Measures needed to remove barriers in trans-border e-commerce

Trans-border e-commerce has made great contributions to Vietnam’s export revenue, with a value of over 80 trillion VND (3.28 billion USD) in 2022.

Vietnam’s digital economy grows fastest in Southeast Asia

Vietnam will remain the region’s fastest growing digital economy between 2023-2025, according to the 8th edition of the e-Conomy SEA Report published on November 7 by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.

Ha Long Bay among world’s 51 most beautiful places: Condé Nast Traveler

Condé Nast Traveler, a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, has named the UNESCO-recognised heritage Ha Long Bay in the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh on its list of the 51 most beautiful places in the world.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 8/2023

Hanoi to host craft village conservation and development festival

State's contribution not decisive factor to attract investors to PPP projects

Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang on November 7 said that the State’s contribution is not a decisive factor to attract investors to public-private partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects.

Digital transformation helps prevent petty corruption: public security minister

Digital transformation should be sped up in all fields to ensure openness and transparency so as to contribute to preventing corruption, especially petty corruption, Minister of Public Security To Lam said.

Mechanisms in place to address harmful and false information on social media

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said mechanisms have been put in place for cooperation with cross-border social media platforms to remove harmful and false information.

Vietnam cashes in on FTAs to boost exports: Minister

Vietnam has capitalised on the free trade agreements (FTAs) it has signed to bolster exports amidst weakening demand, high input costs, and inflation pressure across the globe, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien said on November 7.

US interest rate stops rising, foreign capital expected to stay in Vietnam

The US FED has decided to stop interest rate increases, following a temperate monetary policy which aims at preparing a soft landing for the economy.

Trillion-VND club: real estate firms lead, banks account for half of members

Vinhomes has seen its profit decrease but it still leads the ‘trillion-VND club’, or the group of businesses with more than VND1 trillion worth of profits. Hoa Phat steel mill and Binh Son refinery has had the most outstanding growth among the group.

Vietnam needs to remove barriers to pave way for gaming industry

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) plans to establish a ‘Game Hub’ to connect game makers and will organize short- and long-term training courses as part of a gaming industry development strategy.

Roadblocks to be torn down in policy

Equity investors and management authorities have great expectations for the National Assembly’s upcoming discussion, which should give the nod to policies for pilot implementation pertaining to funding Vietnam’s road system.

Electricity plans take shape for 2024

The government is being urged to improve the supply of electricity for production and business activities, with warnings that power shortages could continue undermining the economy’s efforts to garner new funding from abroad.

Get drunk in the taste of cơm rượu

Vietnamese people are fond of rice, and cơm rượu (a glutinous rice wine dessert) is among one of the most unique recipes made from the grain.

Supporting industry giants favour Vietnamese market

In the last months of 2023, a lot of supporting industry giants have announced their strategies to penetrate the Vietnamese market, given the fact that the country has become a strategic destination in the global supply chain.

Hanoi night cycling tour on trial

The Thang Long - Hanoi Night Cycling Tour promises to give visitors an exciting nighttime experience in Hanoi.

Dao Tien people set up embroidery workshops to develop tourism

Keeping up with the needs of tourists who love brocade embroidery products, the Dao Tien people have established an embroidery workshop in the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark.

The concerns of State President Vo Van Thuong

Discussing socio-economic conditions in 2023 at the ongoing National Assembly session, State President Vo Van Thuong said there are many policies which people have put high hopes on, but implementation has been very slow.

Quang Nam builds a safe, friendly and healthy environment for children

The work of protecting and caring for children in Quang Nam has been implemented well with the participation of government agencies at all levels and relevant organizations.

Bac Giang: Enhancing ethnic minority women's position and role

Gender equality is an important and consistent content in activities in the fields of political, economic, cultural and social life of Bac Giang province.

Local craft storytelling as a marketing tool

Hanoi is home to some 1,300 handicraft villages, but many of their products are of little interest to foreign tourists.

Investor fined $5,140 for environmental shortcomings in Ha Long Bay

The investor behind the controversial construction of an urban project that allegedly encroached on Ha Long Bay's buffer zone has been slapped with a fine of VND125 million (about US$5,140) for environmental pollution.

TikTok to delete accounts and videos for users younger than 13 in Vietnam

TikTok will delete accounts and videos for users younger than 13 years old as its commitment to the Vietnamese government.

Vietnam to face Turkey and Brazil at volleyball women’s club world championship

Local volleyball players are set to compete against Turkey and Brazil at the 2023 International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship which is scheduled to take place in China from December 11 to December 17.

Tourists struck after teasing Dak Lak elephants

Two tourists have been struck after teasing an elephant in the central highlands province of Dak Lak.