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Vietnam Urged to Prioritize Real Transaction-Driven Financial Centre

Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC) will focus on building market infrastructure to bridge the gap between large investment pledges and bankable projects, with a strategic partnership with South Korea. Domestically, the carbon market has begun operations, and an innovation exhibition will focus on AI, data, and the green transition.

Mongabay Vietnam

Vietnam's Unsustainable Sand Mining Rate Raises Alarm

A report has highlighted Vietnam's unsustainable sand mining rate, with an estimated 19,000 Great Pyramids worth of sand extracted annually. This excessive extraction raises serious environmental concerns and questions about long-term sustainability.

East Asia Forum Vietnam

Stablecoins Expose Gaps in Asia's Financial Defences

The proliferation of stablecoins in Asia, particularly in emerging economies like Vietnam, is exposing vulnerabilities in existing financial regulations. These regulatory gaps could increase risks of money laundering and terrorist financing.

Nhan Dan

Vietnam and Mexico Strengthen Cooperation in Cadre Training

Vietnam's Communist Party and Mexico's Labor Party have agreed to enhance cadre training and theoretical exchanges. This move is seen as part of Vietnam's efforts to develop its personnel within its one-party system and foster international ideological dialogue.

Nhan Dan

Vietnamese Music on the Cusp of a New Era: Fusion of Innovation and Tradition

Vietnamese music is entering a new phase, shaped by the historical transitions and the current Đổi Mới (renovation) policy and international integration. From folk melodies to revolutionary songs and contemporary compositions, music has consistently reflected the nation's spirit through different historical periods. Recent developments include the re-election of Mr. Nguyễn Đức Trịnh as Chairman of the Vietnam Musicians' Association and the appointment of Dr. Đỗ Hồng Quân as Secretary of the Party Committee of the Vietnam Union of Arts and Literature Associations. The 70th anniversary of the Vietnam National Academy of Music saw a gathering of 130 Pipa musicians, and the Vietnam Musicians' Association awarded the Golden Sol award to the concert 'The Motherland in My Heart,' indicating vibrant artistic activity.

Nhan Dan

Nghe An Province Allocates Funds for Teachers of Students with Disabilities

Nghe An Province, Vietnam, has decided to allocate over 181.2 billion VND from the state budget to provide special allowances for teachers educating students with disabilities under the inclusive education model for the 2025-2026 school year. This marks the first such initiative in the province, addressing long-standing financial support challenges for disability education.

VietnamPlus English

Vietnam, Mexico Eye Deeper Ties in Lawmaking, Training, Economic Exchange

Vietnam and Mexico are seeking to strengthen cooperation in lawmaking and personnel training, aiming to deepen economic ties. Both nations are focused on establishing a new partnership framework through enhanced parliamentary exchanges and invitations for businesses to trade events.

Nhan Dan

Lao Cai Province Reviews 1 Year of Education Reform, Ranks 8th Nationally

Lao Cai Province in northern Vietnam held a conference reviewing one year of implementing Political Bureau Resolution No. 71 on education reform. The province reported concrete achievements, including ranking 8th nationally in the 2025-2026 national gifted student selection exam.

VnExpress

Techcombank Wins Double International Awards in Human Resources

Techcombank, Vietnam's sole representative at the Stevie Awards for Great Employers 2026, secured both a Silver award for 'Employer of the Year - Banking' and a Gold award for 'Achievement in Generative AI'. The bank is actively integrating AI into its HR management to enhance employee experience and boost productivity.

VnExpress

Vietnam Stocks: VPB Poised for $61.6M Inflow Post Market Upgrade

Vietnam's upcoming reclassification by FTSE Russell to a Secondary Emerging Market is expected to draw $61.6 million in passive capital to VPBank (VPB), making it the largest beneficiary among banks and fourth overall, according to SSI Research. This upgrade could usher in a new cycle of international capital inflow.

