More countries to get visa waiver from Vietnam

The Vietnamese Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Public Security are working on a plan to expand the list of countries whose citizens are eligible for a unilateral visa waiver to attract more international tourists.

Discarded aloe vera peels cause pollution in Ninh Thuan

People are demanding that local authorities take action to investigate the facility’s operation and waste treatment amid rising health concerns.

Thanh Vu races 500km to complete Montane Lapland Arctic Ultra

Thanh Vu has become the first Vietnamese athlete to complete the annual Montane Lapland Arctic Ultra on March 13 in Sweden.

Local fish sauce used at five-star resort

The local fish sauce of Nam Ô village has been used as an official ingredient at the five-star Furama resort Đà Nẵng’s kitchen, serving visitors at the beach-front vacation site.

French-award winning book released in Vietnamese

This tale of a Vietnamese woman in an untold part of history turns into a portrait of the complex relationship that Hải Anh has with her mother and her roots.

Hoi An Memories 2024 returns with numerous colourful street events

An array of parades and cultural shows are expected to take place from March 16 to 18 in Hoi An Ancient Town, central Vietnam, as part of Hoi An Memories, a show that introduces Vietnamese culture to the world.

Finance Ministry to scrutinise insurance sales

The Ministry of Finance has announced its plans to inspect the sales of insurance products through credit institutions and foreign bank branches in Vietnam.

PM urges enhancing credit access, absorption to fuel growth

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 14 chaired a conference launching this year’s monetary policy-related tasks to tackle production and business obstacles, facilitate growth, and maintain macro-economic stability.

VN urges China to comply to Boundary Delimitation Agreement in Tonkin Gulf

Vietnam requests that China respect and comply with the Agreement on the delimitation of the territorial sea, exclusive economic zones and continental shelf between the two countries in the Tonkin Gulf signed in 2000, and the 1982 UNCLOS,

Foreign exchange rate cools after central bank’s intervention

US dollar price in both official and unofficial markets has cooled down after the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) intervened to reduce the speculation of the greenback on the domestic market.

Miss Universe 2023 Palacios set to visit Vietnam in late April

Sheynnis Palacios, Miss Universe 2023, is scheduled to arrive in Vietnam for a working trip from April 27 to 30 as part of her Asian tour, according to Miss Universe website.

Local distributors should be encouraged to sell made-in-VN green products

It is necessary to develop policies to encourage domestic distribution systems to give priority to selling products made by local producers who are making effort to promote green and circular production and business ethics, experts have said.

Amended laws expected to spark real-estate boom

The 2024 Land Law is expected to encourage investment in Vietnam and attract overseas remittances (kieu hoi) to Vietnam.

Vietnamese baguette the best sandwich in the world: Taste Atlas

The Vietnamese baguette (Bánh mì) has been ranked first on the list of the top 100 sandwiches in the world, revealed international food website Taste Atlas.

Hanoi leads Provincial Innovation Index

Hanoi scores 62.86 points in the first-ever Provincial Innovation Index (PII) to become the best performer in Viet Nam in 2023.

VN, U.S. sign MoU on cultural cooperation

Representatives of the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the U.S. Department of State signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cultural cooperation and public affairs in Washington DC on March 13 (local time).

New night tour offers an escape to history

Modern lights and sound effects are mixed with contemporary and folk singing and dancing to create a unique realistic theatrical show.

Rabies cases rise nationwide, human deaths reported

Rabies cases are currently on the rise in several Vietnamese localities across the country, with dozens of deaths reported.

Giant pot of pho broth highlights festival in Nam Dinh

Pho Festival 2024 in the northern city of Nam Dinh will feature a 300-litre saucepan of broth cooked by 20 local artisans and 30 helpers.

VN banks remain reluctant in disclosing interest rates

It's neither beneficial nor possible at times for commercial banks to make their interest rates public, as instructed in Government Directive No. 18 dated March 5, said industry experts and insiders.

Folk Hang Trong painting exhibition opens

A collection of folk Hang Trong wood block paintings will soon be displayed at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in downtown Hanoi.

Public wants stiff sanctions on deviant speech, behavior

An average administrative fine of VND7.5 million is imposed on KOLs and celebrities for deviant behavior conducted online.

VN applies international standards in ICT industry

More than 90 percent of technical standards and regulations applied in the ICT sector are international ones, which shows the global integration of the sector.

Ramped up efforts to reduce plastic pollution

These cooperation and innovation efforts will contribute to a global treaty to end plastic pollution, which is expected to be finalised in 2024.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 14/2024

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