Competition heats up in domestic confectionery market

The race in the confectionery market is looking more attractive for KIDO Group (KDC) since returning to the market two years ago to compete against other big brands such as Pan Group’s Bibica, Mondelez Kinh Do and Huu Nghi Food.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City among the best Vietnam holiday destinations in Asia

The nostalgic beauty of the culturally rich capital city and the dynamic life in the southern city has made Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City fascinating tourist destinations domestically and internationally.

Foreign tech giants contribute $166 million in taxes in H1/2023

The General Department of Taxation has reported that prominent foreign tech companies, including Google, Apple, Facebook, Netflix, TikTok, made substantial tax contributions, amounting to around $166 million during the first half of 2023.

Filipino tourists are biggest spenders in Vietnam in 2022

The Statistical Yearbook 2022 which has been released by the General Statistics Office (GSO) found that the average spending of foreign travelers to Vietnam increased slightly.

Vietnamese destinations continue earning int’l recognition

Vietnamese destinations have continually been honoured by the foreign media recently, helping popularise the country as a beautiful, hospitable, and attractive destination for international visitors.

After scandals, life insurers see revenue, new contracts drop

After many scandals in the insurance sector were discovered, the revenue of the life insurance sector plummeted as people lost confidence in insurers.

Vietnamese women’s karate team win gold in Asia

Vietnamese women’s karate team won the gold medal in kumite after beating Iranian team 2-0 in the final match on July 23 at the on-going 2023 Asian Senior Karate Championship in Malaysia.

Traditionally inspired graphics by Hanoi artists

The exhibition tells the story of Vietnamese printmaking over a decade and features various woodblock collections with exquisite and elaborate carvings.

Tax collection from e-commerce not as expected

Amid the country’s difficult economy, in recent years, the e-commerce business in Vietnam has experienced surprising growth; however, the tax collection from e-commerce is not as expected.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 24/2023

Vietnamese goods to better penetrate UK market

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (July 24-30/2023)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on July 24-30.

Vietnam, Israel celebrate 30 years of diplomatic ties

The 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Israel and the 78th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day were marked at a ceremony in Tel Aviv on July 23.

Theatre of famous actor to be opened

Meritorious Artist, theatre director and producer Thanh Loc, in co-operation with his partners, will open the Thien Dang Art Drama Troupe in HCM City.

Huynh Tran Y Nhi crowned Miss World Vietnam 2023

Huynh Tran Y Nhi, 21 from Binh Dinh province was the winner of the Miss World Vietnam 2023 pageant in the grand finale held in Quy Nhon city on July 23.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 24/2023

Vietnamese President receives Austria - Vietnam Friendship Association leader

First private art museum set up in HCM City

The first private art museum was set up in Ho Chi Minh City to display a family’s collection of Vietnamese paintings through the years.

HCM City cut price waterway tours launched

Many HCM City travel companies have launched waterway tours with attractive discounts.

ADB appoints new Country Director for Vietnam

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Mr. Shantanu Chakraborty as its new Country Director for Vietnam.

Hanoi aims to become “City of Events”

The city has stepped up its efforts to become a hub of innovation in the region and home to a wide variety of cultural events both nationally and internationally.

Some Hanoi students travel 80 kilometers a day to study at public school

Failing to enroll in either public and private schools in the inner city, many Hanoi students travel a long distance every day to study in public schools in the suburbs.

Women football: Vietnam-US match draws impressive viewer number

The July 22 game between Vietnam and the US during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in New Zealand drew 6.26 million viewers, making it the most-watched football telecast in the US since last year’s men’s World Cup final, according to Fox Sports.

Passengers eligible for refunds if flights delay for five hours or more

The Ministry of Transport has issued a document on reviewing and amending circulars related to air transport, specifying the obligations of air carriers towards passengers in cases of cancellations and delays.

President of Vietnam starts official visit to Austria

President Vo Van Thuong, his spouse, and the high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Vienna International Airport on July 23 afternoon (local time), starting an official visit to Austria.

Vietnamese dance company to perform in int’l dance festival

Arabesque Vietnam, a neo-classical and contemporary dance company from HCM City, is the only representative from Asia to participate in the International Contemporary Dance Festival 2023 in Italy on July 19-30.

“Substandard” banks failing with cross-ownership norms

The practice of cross-ownership is becoming increasingly sophisticated, evolving from direct lending based on asset mortgages to the issuance of corporate bonds.