Experts warned for the high UV index in Southern Vietnam

Experts say this puts human health at risk, and warn that avoiding sunlight is not enough, as UV exists during rainy and cloudy days.

Vietnam to receive Chinese tourists starting March 15

The Chinese Government has decided to add Vietnam into the list of countries to which China’s group tours can be conducted starting from March 15, according to Peng Shituan, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam.

Misinformation online influences, shapes public opinion

Many people spend hours a day surfing on Facebook, YouTube and TikTok at tea shops, cafes and other public areas, listening, reading and watching news and videos about important issues that have false information which misleads the public.

HCM City’s fertility rate on the fall

HCM City has continued witnessing a declining fertility rate, standing among 21 localities in the country with a low fertility rate.

Solution found to develop bond market

Economists believe a newly released decree will rescue the corporate bond market, but in the long term it is necessary to restore investors’ confidence by establishing a transparent and responsible market.

Quang Ninh to exploit 24 new tourism products in April

To fulfil its target of welcoming 15 million tourists this year, the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, home to Ha Long Bay World Natural Heritage, plans to introduce 24 new tourism products in April.

Illegal registration activities could be prevented with technological solutions

The newly discovered scandals in registration activities show that solutions are needed to supervise the inspection process to ensure integrity in implementation.

Vietnamese cook wins four medals at Malaysia contest

A chef in a restaurant in Da Lat city, Central Highland province of Lam Dong, has brought home two gold medals and two silver medals at the Malaysia Culinary World Cup 2023 that took place in Malaysia on February 21-23.

Budget collections increase, except from land and housing

The incomes from land and houses in the first two months of the year were only 47 percent of the figure of the same period last year.

Promoting family role in preserving culture of ethnic minority areas

Many ethnic minority families still preserve their cultural traditions, customs, and rituals, performing rituals on holidays, maintaining family cultural activities, so that true values, goodness and beauty are naturally transmitted.

AstraZeneca Vietnam Company and Vietnamese Ministry of Health sign MOU

Today, AstraZeneca Vietnam Company and the Ministry of Health signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote joint programs in improving comprehensive health care for Vietnamese people.

Three bank robbers using toy gun arrested

HCMC police have arrested three men who recently attempted to rob Saigon Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Sacombank) using a bogus gun.

Make-in-Vietnam smart device for sleep quality wins award

FRENZ Brainband is the first Vietnamese product to win the CES 2023 Innovation Award for the wearable category. It is seen as a breakthrough device for the global sleep and neurotechnology industry.

Explore 'the scariest mountain pass' in Vietnam

Although its total length is only 2.5km, the pass has an impressive steep slope, consisting of 15 floors with 14 bends, and is called "the scariest pass in Vietnam".

Works by late painter Nguyen Tri Minh on display in HCMC

Among the 24 paintings left by late artist Nguyen Tri Minh, "Giverny" is valued at 100,000 USD by collectors, a high price in the contemporary painting world in Vietnam.

Da Nang authorities seek solution to foreign man begging for money on streets

The authorities in Da Nang are looking for s foreign man who holds a signboard reading "I am traveling without money. Please support my trip”.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 8/2023

Dak Lak province ready for 8th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival

Spanish architect reveals journey into a woman’s dreams in Hanoi

A photo exhibition themed “A journey into a woman’s dreams” by Spanish architect Salvador Pérez Arroyo opened on March 7 at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi.

Vietnamese painting expected to be sold for record price in auction in France

The oil painting "Portrait of my mother” by the late veteran painter Nguyen Nam Son will be auctioned at the auction house Art Research Paris on March 30.

Vietnam thrash Indonesia 3-0 at AFC U20s Women's Asian Cup qualifiers

Vietnam handed a 3-0 defeat to Indonesia at their first match of the AFC U20s Women's Asian Cup qualifiers in the northern province of Phu Tho on March 7.

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Vietnam wins gold at Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2023

High interest rates, complex procedures affect enterprises' competitiveness

In the international market, Vietnamese enterprises are at a disadvantage because of several problems in their own home market.

Ministry plans to increase environmental protection tax on non-biodegradable packaging

Expanding the tax base and increasing environmental protection tax on non-biodegradable packaging materials would be considered with an aim to limit the use of these materials.

UN Under-Secretary-General visits Vietnam's engineering unit in Abyei

UN Under-Secretary-General Atul Khare visited Vietnam's Engineering Unit Rotation 1 at UNISFA on March 6.

Disinformation online is appearing more frequently

Malicious information and toxic content have been appearing online at a higher frequency and in a more sophisticated manner.