The suspicions of two drivers have led to the arrest and prosecution of two South African nationals on drug-related charges, Ho Chi Minh City’s police have announced.

Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh, from Hanoi, has triumphantly conquered Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas and the tallest peak outside Asia, standing at an impressive 6,959m.

Vietnamese cyclist Nguyen Thi That earned a silver medal on February 15 at the Asian Road Cycling Championships 2025 in Phitsanulok, Thailand.

Vietnam’s housing market is facing pressure with soaring prices, making Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, the country’s two business and financial hubs, among Asia’s least affordable cities for homebuyers, according to a report by property consultant CBRE.

Around 500 exhibitors are expected at the country's most prestigious trade promotion event, the 34th Vietnam International Trade Fair (VIETNAM EXPO 2025), which will officially take place from April 2 to 4 in Hanoi.

Vietnam will send six golfers with the goal of securing podium finishes at the 7th Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship (WAAP) golf tournament to be held in March in Quang Nam province.

As one of Vietnam’s leading prestigious events in the transportation and supporting industries, Vietnam AutoExpo 2025 is expected to span 10,000 square metres, featuring over 500 booths, showcasing 350 domestic and international companies.

The demand for housing from foreigners is anticipated to continue, driving an existing upward trajectory in Hanoi, signalling a positive development for the domestic real estate market.

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has recently proposed imposing property taxes on real estate transfers based on the length of time properties have been owned, but the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said the idea is not feasible.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed a new green e-commerce law amid concerns over 800,000 tonnes of plastic waste in 2030.