Amidst the global trend of sustainable development and responsible business, it has become critical for enterprises to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices into their operations to better integrate with the world market and gain a competitive edge, a workshop has heard in Ho Chi Minh City.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed a decision approving a programme on training and sharing knowledge on ethnic affairs for Lao and Cambodian officials.

Locals and visitors to Ho Chi Minh City have an opportunity to experience the vibrant atmosphere of both traditional and novel festivals as the city has rolled out multiple events to stimulate tourism.

Head coach Cristiano Roland has summoned 34 players for the national U17 team to prepare for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Finals 2025 in Saudi Arabia, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Vietnamese young players will have chances to sharpen their skills through an international programme entitled Next Gen Draft by Spanish La Liga and EA Sports.

Several banks swiftly lowered deposit interest rates last week, paving the way for reductions in lending rates in the near future to bolster businesses and fuel recovery.

Vietnam is considering relaxing its two-child policy due to a low birth rate, one of the lowest in Southeast Asia.

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE) is organising a ‘Trade Delegation to Japan,’ combined with participation in the World Expo Osaka 2025, to implement the 2025 National Trade Promotion Programme.

A 40% increase in infrastructure investment that the Vietnamese Government is now planning would add approximately 2 percentage points to Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth - if the Government manages to hit its disbursement targets this year, according to Michael Kokalari, chief economist at VinaCapital.

In its latest macroeconomic update about Vietnam, Standard Chartered Bank forecasts a rise in inflation in the near term.