Maroon 5 arrive in Phu Quoc ahead of debut Vietnam performance

Famous pop rock band Maroon 5 of the United States touched down at Phu Quoc International Airport on December 14 to prepare for their debut performance in Vietnam on December 16.

Vietnam wins first gold at Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships

Vietnamese athlete Dang The Hung has brought home the first gold medal at the Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships 2023, which is currently getting underway in Malaysia.

Health authorities warn of possible COVID-19 resurgence

The HCM City Health Department has warned of the potential risk of a COVID-19 resurgence in the city amid a wave of cases emerging in many Western-Pacific countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Guam, and Brunei.

Prime Minister’s visit to Middle East expected to attract new resources

The strengthening of relations with countries in the Middle East is expected to open up new markets and attract new resources for Vietnam’s development.

VN's top tourism, hospitality firms in 2023 announced

The lists of top 10 reputable tourism companies and top five reputable hotels and resorts in Vietnam were unveiled by Vietnam Report JSC on December 14.

PM Chinh arrives in Tokyo, starting Japan trip

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Tokyo on December 15, starting his four-day trip to Japan for the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation and bilateral activities in Japan.

VN urged to focus on geotechnic study to prevent geological hazards

Like many countries in the world, VN is severely affected by climate change while having diverse natural terrain and geology.

Red Sunday blood donation campaign to open in Hanoi on December 24

The main festival of the 16th Chủ nhật đỏ (Red Sunday) - the annual blood donation campaign - will officially take place in Hà Nội on December 24.

Vietnamese students win Korea Multicultural Youth Awards

Three students of Vietnamese origin were among the winners of the 12th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards.

Kon Tum Plateau seeks UNESCO recognition as World Biosphere Reserve

The People's Committee of Kon Tum has asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to provide technical support in developing a dossier seeking UNESCO recognition for its Kon Tum plateau as a World Biosphere Reserve.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 15/2023

Vietnamese food, beverages introduced in Malaysia

VN, China strive for people’s happiness, humankind’s progress: FM spokeswoman

Vietnam and China have agreed to build a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, striving for their peoples’ happiness and for the peace and progress of humankind.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 15/2023

Deputy PM calls for Dell’s participation in digital transformation in Vietnam

Exhibition of artists’ rain-inspired ceramic paintings opens

Over 40 artworks featured at the NamHoCeramic 2023 exhibition showcase the artist’s adoption of traditional pottery making techniques by artisans from Bát Tràng Pottery Craft Village.

Measures sought to increase localisation rate in wind, solar power development

Experts sought measures to increase the localisation rate in wind and solar power development in Vietnam during a conference in Hanoi on December 14.

Australia gives Vietnam over 490,000 vaccine doses

Australia's government agreed to give 490,600 doses of ‘5 in 1’ vaccine to Vietnam through the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

Google Year In Search 2023: Vietnamese love traveling to enjoy nature

In 2023, Vietnamese visitors are in favor of natural attractions and out-of-town destinations.

Vietnam's rice exports expected to hit US$5 billion this year

Rice export volume and value during the first 11 months surpassed the figures of the entire 2022, and this year’s revenue is expected to reach 5 billion USD, authorities said.

Mekong Delta has highest jobless rate in Vietnam

The Mekong Delta region has the highest unemployment rate in the country, according to a recent report by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

Big garment producer downsizes workforce

Garmex Sai Gon (GMC) has reported big losses and cut its workforce. Other garment companies are also facing difficulties.

Processing industry, trading units see great changes in recent M&A activities

Business mergers and acquisitions (M&As) have become quite bustling lately in Vietnam, showing major changes in the overall market picture of the country.

Farmers in distress as they sell pigs at a loss as Tet holiday nears

It is now the high sale season, but pig prices are still at a deep low, leaving farmers with big losses. There is no sign of recovery.

Export turnover on track on back of global recovery

Vietnam’s large trade surplus mirrors a gradual recovery in exporter performance and global demand, with hopes that new trade goals can be accomplished next year.

Bike-only lanes may lead to changes in people’s travel habits

A proposal on lanes reserved for bicycles has been applauded by experts who say it will help change Hanoian’s habit of using cars and motorbikes.

Ngu Xa bronze casting: preserving an age-old artistic legacy

Over the past 500 years, Ngũ Xã bronze casting has evolved into magnificent masterpieces of national art. However, despite enduring various challenges, the village now has only one remaining family-run bronze-casting workshop.