Bidding required for int’t football betting business in Vietnam

The international football betting business project will be required to conduct a bidding process to select investors, according to a recently issued government decree.

Online B2C retail predicted to continue booming

The revenue of products sold through online business-to-consumer (B2C) retail model is forecast to surge in the coming time and reach 650 trillion VND (26.31 billion USD) in 2024, according to the E-Commerce and Digital Economy Agency.

Local female director honoured at World Film Festival in Cannes

Vietnamese movie “A Fragile Flower” (Đóa hoa mong manh) directed by Mai Thu Huyen won the Best Female Director Feature Film award at the World Film Festival in Cannes in France.

Da Lat to host first Vietnam classical music festival

A Vietnam classical music festival (VCMF) will be held for the first time in the Central Highlands resort city of Da Lat – the UNESCO Creative Music City - from March 10-17.

Vietnam among most preferred emerging markets in Asia-Pacific: CBRE

The recently released 2024 Asia-Pacific investor intentions survey by CBRE shows that the real estate market of Vietnam ranks second among the top three preferred emerging markets, following India and preceding Thailand, in the region.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 5/2024

PM arrives in Melbourne for ASEAN - Australia Special Summit, official visit

Female boxers hope to punch tickets to Paris Olympics

Six female Vietnamese boxers and their coaches are in Busto Arsizio, Italy, to compete at the world qualification tournament to seek berths at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Big opportunities for VN's rice exports in 2024

Positive prospects are forecast for Vietnam’s rice export in 2024, with bright signs in both market and price.

Automobike market in early 2024 remains stagnant

The continued decline in demand and the expiration of the government’s preferential policies are why the Vietnamese automobile market still has not recovered as expected.

Steel billionaire’s assets expected to reach $5 billion

Hoa Phat Group’s president Tran Dinh Long has recently seen his assets increase sharply thanks to the recovery of HPG share prices. The pockets of the steel billionaire may increase twofold to $5 billion if profit increases are realized.

Discovering Wind Cave in Tuyen Quang

Located in the heart of Khuon Ha Commune, Lam Binh District, Tuyen Quang Province, Khuoi Pin Cave is a captivating natural wonder, enchanting adventurous travelers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Conserving forests while saving endangered langurs

A biodiversity conservation project on a 46,000ha primary forest area is under way in Ba To District – home to 169 grey-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix cinerea), to build the first-ever natural reserve in the south central province of Quang Ngai.

Vietnam to promote community-based tourism

Programmes supporting community-based tourism development, aimed at sustainability, need to be built and promoted.

Discovering Vinh Long’s hidden gems

Vinh Long is blessed with abundant natural resources, particularly its fertile alluvial soil, which is perfect for cultivating tropical fruit trees and wet rice.

Community to keep women safe on cyberspace

If women do not know how to protect themselves, they will be at high risk of being abused in cyberspace, not only through fraud but also invasion of their privacy. Women and girls need to be informed and understand the ways to protect themselves.

300-year-old forging village still continues traditional craft

Despite the changing times, the village’s age-old craftsmanship continues to captivate not just locals but also visitors.

Vietnamese billiards player wins world title for third time

The nation’s leading billiards player Tran Quyet Chien successfully became the champion of the Three-Cushion World Cup 2024, which took place on March 4 in Bogota in Colombia.

Deep processing enhance VN's agricultural export value

Experts have advocated for deep processing to enhance competitiveness and create higher-value products.

Officials discuss solutions to upgrade VN stock market to "emerging"

Discussing tasks in 2024, officials and analysts emphasized the need to take measures to upgrade the stock market from frontier to emerging.

Vietnamese badminton player takes silver at German Open

Nguyen Thuy Linh finished second to take silver at the German Open badminton tournament which closed on March 3 at the Westenergie Sporthalle, Muelheim.

Gift markets bustling on International Women’s Day

Commercial centres, supermarkets, and many stores across Hanoi are offering a wide range of gifts and services aimed at satisfying all kinds of demands and launching promotions to attract customers on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

New York Times suggests coffee shops in HCM City

Amid a hectic and bustling Ho Chi Minh City, there’s a cafe for every coffee acolyte, with seven places being perfect for travelers to try egg coffee and other Vietnamese specialties, according to the New York Times.

Vietnamese architect makes Top 4 of Moira Gemmill Prize shortlist 2024

Local architect Nguyen Ha has become the first local representative to be selected among the Top 4 of the Moira Gemmill Prize shortlist 2024.

HoSE starts trial run of new KRX technology system on March 4

The system has faced persistent delays and setbacks, extending the rollout schedule to nearly 10 years.

SSC to launch single-point information disclosure system for listed firms

The system helps streamline administrative procedures and reduce business costs, improve efficiency and ensure timely information dissemination.