Taxi driver allegedly overcharging French tourists summoned by police

The police of Hang Buom Ward (Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi) on Monday morning said that the taxi driver who allegedly overcharged two French tourists has presented himself to the police for questioning.

Vietnam promotes tourism on TikTok platform

“Net Dep Viet” (Beauty Vietnam) Season 2 programme will go live on social media platform TikTok as part of the country’s tourism promotion programme.

Miss Tourism Ambassador Vietnam 2024 winner announced

Dinh Thi Hoa, 23, was crowned Miss Tourism Ambassador Vietnam 2024 in the grand final of the beauty pageant held on May 12 in Phan Thiet city in the southcentral province of Binh Thuan.

About 385 million USD needed to upgrade three national highways in Mekong Delta

The Department for Roads of Vietnam has proposed a project worth nearly 9.3 trillion VND (385 million USD) to upgrade and innovate parts of three national highways – No 53, No 62 ,and No 91B – in the Mekong Delta.

1Office wants to become ‘disruptor’ in multi-million dollar SaaS market

Le Viet Thang, 41, the founder and CEO of 1Office, started his business from zero, but it is now valued at tens of millions of dollars.

Largest made-in-Vietnam bulk carrier launched

The largest-ever made-in-Vietnam bulk carrier was recently launched by Nam Trieu Shipbuilding Company Limited in the northern port city of Hai Phong.

Vietnam ranks sixth at Pattaya 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup

The Vietnamese team bagged five gold and three silver medals, ranking sixth in the tally at the Pattaya 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup which was held from May 8 – 11 in Thailand.

Polish authorities to support traders hit by shopping complex blaze

The administration of Warsaw will convene meetings to discuss support for the traders whose stores were destroyed in a shopping centre blaze in the capital city of Poland on early May 12.

Vietnamese businesses have more opportunities to join carbon markets

To encourage businesses to develop green, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Business Association (HUBA) and SGGP Newspaper jointly implemented a program so that Vietnamese businesses have more opportunities to join carbon markets.

Important trends emerge in Vietnam’s investment landscape

Several growth trends emerged in Vietnam’s investment landscape last year, including high-tech, Chinese investment, and cooperation with Japan.

Cultural industry expected to contribute 7 percent to GDP by 2030

The Government has just sent the investment policy for the ‘National Program on Cultural Development in the 2025-2035 Period’ to the National Assembly.

Vietnam targets to have 2 million enterprises by 2030

Vietnam targets to have at least 2 million enterprises and ten billionaires voted by prestigious world organizations by the end of this decade.

Many international art troupes to participate in Hue Festival 2024

The 2024 Hue Festival themed “Cultural Heritage with Integration and Development”, featuring a wide range of traditional festivals and rituals, cultural, sports, and tourism activities is scheduled to take place all year round.

Vietnam News Headlines May 13/2024

Eco-friendly ao dai designs on show at London fundraising event

Mekong Delta faces freshwater shortage

The salinization and scarcity of fresh water is expected to cause severe damage to the local farmers in the Mekong Delta region.

Vietnam Business News May 13/2024

Government inspection instruction playing a role in gold price slip: Experts

Domestic gold prices edge down

As trading began this morning (May 13), domestic gold prices fell by VND3.3 million per tael for buying and VND2.8 million for selling, causing huge losses for those who had bought the metal at record-high prices.

Vietnam targets 10 billionaires and top Asian business leaders by 2030

Vietnam has set ambitious targets to have at least 10 billionaires and five of Asia’s most influential entrepreneurs by 2030.

Number of large FIEs in Vietnam almost doubles from 2022

The rate of entry into Vietnam of small FIEs is decreasing, while those with a workforce ranging between 501 and 1,000 almost doubled between 2022 and 2023.

Businesses and people expect VAT cut extension to be approved

The VAT reduction from 10 per cent to 8 per cent is being implemented according to Resolution 110/2023/QH15, from January 1 to June 30, 2024.

Hanoi's appearance expected to change in years to come

Hanoi plans to build four satellite cities, an airport in the southern part, and complete an urban railway network in upcoming years.

2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam wrapped up

The official event of the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam - the largest triathlon race in the country - took place in the central city of Da Nang on May 12 with the participation of nearly 2,000 domestic and international athletes.

Vietnamese paintings show off at int’l art fair in London

Artworks by 14 Vietnamese artists were on display at Affordable Art Fair 2024 held in London from May 8-12, impressing British and international art lovers.

Green production, trade will help wood industry increase export

Viforest is encouraging businesses to ensure green production, green trade and digital transformation. The association has been conducting many trade promotion activities at home and abroad to seek more customers and orders.

Central bank’s bid to stabilise gold market hits snag

Contrary to expectations, each auction has seen gold prices surge rather than decline, fueling a buying frenzy among consumers.