Fifty years after the end of the war and national reunification, Vietnam is embarking on a new great revolution - a sweeping reform involving the merger of provinces and streamlining of the administrative apparatus.

Doctors face not only professional pressures but also unwarranted financial losses. They at times have to cover hospital fees for patients who leave without paying their bills.

In a tight housing market, a one-bedroom unit in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has shocked buyers with a projected price of over USD 1.2 million.

Minh Hang, 30, from Hanoi, initially planned to ride a motorbike across Vietnam for a few months, but later chose to live nomadically for a year, staying in Vinh Hy and Mang Den.

Nguyen Trung Chinh, chair of CMC Corporation, says that to attract technology talent, Hanoi needs not only attractive policies but also the courage to experiment with entirely new models, breakthrough approaches, and institutional frameworks.

According to a PwC survey, 78 percent of Southeast Asian CEOs view ESG as a strategic priority, yet 40 percent lack the workforce to meet these demands.

A new generation of directors is reshaping Vietnam’s war cinema with humanistic, multifaceted portrayals of conflict and post-war trauma.

Public investment, innovation, and stable inflation helped Vietnam maintain solid economic momentum in early 2025.

Passion-fueled scientists confront tough conditions to preserve biodiversity and advance ocean science.

The government pushes for bold economic expansion to fuel strategic momentum entering 2026.

The elimination of district-level governance is a cornerstone of Vietnam’s new administrative era.

Hanoi eyes gas bike ban, but success depends on public transit, infrastructure, and equity.

A new government agency accelerates digital reform and social equality in ethnic regions.

Concert ride-hailing services are gaining popularity among young people, especially in big cities like Hanoi and HCM City.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is finalizing a draft decree to amend and supplement certain provisions of Decree 103/2024 regarding land use fees and land rental fees.

"To buy an average house (70 sq m, priced at VND3-4 billion) in major cities, young people need 20-25 years of income," said Ha Quang Hung, Deputy Director of the Department of Housing and Real Estate Market Management.

The Government is proposing a plan to allocate the 2024 increased state budget revenue, with a significant portion dedicated to increasing expenditures on development investment.

The French Ambassador says that France has closely monitored the bidding process for upcoming metro lines in Hanoi and HCM City, while expressing particular interest in railway development projects in Vietnam, including the high-speed railway.

In the second part of this online roundtable, the guests shared their approaches to bilateral trade negotiations and the expectations of American businesses when operating in Vietnam.

At ABAC III in Hai Phong, President Luong Cuong highlighted the importance of public-private cooperation and business-led solutions for regional sustainability.