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Ministries back proposal to tax multiple property owners

The Ministry of Construction and the Ministry of Finance have aligned on a proposal to tax multiple property owners in an effort to reduce speculative behavior and stabilize the real estate market.

Optimism grows as Vietnam's economy forecasts strong 2024 growth

With GDP growth in the first nine months of 2024 reaching 6.82%, Vietnam’s economy is on track for a strong recovery, buoyed by industrial production and a trade surplus.

New regulation confirms EVN’s monopoly on surplus rooftop solar energy purchases

Only Vietnam Electricity (EVN) will be authorized to purchase excess rooftop solar power, according to a newly proposed regulation from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

AIS warns of attacks through new vulnerabilities in Microsoft products

In its latest warning, the Authority of Information Security (AIS) recommended that agencies, institutions and businesses in Vietnam check and identify information systems affected by nine vulnerabilities in Microsoft products.

Vietnam spends US$1.11 billion on importing corn from Argentina

Vietnam imports corn from five major markets, with Argentina emerging as the largest supplier, accounting for 57% of the country’s total corn imports over the past nine months, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnamese athlete finishes seventh at Triple Deca Continous

Vu Phuong Thanh has become the first female Vietnamese athlete in history to complete the toughest triathlon competition in the world Triple Deca Continous.

VN to meet GDP growth target if post-Yagi support solutions quickly implemented

Vietnam is likely to secure the 7% economic growth target this year as set by the Government if solutions to support businesses and people bearing the brunt of the recent super typhoon Yagi are implemented very quickly.

Vietnamese peacekeepers hailed back home

The Ministry of National Defence held a teleconference on October 16 to review the recent term of Engineering Unit Rotation 2 and Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 5 in the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions.

CEO trains workers by snapping their wrists with an elastic band

A video clip showing a woman snapping an elastic band on employees' hands during a training course has been viewed by many netizens on social networks.

Electronic contract signing a key part of Vietnam’s digital economy

Businesses across the country have adopted multiple electronic authentication solutions to enhance operational efficiency, including tools such as electronic certification, digital signatures, eKYC, identity verification and electronic contracts.

48km railway proposed to connect HCM City with Long Thanh airport

A 48-km railway line linking HCM City to the under-construction Long Thanh airport in neighbouring Dong Nai Province will be built between 2026 and 2029, costing VNĐ84.7 trillion (US$3.42 billion).

Shortage of rest and fuel stops on North-South expressway persists

Eleven component projects of the 2017-2020 North-South expressway, including rest areas, are still missing after the route being opened to traffic for more than a year.

Vietnamese dancer secures wildcard entry for Red Bull dance competition in India

MTPop, a talented Vietnamese dancer, has clinched the first wildcard spot at the highly anticipated Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final set to take place on November 9 at DOME, NSCI in Mumbai, India.

Tran Dinh Long's recovery: Will he cement his position among Vietnam's richest?

With Hoa Phat’s remarkable recovery in 2024, Tran Dinh Long’s fortune has doubled. Could this momentum push him to the top of Vietnam’s billionaire rankings?

Vietnam's airlines face hefty carbon credit costs amid Corsia participation

As Vietnam's airlines prepare to participate in the voluntary phase of the Corsia program, they face costs ranging from $4.6 million to $31 million for carbon credits. Will this lead to higher airfares?

Parking chaos in Hanoi: Residents call for action

With streets filled with parked cars, residents of Dam Trau in Hanoi face serious traffic issues and safety concerns, prompting them to set up barriers and call for urgent intervention.

Crowds flock to 'Roof of Yen Bai' for scenic cloud hunting and flower admiration

The peak of Ta Chi Nhu, known as the 'roof of Yen Bai,' is attracting a surge of visitors eager to hunt for clouds and admire the blooming chi pau flowers, creating a bustling atmosphere on the mountain.

Vietnam has about 20 billionaires: economist

The total assets of the 12 Vietnamese largest private business groups are estimated at $70 billion, which is only equal to the assets of one foreign corporation.

The story behind a polarising transfer

Two-time Vietnamese Golden Ball winner and national team star Nguyễn Hoàng Đức recently completed his transfer on October 8 from top tier Thể Công Viettel FC to V.League 2 outfit Phù Đổng Ninh Bình, to the surprise and chagrin of Vietnamese fans.

HCM City blanketed in thick fog, air pollution rises as fine dust levels spike

From morning until noon on October 16, many areas of Ho Chi Minh City were shrouded in thick fog, raising concerns over rising fine dust pollution. Prolonged exposure may lead to respiratory illnesses.