Da Lat wins Asia Festival City Awards

Megastory - Binh Duong: From war-torn land to a rising economic power

Half a century after the nation’s reunification, Binh Duong has emerged as a shining beacon of economic transformation. What was once a battlefield scarred by bombs has now become a thriving industrial-urban hub, playing a vital role in Vietnam’s Southern Key Economic Region.

Nguyen Thi Dinh - Legendary female general

Nguyen Thi Dinh, a female general of the Ho Chi Minh era, has become a legendary figure in history. Her life and career were deeply connected to the revolution and the South, embodying the pure and extraordinary beauty of Vietnamese women. Her name is closely linked to the Dong Khoi movement, the "Long-Haired Army," and the "Three-Pronged Attack" strategy in combat.

Vietnam Airlines expands flight frequency on Hanoi-Manila route

Vietnam Airlines has announced an increase in the frequency of flights on the Hanoi - Manila route, effective April 1, to accommodate the growing travel demand between Vietnam and the Philippines.

Striving to complete elimination of temporary, dilapidated houses by October 31, 2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the Central Steering Committee for the Elimination of Temporary and Dilapidated Houses emphasised the goal of completing the programme by October 31, 2025, while chairing the committee's third meeting to review progress and set future tasks. So far, over 65,000 houses have been completed and handed over, while more than 56,000 are under construction.

Hanoi plans to build huge public spaces around Hoan Kiem Lake

The Hanoi People's Committee on March 17 presented a report to the municipal Party Committee, on the plans for the renovation and improvement of public spaces around Hoan Kiem Lake, focusing on the development of a new square and park area.

Vietnam’s outbound investment increases by 9.5 times in two months

Vietnam's overseas investment in the first two months of 2025 totalled nearly 239 million USD, 9.5 times higher than the same period last year.

OP-ED: Streamlined, effective administrative apparatus: A mark of March decisions

Within just the first 15 days of March - the month marking the commencement of - a series of swift, decisive, and practical national and social policy decisions were made, demonstrating a firm commitment to the principles of ensuring an “elite, streamlined, strong, efficient, valid and effective” newly-formed system.

All businesses to conduct administrative procedures electronically from July

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) has been tasked with collaborating with relevant agencies, to ensure the completion of electronic identification accounts for organizations, enabling all enterprises to carry out administrative procedures electronically starting July 1, 2025.

Hanoi’s new electric bus routes see rising ridership

Since Hanoi converted routes 05, 39, 47, and 59 to electric buses, ridership has grown significantly, with both passenger volume and revenue increasing each month. According to a survey by the Hanoi Public Transport Management and Operation Centre, most passengers are satisfied with the service quality.

Timeless charm of the Mekong delta: Buffalo carts transporting rice in Dong Thap

Across the vast rice paddies of Hong Ngu, where combine harvesters work tirelessly, a more timeless scene still unfolds—buffalo carts moving at their own unhurried pace, carrying heavy sacks of rice to collection points.