Five Vietnam universities maintain places in QS Rankings 2024

Five Vietnamese universities have retained their places in the QS World University Rankings 2024 announced by the UK-based education organisation Quaquarelli Symonds on August 5.

EVFTA boots VN agricultural product exports to EU market

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) which entered into force on August 1, 2020, has opened up opportunities for Vietnamese agro-aquatic products to penetrate the European market, experts have said.

Legal changes expected to increase appeal of Vietnam's real estate market

The global economic slowdown, the impact COVID-19 pandemic, and internal difficulties have put Vietnam’s real estate market in a tough situation.

The sadness of the artisan who draws unusual portraits

The art of using coal soot, paraffin lamp soot, bamboo toothpicks and cotton chopsticks to convey a person's spirit and soul in a black and white portrait is fading away, but the traditional craft is still available.

Will private investment help Vietnam solve the electricity shortage problem?

Vietnam has experienced a severe summer because of electricity shortages which caused a loss of billions of dollars. Some experts believe that if the government lets private investors join the power sector, the problem will be solved.

Thanh Hà’s timeless craftsmanship

Superior craftsmanship combined with a traditional technique passed down through generations has made a name for Thanh Hà’s ceramics as products of elegant styles and wonderful functionalities.

Mong ethnic people in Keo Lom village have upgraded market

On the morning of September 1, the People's Committee of Dien Bien Dong district held the opening ceremony of the Keo Lom market, in Keo Lom 2 village, Keo Lom commune, Dien Bien Dong district, Dien Bien province.

EVFTA a milestone in VN-EU bilateral cooperation

The VN-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has been a milestone during the 30-year relationship between the Southeast Asian country and the European Union, ushering in a new era of bilateral cooperation and development.

U.S. scrutinizes safety of Vietnam's tra fish exports

The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently conducted a thorough review of the food hygiene and safety management system pertaining to Vietnamese tra fish exports to the United States.

Jan-Aug FDI in real estate sector drops over 47%

New foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals in the real estate sector in the first eight months of this year amounted to US$1.76 billion, down by more than 47% against the year-ago period.

FDI sector takes lion's share in mechanical engineering exports

The foreign direct investment (FDI) sector holds the lion’s share in Vietnam’s mechanical engineering exports, leaving a meager portion for local enterprises.

The hidden dangers at underground cosmetic surgery centers

After becoming "guinea pigs" for unlicensed cosmetic surgery centers, many people have paid a heavy price for unsuccessful operations and have ended up hospitalized with dangerous complications.

HOSE prohibits 94 stocks and fund certificates from margin trading

The Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HOSE) has announced that seven more stocks are now ineligible for margin trading, taking the total count of restricted stocks and fund certificates to 94 as of August 31.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 3/2023

Financial constraints keep HCM City businesses in tax debts

Vietnamese tuna exports to RoK post 2.5-fold increase

The country's tuna exports to the Republic of Korea (RoK) during the initial 7 months of 2023 reached more than US$7 million, increasing 2.5 times over the same period from last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Da Lat continues battle against landslides and flooding

The Central Highlands city of Da Lat will implement two urgent projects to deal with flooding and landslide risks.

Export remains major driving force of apparel industry

The development strategy of the textile and garment industry until 2030 with a vision to 2035 has clearly identified that exports will continue to be a major and crucial driving force for the sector's growth.

IUU red card could prevent fisheries from entering EU

If the IUU (Illegal, unreported, and unregulated) red card is shown by the EC, Vietnam will be prohibited from exporting seafood to the EU. Vietnam would lose revenue of $500 million a year, experts say.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 3/2023

President of Japanese House of Councillors to visit Vietnam

Schools set barriers to protect children online

Besides family members and society, schools can also make great contributions to protect children online by installing barriers to prevent toxic content.

Many businesses not prioritising transition to green development

Many Vietnamese micro, small and medium-sized enterprises have not prioritised the transition to green development due to many limitations such as human resources and access to capital, according to experts.

Village court to national team: the journey of a volleyball star

Doan Thi Lam Oanh’s remarkable skills and contributions as a setter have played a crucial role in the success of both her club and the Vietnamese women’s volleyball team.

VN 14th most favoured country by expats, thanks to budget-friendly living costs

Since the first Expat Insider survey in 2014, Việt Nam has always ranked in the top 10 of the Personal Finance Index. It has even landed in 1st place in this index five times, including in 2023.

Cultural Festival of Ethnic Groups in Central Vietnam to take place next week

Organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism in collaboration with Binh Dinh province, the festival will be hosted in Quy Nhơn City, attracting artisans, artists, performers, musicians, and athletes from 11 central provinces.

Google Doodle celebrates Vietnam's National Day with Ba Dinh Square image

The Vietnamese homepage of tech giant Google features an image of thousands of people gathering together at Ba Dinh Square as part of efforts to honour the nation’s 78th National Day.