Tra Linh - Longbang border gates to be upgraded to international ones

A ceremony is scheduled to be held in late December to officially announce the upgrade of the pair of Tra Linh (Vietnam) - Longbang (China) border gates into international ones.

Fishing vessels not allowed to depart ports without surveillance device

Fishing vessels when going out to the sea must turn on vessel monitoring systems (VMS) and record exploitation logs, or they won’t be able to leave ports, authorities have said.

Hanoi needs VND1 quadrillion to build 9 urban railway routes

According to the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), traffic jams cause a loss of $1 billion to Hanoi every year. To settle the problem, the city needs VND1 quadrillion to build nine railway routes.

Ministry reports difficulties in next-generation FTA implementation

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has submitted to the government a report about problems related to implementation of next-generation free trade agreements (FTAs).

Cyber Security watchdog warns about latest cyber frauds

The National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) which is responsible for warning of trends about activities and developments in Vietnam's cyberspace has warned people about the latest cyber frauds.

Cao Bang launches "Online market for ethnic minority and mountainous areas"

On November 29, more than 30 trainees who represent cooperatives, cooperative groups, business households, and individual units in Cao Bang Province were instructed how to use the online market platform.

Foreign beauty queens gather in Vietnam for Miss Earth 2023

Nearly 90 international beauties arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on November 29 and November 30 ahead of the launch of the Miss Earth 2023 pageant, which is due to be held in Ho Chi Minh City this December.

Vietnam contributes 500,000 USD to aid Palestinians

The Vietnamese Government will donate $500,000 through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to support efforts of the UN and demontrate the spirit of solidarity with the Palestinian people.

HCM City police dismantle massive drug-trafficking ring from Cambodia

Police forces in Ho Chi Minh City announced on November 29 that they have smashed a criminal gang smuggling illicit drugs from Cambodia, arresting several traffickers and seizing almost 35 kgs of various drugs in the process.

Vietnam effectively exploiting digital economy strengths

Vietnam is enjoying the fastest growth rate of digital economy in Southeast Asia this year, with its compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the 2022-2023 period of 19 percent. The leading position will continue in the 2023-2025 time.

Vietnamese athletes bag 18 gold medals at Vovinam World Championship in Vietnam

Vietnamese athletes bagged 18 gold medals at the Vovinam World Championship 2023 which took place from November 24 to 30 at Ho Chi Minh City-based Phu Tho Indoor Sports Hall.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 30/2023

VAT cuts remain in place for additional 6 months: Parliament

Vietnamese export goods face increasing trade defence measures in CPTPP markets

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has brought competitive advantages to Vietnamese export products, but these goods have also faced the imposition of trade defence measures in CPTPP markets.

Local companies as buyers, a positive sign for M&A market

The emergence of domestic buyers in the mergers and acquisitions market is a positive sign amid the global slump in the M&A market, a forum titled “Thriving Together” heard in HCM City on Tuesday.

Smart city development in VN faces challenges

Building smart cities in VN faces many challenges, although technology businesses have tried their best to accompany localities in orientation, planning and building, heard attendees at the VN-Asia Smart City Summit 2023.

First US-Vietnam Friendship Festival this weekend

The US Embassy in Hanoi and the VN Union of Friendship Organizations is organising a public festival on Saturday, December 2, 2023 to celebrate people-to-people ties and commemorate the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Highways to review increasing speed to 90km per hour

The Ministry of Transport plans to raise the operating speed on certain 4-lane expressways to 90km per hour.

Special music show to wrap up celebration of VN-Italy relations

Three months after her concert tour in Italy, Vietnamese violinist Trinh Minh Hien is set to captivate audiences at a special music show in Hanoi on Sunday, December 3.

Vietnam sees record number of int’l tourists in November, total hits 11.2mil

In the first 11 months of 2023, the country has received a total of 11.2 million foreign arrivals, 3.8 times higher than the figure recorded in the same period last year

Vietnamese high-school students to do four graduation tests from 2025

As of 2025, high-school students will take only four graduation tests as opposed to five or six as seen in previous years, announced the Ministry of Education and Training on November 29.

Vietnam Grand Sale 2023 to stimulate domestic consumption

Vietnam Grand Sale 2023 will be launched nationwide from December 4, 2023 to January 10, 2024 in an effort to stimulate greater consumer demand and boost production, further contributing to the country’s economic recovery.

Foreign artists to join Hue International Music Week 2023

The Hue International Music Week 2023 titled “Four Seasons Melody” will take place from December 8 to 12 at Ngo Mon Gate (Noon Gate) in the ancient capital of Hue, according to organisers of the Hue Festival 2023.

Vietnamese beauty and culture to be introduced in the US

Vietnam’s landscapes, people, culture, and music will be introduced at the Vegas LVIII Pregame Warm Up and Tet Celebration in Las Vegas, USA.

Opportunity to advertise products of ethnic minorities in the Northeast

This year the Northeast Region - Bac Kan Industry and Trade Fair had the presence of many OCOP booths, including OCOP products of ethnic minorities from the Northeast provinces.

Hanoi Culture & Food Festival to regale visitors with specialties

Festival-goers will be treated to specialties of the capital city when coming to the 2023 Hanoi Culture and Food Festival scheduled for December 1-3 at the Thong Nhat Park.