VN garment export sees light, pinning hope on greening effort

Le Tien Truong, chairman of the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group, said that the demand will improve overall in 2024 but the improvement will not be very significant.

Restoring the images of Vietnamese dragons on Bat Trang ceramics

A collection of 100 sculptures and vases with unique images of Vietnamese dragons was recently unveiled at the Vietnam Ceramics Center, Bat Trang Ceramic Village in Hanoi.

Enterprises continue to fight financial difficulties

Economic complexities have caused a reduction in Vietnam’s state budget revenues so far this year, with an expansion in expenditure largely induced by a rise in public investment disbursement.

Vietnam to implement set of statistical targets for green growth nationwide

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has recently issued a circular on the set of statistical targets for green growth.

Ride-hailing services face stiff competition

The ride-hailing job market in HCM City has seen increasing competition in already harsh conditions as many laid-off factory workers have taken up the job, according to experts.

People arranging seafood exploitation in foreign waters to be prosecuted

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang assigned the Ministry of Public Security to prosecute those arranging Vietnamese fishing vessels and fishermen to illegally exploit seafood in foreign waters.

Vietnam emerges as leading global cinnamon exporter

With an export turnover reaching nearly US$300 million annually, Vietnam has become the leading exporter of cinnamon globally, heard a seminar held in Hanoi on November 15.

Bustling tourism market counts on coming Lunar New Year holiday

Early bookings for the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, have reached 95% of its target, with the number of foreign travelers visiting Vietnam and Vietnamese tourists traveling abroad increasing sharply, according to tour operators.

Vietnamese students the fifth largest in USA

Vietnamese students made up the fifth largest group of foreign students in the United States for the 2022/23 academic year, according to the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) annual Open Doors report.

Proposal of granting three to five-year visas aims to lure high-end tourists

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung this morning reported at the conference discussing the rapid and sustainable development of Vietnam tourism.

Street art exhibition celebrates 130th founding anniversary of Da Lat City

A street art exhibition featuring artworks of popular artists will be held on Ly Tu Trong Street in Da Lat City of the central highlands province of Lam Dong on November 22 and run until May 2024.

State President Vo Van Thuong to pay official visit to Japan

Vietnamese State President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse will make an official visit to Japan from November 27 to 30, 2023 at the invitation of the Japanese State, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Vietnam Airlines delays annual shareholders’ meeting again

Vietnam Airlines has once again delayed its annual shareholders’ meeting for the fourth time this year, citing “unfinished preparations” as the reason for the delay, according to the Ho Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE).

ASEAN Defense Ministers support freedom of navigation, aviation in East Sea

A joint statement adopted by ASEAN Defense Ministers at their 17th meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, on November 15, emphasized the importance of maintaining peace, stability, regional safety and freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea.

Stray dog delays landing at Danang airport

A flight from Hanoi was delayed landing at Danang International Airport due to a stray dog on the runway.

Financial support proposed for second child

A draft for the Law on Population has proposed that localities with low birth rates in Vietnam should provide financial support for women having a second child, as well as giving the children tuition exemptions.

Vietnamese translator won the US National Translation Award

Nguyen An Ly became the first Vietnamese translator to receive the National Translation Award in Prose with her translation of the novel Phố Tàu (Chinatown).

Human Act Prize announces 33 finalists

Human Act Prize, an annual award honouring organisations and individuals who have made many contributions to the community through prestigious, dedicated and long-term social projects, has announced its 33 finalists.

Noted former legislator detained on charge of property appropriation

Former National Assembly deputy Luu Binh Nhuong, 60, was detained on Tuesday for alleged “property appropriation”.

Flooding threatens central Vietnam as residents scramble to evacuate homes

Torrential rain has over the past few days triggered floods in central Vietnam, forcing local residents to move to a higher ground for safety reasons.

Vietnam Festival of Creativity & Design 2023 opens in Ho Chi Minh City

The Vietnam Festival of Creativity & Design (VFCD) 2023 kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on November 13, featuring numerous captivating and quality exhibitions, talks, and seminars.

Vietnam exports over seven million tonnes of rice in 10 months

The nation exported more than 7.05 million tonnes of rice worth US$3.95 billion between Jan. – Oct. 2023, up 15.9% in quantity and up 34% in value year on year.

Foreign traveller chooses Vietnam as a wonderful destination for family vacation

Vietnam is a great place to discover culture, history, superb food, as well as beautiful beaches during a family vacation, Todd Babiak wrote in a recently published article in Canada-based The Globe and Mail travel website.

Vietnam ranks 75th in global talent competitiveness index

Vietnam was placed 75th out of 134 countries on the 2023 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI), a ranking which assesses the overall competitiveness of countries’ human resources.

Sharpshooters bag nine golds at SE Asian tournament

Vietnamese sharpshooters have secured nine gold medals at the ongoing 45th Southeast Asian Shooting Association Championship (SEASA) 2023 in China’s Taiwan.