Vietnamese cinema faces tough challenges

Many Vietnamese filmmakers said that previously, raising funds for Vietnamese films was difficult, but now, after the COVID-19 pandemic, finding funds for film production has become even harder in the overall challenging situation.

First Int’l Jazz Festival Nha Trang opens

More than 100 renowned musicians from the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the US and Vietnam are performing at the first International Jazz Festival that opened in Nha Trang city, the south central province of Khanh Hoa on April 27.

Quang Ninh: Van Don bans plastic products on five island communes

Tourists are prohibited from bringing single-use plastic products to five island communes in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh’s Van Don district starting April 27.

Hue Traditional Cuisine Week 2024 opens

The 2024 Hue Traditional Cuisine Week opened in Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on April 27 evening.

Vietnam Festival 2024 opens in Osaka

The second Vietnam Festival in Osaka, Japan opened on April 27 following the success of the first event in 2023 held to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam – Japan diplomatic relations.

Da Nang hosts Brazil-Vietnam Football Festival 2024

The two-day Brazil-Vietnam Football Festival 2024 opened in the central city of Da Nang on April 27 evening.

HCM City police busts major transnational money laundering ring

The HCM City Police Investigation Agency (PC01) said on April 27 that they have busted a major transnational money laundering ring, arresting 13 local people and foreign nationals.

Vietnam Business News April 28/2024

Investor confidence gains traction on improved business climate

Vietnam News Headlines April 28/2024

10th anniversary of UNESCO's recognition of Trang An as world natural and cultural heritage marked

MOIT seeks zero-dong pricing for rooftop solar power price

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien believes that paying zero dong to electricity to be generated by rooftop solar power systems is a reasonable policy which could prevent profiteering.

VN’s cashew imports exceed exports as Cambodian products flood market

As of April 15, Vietnam had exported 183,300 tons of cashew nuts worth $984.6 million, while it had spent $1.04 billion to import 834,000 tons of raw nuts. The trade deficit connected to the product has returned.

Fixed pension amounts are too low

Vietnamese pensioners can enjoy the highest pension rate in the world, 75% of their social insurance payments. However, as the salaries used to calculate social insurance premiums are low, the actual pension they receive in retirement is small.

Traceability records maintain reputation of Vietnamese rice

The Ministry of Industry and Trade requests to ensure full traceability documents and records in purchase, consumption, export of rice to ensure no commercial fraud and preserve brand and reputation of Vietnamese rice.

Vietnamese posters depict fight for freedom

The 15 best works were selected from over 1,000 entries in the propaganda poster competition to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024).

Still no VAT hike proposal to aid business development

The amended VAT Law is set to be submitted for approval next month with new content, yet the common tax rate is still proposed at 10 per cent to help businesses through current turbulent times.

First walking and bicycle zone begins construction in Da Nang

The project, which will be built on the Han River bank at a cost of VND44 billion (US$1.76 million), will create a pedestrian space and 'green' park system from the city's downtown to Cam Le district in the tourism attraction and entertainment zone .

Vietnam's 2024 rice exports seen beating target

Vietnam’s rice exports this year are forecast to beat the earlier projection of 7.6 million tons, heard a conference on rice exports.

Islands host visitors with summer events

The unique culture, rich biodiversity and extinct volcanoes, which have been conserved in the water around Ly Son Islands, and garlic and scallion farms are major attractions for summer tourists.

VN could profit from taxing bitcoin, digital asset transactions

The total value of cryptocurrencies entering Vietnam in 2023 reached $120 billion. Vietnam could collect big money from taxing cryptocurrency transactions and having a legal framework to control virtual assets.

Vietnam Business News April 27/2024

Vietnam upholds use, management of financing for sustainable development

Hanoi arteries get gridlocked as people flock to hometown on holiday

On April 27, the first day of the five-day holiday period, people thronged Hanoi’s gateways to return to their hometown, causing traffic to become overloaded.

Vietnam News Headlines April 27/2024

Vietnamese Ambassador presents credentials to RoK President

HCM City reduces Reunification Day firework displays

HCM City authorities will hold fireworks displays at five locations, instead of 16 as previously scheduled, to mark the 49th anniversary of Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day on April 30.

Brazil, Da Nang look for closer sports, tourism and trade ties

Brazil plans to send a carnival group to Vietnam and the central city of Da Nang following a plan of co-operation with property developer Sun Group in the coming time in a bid to attract domestic and international tourists to the locality

Tech firms’ cloud-service market share on the rise

The market share of domestic cloud-service providers has expanded following their efforts to grasp the opportunity brought by digital transformation.

Truong My Lan appeals against lower court verdict

Truong My Lan, chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Holdings Group Corporation, has appealed against the death sentence imposed on her by the lower court, said local media reports.