Nhan Dan

ドンタップ:ココナッツ園で42体の殉教者の遺骨を発見

8月19日午後、ドンタップ省軍司令部政治局K91チームは、同部隊がドンタップ省タンタンコミューンのカカイ村にある家庭のココナッツガーデンエリアで殉教者の遺骨42体を収集したと発表した。 ハノイ:殉教者の名前を返すための痕跡を緊急かつ慎重に探している [写真] アンザン市の中心部で雨と太陽の中を500昼夜走り続けた:殉教者の遺骨のDNAサンプルを採取するようチームを訪問し奨励

Nhan Dan

Warm Military-Civilian Solidarity in Vietnam's Southern Border Region

In Dat Mui commune, Ca Mau province, southern Vietnam, border guards engaged with local residents and provided support to beneficiaries. The event, held ahead of Vietnam's National Day, aimed to express gratitude to past contributors and strengthen the bond between the military and the populace.

VnExpress

Vietnam to Strengthen State Control Over Land Prices to Curb Housing Costs

Vietnam's government aims to reduce initial real estate development costs and curb rising housing prices by strengthening state control over land valuation and simplifying procedures. This announcement coincides with the deliberation of amendments to three laws related to the real estate market.

VnExpress

Vietnam National Assembly Debates 'Limited-Term' Apartment Concept

Concerns have been raised in Vietnam's National Assembly over the introduction of a 'limited-term' concept for apartments, fearing it could lead to misunderstandings about ownership rights. Deputies are urging for a clear distinction between the building's usability period and residents' ownership.

BBC Vietnamese

Vietnam: Former MP's accident and accusations of 'hostile incitement' targeting youth

Vietnam's state broadcaster VTV has reported that youth were incited by 'hostile forces' regarding a traffic accident caused by a former National Assembly member. The timing of the report, over a year after the accident, and the authorities' response have sparked public questioning about societal division and information control.

VietnamPlus English

Phu Tho, Korean firm sign MoU to explore water environment, energy project

Vietnam's northern Phu Tho province has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Korean firm to explore potential cooperation in water environment and energy projects, as part of the province's efforts to improve its investment climate and pursue sustainable development.

VietnamPlus English

Vietjet Resumes Five Routes to Da Lat, Boosting Travel Across Asia

Vietjet Air has resumed five routes to Da Lat, offering promotional fares from 0 VND for economy tickets, enhancing travel across Vietnam and Asia. A new route connecting the Mekong Delta and Central Highlands also opens, expected to boost economic and tourism exchanges.

VietnamPlus English

Vietnam Accelerates Growth Through Legal Reforms and Enhanced International Ties

Vietnam aims to streamline administrative procedures and boost economic growth through the consolidation of its State Budget and Public Investment laws, alongside strengthening international partnerships. Notably, deepened ties with Singapore, the Czech Republic, and India underscore Vietnam's strategic importance in the region.

VietnamPlus English

Vietnam Law Reforms Aim to Unblock Public Resource Management

Vietnam's National Assembly is deliberating legal reforms to merge and amend multiple laws concerning land, public investment, and state budgets. The aim is to streamline resource management, address inefficiencies, and boost economic growth, aligning with the Party's policy implementation and administrative reform goals.

VnExpress International

Hanoi Alleys Submerged for 18 Years: Unfinished Infrastructure Plagues Residents

Low-lying alleys in Hanoi have been consistently flooded for over 18 years due to rainfall. Delays in infrastructure development and residents' living conditions contribute to the problem. Residents struggle with property protection and daily life, highlighting the urgent need for a fundamental solution.

VietnamPlus English

Vietnam Identifies Overseas Vietnamese as 'Strategic Resource' for Development and Defense

The Vietnamese government has adopted a resolution identifying its approximately 6.5 million citizens living abroad as a 'strategic resource' for national construction, development, and defense. This marks a shift from merely supporting and mobilizing overseas Vietnamese to actively 'accompanying and co-creating' development mechanisms.