VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 2/2023

E-visa proves convenient at Lang Son’s border gate

VN considers exporting electricity to Singapore, needs huge investment capital

Exporting electricity is not new for Vietnam, which has been selling electricity to Cambodia over the last few years. But exporting clean electricity to Singapore will be another story.

Which frequency bands will be auctioned for 4G, 5G deployment in VN?

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has signed a decision on defining the fees for wavebands to kick off an auction for the right to use frequencies for 4G and 5G.

Car prices plummet during ‘ghost month’, car dealers sit idle

Though automobile prices have fallen to unprecedented low levels, auto showrooms remain deserted with just several visitors and no buyers, while car dealers spend their time surfing the internet.

Hoan Kiem District: The core of capital cultural industry

The district prioritizes the preservation and utilization of traditional cultural values to become Hanoi's creative center and favorite tourist destination.

The craft village that’s keeping carpentry alive

Renowned for its rich tradition of carpentry, this village has been thriving since the Nguyen Dynasty and continues to flourish as a prominent supplier of wooden products throughout the country.

Will new pricing scheme lead to dramatic electricity retail price hike?

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s (MOIT) draft decision on adjusting average electricity prices includes information on whether losses incurred from electricity production activities will be counted when calculating retail prices.

National energy master plan for 2021-2030 approved

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has freshly signed a decision to approve the national energy master plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

Vietnam to sends over 500-member delegation to 19th ASIAD

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung on August 31 signed a decision on the formation of the Vietnamese sports delegation to the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD), which will kick off in China in late September.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 01/2023

Development orientations suggested for 16 important railway stations

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 01/2023

Schools in HCM City prepare for the new academic year opening ceremony

Free tickets for Hanoi's double-decker bus service during National Day holiday

Hanoians and tourists can join a free city tour on double-decker buses during the National Day holiday from September 1 to 4.

Vietnam-RoK festival slated for September 7-9

The Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) Festival will take place in the central city of Da Nang from September 7-9, according to the municipal Department of Foreign Affairs.

PM attends ground-breaking ceremony of Long Thanh International Airport

PM Pham Minh Chinh on August 31 attended the ground-breaking ceremony of three main bidding packages of Long Thanh International Airport project in the southern province of Dong Nai, and Terminal 3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC.

Vietnam rejects all claims of China in East Sea: Spokeswoman

Vietnam strongly reiterates its consistent stance on the sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spartly), and resolutely rejects any maritime claims of China that are based on the “nine-dash line” in the East Sea.

Vietnam refutes untruthful information about Khmer people’s situation

Vietnam refutes groundless and untruthful information about the situation of the Khmer people in the country, spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has said.

Vietnam protests use of force against fishing boats

Vietnam opposes any use of force against its fishing vessels operating normally at sea, threatening the life and safety as well as causing damage to the property and interests of fishermen.

President hosts ceremony marking 78th anniversary of National Day

President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse hosted a ceremony in Hanoi on August 31 marking the 78th National Day of Vietnam (September 2,1945 - 2023).

Female chef famous for her vegetarian meals

With her passion for vegetarian food, Nhung has dedicated her life to studying and creating recipes to make delicious, original dishes with a Vietnamese soul.

Creative vision turns sustainable material into high-end products

Thai Dang Tien's bamboo products business supports local residents to grow, take care of and harvest the bamboo while ensuring the safety of the environment.

Exploring My Son Sanctuary: a journey into ancient mysteries

Scattered throughout the site are many ancient relics of archaeological significance. Although few were left untouched by wartime destruction, they continue to beckon visitors to delve into the Champa narrative that spans centuries.

HCM City’s response rate to wildlife-related violations remains low

While many localities achieved high efficiency in handling wildlife-related violations reported by the people, HCM City is one of the localities that handled such cases with less efficiency.

Over 97,000 workers sent abroad in eight months

Vietnam sent 97,234 workers abroad in the first eight months of 2023, equivalent to over 88% of the year’s target, reported the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).

US economy bottoms out, made-in-Vietnam exports recover

Vietnam’s exports are expected to recover in the fourth quarter when the US inventory bottoms out, experts say. More multinationals are speeding up relocation of production from China to Vietnam.