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Vietnam’s $235 billion bottleneck: The true cost of investment approvals

Although the 2013 Constitution guarantees the right to free enterprise, the investment approval process stipulated in the Investment Law continues to obstruct this constitutional freedom.

Large drug trafficking cases uncovered, many defendants face death penalty

The April 17 manhunt for Bui Dinh Khanh in Quang Ninh province was still fresh when news about Phu Tho Police discovering the province’s biggest drug case shocked the public.

Public high school crisis: 30,000 students left behind in Hanoi

Rising population and limited school capacity intensify pressure on students and families.

Vietnamese experts from abroad propose bold HCM City talent plan

VietNamNet presents a discussion below about strategic proposals and advice on HCM City’s development from several experts who have gained a global perspective from many years of experience working in developed countries.

Vietnam prioritises tech and innovation for growth

The issuance of Resolution No. 57 marks a strategic move to affirm the pivotal role of science, technology, and innovation in Vietnam’s socio-economic advancement.

Land access crisis keeps Vietnamese businesses stuck in limbo

From factories halted to licenses denied, small businesses face land access barriers across Vietnam.

Vietnam’s General Secretary warmly welcomed in four-country diplomatic tour

General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, along with the high-level Vietnamese delegation, returned to Hanoi this morning, successfully concluding their visits to Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, the Russian Federation, and Belarus.

The slow death of Ho Chi Minh City’s iconic theaters

As audience tastes change and operational models fail to evolve, some of HCM City’s most famous stages are shutting down.

Banks lead profits in Vietnam, tech dominates in the US

While American tech giants lead the world in profits, Vietnam’s banking sector is the top earner.

Vietnam targets global top 50 in science and tech competitiveness

Vietnam’s digital economy and innovation agenda gets a strategic boost through Resolution 57.

Vietnam dismantles massive scam networks behind fake games and finance

Thousands lose life savings to online investment traps driven by fake apps, greed, and fear.

Vietnam eyes 8% growth in 2025 through strategic reforms

Vietnam’s economy continued to show resilience and dynamism in the first four months of 2025, maintaining its position among the world’s fastest-growing economies, despite heightened global uncertainties.

Vietnam stock market surges on KRX launch and US tariff talks

The VN-Index jumps 3.3% as the new KRX system and trade negotiations boost investor confidence.

Vietnamese experts propose bold HCMC plan to attract talent

Long-term commitments, respect for individuality, and personal recognition, as well as incentives, are all key to attracting and retaining talent to HCM City.

A new driving force for economic development

VietNamNet is honored to present the article "A new driving force for economic development" by General Secretary To Lam.

Big-bike brands exit Vietnam as strict rules and high costs deter riders

Vietnam’s premium motorcycle market is contracting under mounting regulation and rising expenses.

Will Vietnamese become a foreign language to its own children?

Educators warn that international schooling may be eroding Vietnamese language and culture, creating a generation disconnected from its roots.

Vietnamese soldier reflects on prideful handshake with Putin at Victory Parade

Parade commander Pham Khac Giang shares the emotional moment and his pride in leading the Vietnamese unit at Moscow's Victory Day celebration.

From taxi meters to digital maps: a decade-long law-making journey

National Assembly Deputy Ha Sy Dong from Quang Tri has said that many businesses are eagerly awaiting a controlled testing mechanism or a ‘sandbox’ to deploy new products, services, and business models.

Scholar warns against loss of public assets after merger of administrative units

During the merger of administrative units, it is essential to ensure transparent, open, and professional management of land and public assets, particularly in areas with high development potential, to prevent loss, waste, and group interests.