Ethnic fire jumping is not for the faint hearted

For Pà Thẻn ethnic minority group living in the mountainous province of Tuyen Quang, nhảy lửa (fire jumping) ritual is one of their most significant traditional ceremonies.

Companies compete for leading position at MXV

The MXV Index has at times witnessed a sharp fall of 10 percent compared with late last year.

Concerns raised on impact of expanding businesses on Hanoi's West Lake

The full potential of West Lake has not yet been exploited, but experts and local people have raised concerns with the People’s Committee of the city on plans to operate more businesses on the lake.

Vietnamese fishermen struggle to set sail amid multiple difficulties

After the pandemic and with the rising fuel price, a fishing trip cost much more than in the past.

Cybercriminals redirect attacks towards individuals

Experts say cybercriminals are shifting part of their attacks towards individuals with malware, impersonation attacks and even campaigns spreading fake brand-name messages.

VN stock market's prospect remains bright: SSC

Despite turbulence in the first few months of 2023, the Vietnamese stock market still has opportunities to recover and develop steadily in the future, Pham Hong Son, vice chairman of the State Securities Commission (SSC), said at a press conference.

HCM City to inspect trees in schools at risk of falling

All educational institutions in HCM City have been required to check old trees on their school campuses that are at risk of falling to ensure safety for students and teachers.

Students turn to vocational education for tailored training

Currently attending a vocational college in the city, Hồ Long is pursuing an intermediate-level education in information technology.

VN health ministry issues plan to ensure vaccine supply until 2030

Specific priority mechanisms will be given to combined vaccines and vaccines that have not been rolled out in the national expanded vaccination programme during the 2023-25 period.

Vietnam to inspect TikTok next month amid increase in harmful content

Harmful content has featured on TikTok since last year, negatively affecting Vietnamese children, Lê Quang Tự Do, head of the ministry’s Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information said.

Lonely Planet highlights five best experiences during Vietnam trip

Brekke Fletcher, a writer for the world's leading travel magazine Lonely Planet, has chosen Vietnam as a culinary destination to explore for the Elsewhere section.

VN pig farmers struggle to survive crises of last 6 years

Oversupply, shortages and epidemics have been occurring over the last six years to the pig farming sector. Farmers, enterprises and consumers all have been caught in the whirl of the price storm.

National Assembly Chairman hosts members of US Congress

Vietnam always considers the US one of the top important partners, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue told a delegation of members of the US Congress led by Senator Jeff Merkley during a reception in Hanoi on April 8.

Vietnam Festival in Japan underway

The Vietnam Festival in Japan, themed “Hope”, opened at Ikebukuro park, Tokyo, on April 8, starting a series of exchanges on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.

More than 350,000 live with cancer in Vietnam

As many as 354,000 Vietnamese people are living with cancer, a figure that is many times higher compared to 30 years ago, with many people diagnosed at a late stage leading to a high mortality rate.

Fashion designer Minh Hanh’s collection performed in Italy

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Italy, the Vietnamese Embassy in Italy and senior designer Minh Hanh co-organized an event called "Journey to connect heritage sites".

VN-UAE to kick off negotiations of comprehensive economic partnership agreement

The two countries have signed a Ministerial Declaration on starting negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement right after Vietnam completed its procedures.

Lack of parking spaces and clamping culture leads to conflicts

On March 28, Nguyễn Trung Dũng, 28, a security guard at a residential complex in Gia Lâm District, was killed after a taxi driver purposefully crashed into Dũng from behind.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 8/2023

HCMC’s business confidence predicted to improve in Q2

Vietnam eyes US$30 billion in food, food stuff exports annually

Vietnam has issued a national action plan on building a transparent, responsible and sustainable food and food stuff system to 2030, with a goal of maintaining the export turnover of over US$30 billion each year.

VN garment industry in difficulty as global market shrinks

Vietnamese garment and textile exports plunged by 18.63% to US$8,701 billion during the first three months of the year, according to figures released by the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas).

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 8/2023

State President to pay official visit to Laos next week

Eco-friendly production in lead for aid

The Vietnamese government will offer financial support to agricultural projects in the hope of luring more players into the sector.

Da Nang to host Vietnam-Japan, Vietnam-RoK festivals

The eighth Vietnam - Japan Festival and the second Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) festival will be held from July 13 to July 16 and September 7 to September 9 respectively in the central coastal city of Da Nang.

Hoi An’s decision to collect fees to enter town faces criticism from travelers

The news that visitors to Hoi An would have to pay a fee to enter Hoi An ancient town has raised controversy.