Vietnam News Headlines April 5/2024

VN needs policies to mobilise resources for early childhood education: PM

Japanese film crew promote tourism of central Vietnam

Japanese film crew Tokai TV are currently taking a trip to produce films of several tourist destinations in Da Nang city and Quang Nam province, central Vietnam, in an effort to promote the nation’s landscapes and people.

Chinese automaker Chery to build US$800 million factory in Vietnam

Chinese automaker Chery's Omoda&Jaecoo and Vietnamese company Geleximco signed a joint venture agreement on April 4 in the northern province of Thai Binh to construct a US$800 million automobile plant.

Coach Troussier issues apology to Vietnamese fans

A day after leaving his position as head coach of the Vietnam national team, French coach Philippe Troussier has written a letter on his personal page expressing many thoughts, apologies, and thanks to local fans during his career.

Vietnamese women suffer less discrimination than ASEAN, world averages

Gender-based discrimination in Vietnamese social institutions was rated at low levels, lower than the Southeast Asian and world averages, according to the recent report from OECD’s Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI).

Game design degrees expected to boost industry growth

With the emergence of university-level courses focusing solely on the gaming industry in recent years, Vietnam is looking forward to a growth boost in the industry for digital economy development in the near future.

Vietnam drops to lowest place in FIFA world rankings in eight years

Vietnam dropped a total of 10 spots as they fell to 115th in the latest FIFA world rankings released on April 4 due to their poor performances in the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Cold air wipes away early summer warmth, brings rain

A cold air wave is hitting northern Vietnam, helping to send early summer temperatures dipping thanks to moderate winds and light showers.

Businesses turn on ‘alert’ after ransomware attacks corporations

Though there is no clear evidence of a ransomware campaign targeting Vietnam’s businesses, experts have advised businesses to urgently protect their information systems.

Foreign investors' confidence in Vietnam consolidated

Vietnam’s rosy economic prospects have helped consolidate the confidence of foreign firms in the country, as reflected through their investment of 6.17 billion USD in the first quarter of this year, up 13.4% year-on-year.

Tourism sector likely to achieve yearly goal of 18 million foreign visitors

The tourism sector is striving to maintain the growth momentum recorded in the first quarter to so as to fulfil the target of serving 18 million foreign visitors this year, given a full recovery in most of Vietnam’s markets.

Vietnam Business News April 5/2024

State budget revenue from exports, imports down 4.2% in Q1

Two-lane highways and the problem of resource allocation

Just within one week, the Prime Minister twice directed to upgrade highways under operation that receive investment in phases.

Vietnam is 'open country' in terms of digital institutions

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung affirmed that Vietnam is a country open in building an institutional regime which always listens attentively to businesses’ voice, especially foreign invested enterprises (FIEs).

Vietnamese patents average growth rate nears 10% a year in the last decade

Last year, the number of applications filed by Vietnamese entities increased to 991, while those filed by foreign entities rose to 8,469.

Colorful country roads

Hoa gao, known as Bombax ceiba or red cotton tree flowers, are currently in full bloom across various regions of Vietnam.

Vietnam needs solutions to increase high-skilled tourism workforce

This situation has led many tourism businesses, especially accommodation facilities, to rely on untrained labourer to serve tourists, he said.

Vietnam’s recycling industry: Challenges to opportunities

Despite the emerging opportunities in the recycling industry, Vietnamese businesses are facing challenges in harnessing these prospects, putting them at risk of losing market share domestically.

Japanese doctor brings lights to thousands of poor Vietnamese people

Prof. Dr. Hattori Tadashi has helped many people see the light and have a normal life.

Rice cracker of Ke Hamlet helps put Bac Giang on the culinary map

Bac Giang City is famous far and wide not only for its specialty fruit, litchi, but also for the rice cracker of Ke Hamlet in Dinh Ke Ward.

Vietnam 15th country at most risks of disasters: Report

Types of natural disasters covered by the report include earthquakes, tsunamis, cyclones, coastal floods, riverine floods, droughts and rises in sea levels.

VN agro-forestry-fishery exports likely to hit US$54-55 billion

With trade promotion activities intensified, the agro-forestry-fishery sector is able to earn US$54-55 billion in export revenue this year as assigned by the Prime Minister, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien.

Experts propose tax exemption to promote repatriation of antiquities

Some experts have pointed out that the current taxation scheme is hindering the repatriation of antique items, and that a tax exemption will help solve the problem.

Workers may enjoy a five straight days off in upcoming April 30-May 1 holiday

The five continuous days off are expected to help stimulate tourism and social consumption, promoting economic growth.

Harvard University professors impressed with Vietnam’s development

Professors from Harvard University have lauded Vietnam for its success in developing its economy over the past decades.