PM’s COP28 attendance opens up chances for stronger Vietnam-UAE cooperation

The visit by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from December 1 to 3 to attend the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28).

Mu Cang Chai women connect combine development with preserving cultural identity

Mu Cang Chai district is home to many ethnic minorities, of which the Mong people account for more than 90% of the population. The Mong people have the habit of settling in mountainous areas from 800 - 1500m high with many unique cultural features.

Lo Lo Chai Village applies technology in tourism development

People in Lo Lo Chai have applied information technology to promote their local tourism products, for example through platforms like Zalo, Facebook, TikTok, Youtube...

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 29/2023

President Vo Van Thuong hosts leaders of Japanese parties, parliamentarians

Lawmakers endorse global minimum tax rules, starting in 2024

With more than 93% of votes in favour, the National Assembly approved a resolution on applying additional corporate income tax in line with the Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules (global minimum tax), due to take effect as of January 1, 2024.

UNESCO supports Vietnam in developing vision, strategy for social sciences

The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO on November 28 organised a capacity building workshop on developing vision and strategy for social sciences from UNESCO’s view.

Food delivery firm leaves Vietnam after repeated losses

Baemin, a well-known South Korean food-delivery app, will shut down in Vietnam on December 8 after four months of impressive operation.

Da Nang retailers give back premises, new investors reconsider business plans

Many shops on the busiest streets in Da Nang, including Nguyen Van Linh, Hoang Dieu, Phan Chau Trinh, Le Duan and Hoang Hoa Tham, were closed as of November 23. Signs and banners with ads for rent could be seen over entrance doors.

PM Pham Minh Chinh arrives in Ankara, starting official visit to Türkiye

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and the Vietnamese delegation arrived at Esenboga International Airport in Ankara on November 28 evening (local time), beginning an official visit to Türkiye from November 29-30.

Vietnam adapting to trade defense to go global

Vietnamese exporters are now facing various trade defense instruments from the US and EU, asking them to be well-prepared to succeed in international markets.

Education Ministry lists 18 occupations requiring a bachelor’s degree

It is expected that by 2030, Vietnam will have 260 university students per 10,000 people.

Tuồng plays enter schools

Two new plays of tuồng (classical drama), a traditional genre of Vietnamese theatre which began a hundred years ago, will be staged at secondary schools in HCM City.

Experts urged to consider subsidising public bicycles

After nearly two years of piloting public bicycle services, the biggest difficulty was the lack of infrastructure for the vehicle.

Development framework needed for wind power sales

The opportunity for offshore wind power export could slip away if VN does not finalise the framework for the development of this renewable energy type within the next year, said industry insiders and exports.

Yen The’s free-range chicken puts Bac Giang on national culinary map

The midland province of Bac Giang has a place on the nation's culinary map thanks to its Yen The chicken, which was recently recognized among Vietnam's top 100 specialties for the 2021-22 period by VietKing.

Godmother programme supports orphans with love

The Godmother Programme launched by the VN Women's Union has received high appreciation from the people, attracting attention from organisations and individuals willing to support it for humanitarian purposes.

Soc Giang border gate resumes activities

From November 28, Soc Giang Border Gate in Ha Quang district, Cao Bang province has resumed immigration activities after nearly 4 years of suspension due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

Amended telecommunications law to promote VN’s digital infrastructure

The convergence of telecommunications and IT and digital technology will blur the boundary between telecommunications and IT, while posing new requirements on institutional building.

Resort-casino project in Van Don on the table

The Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee has proposed organizing a tender to choose investors for a high-end integrated resort with casino project in Van Don.

North-South high-speed railway project set to follow third scenario

Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi, a member of the Steering Committee for the North-South high-speed railway construction project agreed to invest in the project following the third scenario.

Son Doong and Va caves introduced in Planet Earth documentary series

Son Doong and Va cave have been magnificently introduced in the BBC's famous Planet Earth documentary series, one of the world's most popular wild nature documentary television programmes.

Report submitted to PM on Quang Ninh's $2.18 billion casino proposal

The MPI sent an appraisal report for the $2.18 billion Van Don casino complex in Quang Ninh to the prime minister on November 25.

Lien Khuong-Singapore air route proposed

Authorities in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong proposed to launch an air route connecting its Lien Khuong Airport and Singapore on Monday.

Vietnamese pentaque team enjoy first world championship title win

The national team claimed their first championship title at the women triple competition of the Women and Junior Pentaque World Championship 2023, which concluded on November 27 in Thailand.

HCM City speeds up relocation of houses along canals

HCM City authorities are finding solutions to speed up progress of relocating houses along canals by 2025.