Vietnam Global Leaders Forum 2024 to gather 100 prominent Vietnamese

The Vietnam Global Leaders Forum 2024 (VGLF 2024) will take place from March 30-31 in Paris, expecting 100 prominent Vietnamese and Vietnamese-origin individuals with global influence in all fields from over 20 countries and territories worldwide.

Thuy Linh defeats former world champion at 2024 German Open Badminton Champs

Vietnam's top female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh made a great surprise at the 2024 German Open Badminton Championship by defeating former world champion Ratchanok Intanon in the quarterfinals of the women's singles event on March 2.

Vietnam asks Japan to clarify allegation on Vietnamese citizen in murder case

Vietnam’s representative agencies in Japan have asked local authorities to speed up investigations into the case of a Vietnamese citizen who was alleged to be murdered in Higashiomi city of Japan's Shiga Prefecture on February 26.

Vietnam considers offering 'visas on arrival' to remain competitive in region

In Directive No 8 issued recently, the Prime Minister has asked agencies to consider granting visas on arrival for foreign travelers and report back to him in the second quarter.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 2/2024

Tra fish leads Vietnam’s seafood exports to strong January growth

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PM to attend ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, pay official visits to Australia, New Zealand

Chip training the hot new trend for 2024

The thirst for human resources in the semiconductor manufacturing industry has prompted many training institutions to open related majors before the 2024 enrolment season.

VN targets 15 doctors per 10,000 people by 2025

Under a government plan, Vietnam expects to have 33 hospital sickbeds, 15 doctors, 3.4 pharmacists and 25 nurses per 10,000 people by 2025.

Hanoi allows West Lake to operate water sports and leisure services

An ambitious development plan to breathe new life into the West Lake area has been given the green light. The programme includes permitting more water sports on the lake itself and allowing more leisure services, including golf courses, to be built.

The job of a food reviewer: occupational 'hazards'

Food reviewers have opportunities to eat delicious food, earn high income, and earn the respect of restaurant owners.

Female captain passionately conquering the skies

Having been a pilot for nearly 10 years, the female captain’s most memorable moments are the rescue flights during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mang Den to transform into cherry blossom town all year round

The combination of cherry and other decorative trees aims to turn Mang Den Town into a cherry blossom haven, with flowers blooming in all four seasons.

Publishing industry needs to solve existing problems to overcome difficulties

The publishing industry yielded fruitful results in 2022 but in 2023, especially at the end of the year, it fell into difficulties. Therefore, the industry’s existing problems need to be solved in order to overcome difficulties.

Hanoi to host ASEAN Cup draw ceremony

The draw ceremony for the ASEAN Cup will take place on May 21 in Hanoi, according to details given by the organising board.

West Lake leisure activities: Tourism boost for Hanoi

Hanoi's iconic lake would be an ideal destination for water recreation and sports, helping to diversify local tourism offers.

Unique Cau Ngu festival in Da Nang excites fishermen

Cau Ngu, also known as the whale worshipping festival, is the most significant annual event held among local fishermen and got underway from February 27 to February 29 in the central coastal city of Da Nang.

International financial hub to be established in Da Nang

The People’s Committee of Da Nang will be the body in charge of modifying and approving the Master Plan for the Free Trade Zone to ensure it goes in line with the Grand Master Plan of the city.

Gold price hits record high, exchange rate close to historic peak

Gold prices have soared because of geopolitical uncertainties, putting pressure on the Vietnam dong. But the dong price will not fluctuate too heavily, analysts say.

Hanoi to launch night tour of Quang Ba flower market

The largest wholesale flower market in northern Vietnam could become a new night tour, showcasing the capital's unique culture to travelers at home and abroad.

USABC to send largest-ever US business delegation to Vietnam

The US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) will break its own record on the number of US businesses joining an annual delegation to Vietnam, even higher than the 51 firms joining the delegation in March last year.

Starlink has to set up joint venture to bring satellite internet to Vietnam?

The request for Starlink is one of many new draft regulations proposed to manage the licensing and business of cross-border telecommunications services, including satellite Internet.

Mai Phuong departs Miss World talent contest in Top 23

Vietnamese representative Huynh Nguyen Mai Phuong has bowed out of the Top 23 of Miss World’s talent contest.

Hai Phong native to vie for Little Miss Junior Idol World 2024 crown

Nguyen Phuong Thao, hailing from Hai Phong City, will compete in the Little Miss Junior Idol World 2024 pageant which is scheduled to take place from March 27 to April 1 in Thailand.

Vietnam pours capital into 17 new investment projects overseas in Jan-Feb

Vietnamese enterprises invested over 25 million USD in 17 new projects aboard in the first two months of 2024, equal to 21.7% of the capital registered in the same period last year.

PM sets deadline for completion of Long Thanh airport in first half of 2026

PM Pham Minh Chinh has urged the acceleration of construction of T3 passenger terminal of Tan Son Nhat airport and Long Thanh airport so that the projects can be put into operation before April 30, 2025 and in the first half of 2026, respectively.