Coastal, island localities promote green tourism with plastic waste reduction

Several coastal and island localities have developed strategies and action plans to raise environmental awareness and promote sustainable tourism, including implementing measures to reduce plastic waste.

Around $2.7 billion needed to carry out 1 million ha high-quality rice project

Approximately 2.7 billion USD is required from various funding sources to implement a project on developing 1 million hectares of high-quality and low-emission rice in association with green growth in the Mekong Delta region by 2030.

Domestic steel producers face fierce competition from foreign rivals

Vietnam's steel industry is facing fiercer competition from foreign rivals as imported products, particularly those from China, have flooded the domestic market, raising fears of market saturation.

Tightening regulations and limited marine farming may impact exports

Vietnam’s seafood exports remained heavily dependent on natural sources, which have become increasingly difficult to secure due to tightening regulations and limited local marine farming.

PM calls for robust digital transformation based on two pillars

PM Pham Minh Chinh, who is Chairman of the National Committee for Digital Transformation, has called for robust digital transformation based on two key pillars of internal administrative procedures and public services for citizens and businesses.

Government reduces registration fees to boost car sales

The Vietnamese government has announced a temporary 50% reduction in registration fees for domestically produced and assembled cars on August 30.

Indian golfer triumphs at BRG Open Golf Championship Danang 2024

Indian golfer Rahil Gangjee claimed victory at the BRG Open Golf Championship Danang 2024 that wrapped up at the Legend Danang Golf Resort on August 31.

The super-thin, super- expensive street-front houses of Hanoi

Though they are misshapen and cramped, the houses are very expensive because they face the street, a location which is always good for business.

AIS warns of rise in the number of ransomware attacks

The volume of data affected by ransomware attacks in the first six months of the year reached three Terabytes, according to the Authority of Information Security (AIS).

Foreign diners lavish praise on super-expensive lobster pho

Lobster pho is a variation of a Vietnamese traditional dish of pho (noodles served with beef or chicken). Unlike the original flavor, lobster pho is served with a thick, spicy sour sauce with seafood and a big lobster.

MARD seeks to transfer 6 million tons of CO2 to keep prices stable

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has submitted a report to the Prime Minister for the authority to transfer 6 million tons of CO2 in the north central region created in the 2018-19 period.

Ministry official given luxury watch in exchange for petroleum trading license

With the excuse of a belated birthday gift, the CEO of Xuyen Viet Oil Mai Thi Hong Hanh gave a luxury Patek Philippine watch to Nguyen Loc An, a Ministry of Investment and Trade (MOIT) official.

Thousands of apartments in premium areas in Hanoi left idle

Of the nine resettlement projects with nearly 2,500 apartments in Hanoi, only two projects have been completed and have received official acceptance, but have not been put into use, while the other seven projects are under execution.

Discovering Dong Nai with SUP, trekking, and wildlife tours

Dong Nai, with its three standout destinations - Tri An Lake, Chua Chan Mountain, and Nam Cat Tien Forest - is a perfect choice for long holidays.

Celebrities embrace livestream book sales, promoting Vietnam’s reading culture

Celebrities such as Hoang Nam Tien, People's Artist Tran Luc, and MC Thanh Bach are using livestreams to sell books, not just to increase sales but to promote a deeper cultural appreciation for reading.

Not Da Lat or Phu Quoc: Sa Pa and Mang Den top National Day getaway list

This year’s National Day holiday is seeing Sa Pa (Lao Cai) and Mang Den (Kon Tum) emerge as the top travel destinations, with accommodation in both areas reaching near-full capacity well in advance of the holiday.

Da Nang unveils attractive incentives to boost semiconductor industry

Da Nang is focusing on three strategic breakthroughs - policy, human resources, and infrastructure - to develop its semiconductor industry.

Incheon Airport Group wins bid to manage Long Thanh Airport operations

On August 30, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) signed a contract with the Incheon Airport consortium for the operations management consultancy of Long Thanh International Airport.

Vietnam’s largest exhibition center launched in Hanoi

Spanning 90 hectares, the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Dong Anh District, Hanoi, is set to become one of the world's top 10 largest exhibition venues.

Vietnam makes efforts to promote responsible AI development

Eyeing great opportunities to make full use of artificial intelligence (AI) for promoting economic growth and deal with social issues, Vietnam is striving to develop and apply AI in a responsible manner.

Vua Nệm achieves significant turnaround, expects solid  profitability in 2024

Vua Nệm, Vietnam’s leading mattress retailer, has made significant strides in financial health following a year of strategic restructuring.

Bomb disposal ordered after two explosions in Nghe An leave four casualties

Following 2 consecutive explosions in a house in Quy Hop District, Nghe An Province, which resulted in two fatalities and two injuries, local authorities have ordered the urgent evacuation of six nearby households to conduct bomb and mine clearance.

Search continues after two students swept away in Hoa Binh

In a tragic incident in Hoa Binh province, two young students were swept away by floodwaters while walking home from school. Local authorities have recovered one body, while the search continues for the other child.

One hour of torrential rain floods streets and homes in Lao Cai City

A heavy rainstorm lasting just over an hour has caused severe flooding in Lao Cai City, submerging 74 homes and several main streets. While the water receded quickly, the storm left behind significant damage to property and crops.

Vietnam’s largest wastewater treatment plant begins operations in HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City has inaugurated the Binh Hung Wastewater Treatment Plant, the largest facility of its kind in Vietnam, with a capacity of 469,000 cubic meters per day.