Vietnam Film Week 2023 to feature Hanoi-themed film

Twenty-eight Vietnamese films will be screened for free from November 13-19 to celebrate the 23rd Vietnam Film Festival, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

HCM City food street to open before year-end

Phan Xich Long Food Street in HCM City is scheduled to be launched in December, according to the vice chairman of the Phu Nhuan District People’s Committee Do Dang A.

Ancient tea trees - natural treasure of Lai Chau Province

The unique climate and soil conditions of the commune gives the drink made from these ancient tea trees a distinctive flavour.

The special meeting with voters to removes problems in livelihood for workers

The Chairman of the National Assembly said that the 2023 Labor Forum is a special meeting with voters to listen and solve difficulties related to labor, employment, livelihood and income of workers.

How did Trinh Van Quyet become a billionaire?

Trinh Van Quyet, before being arrested for suspicion of stock market manipulation, became the richest Vietnamese businessperson after ROS shares rose from nearly zero to hundreds of thousands of dong per share.

Vietnamese referee called to officiate World Cup qualifiers

Vietnamese referee Ngo Duy Lan has been assigned to matches in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup, as announced the football’s global governing body FIFA.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 4/2023

Dong Nai posts trade surplus of 4.8 billion USD in ten months

Broken undersea cable linked to Vietnam to be fixed in November

AAE-1, a broken undersea cable connecting the nation’s Internet to the world, is scheduled to be fixed from November 23 to November 28, according to an Internet service provider (ISP) said.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 4/2023

Vietnam strengthens multifaceted cooperation with Hungarian localities

Ban on night races around iconic Hanoi lake

Authorities in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District have proposed banning running events around Hoan Kiem Lake during the night because of the impact on residents.

Hanoians struggle with rove beetle blisters

People in many areas in Hanoi are struggling with a species of insect commonly known as the rove beetle, which can cause skin blisters.

Project to clear southern waterway bottlenecks approved

The Ministry of Transport has just approved a project for developing waterway corridors and logistics in the Southern region funded by the World Bank (WB).

Hanoi calls for correction of unacceptable behaviour in schools

The Hanoi People's Committee has written to relevant bodies, urging the enhancement of cultural standards and for them to address behaviour issues within the educational sector.

Mergers and acquisitions prominent in Vietnam's real estate market

Vietnam’s real estate market is witnessing a rising number of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals, with the engagement of both foreign and domestic investors.

Two Vietnamese victims of human trafficking rescued from Cambodia

Border guards of the Ha Tien International Border Gate have successfully rescued two Vietnamese men who were alleged to fall into a casino scam to get ‘high-paying easy jobs’ in Cambodia by human trafficking rings.

Vietnam among fastest-growing economies: Asia Times

The Asia Times has published an article assessing the Vietnamese economy, outlining how it has uniquely positioned itself to be among the fastest-growing economies over the coming decade.

Nine workers injured in Dung Quat shipyard blast

Nine workers of Dung Quat Shipyard at Dung Quat Economic Zone in Quang Ngai province, central Vietnam, were burned following a gas blast on November 3.

Cambodia Culture Week in Vietnam to open from December 2-7

The Cambodia Culture Week in Vietnam 2023 will take place from December 2-7 in the two Mekong Delta provinces of Soc Trang and Dong Thap, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on November 3.

27th ASEAN Federation of Cardiology Congress takes place in Hanoi

The 27th ASEAN Federation of Cardiology Congress (AFCC 2023) opened in Hanoi on November 3, bringing together over 2,000 domestic and foreign delegates, including about 300 leading cardiologists as guest speakers from ASEAN and around the world.

Vietnam chairs discussion of ESCAP committee on macroeconomic policy

This was the third time Vietnam had been elected to the executive boards of major conferences of ESCAP over the last two years, affirming Vietnam's increasing role and contributions to the forum.

Vietnam’s economy: 6.5% growth rate target maybe unattainable

Economic indicators and management issues will be discussed at the ongoing National Assembly session to find solutions to growth and development.

Domination in rare earths not out of reach

Vietnam could realise its goal of becoming a significant source of rare earths for the global market, if rules on extraction and refining are made more suitable.

Increased counseling for students needed to prevent violence in schools

Counseling for students should be increased to reduce violence in schools because there has been much school violence since the beginning of the year 2023-2024 despite the Ministry of Education and Training’s documents to prevent the problem.

HCM City to grow more trees

Cities around Vietnam have seen an alarmingly poor tree density compared to the national standard, with that of HCMC being the lowest, said a report from the Ministry of Construction.

Cham Islands eye on Nature Reserve promotion

The debut of the Chàm Islands Nature Reserve would help improve the protection of natural areas for Quảng Nam and bring more value in eco-tourism, research, education, investment and ‘green’ growth in the future.