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Vietnam's Tay Ninh province intends to study the establishment of a free trade zone at the Moc Bai border gate, alongside promoting a "one-stop, one-stop" customs clearance model with Cambodia. This initiative aims to boost regional economic growth and attract investment.
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade has partnered with TikTok Shop to launch an initiative supporting cross-border e-commerce exports. TikTok Shop's 'discovery commerce' model, leveraging storytelling and live streaming, aims to help SMEs build brand power and sell directly to overseas consumers.
A middle school in Ho Chi Minh City is facing parental complaints that enrollment in supplementary fee-based subjects like English and STEM is effectively mandatory, despite being presented as optional. School administrators acknowledged communication issues and pledged improvements.
Đan Quyết clinched victory at the VnExpress Marathon Grand Tour Nghệ An in Vietnam's Nghệ An province, employing a patient strategy to overtake his rival in the final kilometers. Despite a packed schedule, he conserved energy and timed his decisive sprint perfectly.
Vietnam's economy has grown into an upper-middle-income nation after 40 years of Doi Moi. The country is shifting focus from quantity to quality and added value, prioritizing advanced technologies and deeper integration into global value chains. The ADB has revised its growth forecast upwards.
A Range Rover collided with a cow on a highway in Gujarat, India, resulting in two fatalities and one serious injury. Criticism mounts over safety measures, while similar incidents have been reported in Vietnam.
Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, is shifting from broad investment promotion to a targeted strategy, focusing on projects and corporations with strong leadership and spillover potential. The city aims to attract 10 multinational corporations to establish regional offices by 2026-2030, fostering a globally competitive technology and innovation ecosystem.
Many traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City are experiencing a prolonged slump, with vendors often seen chatting to pass the time due to a lack of customers. This situation reflects shifts in consumer behavior and a move towards more modern retail formats.
Cases are increasing in Vietnam where long-term verbal land use permissions are being legally contested, posing challenges in determining land use rights upon inheritance.
Ho Chi Minh City Cancer Hospital is grappling with a significant surge in demand for radiation therapy, with 800-1,000 patients waiting for treatment against a daily capacity of around 700. The hospital has extended operating hours to cope, but patient wait times remain prolonged.
Vietnam's President and Communist Party General Secretary To Lam has highlighted high 'consensus' rates among residents regarding urban planning projects around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Red River. However, these plans have sparked significant debate among citizens and experts due to concerns over landscape destruction and land acquisition.
Vietnam's Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 7 has successfully completed its one-year mission with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), returning to Ho Chi Minh City on September 27, 2026. The unit treated over 2,200 patients and performed more than 30 emergency surgeries, earning high praise for its professionalism and dedication.
An Khe-Ka Nak Hydropower (AKKN) in Vietnam is advancing its digital transformation, moving from digitizing tasks to maximizing data value in management and operations. This initiative aims to accelerate and enhance decision-making processes.
Sun Group is developing Sun Glory Residence on a 3.7-hectare site in the heart of Vinh City, Nghe An province. The project will offer over 37 resort-style amenities and nearly 3,500 apartments, catering to the region's economic growth and increasing high-income population. This development reflects Nghe An's economic boom and evolving real estate market demands.
Vietnam's Ha Tinh Province is intensifying tax management for online sellers amid the growth of e-commerce. Since the beginning of the year, tax revenue from e-commerce has exceeded VND 24.8 billion, with additional declarations leading to increased tax collection.
Vietnam has initiated a mass trial against psychiatric hospital staff on fraud charges. This move signals a firm stance by authorities against malpractice within healthcare institutions.
Massive floods in Bangkok have exposed the vulnerabilities of urban infrastructure. From the perspective of a Vietnam correspondent, this event offers lessons for Vietnam's rapid urbanization and infrastructure development. It highlights the critical importance of climate change adaptation and sustainable development.
Despite a growing number of Vietnamese students graduating with honors, a significant gap persists between their academic achievements and the practical skills demanded by employers. The Deputy Minister of Education and Training is calling for a review of university assessment methods and an enhancement of foreign language, digital, and practical competencies.
