Golden Ball to push captain Hoa to futsal success

Pham Duc Hoa’s dream has finally come true after struggling in football and futsal for decades.

High logistics costs a headache to Vietnam’s agricultural export

Logistics costs have been a headache to the Vietnamese agricultural sector as they account for a lion share in the price of agricultural products.

VN looks to remain a strong competitor for global FDI

Vietnam remained an exception in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on the global and regional scale last year. The Southeast Asian economy was also expected to attract a large amount of FDI this year, said economists and analysts.

More policy rate cuts forecast in 2024 to support economic growth

Expansionary fiscal and loose monetary policies could be extended for another year when growth is considered a top priority, analysts noted.

5G forecast to account for 99 percent of mobile subscriptions by 2030

5G mobile connections will constitute nearly 99 percent of total mobile connections in Vietnam by 2030, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Investors sitting on US$3 billion in their accounts

Tens of billions of VND of capital are in investors’ accounts. Reports show that the total deposit balance at securities companies had reached VND83 trillion as of the end of 2023, or $3.3 billion.

Vietnam’s real estate market better with government’s support

With the Government and relevant ministries’ support, the real estate market has been better, especially in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities.

Vietnam's labor market soars with 51.7 million employed in Q1

Vietnam's labor market is anticipated to exhibit positive signs of recovery in 2024, although it may not fully revert to pre-Covid-19 levels.

VN resort real estate market shows positive signs

The resort real estate market is recording positive signs as demand, in both domestic and international tourist markets, is gradually recovering at a stable pace, thereby helping strengthen trust in the industry.

MK Group announces its entry into the defence industry

MK Group has acquired several companies with equipment and technology related to the defence industry as a part of its plan to join the field.

Vietnam to disconnect services for non-compliant 2G phones from March

Vietnam will begin blocking signals for non-compliant 2G mobile phones as part of its broader plan to fully phase out the 2G service this year, according to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VTA).

Da Nang’s students to compete at world’s FIRST robotic championship

Team FPT3DN.Robotown wins a ticket to compete at the For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotic Championship which is slated for April 17-20 in the US.

Ha Long Bay among world’s top 25 best natural destinations

Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, has announced the Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Destinations 2024, naming Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh in list of best natural destinations for 2024.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (February 26-March 3/2024)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from February 26 to March 3.

Over 200 makers join unique clay firecracker festival in Hai Duong

The traditional clay firecracker festival of the northern province of Hai Duong opened on February 25 in the national special relics complex Con Son – Kiep Bac, with the event drawing the participation of more than 200 firecracker makers.

Hanoi, and other biggest cities to host new high-value IT parks

These technology parks in the three major cities will give priority to the development of IT services and products with a high added value.

U.S. Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink to visit Vietnam

Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink will visit five Asian nations, including Vietnam, from February 23-March 4.

Telecom operators urged to lead semiconductor chip research and development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged four State-owned telecom companies, namely Viettel, VNPT, MobiFone, and Gtel Mobile, to take the lead in semiconductor chip research, development and production.

Vietnam's shrimp exports forecast to rise by 15% in 2024

Vietnam’s shrimp exports are forecast to rebound and rise by 10-15% year-on-year, with revenue reaching US$4 billion, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). T

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 26/2024

NA Chairman attends ceremony to launch Youth Month, tree-planting festival

Hanoi to upgrade security camera system

The Hanoi People's Committee has issued a plan to install more security cameras at public places and replace outdated models.

HCM City to encourage reading culture

HCM City has launched a project on building book spaces and developing reading culture in the community by 2025.

Vietnam among the most sought-after emerging markets: survey

According to a survey done by CBRE in November and December, Vietnam is just behind India in terms of attractiveness to investors.

HCM City to give donated áo dài to disadvantaged female workers

The HCM City Public Employees’ Trade Union has launched a programme to offer free áo dài (Vietnamese traditional dress) to disadvantaged workers on the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 8).