Over 40% of firms foresee better business performance in Q3

As many as 40.7% of the enterprises expect their business performance in the third quarter of 2024 to be better than the second quarter, according to a quarterly business trend survey recently released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnamese airlines serve over 54 million passengers in H1

The total passenger output through airports reached more than 54 million passengers in the first six months of this year, equal to 97% compared to the same period last year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Hanoi develops craft villages with lotus products

Hanoi is promoting the farming of lotus and the production of lotus products in association with tourism development given the plant's values, with a focus on craft villages making products from lotus.

Da Nang plans for a number of large transport projects

The central city of Da Nang has plans for a number of big infrastructure projects including moving the railway station, building bridge across the Han River and building tunnels through the airport, said the municipal people’s committee.

Vietnam launches first national park passport

Passport holders will have the opportunity to receive benefits, rewards and discounts for visiting these national parks.

Foreign experts remove tusks to save eight-year-old elephant

Having an accident leading to broken tusks, an eight-year-old fostered elephant in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk had both removed by expert veterinarians.

Vietnamese- American director nominated for Emmys

Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, The Greatest Night in Pop tells the behind-the-scenes stories from nearly 40 years ago (in 1985) of We Are the World - one of the best-selling singles of all time.

MoTI asks for feedback on amending regulations for importing used cars

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is seeking public comments on the draft to finalise the regulations for importing used cars under the CPTPP tariff quota system in Việt Nam.

Global Microsoft system disruption causes flight check-in delays

By 2:30 PM, the system was back online, but some airlines were forced to adjust their schedules as delays travelled down the flight chain.

Fifteen new substances added to the banned list of narcotics and precursors

The Government has issued a decree amending and supplementing the list of narcotics, adding 15 new substances which are banned.

HCM City to spend additional $114m for poverty reduction

The HCM City People's Committee has submitted a proposal to provide an additional allocation of nearly VNĐ2.9 trillion (US$114 million) for the city’s sustainable poverty reduction programme for the 2021-25 period.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's legacy of service and integrity

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong – a dedicated communist soldier, exceptional leader and person of great intellect, courage and compassion – passed away on July 19, 2024.

Nguyen Phu Trong: Key moments of his ‘Bamboo Diplomacy’ art

Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong has significantly shaped the nation’s international relations through his unwavering dedication, profound intellect, and steadfast commitment to fostering global partnerships.

HCM City introduces free walking tours for both locals and foreigners

A free walking tour across popular sightseeing spots in Ho Chi Minh City will debut on July 22, showcasing a different side of the southern city which blends both ancient and modern experiences.

Vietnamese pomelo gets green light to gain entry into RoK

The RoK, a market of 50 million consumers, is considered a potential market for Vietnamese products, including pomelo.

Vietnam's rice exports expected to have positive result in H2

Vietnam has many opportunities to promote rice exports in the second half of this year, even though India could change its rice export policy in the next few months, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

More efforts required to make night flights more attractive to passengers

Airlines have been increasing the number of night flights to meet demand amid an aircraft shortage, but the inconvenience and fear of fatigue mean passengers shun them.

PM urges all-out efforts for digital transformation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for more drastic efforts and resolve to accelerate the digital transformation that has contributed to creating new motives for the nation development.

Cyanide found in food of 6 dead Vietnamese, American citizens in Thailand

Thai authorities have found cyanide not only in tea, but also in food in a hotel room in Bangkok, where six people, four Vietnamese and two Americans of Vietnamese, were found dead, reported local media.

Tropical depression in East Sea expected to become storm by July 20

As of the evening of July 19, the tropical depression in the East Sea is intensifying and is likely to strengthen into a storm by July 20.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong: Devoted leader of nation and people

VietNamNet presents the article: "General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong: Devoted Leader of Nation and People" by General To Lam, Politburo Member and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Pham Tat Thang in charge of directing Commission for Mass Mobilisation

The Politburo has entrusted Pham Tat Thang, member of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and permanent vice-chairman of the PCC's Commission for Mass Mobilisation, to direct activities of the commission.

Biography of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

The following is the biography of Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong passes away

Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, passed away at 1:38 PM on July 19, 2024, at the 108 Military Central Hospital.

Supermodel Thanh Hang pursues legal case against beauty queen Hoang Thuy

The fashion world is abuzz as Thanh Hang takes legal action against Hoang Thuy. What led to this high-profile case?