Vietnam needs drastic reforms for economic growth: experts

Drastic institutional reforms are needed to create firm ground for economic growth in the context that persistent challenges, both external and internal, still cloud the growth prospect, experts have said.

Gov’t requests more efforts to rein in galloping gold market

The government has requested an immediate inspection of gold bar trading in an attempt to stabilize the domestic gold market that has grabbed the headlines for the past few weeks.

Vietnam pledges to promote ASEAN-UK cooperation programmes

Vietnam will actively promote practical cooperation programmes between ASEAN and the UK as the coordinator of ASEAN-UK relations in the 2024-2027 period, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has said.

Nearly 3,000 athletes compete at IRONMAN triathlon

Nearly 3,000 triathletes from 52 countries and territories, including a record of 1,532 Vietnamese, are competing in the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam in the central city of Da Nang from May 10 to 12.

Key economic pillars show positive growth

Vietnam's economy has gone through one-third of the 2024 yearly plan and achieved some remarkable results, showing clear recovery momentum through the growth of important pillars.

Vietnam creates favourable environment for innovation development

Over the past time, Vietnam's innovation activities have achieved many remarkable results.

HCM City among cities with wealth growth potential over next decade

The southern metropolis Ho Chi Minh City is named among three cities with wealth growth potential over the next decade by Henley & Partners.

2020 historic flooding scenario likely to occur this year, warn meteorologists

El Nino is gradually weakening and is anticipated to change to La Nina in the last months of the year, causing heavy rain in the central region.

Hanoi plans tourism boost

Hanoi will introduce a range of innovative moves to diversify tourism experiences and foster inter-agency collaboration.

Hi-tech human resources still need further capacity improvement

Vietnamese workers hold numerous opportunities in the high-tech labour market, but stronger efforts are still needed to improve their skills to meet employers’ demand.

HCM City faces land subsidence

Nearly 7,200 hectares of land in HCM City have faced subsidence, mainly in areas near rivers and canals, according to the city’s Department of Construction.

Lang Co Bay, a gem among the world’s most beautiful bays

Lang Co Bay is famous as one of the most beautiful bays in the world, boasting breathtaking natural scenery encompassing rivers, mountains, seas, and enchanting lagoons.

Vietnam to need US$12 billion for EV infrastructure by 2040 - HSBC

Vietnam will need an estimated US$12.3 billion by 2040 to develop its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure to keep up with a projected 2.5-fold increase in EV sales over the next decade, HSBC said in a recent report.

Education empowers Mong ethnic girl to fight against early marriage

At the age of 18, Sơ managed to escape a forced marriage. Some months later, she passed the university entrance exam to the Hà Nội Law University and came to the capital city to realise her dream.

VND300-billion dog racetrack left idle for seven years

The dog racing sports and entertainment service center project in Nghi Xuan district in Ha Tinh still cannot be put into operation as it has not been licensed yet, though construction finished in 2017.

Going green: company directors must learn more about emissions reduction

Ngo Hoang Ho, Business and Administration Division Manager at Vietnam NOK Co in DongNai province, recently talked to VietNamNet about green production.

Outstanding bonds of real estate enterprises amount VND350.88 trillion

The ministry carried out inspections at 19 real estate companies and asked them to pay an addition of VNĐ255.7 billion to the State budget.

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ACV to borrow US$1.8 billion to invest in Long Thành Int’l Airport

Sports tourism - Potential awaits to be awakened

Sports tourism is becoming a golden opportunity for Vietnam to seize in the context of more and more sports lovers choosing to participate in sports events and experience the natural beauty across all regions of the S-shaped country.

HCM City roadshow aims for tourism promotion in Australia

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and the Embassy of Vietnam in Australia will jointly host the Roadshow Vietnam-Ho Chi Minh City Tourism in Australia from May 13 to May 17 in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Domestic gold prices skyrocket to nearly VND92 million per tael

The price of gold bars rose sharply in Vietnam on May 10 morning, hitting a new all-time high of VND91.80 million per tael without signs of stopping in the near future.

V.League 1 champions to compete against strong teams at ASEAN Club Championship

It will be the first time that a club-level tournament is held in the region and will feature 12 of the best clubs.

Vietnam ranks fifth in Top Countries By Forest Growth Since 2001

Vietnam has been named among the Top Countries By Forest Growth Since 2001 complied by Visual Capitalist, a data-driven visual content focused on global trends, investment, technology, and the economy.

Chinese national prosecuted in Dong Nai deadly boiler explosion

The Police Investigation Agency of Dong Nai province on May 10 decided to prosecute and detain Feng Yong, a Chinese national, for his responsibility linked to a boiler explosion at his wood processing factory, leaving six dead and five injured.

HCM City initiates leasing sidewalks, streets in District 1

District 1 in HCM City on Thursday began a trial programme for renting out sections of sidewalks for various purposes such as parking and other businesses on eleven streets.