Vietnam to have 98 more automatic air quality monitoring stations by 2030

Ninety-eight continuous automatic air quality monitoring stations will be constructed across the country between now and 2030, pushing the total number to 201.

Vietnam pours efforts to develop 5G network nationwide

The first bidding session over the rights to develop and exploit VN’s 5G frequencies happened last weekend in Hanoi. There are three such sessions to be held this round.

Vietnam remains world’s second largest smartphone exporter

By 2022, Vietnam’s export share reached 12 per cent on the global smartphone market.

New Zealand, Vietnamese PMs issue joint press release

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh have issued a joint press release on the occasion of the latter’s official visit to New Zealand.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (March 11-17/2024)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from March 11 through 17.

Vietnamese GDP size ranks fifth in Southeast Asia

Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) size last year was estimated to stand at about US$433.3 billion, ranking fifth in Southeast Asia, according to the latest figures released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Vietnam needs non-traditional reforms to create new momentum

Overcoming Covid-19 and long-lasting difficulties caused by the pandemic, Vietnam’s businesses have once again shown resilience.

Vietnamese movie set for screening in USA, Europe

The popular Vietnamese movie "Mai" will be screened in several foreign markets from March 22, including the United States, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Slovakia, according to local film producer-director Tran Thanh.

Vietnam committed to development of green industrial parks

Vietnam is committed to the development of green industrial parks following global trends lately.

Vietnamese artist's zodiac animal paintings on display

VCMF 2024 offers audiences and artists the opportunity to explore classical music from a new perspective, combining traditional artistic values with unique performance space experiments.

Temple of Literature to host largest-ever watercolour painting exhibition

As many as 200 watercolour paintings by talented artists across the globe will be introduced at the international exhibition “Colours of Cultures” which will open at Van Mieu (Temple of Literature), Hanoi on March 16.

Vietnamese, New Zealand PMs outline major orientations for stronger ties

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon identified major orientations for further strengthening cooperation in multiple areas during talks in Wellington on March 11 morning.

Vietnamese victims in Red Sea attack to be brought home soon

VN Embassy in Egypt and Djibouti is working hard to complete necessary procedures to repatriate Vietnamese sailors working on the Barbados-flagged True Confidence cargo ship that was struck by a Houthi ballistic missile off the coast of Yemen.

Hanoi takes proactive measures against rabies and whooping cough

According to the Hanoi Centre for Disease Control, the capital city has reported nine cases of whooping cough since the beginning of the year until March 7, a significant increase compared to previous years.

Government sets conditions for foreign motorised vehicles entering Vietnam

The government has issued a decree regarding the management of motorised vehicles registered abroad and brought into Vietnam by foreign travelers.

PM learns about New Zealand firms’ cooperation demand

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined New Zealand businesses in a seminar in Wellington on March 11 to learn about investment cooperation potential and demand between the two countries.

Boxer Vo Thi Kim Anh clinches another win on path to 2024 Olympics

Vietnam's boxing team continues to celebrate another triumph at the ongoing Olympic qualifying tournament in Italy, bolstering their chances of securing an official berth.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 11/2024

Japan Vietnam Festival tightens bilateral friendship, cooperation

Exhibition discovers Italian mosaic art

Through a unique and long-standing type of mosaic, the exhibition tells stories of epics, religions and the most brilliant and outstanding socio-cultural periods of ancient Rome.

Concert to pay tribute to songwriter Trinh Cong Son

The musical extravaganza will pay tribute to the talented icon of Vietnamese neo-music, who left a vast legacy with over 600 songs.

Nearly US$2.4 billion of public investment disbursed in two months

The Ministry of Finance has announced the public investment disbursement in the two-month period with positive results, as both the total disbursed capital and the disbursement rate were higher than the same period last year.

Vietnam’s public debt kept sustainable, stable

Vietnam's public debts have been kept at a sustainable and stable level, which has given room for the country to implement reasonable and expansionary fiscal policies when necessary.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 11/2024

VN wood product exports have considerable room for growth

Local businesses urged to respond to trade defense lawsuits

To date, Vietnamese exported goods have been involved in 239 trade remedies investigations.

Global cooperation key to addressing malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies

International cooperation is crucial in addressing micronutrient deficiencies and malnutrition in lower-income nations, including Vietnam, experts said.