The National Assembly Standing Committee is reviewing amendments to the Law on Local Government Organization, proposing the expansion of urban governance models and a shift towards a more centralized administrative system.

Vietnamese hospitals are witnessing a surge in severe flu cases, with many patients suffering respiratory failure and requiring intensive care.

With over 20 years of experience, marine biologist Cao Van Nguyen has built an invaluable collection of sea snake specimens to support research and conservation efforts.

Since the launch of economic reforms nearly 40 years ago, Vietnam has witnessed extraordinary development, marked by ambitious infrastructure projects and modern urban landscapes.

Global gold prices have reached new record highs, sending shockwaves through the domestic market. Investors are eager to know how high gold can climb in this volatile environment.

China continued to be Vietnam’s largest export market for cassava and cassava products in 2024, according to data from the General Department of Customs.

Work on two major automobile manufacturing and assembly plants with Chinese investments will start in northern Thai Binh province in the first half of 2025.

Rubber prices stayed high in the final months of last year based on limited global supply and high demand, according to Deputy General Director of the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam Nguyen Duc Dung.

The National Assembly is pushing for stronger decentralization and delegation of power, ensuring the government can resolve obstacles efficiently while maintaining control.

The post-Tet stock market in 2025 presents a complex landscape, with both opportunities and challenges.

At the government’s first monthly meeting of 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the need for Vietnam to prepare for potential global trade conflicts to avoid economic setbacks.

For the first time, Da Nang’s Bach Dang spring flower street will remain open until May 1, extending its charm beyond the Lunar New Year to serve major city events.

During the first 10 days of commercial operation over the Lunar New Year, Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) recorded over 761,000 passengers and ticket sales exceeding $460,000.

In the middle of the night, a team of 20 police officers successfully rescued a man who had fallen into a 30-meter-deep well in Dak Lak.

In a bid to optimize state management, the government is proposing the creation of six new ministries while maintaining 11 existing ones.

In Tra Vinh, a man spent years transforming a massive 300-year-old oil tree root into a breathtaking sculpture. Despite receiving a $640,000 offer, he refuses to sell, valuing the cultural and historical significance of his creation.

Every year, strong and healthy buffaloes, adorned in vibrant colors, become the highlight of the Tich Dien Festival in Ha Nam, celebrating an ancient tradition of royal plowing.

A powerful cold wave will hit Northern Vietnam from February 7-8, bringing widespread freezing temperatures, with some high-altitude areas dropping below 2°C, possibly leading to frost and snowfall.

Using highly sophisticated tactics, rare earths were smuggled from Vietnam to China under the direction of Liu Dehua, a Chinese national, who disguised them as ordinary goods for export.

More than 87% of Vietnam’s adult population now hold payment accounts at banks while many credit institutions are processing more than 95% of transactions through digital channels.