Vietnam ranked 6th among fastest growing Asian economies in 2024

The US website finance.yahoo.com placed Vietnam 6th among the fastest growing economies in Asia in 2024 in its article published on April 4.

Vietnam boasts great potential for developing data centres

Vietnam is seen as one of the fastest-growing data centre markets globally.

Vietnam News Headlines April 6/2024

Nearly 17.4 million people participate in social insurance in Q1

Vietnam Business News April 6/2024

Implementation strategy for new power development plan approved

Da Nang: determining the right path for development

The targets set in Da Nang's development planning are ambitious compared with the city’s current socio-economic development.

Northern Vietnam's real estate market poised for growth

A recent Cushman & Wakefield report has highlighted the growth potential of the real estate market in northern Vietnam, driven by the region’s robust infrastructure, emphasis on high-value industries, and increasing foreign investment.

Agencies warn about new swindling campaigns via email

The Authority of Information Security (AIS) under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) have warned users against international new online swindling via emails.

Shortfall of planes adds to complexities

Global airline giants insist they have enough planes in Vietnam, at a time when concerns are being raised over sustainability in the supply chain.

Great melodies from HBSO take the stage

Melodiousness must be seen as lying at the heart of HBSO’s next concert, set to take place at the Saigon Opera House on April 20, beginning at 8 p.m.

Hanoi Tourism Festival to take place in late April

The festival aims to honor Hanoi's cultural and historical values and boost the capital's tourism promotion.

Luoi long soup – A refreshing choice for hot days

Luoi long, also known as drooping prickly pear (scientifically known as Opuntia monacantha), is commonly found in central Vietnam and provinces in the south-central region.

Bac Lieu develops the shrimp industry value chain

With available potential and advantages, Bac Lieu has been developing many shrimp farming models applying high technology, being environmentally friendly, enhancing the value chain and becoming a leading locality in the country in this field.

Hai Duong to launch train service to China this month

The Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) has said it will launch a train service connecting Cao Xa Station in the northern province of Hai Duong to China on April 23.

Ancient town to develop brand as non-smoking heritage site

Quảng Nam province has been among the first areas in Việt Nam to promote green tourism criteria including waste recycling, waste reduction, energy-saving and plastic-free consumption.

2024 is expected to see fiercer competition in FMCG

Increased fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) competition highlights the need for brands to identify growth drivers.

Policies proposed to boost industrial zone development

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has proposed six groups of policies for accelerating the development of industrial zones and economic clusters.

UN Tourism opens calls for Best Tourism Villages 2024

The UN Tourism is calling on its member states, including Vietnam, to submit up to eight candidate villages to nominate for the ЭBest Tourism Villages” awards 2024.

Personal-income tax regime unreasonable, but will remain until 2026

Under the current PIT law, wageworkers have to pay PIT if they have monthly income of VND11 million or more. But freelancers with incomes of tens of millions of dong do not pay this tax because their incomes are not identified by taxation agencies.

Deputy PM meets US officials, businesspeople

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on April 4 held separate meetings with some US officials and businesspeople following the 2024 Vietnam Executive Leadership Programme (VELP) held in Boston, the US.

Developers must verify with foreign homeowner’s database before sales

Following contract signings, developers must promptly notify the local housing management agency of the transactions so that the database can be updated.

Indian motorcyclist to be prosecuted for hit-and-run

Rather than stopping to assist the victim, Rohit callously left the scene, leaving Chou unattended.

State authorities will not participate in petroleum price management process

The second draft was revealed on April 1, a few days after the ministry submitted the first draft of the revised Decree on petroleum business.

Quang Ninh hospital first outside cities to harvest multiple organs from donor

A successful case of multi-organ harvesting from a brain-dead donor was performed at the Việt Nam - Sweden Uông Bí Hospital in Quảng Ninh Province on April 2, the local Department of Health reported.

Border gate with China opens, trade resumes

The trade of goods across the Vietnam-China border has returned to a pre-Covid-19 level of activity.

Local grounds become overloaded with thousands of seized vehicles

The grounds where seized vehicles are kept in large cities are getting overloaded, and the vehicles, exposed to the sun and rain, are becoming damaged.