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.

VOV.VN - A press conference was held in Hanoi on February 14 to mark the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Germany diplomatic ties and introduce a string of celebratory activities set to take place in Vietnam throughout the year.

The Lao Government and Chitchareune Construction Co., Ltd. on February 13 signed an agreement to develop a 1,200 MW wind power plant in Nong district, Laos’ Savannakhet province which aims to supply electricity to Vietnam from late 2027.

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu on February 13 presented the For the Cause of Vietnam’s Foreign Affairs insignia to Choi Joo Ho, General Director of Samsung Vietnam, in recognition of his contributions to strengthening cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

As many as 163 buildings in Vietnam were certified as green in 2024, doubling the number of the previous year, according to the recently released Vietnam Green Building Market Overview 2024.

Vietnamese and Thai businesses explored trade and investment opportunities at an industrial trade exchange event in Ho Chi Minh City on February 13.

VOV.VN - The Iranian Embassy held a ceremony in Hanoi on February 13 to mark the 46th National Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran (1979-2025), with the attendance of numerous ambassadors, chargé d'affaires, heads of international organizations in Vietnam, and members of the diplomatic corps.

The ongoing state apparatus restructuring will not affect Vietnam’s business and investment environment, affirmed Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 13 for Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane who is on an official visit to Vietnam.