Vietnam now has five billionaires on Forbes list

The number of Vietnamese billionaires in US dollar has dropped to five in the early months of 2024 from the previous six, reported in April 2023.

Ceiling airfares to increase next month: transport ministry

The ceiling price of tickets on domestic flights will be increased from the beginning of March, according to Circular 34 issued recently by the Ministry of Transport (MoT).

Banks pour 41 billion USD in VN property market in 2023

A total of 2.75 quadrillion VND (41 billion USD) went into the property market in 2023, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), an increase of 6.75% in comparison to last year.

Vietnam’s agricultural exports to China expected to rise

Vietnam expects to increase its agricultural exports to China as the neighbouring country agreed earlier this year to review regulations permitting the official export of Vietnamese poultry meat.

Two Vietnamese referees to officiate at 2024 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup finals

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed two female referees of Vietnam to the final round of the 2024 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Uzbekistan, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said on February 16.

VN cement industry expected to bounce back in 2024

The domestic cement industry expects to bounce back in 2024 thanks to the Government's tireless efforts to speed up public investment and implementation of key transport infrastructure projects.

Vietnam industry & trade sector looks good in early 2024

The strong recovery of industrial production, the exponential rise in exports, abundant goods supply, and good revenue from services in January paint a rosy picture for the domestic industry and trade sector this year.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 17/2024

ASEAN Schools Games offers six sports to student athletes

Morgan Stanley Capital includes 3 Vietnamese stocks in Frontier Markets Index

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), a leading global provider of research-based indexes and analytics, has added three Vietnamese stocks to MSCI Frontier Markets Index.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 17/2024

HCM City seeks motivation for digital economic development

Semiconductor industry: Vietnam should fully tap into potential available

The semiconductor industry is expected to open up opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to step into the most modern and fundamental playground in the digital transformation process.

Solutions proposed to intensify corruption fight in Vietnam

Combating corruption and negativity is a long-term, difficult, and complex struggle which is a special concern of all countries worldwide.

Hue’s hundred-year-old traditional craft village attracts young people

Thanh Tien paper flower making village has been a famous traditional craft village for hundreds of years in Thua Thien–Hue Province. It becomes a new photo check-in spot for people as the Lunar New Year Festival approaches.

Discovering Cha Loi Cave in Quang Binh

Cha Loi Cave is one of the most magnificent natural wonders in Quang Binh, boasting a majestic cave system that unquestionably offers tourists a wealth of unique and awe-inspiring experiences during their exploration of this subterranean marvel.

Ho Chi Minh City, promised land of startup "unicorns"

Following the footsteps of ancestors, the Southern region has proven to be a sacred land with extraordinary people for many generations.

Vietnamese veteran's war diary is returned, with letter from US President

US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper on February 6, just days before the 2024 Tet holiday, came to see Vu Dac Tuc, a Vietnamese veteran, in Thuong Tin district in Hanoi to return Tuc’s war diary and forward him a letter from US President Joe Biden.

Telecom carriers expand 5G coverage, compete in cross-border services

Large telecom carriers, including Viettel, VNPT and MobiFone, have set ambitious development goals for 2024.

Co Lung ducks sought by wealthy buyers

A rare and precious duck species called Co Lung are mostly raised in Thanh Hoa province. In the past, the ducks were offered to kings as a tribute.

Vietnam's UN peacekeeping mission in Africa praised for helping build schools

On the last days of the Year of the Cat, hundreds of Vietnamese soldiers and officers at peacekeeping missions, from Central African Republic, South Sudan to the UN Mission in New York, were diligently carrying out their mission of peacekeeping.

Unleasing HCM City's waterway tourism potential

If the southern economic hub is able to capitalise on its 1,100 kilometres of waterway, it will ease pressure on road transport while creating motivation for the development of other economic sectors.

Ambassadors of Vietnamese cuisine on the world stage

Vietnamese cuisine with its diverse, flavorful, and exquisite features has made its way to gourmets around the world in recent years, this popularity is attributable to a generation of talented and dedicated chefs.

When young people work as motorbike taxi drivers

The latest report of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) shows that one out of 10 young people is unemployed and that they are three more times likely to lose their job than older workers.

LLMs in Vietnamese language being developed by local firms

LLMs (large language models) in the Vietnamese language will promote the development of Vietnamese virtual assistants, and at the same time help store and promote data value.

Wind-power projects left idle as inspectors find violations

Progress on wind power projects in Dak Nong, expected to collect hundreds of billions of dong to the local budget each year, are at a standstill.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 16/2024

Merry, safe, sentimental Tet ensured for all: Prime Minister