Man killed live-streaming high-speed motorbike ride

Authorities in Ea Kpam Commune say around midnight, he was seen driving at high speeds on inter-commune roads in the district while live-filming himself on social media.

5.8kg baby boy born by cesarean delivery in HCMC

A 5.8-kilogram newborn baby has just been born by cesarean delivery at Hung Vuong Hospital in HCMC, announced the hospital on February 28.

Winners of Kovalevskaia Awards 2022 revealed

Kovalevskaia Awards 2022 went to outstanding female scientists, including Prof. Dr. Le Minh Thang of Hanoi University of Science and Technology and a group from Hanoi University of Pharmacy.

Cross-border TV service providers must get license in Vietnam

Cross-border over-the-top (OTT) media service providers, such as Netflix, WeTV and iQiYi, must establish a legal entity in Vietnam to offer services to Vietnamese users, heard a seminar in HCMC on February 27.

Two US trade officials sample pomelos in Hanoi

Two US Under-Secretaries of Agriculture Alexis Taylor and Jenny Moffitt on February 28 made a fact-finding trip to a pomelo growing farm in Cat Que village of Hanoi’s Hoai Duc district which is noted for growing sweet, juicy pomelos.

Coach Troussier names initial 41-man squad for SEA Games

Philippe Troussier, the newly appointed head coach of Vietnam’s national and U23 football teams, has announced an initial squad of 41 players for the upcoming SEA Games which will be held in Cambodia in May.

Vietnamese culture is always everlasting strength of the nation: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a special art show in Hanoi on February 28 marking the 80th anniversary of the Outline of Vietnamese Culture, the first document on culture launched by the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) in 1943.

Critical shortage of vehicle inspectors threaten disruptions

Even inspectors that were subjected to legal proceedings but have not yet been detained are still going to work.

Local midfielder highllighted as one to watch at AFC U20 Asian Cup finals

Vietnamese midfielder Dinh Xuan Tien has been named by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) as one of the players to watch during the upcoming AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023.

Vietnam sees sharp increase in foreign arrivals in first two months of 2023

The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam reached more than 1.8 million in the first two months of the year, a figure 36.6 times higher compared to the same period from last year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on February 28.

Vietnam’s Government AI Readiness Index higher than global average

Vietnam ranked 6th out of the 10 ASEAN member countries and 55th globally in the 2022 Government AI Readiness Index, up seven places compared to 2021, according to the index report released by the UK’s Oxford Insights.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 28/2023

Deputy PM meets UN Secretary General, foreign officials in Geneva

Vietnamese universities among top 20 ASEAN+ Private Universities

Duy Tan University and Thanh Do University have been listed among the 20 Private University Ranking: ASEAN+ 2023, as compiled by AppliedHE.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 28/2023

February CPI up 0.45% as petrol, housing prices increase

MobiFone and Nokia 5G ink collaboration agreement

Within the framework of schedule at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2023) in Barcelona, Spain, MobiFone Corporation and Nokia signed a 5G collaboration agreement on February 27.

Enhancing culture a foundation for economic development: conference

The “Outline of Vietnamese Culture” – the first platform on culture launched by the Communist Party of Vietnam in 1943 – serves as a spiritual foundation and an impetus for economic development of the country,

More anti-venom serum needed as number of snakebites increases

Vietnam can only produce two anti-venom serums against the bites of the Trimeresurus stejnegeri snake and Monocled cobra at a time when the number of snakebite victims has steadily increased.

Bond issuers seek solutions to delay bond debt payment

The volume of mature bonds of businesses will peak in the period of 2023 - 2024 and bond issuers are taking different actions to proactively remove difficulties.

Finance Ministry proposes lowering luxury tax for electric, hybrid vehicles

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is working on an amendment to the Special Consumption Tax (luxury tax) Law to further slash tax rates on electric cars and hybrids.

Young man shares his mum’s cooking with the world

Dong Van Hung initially intended to start his YouTube culinary channel as a way to preserve memories for his mom. But his channel has attracted millions of viewers, including many foreigners.

Vietnam tightens sales of poultry in border crossings

After two human infections with avian influenza A H5N1 (H5N1 bird flu) have been reported by Cambodia, Vietnam authorities have tightened sales of poultry at border crossings.

Heated debate over cross-border over-the-top service management

There was a heated debate over the issue of management of cross-border over-the-top (OTT) radio and television services.

FLC’s general director, two deputy general directors resign

FLC’s Vice Chairwoman and General Director Bui Hai Huyen and two other deputy general directors, Dam Ngoc Bich and Le Thi Truc Quynh, tendered their resignations on February 27.

Ho Chi Minh City seeking investors for $37 million Saigon Silicon City

Ho Chi Minh City Committee has requested the local Department of Planning and Investment select a new set of investors for the Saigon Silicon City project.

163 IPOs in Southeast Asia in 2022

IPO fundraising was subdued in Southeast Asia last year, as Vietnam saw eight successful IPOs while raising $71 million.