French writer Bernard Werber to hold exchanges with Vietnamese readers

French science fiction writer Bernard Werber is set to join in a host of activities as part of his Vietnam tour this year, that will take him to Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City in March.

Vietnam maintains spot as world's sixth largest fibre exporter

Vietnam has continued to retain its position as the sixth largest fibre exporter in the world, just behind China and Bangladesh, and above the Republic of Korea, since 2022.

Philippe Troussier wins VFF’s trust ahead of World Cup qualifiers

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) places its trust in chief coach Philippe Troussier, VFF vice president Tran Anh Tu said on March 14 when players of the national team began a training camp for coming World Cup qualifiers.

First int’l jazz festival to bring music feast to audience in Nha Trang

An international jazz festival will be held in Nha Trang from April 27 to May 1, expected to be a music feast for music lovers while promoting the Vietnamese land and culture as well as introducing modern European music to audiences.

Over 1,800 cyber attacks detected in Q1: Ministry

As many as 1,812 cyber attacks were detected in Vietnam so far this year, a drop of 38% compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

Japan seeks to boost seafood processing collaboration with Vietnam

With a thriving seafood processing industry and many high-quality processing plants, Vietnam has been chosen by Japanese enterprises for partnership in processing products for export to various markets such as the US and ASEAN countries.

Prime Minister to hold dialogue with youths this month

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is scheduled to hold a dialogue with youths on March 25, on the occasion of the 93rd anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931-2024).

2024 National Press Festival opens in HCM City

The 2024 National Press Festival kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on March 15 as a significant preparation step towards the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Revolutionary Press Day.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 15/2024

Trade turnover through Mong Cai border gate increases over 30%

HCM City to reclaim land from nearly 3,000 households for canal upgrade

Two HCM City People's Committee canal upgrade projects will reclaim land from nearly 3,000 households in District 8, Binh Thanh, and Go Vap.

Vietnamese citizens advised not to travel to conflict areas

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Vietnamese citizens not to travel to places where conflicts are taking place, its spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on March 14.

Hue – Da Nang heritage train route to become operational in late March

A train route connecting Da Nang and Hue of Thua Thien – Hue province named “Central Heritage Connection” will be put into operation in late March on the occasion of the Liberation Day of Thua Thien – Hue (March 26) and Da Nang (March 29).

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 15/2024

Upgrade of Vietnam - Australia relations is a natural development step: Spokeswoman

Receiving guests at orchards, farmers are pocketing big profits in agritourism

Vietnamese farmers grow crops and fruits to sell farm produce, of course, but also to provide services as part of agritourism, which is helping farmers earn billions of dong a year.

Foreign capital set to dominate Vietnam’s M&A landscape

The positive trend of foreign capital in the M&A market this year follows the momentum of 2023, where the top five largest deals involved foreign investors.

Vietnam's stock market expected to be upgraded to new status by 2025

The upgrading of the Vietnamese stock market to an emerging market has been long awaited by investors.

More countries to get visa waiver from Vietnam

The Vietnamese Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Public Security are working on a plan to expand the list of countries whose citizens are eligible for a unilateral visa waiver to attract more international tourists.

Discarded aloe vera peels cause pollution in Ninh Thuan

People are demanding that local authorities take action to investigate the facility’s operation and waste treatment amid rising health concerns.

Thanh Vu races 500km to complete Montane Lapland Arctic Ultra

Thanh Vu has become the first Vietnamese athlete to complete the annual Montane Lapland Arctic Ultra on March 13 in Sweden.

Local fish sauce used at five-star resort

The local fish sauce of Nam Ô village has been used as an official ingredient at the five-star Furama resort Đà Nẵng’s kitchen, serving visitors at the beach-front vacation site.

French-award winning book released in Vietnamese

This tale of a Vietnamese woman in an untold part of history turns into a portrait of the complex relationship that Hải Anh has with her mother and her roots.

Hoi An Memories 2024 returns with numerous colourful street events

An array of parades and cultural shows are expected to take place from March 16 to 18 in Hoi An Ancient Town, central Vietnam, as part of Hoi An Memories, a show that introduces Vietnamese culture to the world.

Finance Ministry to scrutinise insurance sales

The Ministry of Finance has announced its plans to inspect the sales of insurance products through credit institutions and foreign bank branches in Vietnam.

PM urges enhancing credit access, absorption to fuel growth

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 14 chaired a conference launching this year’s monetary policy-related tasks to tackle production and business obstacles, facilitate growth, and maintain macro-economic stability.

VN urges China to comply to Boundary Delimitation Agreement in Tonkin Gulf

Vietnam requests that China respect and comply with the Agreement on the delimitation of the territorial sea, exclusive economic zones and continental shelf between the two countries in the Tonkin Gulf signed in 2000, and the 1982 UNCLOS,