Why does Vietnam struggle to cut interest rates despite its $410bn stock market?
Vietnam NewsVietnam's heavy reliance on bank loans is putting pressure on banks' funds and pushing up interest rates. With outstanding loans already equal to 145 percent of GDP, experts say the country needs to make better use of its growing VND10.7 quadrillion (US$410 billion) stock market to help businesses raise capital.
What did Doraemon creator do for Vietnamese children before his death?
Vietnam NewsThe Doraemon Fund supporting education for Vietnamese children was one of the last major projects that Fujiko F. Fujio, creator of the ‘Doraemon’ manga series, personally took part in, Katsumata Hinako, the second daughter of Fujiko F. Fujio, said.
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc airport opens second runway ahead of APEC 2027
Vietnam NewsPhu Quoc International Airport in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, officially opened its second runway on Thursday, marking a major milestone in its expansion ahead of the APEC 2027 summit.
500-day campaign to recover and identify fallen soldiers' remains: 'A command from the heart'
Vietnam NewsVietnam has recovered the remains of more than 3,600 fallen soldiers under a nationwide 500-day campaign to locate, recover, and identify those who died in wartime, reaching more than half of its target as of October 13.
Vietnam Morning Monitor: South Korea invests VND3.9 trillion in "Vietnam Valley," Vietravel Airlines has added new aircraft and plans new international routes
Vietnam NewsSouth Korea is building a "K-Vietnam Valley" in Bonghwa County aimed at attracting Vietnamese families to settle long term. Vietravel Airlines has added a new aircraft and plans new international routes. Vietnam's U15 team lost 4-2 on penalties to Rwanda after a 2-2 draw in regulation time in a placement match at the U15 World Cup & Festival 2026. And there's more in your morning news round-up.
Vietnam joins Artemis Accords on space exploration
Vietnam NewsVietnam views space science and technology as a strategic sector that can lift national science-technology capacity and support sustainable growth. The country wants to work with member nations on peaceful, safe, equitable, transparent and sustainable space exploration under international law, with tangible benefits for people and the planet.
Foreign tourists join Vietnamese wedding in Can Tho, surprise couple with wedding gift
Vietnam NewsTwo foreign tourists who were warmly invited to join a wedding in Can Tho City, in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, after stopping to watch the celebration surprised the newlyweds with a wedding envelope containing cash, winning praise online.
Canada-funded project targets 48,200 beneficiaries in Vietnam's low-emission rice sector
Vietnam NewsA Canada-funded project aims to directly benefit 48,200 people and cut carbon emissions by approximately 748,000 metric tons by 2030 by promoting high-quality, low-emission rice production in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: WHO urges caution over organ donation by children under 18 in Vietnam, Hanoi proposes plan to redevelop Hoan Kiem Lake area
Vietnam NewsThe World Health Organization has urged Vietnam to adopt strict safeguards for organ and tissue donation by children under 18. Hanoi has proposed investing $860 million to redevelop Hoan Kiem Lake and its surrounding area. And more in our podcast.
Vingroup, Legends Global partner to operate 135,000-seat Hanoi stadium next year
Vietnam NewsVingroup, Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate, and U.S.-based Legends Global, a leading international venue management company, have entered into a cooperation agreement to manage and operate the VinFast - Trong Dong Stadium in Hanoi, which is scheduled to open on July 31, 2027 and is set to become the world’s largest stadium by seating capacity.
