Chip cooperation to underpin US capital

Vietnam and the US are building new ties in high technology, innovation, and investment, with a deal on cooperation in the semiconductor industry clinched.

Waste sorting at source bringing great benefits of billions of USD

There are about 60,000 tonnes of waste disposed of each day in Vietnam, only 15 percent of which is collected, recycled, or reused.

Ha Long Bay active in holding down landslide risk on limestone islands

Authorities at the UNESCO-recognised heritage Ha Long Bay have been conducting solutions to preserve the natural wonder of thousands limestone islands and islets, forming the spectacular seascape of the property.

Salt coffee, a Hue delicacy, conquers Hanoi taste buds

Hanoi has recently introduced another speciality to its gourmet coffee repertoire: Salt coffee, a treat originating from Hue.

Hanoi enhances fire prevention, control efforts after mini apartment blaze

Public concern has grown significantly regarding fire safety in tall apartment buildings due to evident lapses.

Things to do in Hue for Autumn Festival 2023

The ongoing Hue Autumn Festival features a variety of activities to entertain travelers to Vietnam's former imperial capital.

Vietnam’s coffee sells well despite record-high prices

Coffee export prices have climbed to a new high of $3,054 per ton last August. In the domestic market, new price records have also occurred. Businesses say there is no more coffee to sell, which has rarely happened.

Ministry projects three economic growth scenarios for 2024

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has outlined three potential economic growth trajectories for 2024, with the peak GDP growth rate forecast at 6.5 per cent.

HCMC welcomes foreigners to study traditional medicine

The HCMC Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy Institute has held a class for 9 French students to introduce the uniqueness of Vietnamese traditional medicine.

A tour of Vietnam’s most modern theatre

With two auditoriums, the most modern stage in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, this place will meet all performance requirements for a variety of different art forms.

HCMC to begin sidewalk-use fee collection early next year

HCMC is set to collect fees for roadside and sidewalk usage from early next year as reported by local media.

Number of Vietnamese sellers on Amazon up by 80%

Vietnam's B2C (Business To Consumer) retail export turnover is estimated at 3.5 billion USD in 2022, showing the great potential of Vietnam's cross-border e-commerce, according to a report from Access Partnership.

Ministry approves tariffs for 60 renewable energy projects

The Ministry of Industry and Trade had given the nod to the provisional electricity tariffs for 60 wind and solar power plants in the transitional phase, with a collective capacity exceeding 3,331MW, as of September 16.

HOSE places six more stocks on warning list

The Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HOSE) has announced to add six more stocks to the warning list due to their failure to timely submit audited financial statements for the first half of 2023.

National Assembly to hold vote of confidence for key State leaders

Key State leaders such as the Prime Minister and the National Assembly chairman will face a vote of confidence at the National Assembly session next month.

Japanese Crown Prince and Crown Princess to pay official visit to Vietnam

Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and his wife are set to make an official visit to Vietnam from September 20-25 following the invitation of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Xuan Thuy National Park seeks ASEAN heritage status

The People’s Committee of the northern province of Nam Dinh has agreed to Xuan Thuy National Park preparing a dossier to submit to the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity for approval as ASEAN Heritage Park.

Vietnamese sports struggle to 'hunt for gold' at Asiad 19

At the previous Asian Games (ASIAD), Vietnam won five gold medals for athletics, pencak silat and rowing. Vietnam may find it harder to win gold medals at the upcoming Asiad.

A bridge to maintain border areas of peace, friendship and development

The activity of twinning among resident clusters at the border is one of the border foreign affairs activities that makes an important contribution to stabilizing the situation of national sovereignty, territory, and border security.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 19/2023

NA Chairman to pay official visits to Bangladesh, Bulgaria

Peaceful life of Bru Van Kieu people under canopy of Truong Son Forest

After more than a year of building and putting into operation the "Drug-free border" model in Quang Binh has been effective.

Four Vietnamese representatives among 11 best golf resorts in Asia

Four local representatives have been listed among the 11 best golf resorts throughout Asia during the 2024 to 2025 period, as compiled by magazine GOLF of the United States.

Missosology picks local contestant among Top 5 at Miss International 2023

Missosology, the world’s leading publication on beauty pageants, has selected Vietnamese representative Phuong Nhi as the second runner-up in its first hot picks for the upcoming 61st Miss International contest.

US is largest market for Vietnamese seafood

The United States is Vietnam’s largest seafood export market in in the first eight months of the year, with turnover reaching US$1.01 billion, an annual decline of 37%, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

ASEAN, ASEAN+3 Information Ministers to gather in Da Nang

The 16th ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) meeting, the 7th AMRI Plus Three meeting, and related senior officials' meetings are scheduled to take place in the central city of Da Nang from September 20 to 23.