Vietnam, Peru issue joint declaration

Vietnam and Peru on November 13 issued a Joint declaration on the enhancement of bilateral relations on the occasion of the official visit to Peru from November 12-14 by State President Luong Cuong.

EV maker Vinfast secures 3.5 billion USD funding

Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate and its Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong, has announced a significant financial commitment to VinFast, the Nasdaq-listed Vietnamese electric vehicle maker.

Vietnamese singer, titoker, Spanish model arrested in major drug bust

Singer Nguyen Trung Hieu, Spanish model and actress Andrea Aybar, and Titoker Nguyen Do Truc Phuong were arrested and prosecuted for organising the illegal use of narcotic substances, Ho Chi Minh City's police said on November 14.

13th Ocean Dialogue explores new frontiers of high, deep seas

The Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), in collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Institute in Vietnam, hosted the 13th Ocean Dialogue under the theme “Exploring New Frontiers of the High and Deep Seas" on November 14.

15 int'l delegations register to join 2024 Asian Open Police Taekwondo Champs

As many as 15 international delegations, and the host Vietnam, with 1,342 athletes and officials, have registered to join the 2024 Asian Open Police Taekwondo Championships, which will be organised in Quang Ninh from December 6 -9.

Vietnamese women’s futsal team head to Manila for regional championship

The Vietnamese women’s national futsal team left for Manila, the Philippines, on November 14 to compete in the 2024 ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship, slated for November 17 - 20.

Vietnamese, US agencies set up partnership in cyber security ​

This event marks the official partnership between the two agencies to ensure cyber security, contributing to promoting the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and the US.

Vietnam Business News November 14/2024

HCM City real estate tax revenue jumps 50%

Endangered langurs protected in central region

Positive results on the conservation of nature and endangered wildlife species were recorded in field surveys at reserves and national parks in the central provinces of Quảng Nam and Quảng Ngãi.

Waste woes: Vietnam seeks sustainable solutions

On average, the country generates around 68,000 tonnes of waste daily, of which 38,000 comes from urban areas and 30,000 from rural regions.

Hanoi requires comprehensive emission data

Experts have raised concerns over Hanoi’s rising air pollution, emphasising the need for comprehensive data and updates on emission sources to identify the causes and extent of the city’s air quality issues.

Thousands of wildlife traps removed at Bach Ma National Park

These patrols discovered 92 locations with wildlife traps, removed over 1,300 snares, and dismantled 72 unauthorised camps.

Vietnam News Headlines November 14/2024

Party General Secretary works with congress subcommittee for socio-economic matters

Handcrafted Vietnamese dolls spark global demand for young artisan

Nguyen Thi Thu Nga, a 90s-born artist from Hai Phong city, is one of the few in Vietnam crafting high-end ball-jointed dolls, whose unique style and cultural flair are captivating collectors worldwide.

Young man builds library with his own money to promote reading culture

Admitting that he is not a bookworm and not too passionate about reading, a young man from Hung Yen is eager to spread the reading culture among the community.

3,000km of North-South expressway need to be completed by 2025: Minister

It will take significant effort and focus from the Ministry of Transport and local authorities to achieve the goal of completing 3,000 kilometres of the North-South expressway by 2025, according to Minister Nguyen Van Thang.

HCM City ranks third in Southeast Asia for startup ecosystem value: report

Ho Chi Minh City ranks third in Southeast Asia in terms of startup ecosystem value, with an economic impact of 5.22 billion USD, according to Startup Genome Global Startup Ecosystem Report, released at the Saigon Summit recently held in the city.

World will flock to VN to make chips soon: officials

While the world is witnessing big changes in the semiconductor industry, Vietnam is making every effort to improve its position in the global chip supply chain.

Hung Yen man develops free service to transport seriously ill patients

Over the years of providing free trips to poor patients, a man from Hung Yen has experienced a mixture of emotions, from happiness to deep grief to comfort.

World Heritage Committee seeks reports on Ha Long Bay tourism developments

A concluding report at a recent session in India revealed that the WHC has asked the two localities to give an account on environmental protection, landscape preservation, and coordinated management within the bay.

Strategic plans set up to push national sport development to 2045

The national sport is expected to develop to the best when the Việt Nam Sports Development Strategy until 2030, vision to 2045 is to be implemented in the upcoming time.

Striker Van Quyet becomes all-time leading domestic scorer in V.League 1

This milestone 117th goal comes from Quyet’s 15 seasons of V.League 1, surpassing former striker Le Cong Vinh’s record by one goal, making him the top domestic striker in the tournament’s history.

Former striker Cong Vinh nominated for ASEAN Icon title

The ASEAN Cup 2024 Organising Committee has launched a poll to find the footballing icon of the ASEAN Championship (ASEAN Icon) with former striker Le Cong Vinh in contention.

Lookbook of Vietnamese wedding designs set in Canada

Vietnamese fashion designer Trần Phương Hoa has chosen Gastown, a famous historic district in Vancouver, Canada, as the backdrop for her latest lookbook featuring high-end wedding designs.

Vietnam to welcome more international cruise ship tourists

Vietnam has recognised the potential of cruise tourism and is planning to attract more international visitors through this mode of travel.