Positioning Phu Quoc for the future

Former head of the Vietnam Economics Institute Tran Dinh Thien has offered suggestions for policies to help Phu Quoc integrate into the world and become internationally competitive.

HCMC announces cultural ambassadors for 2024-2025 term

The HCMC Department of Information and Communications announced the ten cultural ambassadors of the city for the 2024 - 2025 term at the opening ceremony of the 3rd Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2024 opened at Paris Commune Square on April 19.

VN to have many opportunities from digitalisation, green transformation: IMF

VN economic growth is predicted to expand by about 6.5 per cent this year based on numerous potentials, significant foreign direct investment, and ongoing efforts to improve the business environment and infrastructure.

Vietnam Business News April 20/2024

Fruit and vegetable exports to RoK and Thailand surge

SBV turns on mood for market intervention to stabilise exchange rates

The global political and economic situations have caused the currencies of many countries to depreciate significantly, including those of strong economies, by around 3-9 per cent.

HCM City celebrates VN Book Day

HCM City is launching a series of activities at the Book Street and Paris Square in District 1 to celebrate Vietnam Book and Reading Cultural Day (April 21) until April 22.

Ministry requests Hanoi to inspect rising prices of apartments

The Ministry of Construction has asked the Hanoi People’s Committee to inspect projects and apartment complexes with sudden price hikes, to better regulate the city’s real estate market.

VN sees great potential for development of electric motorbikes

The potential for developing the electric motorbike market in Vietnam is significant.

Dat, Hai qualify for Paris Paralympics

Le Tien Dat and Do Thanh Hai are two first Vietnamese athletes earning their official spots to compete at the Paralympic Paris 2024.

Three severely injured as boat carrying 42 foreigners collides with ferry

A tour guide and two foreign tourists were severely injured after a collision between a boat carrying foreign tourists and a passenger ferry on the Tien River of Tien Giang province, southern Vietnam, on April 19.

Controversial religious figure further charged for incest

Le Tung Van, a controversial figure running a self-proclaimed temple called "Tinh That Bong Lai", is further charged by the Long An Police for committing incestuous behavior.

HCMC plans numerous events celebrating 50th National Reunification Day next year

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, a number of activities will be held in HCM City next year.

2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup: Vietnam beat China in group stage

Vietnam on April 19 defeated China in a Group A match of the ongoing 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup in Thailand, raising hopes of entering the quarter-finals.

Vietnam wins one gold in 2024 Asian Canoe Sprint Championships

Vietnamese canoeist Diep Thi Huong on April 19 brought home a gold medal at the 2024 Asian Canoe Sprint Championships which is currently taking place in Japan.

Vietnam an attractive destination for electronics, semiconductor investors

Vietnam has strong infrastructure and research and development incentives as well as a skilled workforce, making it an attractive for “eagles” worldwide in the electronics and semiconductor industry.

Expert proposes government subsidy for unprofitable air routes

State and local authorities need new policies to help maintain struggling air routes that must exist for socio-economic development, communications expert Le Quoc Vinh, president of Le & Brothers, has said.

Field hockey makes a resilient comeback in HCM City

The current focus of hockey lies in nurturing and expanding the player base in HCM City, where a significant number of Vietnamese and expatriate hockey enthusiasts reside.

It’s time to tighten control over cross-border platforms: experts

Current Vietnamese laws stipulate that cross-border platforms like Telegram must set up representative offices in Vietnam. But many platforms have not done this.

Brand building for Vietnamese agricultural products needed to boost exports

Vietnam’s agricultural development has gained many achievements in recent times, with seven commodities recording annual export turnover of over $3 billion.

Piracy is rampant in digital environment: experts

Director of Digital Copyright Center Hoang Dinh Chung believes that it is necessary to use encryption before posting content in a digital environment to prevent copyright infringement.

Scrap recycling makes many villagers billionaires but causes pollution

Located adjacent to Hà Nội’s Gia Lâm District, about 25km east of the capital centre, Minh Khai Village (also known as Khoai Village) is often called the village of scrap billionaires.

Nation urged to build on eco-IP model

A project on implementing eco-industrial parks in Vietnam has had significant results in terms of building policy institutions, environmental benefits, and socioeconomic development for businesses.

End of an era: Ngọt’s 10-year indie legacy

Ngọt or Sweet, a young indie band, brought a breath of fresh air when they entered the music scene a decade ago and were one of the top trendsetters in Vietnam's music scene until their recent split.

Disabled people overcome difficulties to reach success in life

The sixth national conference praising people with disabilities, orphans and outstanding sponsors, has been held in Hanoi, honouring many typical examples. They have all overcame obstacles to be useful people for the community.