A giant black rubber sphere placed by foreign tourists on the scenic Mù Cang Chải hills has drawn criticism for disrupting the landscape. Local authorities are deeming the act, done without permission, problematic, raising questions about tourist etiquette.
An 81-meter-tall Buddha statue is under construction on Sam Mountain in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam. Part of a cultural park project costing over VND1 trillion, it is expected to become the world's tallest rock-carved Buddha statue upon completion, boosting regional economy and tourism.
ハノイの 7 つの重要な鉄道プロジェクトを実施するために土地を回収する場合の補償価格は、規定水準の最大 2 倍が適用されることが提案されています。 ハノイ人民委員会は、特に首都の7つの重要な鉄道プロジェクトの建設に投資するための、数多くの具体的な仕組みや政策を試行するための決議草案について意見を集めている。
Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam has ordered the streamlining of legal frameworks that hinder investment, business operations, and citizens' rights. The focus is on strengthening effective law enforcement and building a flexible legal system adaptable to change.
Vietnam is targeting the domestic production of "shunt reactors" for its 500kV power grid, currently 100% imported. The East Hanoi Electrical Equipment Corporation (EEMC) has launched a national science and technology project with the goal of producing a prototype within 24 months, aiming to enhance national energy security and economic independence.
Artist Quynh Thom's oil painting series "Pride of Vietnamese Railways" vividly portrays the nation's rich railway heritage, from historic routes and steam engines to modern trains. The collection evokes a sense of pride in the railway's journey and its role in Vietnam's development.
Hung Yen Province in Vietnam is set to develop a new mixed-use urban area with an investment of over VND 21.566 trillion (approximately USD 850 million). Sao Mai Company, representing a consortium, has been selected as the investor for the project spanning 171.8 hectares, which will include residential areas, commercial services, healthcare, and educational facilities. Construction is slated to begin in the second quarter of 2027, with operations expected to commence in the first quarter of 2034.
The Vietnamese government has formulated a plan to accelerate infrastructure development, aiming to achieve national modernization goals. The plan emphasizes integrated investment in physical, digital, and natural infrastructure, with a 50-year outlook, prioritizing quality and practical effectiveness.
Vietnam has introduced a new incentive scheme to boost morale and retain healthcare workers. The decree offers increased allowances, with up to an 80% bonus for those in critical care and emergency services.
Vietnam's top leader, General Secretary and President To Lam, met with Hanoi voters, emphasizing that the capital's rapid development must be accompanied by quality, identity, and livability. He called for efficient law implementation, streamlined administrative procedures, and tangible improvements in people's lives.
Vietnamese instant noodle brand Hao Hao held a large-scale experiential event in Hanoi to celebrate its 26th anniversary. The event featured games, food, and live performances by popular artists, aiming to deepen engagement with the brand, particularly among young people.
Vietnam's Engineering Company Rotation 4 has concluded its nearly year-long mission with the UN in South Sudan, returning home after contributing to infrastructure development and local community improvement, including renovating a primary school.
Vietnam's government has detailed the procedures for relocating the remains of fallen soldiers to national cemeteries in their hometowns, reflecting political, social, and moral values. The process outlines the roles of responsible agencies and required documents from application to reburial, based on family requests.
Da Nang City is finalizing preparations for a memorial ceremony on September 30th to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of national intellectual Huynh Thuc Khang. The event is part of a series of activities, including facility upgrades and cultural events.
Vietnam is leveraging the CPTPP to diversify its export markets and supply chains amidst global trade volatility. This initiative aims to bolster domestic companies' international competitiveness and supply chain resilience.
Vietnam and Algeria reaffirmed their deep historical and humanitarian ties forged during anti-colonial struggles. Both nations aim to align economic cooperation with their political relations, with Algerian businesses showing interest in importing Vietnamese spices and coffee.
The 'Vietnam Industrial Property Forum 2026,' held on September 28, 2026, will explore opportunities in Vietnam's industrial property market amidst global economic uncertainties. Despite global economic shifts and geopolitical risks, Vietnam remains an attractive investment destination.
The second "Hanoi World Culture Festival" is set to take place from October 1-4, 2026, at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi. The festival aims to promote human connection and world peace through the power of culture, with approximately 50 countries and international organizations expected to participate.