Party chief, Prime Minister receive US Secretary of State

Vietnam considers the US one of its leading important partners and wishes to promote the comprehensive partnership with the US on the basis of respect for each other's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political institution.

Who will gain or lose from the proposed airfare scheme?

A proposed floor airfare scheme could increase airfares.

TikTok promises to improve censorship

In its recent report, TikTok said it has prioritized accuracy, minimized the number of views of infringed content, and quickly removed content committing acts of serious infringement.

Culture ministry investigates sale of royal ordinances on internet

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) is joining forces with many localities to urgently verify whether royal ordinances are being auctioned by an auctioning website in Shanghai, China.

Bad debt looms large for real estate

Non-performing corporate bonds are looming large due to a high financial leverage ratio and negative cash flow of unlisted, cash-strapped real estate companies.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 15/2023

Australia to help Vietnam develop smart cities

Vietnam's nursing home real estate has bright future: Association

Vietnam's nursing home real estate market promises strong growth in the future because the aging rate is increasing while this housing segment is not yet attractive to investors, according to the Vietnam Association of Realtors (VARs).

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 15/2023

IMF expert considers Vietnam bright spot in world economy

Gov’t extends tax payment deadlines further

The Government, for the fifth time, has decided to extend the payment deadline for enterprises to pay value-added tax (VAT), corporate income tax (CIT), personal income tax (PIT) and land rent amounting to over VND112 trillion.

Popular opera performed to celebrate VN-Italy relationship

One of the most popular Italian operas Cavalleria Rusticana will be performed at Hanoi Opera House on April 15 and 16.

Controversial colour of old French villa in Hanoi not final yet: authorities

The cost of the restoration effort for this villa has been given as VNĐ14 billion (US$597,142).

Ground-breaking ceremony held for new $1.2b US Embassy in Hanoi

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on Saturday broke ground on the construction of the new US Embassy in Cau Giay District, Hanoi.

Benefits of modest FDI weighed up

Attracting smaller foreign projects may be the path to take for Vietnam as a worldwide minimum corporate tax rate kicks in, affecting the plans of major corporations.

Two Lao nationals sentenced to death for illegal trading of 45kg of drugs

One of the two defendants, Thongvang, 35, was also prosecuted for the ’illegal possession of military weapons’.

HCM City deals with low fertility rate

The economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic in the last three years has made many couples afraid of having children.

Foreign tourists explore beauty of Vietnam by train

Thanks to simple booking procedures and a comfortable space, many foreign tourists choose to travel by train to discover Vietnam.

Troussier names 31 players in U22 squad ahead of SEA Games

Head coach Philippe Troussier named a squad of 31 players for the Vietnam U22 national team on April 13 for the upcoming 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32).

Grab Vietnam fined for erroneous map of Vietnam

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Information and Communications has decided to fine Grab Vietnam company 60 million VND (over 2,500 USD) for wrongdoings connected to using their version of the Vietnam map.

US wants to help remove Vietnam from special watch list on religious freedom

The US Embassy wishes to cooperate with Vietnam to remove the country from the US’s special watch list on religious freedom, Ambassador Marc E. Knapper told Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang during their meeting in Hanoi on April 14.

Foreign referees to work at V-League 2023

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) recently invited two Malaysian referees to work at several matches in the 7th round of V-League 2023 after domestic referees were found making mistakes.

Gaming industry needs proper treatment: officials

The gaming industry makes great contributions to the digital and knowledge-based economy, so it is necessary to view it as a business field. Enterprises need to join forces to change the prejudices about the industry.

Vietnam eager to complete integral transport infrastructure to attract FDI

Local authorities at all levels are eager to implement construction of transport infrastructure up and down the country.

Billion-dollar gaming industry attainable

Vietnamese game publishers are striving to rise up the ranks of the global gaming industry by holding on to top talent and encouraging modern thinking from legislators and potential consumers.

Gangsters disguised cocaine as packaged food, drinks

Lately, police officers warned that gangsters have disguised mixed drugs, packaged in the form of food and drinks to hide from authorities.

Vietnamese people prefer to travel abroad for long holidays

Many travel companies announced this year, during the long holidays of April 30 and May 1, people prefer foreign tours to domestic tours.