have been identified as inactive and will be closed in September once a legal framework is established to prevent fraud and scams.

Steel trading businesses struggle as industry giants return

With rising protectionist policies for the steel industry, and the US imposing tariffs on steel exports, the sector has entered a challenging period. In response, many industry giants are returning to the domestic market.

Dak Lak hosts Vietnam Family Day 2025

The Vietnam Family Day, celebrated annally on June 28, aims to raise awareness among authorities at all levels and the wider society about the vital role of the family in national development, especially in this era of national advancement.

Administrative overhaul unlocks tourism sector’s growth

Localities like Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, and Ninh Binh, when reorganised, could form a new growth pole, leveraging their combined potential in ecological, historical, and spiritual tourism.