The two sides identified key areas of consensus and agreed to further technical discussions ahead of June’s third round.

Although the roadmap was set in 2018, salary reform under the job position-based payment scheme still needs more time to prepare the legal framework, administrative apparatus, and financial resources.

Outstanding loans to real estate businesses rose 25% year-on-year, while bond issuance and FDI show cautious optimism.

Vietnamese singer Dong Lan is featured in Could You Lend Me a Smile, a global music project initiated by artist Miist, gathering over 60 artists worldwide, including several Grammy Award winners.

A Vietnamese bank has reportedly lost VND100 billion ($4 million) in a major cyberattack, according to Senior Lieutenant Tran Trung Hieu, Deputy Director of the National Cybersecurity Center under the Ministry of Public Security (A05).

With trillions in projects stalled, institutional reform emerges as Vietnam’s most urgent national task.

Project 500 participants hope for special recruitment as administrative reforms shrink available posts.

The former Miss Grand International 2021 is under investigation for deceiving consumers in the Kera product case.

Authorities investigate contamination sources as Vietnam pushes for cleaner durian exports.

The Health Ministry targets misleading ads for traditional medicine and supplements, including scientists’ roles.

U22 squad in Pot 1, poised for a strong campaign at SEA Games 33 in Thailand.

The Mekong Delta’s true richness lies in its people, crafts, and river-rooted stories.

A new annual award honors simple moments of joy and celebrates Vietnam’s human rights progress.

On average, each Vietnamese person lives about 10 years with illness, reducing their total healthy life expectancy. Older adults typically suffer from three to four chronic conditions.

A proposed property tax law aims to stop idle land hoarding by making owners pay if land remains unused.

Meteorologists warn of possible storm development and increasing heat as Vietnam enters peak rainy season.

A scientific paper listing an associate professor of physics as lead author, along with a study abroad consultant and several high school students, has been retracted by the Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, published by Sage.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) has launched a high-priority campaign to crack down on the abuse of growth stimulants in fruit production and the excessive use of chemicals in food processing to artificially enhance weight.

Vietnam’s representative Huynh Tran Y Nhi impressed both judges and audiences with her fluent English, poise, and heartfelt message during a pivotal round of Miss World 2025.

The former President is remembered for his intellect, humility, and decisive leadership during Vietnam’s pivotal transformation years.