Oman plans to increase investment in highway and water supply projects in Vietnam, the Middle Eastern emirate's sovereign wealth fund said.

As the new school year starts, parents are worried about how much they're having to spend, especially on health insurance.

Companies are complaining that the planned 12.4% increase in Vietnam's minimum wage next year will raise costs and force some firms out of business.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed to the National Assembly waiving nearly VND9 trillion (US$409 million) of fines on enterprises for late tax payments, while also suggesting cuts on several types of tax.

Local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need to reform themselves and also need support from the State to survive and develop as further economic integration takes place once Vietnam signs free trade deals with partners, experts said.

A lot needs to be done between now and the end of the year to meet the export growth target of 10%, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has said.

The Ministry of Transport is investigating transport companies who have failed to lower prices amid a drop in petrol costs.

A festival dedicated to the Republic of Korea (RoK) cuisine will be held at Keangnam Landmark Hanoi from September 12 to 13.

A small cafe in downtown of central coastal city of Quy Nhon attracts many young customers not just because of its extensive menu of beverages, but also because of another reason: many English-speaking customers patronising this Language Cafe are willing to help local students practise their English.

Three Vietnamese films will be presented at the British Film Institute's annual London Film Festival, on October 7-18.