Wind and solar projects stall as EVN faces FIT pricing pressure

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed that the Prime Minister direct Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to urgently resolve the obstacles and reach agreements with investors involved in wind and solar power projects.

Vietnam and Ohio deepen agricultural ties with $600M trade deal

During his U.S. visit, Minister Do Duc Duy emphasized mutual benefits of avoiding high tariffs and expanding agricultural cooperation with Ohio.

E-commerce tax revenues soar 55% in five months

A total of 158 foreign service providers have registered, declared, and paid taxes through the Department of Taxation’s electronic portal, contributing 5.7 trillion VND, up 41% year-on-year.

National public service portal to be turned into single all-in-one platform

From now until late 2025, Vietnam aims to eliminate at least 30% of business-related conditions; and cut processing time for administrative procedures and compliance costs by at least 30%.

Cannes-winning film to compete at Da Nang Asian Film Festival 2025

Black Dog, the winning film of the Un Certain Regard section at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, will compete in the Asian Film section at the third Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III).

Vietnamese major cities now home to over 180 MICHELIN-listed restaurants

This year sees an increase in the number of one-starred establishments, with many talented chefs employing modern techniques to share the stories of their hometowns and recapture childhood flavours.

HCM City prepares to operate new wards, communes

If everything stays on track, the new setup could start test runs as early as June 15, said Politburo member and Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen.

Vietnam Coast Guard, JICA Office strengthen cooperation

The Vietnam Coast Guard and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have agreed to deepen collaboration, covering education and capacity-building.

Major corporations eye HCM City’s metro line projects

When large private enterprises of Vietnam participate in urban railway projects, they are expected to make big changes to progress, giving HCM City the opportunity to build an urban railway network in a fast, quality, and cost-saving manner.

VNREA urges real estate firms not to exploit supply shortage

Enterprises must not exploit the current supply shortage to inflate prices, create artificial values, or circulate unverified information to incite speculation and profiteering, which could destabilise the market. ​

93% of HCMC schools adopt 2-session school day

HCM City leads Vietnam in offering two sessions during the school day, with 93 percent of schools, the highest rate nationwide.

Green finance fuels Vietnam’s agricultural transformation

Many banks have established green transition steering committees, embedded the ESG criteria in their business strategies, and expanded funding for environmentally-friendly sectors.

Nha Trang Sea Festival to feature music, carnival, int’l sports

A large-scale carnival parade, a grand music show and vibrant international cultural, sport exchanges will headline the Nha Trang Sea Festival 2025, expected to draw over 20,000 visitors throughout June.

Listed companies intensify equity fundraising efforts

This trend reflects a growing demand for funds to accelerate growth strategies, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and debt reduction.

Social housing demand surges in Hanoi though prices remain unknown

The developer of the Thuong Thanh social housing project in Long Bien District, Hanoi, is using online registration with technology that enables the handling of thousands of application submissions.

150-year-old lychee tree bears fruit for 5 generations of Da Nang family

For Nguyen Phan Tu Dung’s family, the 150-year-old lychee tree is the “root of memories.” Spanning five generations of his family, the tree still stands tall, shading the yard and serving as a gathering place for the family.

Man drops out of school, works various jobs, then graduates at 30

Once a high school dropout who took on all sorts of jobs, missing a chance to become a pilot and abandoning his dreams many times, Nguyen Quoc Cuong nevertheless continued to move forward.

Specialty dish at QuangNinh’s feast called “heaven-sent”

As a delicacy during the feast of Quang Yen (Quang Ninh), this specialty is seen as so delicious and nutritous that many people often save it to take home to the kids or grandparents.

52% of Vietnamese businesses face AI-supported cyber threats: survey

A recent Fortinet survey revealed that AI-supported cyber threats in Vietnam have tripled, with nearly 52 percent of surveyed businesses reporting encounters with such threats.

Vietnam and France are part of each other’s long-term strategy

The following is the second part of VietnamNet’s interview with Professor Nguyen Duc Khuong, Executive Director of the Léonard de Vinci Business School and President of AVSE Global, about the relationship between Vietnam and France.

Vietnam engages in Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

A delegation of Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep, attended the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 4.

New semiconductor training programme expands opportunities for VN students

The initiative, titled the Microchips Engineering and Security Alliance (MESA), aims to cultivate a high-quality workforce in the fields of microchip engineering and semiconductor security.

Holidaymakers seek for green, cultural tours in this summer

Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.

Vietnam’s civil aviation security situation remains stable in January-May

Since taking over the responsibility for ensuring aviation security from March 1, the Ministry of Public Security has handled 49 aviation security violations at 22 airports.

Vietnam, US seek ways to boost fruit trading

Vietnam’s legal framework governing fruit imports and exports is now relatively comprehensive. However, a lack of understanding of each country’s regulatory requirements among some exporters and importers continues to cause procedural difficulties.