Looted artifact to return to Vietnam

The statue, about two metres long and around 250kg in weight, was recognised as a World Heritage by the United Nations’ cultural organisation (UNESCO).

NA Chairman offers incense to fire victims in fatal incident

A delegation of the National Assembly led by Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on Friday offered incense and observed a minute of silence in tribute to 56 victims in a fire at a mini apartment building in Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi in late September 12.

Nong Thuy Hang to compete Miss Friendship International 2023

Nong Thuy Hang of the ethnic Tay group from the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang is set to represent Vietnam by competing at Miss Friendship International 2023.

Vietnamese futsal team to play Hungary and Russia in friendly matches

The Vietnamese national futsal team are set to face Hungary and Russia in two friendly matches on September 17 and September 19, respectively, with both games taking place in Ho Chi Minh City to prepare for upcoming international tournaments.

Tourism promotion takes flight in south for peak season

To improve the effectiveness of tourism promotion, many localities concentrate on marketing programmes specific to their area, and in line with key themes.

Foreign leaders send condolences over Hanoi tragic fire

Leaders of Laos, Venezuela, and Kazakhstan on September 15 sent condolences to Vietnamese leaders upon receiving news of a fire incident, which occurred in the late hours of September 12 night in Hanoi, causing significant loss of life and property.

Construction starts on Vietnam-China smart border gate project

A ceremony to start work on Huu Nghi (Vietnam) – Youyi Guan (China) smart border gate project took place on September 15.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 16/2023

Vietnamese, Norwegian enterprises envisage a future of clean energy​

Ninth Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians opens in Hanoi

The ninth Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, themed “The Role of Young People in Promoting the Realisation of Sustainable Development Goals via Digital Transformation and Innovations”, opened in Hanoi on September 15.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 16/2023

PM urges development of technical regulations for expressways

Vietnam seeking technology transfer into the local sphere

Promotion of foreign tech transfer investment is on the rise, but there are questions over absorption and spillover effects.

Coordination needed to prevent gender-based violence

To prevent and respond to gender-based violence, it is necessary to have the participation and close coordination of all relevant agencies and organizations at the central and local levels.

Life expectancy rises, but quality of life hindered by chronic disease

The life expectancy of Vietnamese has increased from 73.3 to 73.7 years, higher than other Southeast Asian countries.

Vietnam make up suitable plans for ASIAD without best players

Vietnam will compete at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD) without some experienced players but the team have plans in place to achieve the best possible result.

Businesses warned about using damaged software

T, the owner of a business recently posted a comment on his Facebook page, complaining that computers at his enterprises "were infected with a botnet" which had caused severe damage to his business.

Vietnam's CBU car imports in Jan-Aug dip 10%

Vietnam’s completely-built-up (CBU) car imports from January to August dropped by 9.8% compared to the same period last year, reports the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

PM’s trip to China for 20th CAEXPO, CABIS carries significant meaning

PM Pham Minh Chinh’s two-day trip to China to attend the opening of China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2023 carries practical meaning, according to Vietnamese Consul General in Nanning Do Nam Trung.

Vietnam to start completely turning off 2G service from December

Vietnam is planning to start completely switching off the 2G network from December 2023 to make room for more modern telecommunication technologies to develop.

Vietnam considers using ‘energy of the future’ instead of coke, petroleum

With the use of hydrogen, a new energy carrier, coke and petroleum products will be replaced, thus helping ease CO2 emissions.

Quang Nam launches Fanpage to protect children and women in cyberspace

The police agency of the central province of Quang Nam in early Apirl 2023 launched a Fanpage to provide knowledge and instruct children and women how to protect themselves and perform safe interaction on cyberspace.

British newspaper hails Vietnam as dynamic content market in SEA

The first six months of the year witnessed a sharp increase in the local box office, clocking up 23 million admissions, comparable to the all-time high of 48 million recorded back in 2019 before COVID-19.

Digital transformation centers to be established across Vietnam

The move is designed to help communities and businesses overcome barriers and work towards digital transformation.

UK Festival 2023 to take place in town

As part of a series to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-UK diplomatic relations, the Consulate General in HCMC will hold the UK festival 2023 in HCMC on September 16, 2023.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 15/2023

Swedish businesses are eyeing more investment in Vietnam

Da Lat to Nha Trang road faces serious landslides

Serious landslides have occurred on the National Road 27C connecting the Central Highlands City of Da Lat and the central coastal city of Nha Trang.