More incentives proposed to boost Vietnam's hi-tech industry

The Ministry of Planning and Investment in Vietnam is backing additional investment incentives to stimulate hi-tech sector growth.

Banks dominate list of top profitable companies in Vietnam

Banks make up a significant proportion in the overall and private enterprise categories, according to the PROFIT500 rankings released on September 8.

Floating in the clouds on Pa Phach Peak

Tucked away amidst the sprawling expanse of Moc Chau Plateau, Pa Phach Peak emerges as one of those awe-inspiring cloud-chasing gems that remains a secret to most travelers.

Vietnamese rice export volume hits record high over eight months

Vietnam exported nearly six million tonnes of rice in the opening eight months of this year, representing a year-on-year rise of 20% and meeting 89% of the target set for the whole year.

Vietnam triumphs at Ankara World Championship 3-Cushion 2023

Cueist Bao Phuong Vinh (Vietnam) outplayed his teammate Tran Quyet Chien in the final of the World Championship 3-Cushion 2023 in Ankara, Turkey, winning the title for the first time in history on September 10.

Dak Nong supports OCOP entities in applying digital technology

Keeping pace with the development of 4.0 technology, Dak Nong authorities have actively supported OCOP subjects to apply digital technology in production.

Party General Secretary’s address to the press after talks with US President

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and US President Joseph Biden met with the press following their talks in Hanoi on September 10 evening.

Vietnam and US lift ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam and the United States have agreed to lift their relations to comprehensive strategic partnership for peace, cooperation and sustainable development.

Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong and US President hold high-level talks

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and US President Joe Biden held talks in Hanoi on September 10 following the latter’s arrival for a two-day State visit to Vietnam.

Empowering women in starting a business

Women have now entered areas that were traditionally the domain of men, especially economic activities, to establish more sustainable and equitable social relations.

Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong chairs welcoming ceremony for US President

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on September 10 hosted a welcoming ceremony for US President Joe Biden who arrived in Hanoi on the same day for a State visit to Vietnam.

The first pictures of US President in Hanoi

President of the United States Joe Biden and his entourage arrived in Hanoi on September 10 afternoon, beginning a State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong.

Doctors say screen test for stroke is unnecessary for most healthy patients

Many hospitals are advertising their stroke screening service using advanced image diagnostic technology and genetic testing. But experts say the service is not recommended for healthy patients.

Hundreds of motorbikes abandoned at Tan Son Nhat airport

Hundreds of motorbikes have been left abandoned at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City for years.

Vietnam beat Yemen 1-0, qualify for U23 Asian Cup

Vietnam has qualified for the 2024 U23 Asian Cup finals after beating Yemen 1-0 in their second match in the 2024 U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in the Vietnamese northern province of Phu Tho on September 9.

Morocco earthquake: No Vietnamese victim reported so far: Ambassador

The Vietnamese Embassy in Morocco has promptly contacted citizens and the Vietnamese in the country while maintaining close contact with local authorities to update the situation relating to a 6.8-magnitude earthquake stroking High Atlas September 8.

Cashless payments in e-commerce to account for 50% by 2025

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has set a target to increase the cashless payment ratio in e-commerce, especially e-payments through payment intermediaries or applications, to 50% by 2025.

Historical Milestones in Vietnam-US Relations

High-level visits of Vietnamese and US leaders have motivated the growth of Vietnam-US bilateral relations on the foundation of mutual benefit, equality and respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty and political institution.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 10/2023

Foreign investment powers national economy into globalisation: workshop

Mekong Delta villages making fishing tools get busy as flood season begins

Craft villages that make tools for catching fish and other aquatic creatures in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta are beginning peak production as the flooding season gets under way.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 10/2023

Bored Panda: Golden Bridge is the best known symbol in Vietnam

Dong Nai seeks human-elephant coexistence

The Humane Society International (HSI) in Việt Nam has coordinated with Dong Nai Province to pilot an Elephant Conservation Project that sets up cameras to learn more about the animals and monitor conflict between them and people.

Meo Vac kermis features unique ethnic culture in Ha Giang

Mèo Vạc kermis, held every Sunday, is the largest fair in the northern mountainous Hà Giang Province.

Digital economy to account for 40% of HCMC’s GRDP by 2030

HCM City is developing a digital economy, aiming that it will make up 25 percent of its GRDP (gross regional domestic product) by 2025 and 40 percent by 2030. The figures are 5-10 percent higher than the nation’s targets.

ETFs report strongest monthly net withdrawal value in August

In the first eight months of 2023, cash flow into ETFs investing in Vietnamese stocks reached more than VNĐ2.8 trillion.