Hanoi wins approval for efforts as member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Domestic and international experts have acknowledged Hanoi’s activeness in implementing its initiatives and commitments as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, particularly the engagement of the entire community in creative activities.

Health ministry raises alarm about use of e-cigarette among students

There have been numerous incidents of students requiring emergency medical attention due to nicotine poisoning and other chemicals present in e-cigarettes and heated cigarette products.

Vietnam, US cooperate in higher education

A seminar on building partnerships between Vietnam and the US in higher education was organised on April 25 by the US Consulate General in HCM City with the participation of representatives from more than 30 Vietnamese higher education institutions.

Vietnam approves first traditional medicine to treat COVID-19

Vietnam has approved the first traditional medicine for treating respiratory tract viral infections, including flu and mild COVID-19.

VN team defeats Iran’s club at Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship

The women’s national volleyball team, named Sport Centre I, had a 3-2 win over Iran’s Paykan Club in their match at the ongoing 2023 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship, held in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on April 25 evening.

Facing a shortage of orders, enterprises struggle to maintain production

Lack of orders, production stagnation and layoffs are affecting many enterprises.

Green tech the catalyst for growth

Vietnam has great potential to develop and attract investment in the green economy and apply the most advanced technologies, as well as building stable and attractive policies.

Businesses take proactive approach to seeking more orders

While many businesses complain they are undergoing the hardest trials in their history, others are doing well as they understand their markets well.

Disbursement of assistance to be bolstered for enterprises

The country’s hallmark socioeconomic recovery and development initiative must be accelerated as implementation continues to be too slow, the government has acknowledged.

Further tax support reflecting efforts to empower business

The government is continuing to fuel struggling business performance with a new fiscal initiative in an aim to reach its desired economic growth.

Franchising: 'manage' or let the market decide?

In Vietnam, franchising is becoming popular in business, especially in popular products such as lemon tea, milk tea.

Tan Thanh fishing village market a rendezvous for visitors to Quang Nam

Tan Thanh fishing village market in Hoi An city has gradually become a familiar destination for domestic and foreign tourists, and is expected to be a rendezvous connecting visitors to Quang Nam.

FPT to manufacture semiconductor chips

FPT Semiconductor has designed and manufactured three lines of source chips and inked the first contract for 25 million chips in 2024 and 2025 with its partners.

Gaming industry to become pillar of VN digital economy

A team of experts from RMIT University believes that in order to make gaming become a pillar of Vietnam’s digital economy, it is necessary to focus on developing human resources who can design games.

HCMC People's Committee, People’s Council headquarters to open to visitors

Vietnamese and foreign tourists will have a chance to visit the headquarters of the People's Committee and People’s Council of Ho Chi Minh City - a national-level architectural and artistic monument, on the upcoming national holidays.

HCM City ready to respond to COVID-19 outbreak

Ho Chi Minh City Health Department has asked local hospitals to stand ready to receive COVID-19 patients in necessary circumstances, amid the rising number of infections.

Vietnam an important life insurance market in Asia

Vietnam remains a key life insurance market in Asia, the Insurance Association of Vietnam told a meeting in HCM City on Monday.

Changes in key personnel made in shareholders’ meeting season

Many commercial banks have announced changes of their key personnel this year, especially after shareholders’ meetings.

Over 1,300 livelihood models help ethnic minority women escape poverty

Thousands of livelihood models of the "Accompanying women in border areas" program have helped ethnic minority women in the border areas of Lai Chau province to sustainably escape poverty.

Progress recorded in corruption fight in VN: report

Vietnam has reaped significant achievements in the fight against corruption over the past more than 10 years, according to a Government’s report signed by Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on April 24.

HCM City receives $2.1b in remittances in Q1, up 20 per cent

HCM City received more than US$2.1 billion in remittances in the first quarter of the year, a surge of 19 per cent year-on-year, according to the State Bank of Viet Nam.

Capital thirst to fuel real estate M&A: insiders

Many property developers are planning asset and stock sales as they look to slash debts, restructure business and stay afloat, which is expected to lead to a surge in M&A deals in the market.

Broad ground covered in aim to reinforce FIE conditions

Foreign investors are continuing their grumbles over a raft of issues that need solving in Vietnam.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 25/2023

Nha Trang Sea Festival scheduled for June 3-6

VN golfers hunt their first SEA Games medal in Cambodia

A team of seven young golfers from Vietnam are expected to win medals for the first time at the 32nd SEA Games next month in Cambodia.