Vietnam's Pay-TV Association seeks ban on copyright-infringing websites

The Vietnam Pay Television Association has proposed that the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) and internet service providers block access to websites violating broadcast rights, such as the 'Xoi Lac' streaming platform.

Ho Chi Minh City proposes revoking license of American International School

The tax authorities have recently proposed the revocation of the license for the American International School, following its suspension by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training on July 1.

Vietnam’s Miss Grand 4th Runner-Up to compete in Miss Asia Pacific Int'l 2024

Pham Thi Anh Vuong, the 4th runner-up of Miss Grand Vietnam 2024, has been selected to represent Vietnam at the 40th Miss Asia Pacific International, set to take place in the Philippines this year.

Over 122,000 students decline university admission despite acceptance

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has released statistics for the first round of university admissions in 2024, revealing that 122,107 students who were accepted into universities have chosen not to enroll.

Thang Long Citadel to hosts dazzling Ao Dai Festival 2024

This October, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel will host the 2024 Ao Dai Tourism Festival, a vibrant celebration of Vietnam’s iconic traditional garment.

Vietnam Business News August 28/2024

Politburo’s conclusion opens new development spaces for oil, gas industry

HCM City's $470-million environmental project nears completion after two decades

The project, which began in 2010, aims to enhance urban infrastructure, combat flooding, and significantly increase the capacity of the Binh Hung wastewater treatment plant.

Pa Ko, Van Kieu people join hands to preserve forests in Quang Tri

Ancient trees of Quang Tri Province are strictly protected and monitored by traditional customs, with the participation of both the living and the deceased.

French contemporary ballet ‘The Season’ to have VN premiere

Artists from the French national choreographic centre Malandain Ballet Biarritz – one of the leading companies in the French choreographic scene - will stage the ballet The Season in Hanoi next month.

Kylin dance to become part of intangible cultural heritage of humanity

HCM City has submitted a document to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to name the art of kylin-lion-dragon dance by local people on the list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity of Vietnam.

Risk of ’virtual price traps’ from suburban land auctions

The land market in suburban districts of Hanoi became ’hotter’ than ever when auctions continuously sold out in the past month.

Vietnam emerges as top destination for Brazilian DDGS

Brazil shipped 322,000 tonnes to Vietnamese market last year, accounting for 47 per cent of its total exports.

Vietnam News Headlines August 28/2024

Vietnamese traditional dress wows spectators in Brunei

Key challenges in unlocking Vietnam's economic potential

The meeting between General Secretary and President To Lam with entrepreneurs from the Vietnam Small and Medium Enterprises Association on the afternoon of August 22 clearly delivered many positive messages.

Draft juvenile justice law highlights diversion measures

Diversion measures include monitoring, education and preventive measures replacing penalties for young offenders.

First medical facility in Hanoi performs multiple organ retrieval

A brain-dead patient, killed in a traffic accident, donated his organs, including two kidneys, a heart, a lung, a liver and two corneas, to six patients.

HCM City eyes breakthrough strategy for strong growth in next five years

HCM City is seeking a breakthrough strategy to drive socio-economic growth in the next five years.

Pilot programme of Judicial Records issuance via the VNeID app expanded

The Prime Minister has approved the Ministry of Justice’s proposal to expand the pilot programme for issuing judicial records through the VNeID application nationwide, from October 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

Hanoi needs US$37 billion to finance metro line expansion plan

Hanoi's authorities are working on a plan to expand its urban railway network over the next decade.

HCMC hospital receives more patients with tattoo-related complications

The Dermatology Hospital of HCM City has recently received many cases of tattoo-related complications.

Anxiety disorders in children on the rise

A 13-year-old male patient was taken to the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Ward under the Institute of Mental Health by his family because he showed signs of mental disorder.

Australia, Vietnam strive for US$20 billion trade turnover target

Both countries have agreed to step up investment and trade promotion, striving to soon reach the trade turnover target of US$20 billion and double two-way investment over the next 2-3 years.

Taxpayers complain about delays in getting tax refunds

Because it takes taxpayers too much time to fulfill administrative procedures, some people say they would prefer to lose money than spend time on the procedures to get their refunds.

Hanoi welcomes first group of 4,500 Indian visitors

Hanoi welcomed on August 27 the arrival of the first group from a major Indian pharmaceutical company which plans to take 4,500 employees to Vietnam for a two-week tour to visit Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Ha Long Bay in the northern region.

First bank officially sells gold via app

Vietcombank has become the first bank in Vietnam to stop offering SJC-branded gold bars on its website and sell them through its banking app from August 27.