Buddhist pagoda reflects unique culture of ethnic Khmer people

For Khmer people living in this border area, the Kà Ốt Pagoda in Tay Ninh Province not only is a sacred place where they conduct Buddhist practices but also their spiritual and cultural centre.

Young woman livestream on TikTok, close deals worth VND800 million

TikToker Tran Phuong Dung, the only Vietnamese in Southeast Asia to be honored by TikTok for her high sales and livestream sessions with thousands of viewers, says her livestream at first attracted only five viewers.

Young man has new life years after becoming famous for having blue eyes

Nguyen Van Hao, 24, in Da Lat City of Lam Dong province, was born into an unhappy family, with a father often drunk, that lived on his mother’s wages from weeding.

Age just a number for Hanoi's running man

85-year-old Bùi Lương is a frequent runner at Thanh Xuân Park and often stops many people, familiar or strange, to show them the basics of the sport.

UK to recognize Vietnam as market economy

The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced that the U.K. will recognize Vietnam as a market economy.

Charlie Puth and VN singers wow fans at music festival

During a 75-minute performance, 32-year-old Charlie Puth sang some of his most famous songs, such as Attention, We don’t talk anymore, and the 6-billion-view YouTube hit See You Again. Thousands of ecstatic audience members sang along.

Common e-commerce platform for 63 provinces to be built

A plan has been introduced to construct a unified e-commerce platform where the nation’s 63 centrally governed provinces and cities can exchange their products under a concentrated supply chain model.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 23/2023

Export of rice, fruits, vegetables spike in H1

Over VND72 trillion of real estate bonds about to fall due

A staggering VND147.3 trillion worth of corporate bonds will fall due in the second half of the year, with nearly half (over VND72 trillion) owed by real estate firms.

Condé Nast Traveller suggests 10 best vegetarian dishes to try in Hanoi

The famous and long-standing travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller has named the 10 top plant-based dishes to try in the Vietnamese capital, including banana blossom salad and tapioca coconut pudding.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 23/2023

President leaves Hanoi for visits to Austria, Italy, the Vatican

American and Vietnamese artists to perform to celebrate US-VN culture show

American and Vietnamese musicians will entertain Hanoians with a concert at The American Center Hanoi to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the US-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership.

Digital assets raise unprecedented issues for policymaking

The rapid development of digital assets, especially blockchain–based ones, and the emergence of new business models have posed unprecedented issues to policymakers around the world on how to ensure their proper development.

Human rights work moves strongly with positive changes

Under the guidance of the Government’s Human Rights Steering Committee and the consensus, determination and efforts of the Human Rights Steering Committees of 63 provinces, human rights work in Vietnam has obtained positive changes.

Vietnam Airlines to auction three A321 CEO aircraft

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced it plans to sell three A321 CEO aircraft through an auction in the third quarter.

World media appreciates Vietnam’s performance at FIFA Women’s World Cup

The world media on July 22 ran articles appreciating Vietnam’s performance in their first match at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, although they lost 0-3 to the reigning US champions.

Many still trapped by online scams despite authority’s warnings

Many people are still trapped by online scams despite warnings from authorised agencies.

Da Nang to provide free schooling for next year

The People’s Council of central Da Nang city has approved free schooling for students from kindergarten to high school in the 2023-2024 academic year with a budget of 408 billion VND (16.3 million USD).

APG undersea cable route to be restored by end of August

When the flaws on the S1.8 branch of APG undersea fiber optic cable route are completely fixed, slated for the end of August, 100 percent of internet international connection capacity from Vietnam will be restored.

Classical ballet Giselle to be staged at Hanoi Opera House in August

The Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) will bring classical ballet Giselle back to the stage at Hanoi Opera House on August 2-3, in cooperation with Thanh Productions.

Delays still apparent despite progress

While the public investment spending rate in the first half of the year was much better than the same period last year, some transport infrastructure projects were still implemented too slowly compared to the set plan.

Low fertility levels in HCMC to cause bad consequences

If the fertility rate in Ho Chi Minh City continues to remain low, it will cause significantly bad consequences for the city's socio-economic development in the future.

Audit flags delays in EVN power projects, exacerbating energy crunch

A detailed audit by Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade has revealed severe delays across state-owned Electricity of Vietnam's power generation and grid projects, calling for urgent action to resolve the country's power shortage crisis.

Elderly artist’s brush with beauty in local community

85-year-old painter Nguyen Trong Nguyen’s mural paintings are beautifying the walls of many homes and the local lanes in general.

Promoting legal migration, fighting against illegal migration

The Government of Vietnam advocates promoting legal, safe and orderly migration, and resolutely fights against illegal migration, smuggling of migrants and human trafficking.