1.6 tonnes of ivory seized in Hai Phong

The State Bank of Vietnam has demanded banks submit links to the section announcing various interest rates before April 1st. If there are changes to the links, they must be updated within two working days.

Myriad activities honouring the traditional dress of ao dai brought close to 3.5 million visitors, including 480,000 foreigners, to Ho Chi Minh City last month.

A decrease in deposit interest rates has been recorded in a number of banks from the beginning of April.

The prices of Vietnamese coffee and pepper are forecast to continue increasing due to limited supply while the export of these products has also enjoyed relative growth, according to insiders.

An exhibition featuring artworks in various styles and mediums by ten female painters from across Vietnam will take place at the Fine Arts Exhibition Hall on Ngo Quyen Street in Hanoi from April 7-15.

The feet of Nguyen Thi Huyen, an old woman in Quang Ngai, are special with two big toes touching each other. The characteristic makes people think of the feet of Giao Chi people, belonging to Vietnamese people of the distant past.

Backed by international providers, gambling games and other betting forms have mushroomed in Vietnam and become more professional.

A wide range of events will be held nationwide to commemorate the 23th death anniversary of renowned Vietnamese songwriter Trinh Cong Son (1939-2001).

At least six coaches of different nationalities, who have had impressive CVs, have applied to be head coach of the national team of Vietnam.

Billionaires from Asia recently attended the 2024 Investment Promotion Conference in Binh Dinh province to seek investment opportunities. Four projects, capitalized at VND1.059 trillion in total, were licensed at the event.

Converting to IPv6, the most recent version of the Internet Protocol, is critical to ensure address resources for Internet development and connection with new services such as Internet of Things, cloud computing and 5G/6G networks.

On the interbank market, the average USD/VNĐ exchange rate is gradually approaching the peak of VNĐ24,867 per dollar from November 2023.

The Philippine government is seeking to reduce its heavy dependence on Vietnamese rice by diversifying supply sources.

ReefScan is a modular suite of automated marine monitoring systems that translate field data into comprehensive information about the state and health of critical marine ecosystems such as coral reefs.

Airplane engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney’s recalling of a number of A321Neo aircraft operated by Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air has caused the domestic aviation industry to face a serious shortage of aircraft.

Lai Gia Thanh won the first title for Vietnam at the International Weightlifting Federation World Cup on April 1 in Phuket, Thailand.

Vietnam’s business sentiment in construction positive in 2024

Vietnam is leveraging its diplomatic activities to enhance its tourism image, which has garnered positive evaluations from experts in recent times.

Chairman of Vietnamese private conglomerate Vingroup Pham Nhat Vuong, at 4.8 billion USD, moved 252 places to rank 678th in the Hurun Global Rich List 2024.

Coffee prices have soared, causing some exporters of Vietnamese coffee beans to cancel contracts previously signed with partners.

Vietnamese farmers understand that green agriculture and sustainable farming is a must to maintain their presence in the world market.

Representatives from ASEAN member states and UN agencies in Vietnam, notably UNFPA, UNICEF and UN Women, have renewed their commitment to providing high-quality social services for women and children at risk and experiencing violence.

The incidence of chronic kidney disease among young adults is steadily rising, prompting concerns over early screening of kidney problems to prevent disease progression, doctors have said.

Vietnam is waiting for major high-tech and future technology projects registered in 2024, as many foreign big names in this field have expressed their interest in the domestic market.