Ministry identifies products at risk of U.S. trade sanctions

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has published a list of products that could potentially be subjected to U.S. trade remedies and origin fraud investigations.

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Comprehensive Strategic Partnership heralds new waves of trade

HCMC Int’l Film Festival officially presented at BIFF 2023

The HCMC International Film Festival (HIFF) 2024 was presented at the Vietnam Night in the Busan International Film Festival 2023 in Busan, Korea on October 9.

SBV Governor warns of real estate bad debts

The leader of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) said that the non-performing loan ratio in the real estate sector is on the rise compared to the end of the previous year, with figures of 1.8 percent in July 2022 and 2.58 percent in July 2023.

Celebs with misconduct to be restricted in appearance

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) will closely coordinate with the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) to handle celebrities and internet influencers who violate the law and traditional customs.

200,000 people die from cardiovascular diseases per year in VN

While cardiovascular diseases have been increasing, experts at a scientific conference assessed that Vietnam has now mastered many modern cardiology techniques.

VN’s pharmaceutical industry development strategy

Vietnam has set its sights on becoming a high-value pharmaceutical production hub within the region.

Vietnam's tourism looks to digital transformation as growth driver

Large pools of internet users are expected to be the foundation for the development of smart tourism and accelerating digital transformation in the sector.

NA Standing Committee’s 27th session opens

The 27th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee opened on October 11.

Vietnamese leaders receive Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs

President Vo Van Thuong hosts Japanese Foreign Minister

Temperature in winter forecast to be higher than average in years

The average temperature of the winter 2023-2024 will be higher than the average level in many years, according to Nguyen Van Huong, head of the Weather Forecasting Department under the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

EuroCham affirms close coordination with Vietnam to seize new chances

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) will keep close coordination with Vietnam to seize new opportunities and expand cooperation in important fields, its leaders said at a seminar held in Brussels on October 9.

Hokkaido Festival in Ha Long slated for November

The Hokkaido Festival will take place in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, from November 17 to 19 to promote cultural exchanges, economic and tourism links between Vietnam and Japan.

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Vietnamese traditional “ao dai” introduced in US

Vietnam to create policies on semiconductor industry development

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung said Vietnam will accelerate the process of joining the regional semiconductor ecosystem to attract semiconductor enterprises to come to Vietnam and manufacture and conduct R&D.

Top growth goal tough nut to crack

Vietnam may not be able to realise its ambitious economic goals this year due to lingering difficulties which have dented growth thus far.

After a decade of Asian investments, Vietnam expects huge FDI from US, EU

The changes in international relations and geopolitical conditions may lead to a shift of the multi-trillion dollar cash flow. Vietnam now has opportunities to attract more cash flow and obtain high export value.

VN has opportunity to seek UK support in just energy transition

The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is offering significant opportunities for VN to secure external financial support to achieve its ambitious climate objectives, including funds from the UK for green transition and sustainable development.

Airlines’ business strategies frustrate travel firms

In high season, the prices of air tickets fluctuate dramatically. They suddenly soar and then plummet, causing customers to lose confidence in airlines.

Rental prices for townhouses in downtown HCM City continue to decline

Rental prices for townhouses in downtown HCM City continue to slide due to slowing economic growth so far this year, experts said.

Corporate bond registration fall below expectations

Less than 10 per cent of corporate bonds have been registered on the Hanoi Stock Exchange’s trading platform, falling behind schedule and prompting discussions on extending trading regulations.

Hair station boosts confidence for young cancer patients

Many children with cancer lose their hair during chemotherapy, but really they lose much more… their dignity and confidence.

Labourers seeking work abroad face online fraud

Labourers seeking to work abroad should exercise caution and do not trust any job offers made on online platforms, warned by the Department of Overseas Labour.

Vietnam's SOEs report 29% revenue growth in 2022

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Vietnam reported their revenue last year surged by 29% against the previous year to over VND2.7 quadrillion, according to a report by the Ministry of Finance.

Conquering the majestic Ngu Chi Son Mountain

Ngu Chi Son Mountain, revered as a masterpiece of nature, stands tall as the most majestic peak in the northwest.