Complete legal framework needed to settle bad debts Despite efforts of banks in dealing with bad debts, the debts increased by about VNĐ34 trillion in the first two months of 2025, while only about VNĐ15 trillion of the debts were settled by banks through risk provisions. 10:12 | 22/04/2025
Over $11 billion in State budget surplus registered in Q1 State budget revenue reached $27.9 billion while expenditure was VNĐ428.2 trillion ($27.9 billion). 10:15 | 22/04/2025
Quang Ninh invests in “Cultural village models” to promote sustainable tourism Quang Ninh province is home to more than 162,000 ethnic minority residents, accounting for 12.31% of the province’s population. The rich cultural diversity of these communities offers significant potential for tourism development, contributing to sustainable livelihoods for local people. “Cultural Village Models” projects aim to integrate cultural preservation with the growth of local tourism, especially in mountainous and ethnic minority areas. 11:54 | 22/04/2025
Mountain farmers reap benefits from safe agriculture project in Sơn La In the past, farmers lacked knowledge of safe vegetable-growing practices. Under the project, they now receive training on proper fertilisation and plant care, ensuring the produce meets food safety standards. 11:16 | 22/04/2025
NA debates limiting public oversight mechanism During the ongoing ninth session of the 15th National Assembly, many deputies voiced their concern that the change would remove regional courts and procuracies from the oversight reach of People's Councils through interpellation. 08:32 | 15/05/2025
High-speed railway project brings development opportunity for Vietnamese firms The north-south high-speed railway project is more than just a national infrastructure initiative -- it's also a pivotal opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to expand, innovate and thrive in the high-tech sector, a Việt Nam Railways Corporation representative said at a conference on the project and the participation of private firms held by the Dân Việt Newspaper on Wednesday. 08:34 | 15/05/2025
VN-Index approaches the 1,310-point mark The rally was driven by optimistic developments in US trade negotiations with both the United Kingdom and China, which supported investor sentiment across global markets. 08:36 | 15/05/2025
Party chief urges promoting innovation, digital transformation in schools Party leader Tô Lâm encouraged the adoption of advanced teaching methods, high-quality educational activities, and greater opportunities for students to engage in scientific research, technological innovation, and foreign language communication. 09:05 | 15/05/2025
Month-long campaign against smuggling, trade fraud to be launched today: PM Data from the beginning of 2025 to date, shows that authorities have handled more than 34,000 cases of smuggling and trading of banned goods, commercial and tax fraud and intellectual property violations. 09:11 | 15/05/2025
Ministries, agencies asked to take measures to effectively manage gold market The PM assigned the Ministry of Public Security to coordinate with the SBV and relevant agencies in inspecting and strictly handling violations relating to the gold market and gold trading activities, especially acts of smuggling, speculation, illegal trading or market manipulation. 09:13 | 15/05/2025
