China becomes top buyer of Vietnam’s farm produce

China has surpassed the US to become the top importer of Vietnam’s farm produce. Exports to China in the first six months of the year accounted for 21 percent of total export turnover in the agriculture sector.

A nutritious porridge for summer days

With easy-to-find ingredients and simple preparation, as well as containing many beneficial nutrients for all ages, the traditional snakehead fish with mung beans porridge is a nutritious and refreshing dish, especially on hot summer days.

12 destinations slated for new night-time tourism activities

By 2025, each of 12 key tourism localities will have at least one night-time tourism model, while the average time of travelers staying in the localities will be at least one night longer.

Defects are not barriers - Gen Z disabled people’s declaration

Body defects are not the biggest barriers to the advancement and development of people with disabilities, that is the declaration that Gen Z disabled people are trying to implement and carry out many community projects.

Vietnamese security software brand recommended by Microsoft

CyRadar is one of 15 technology brands recommended for use by Microsoft.

Smoother regulations on the agenda

With a low economic growth rate for the first half of the year, Vietnam is further truncating and eliminating business regulations which will benefit enterprises and investors.

Vietnam considers building new petrol, gas storage system

The national infrastructure system for storing and supplying petroleum and gas will ensure a crude oil and petroleum product reserve capacity of 75-80 days of net imports.

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).