PV Power proposes 4-billion-USD clean energy complex in Ninh Thuan

The Petrovietnam Power Corporation (PV Power) has proposed the implementation of the Lam Son Clean Energy Production Complex project, with an investment of nearly 4 billion USD in Ninh Thuan province.

Over 11 million 2G phone subscribers to be turned off from September 16

More than 11 million 2G-only mobile subscribers will be turned off with the deadline being September 16.

Cultural industries to contribute significantly to economic growth

Cultural industries, still having much room to develop and contribute more to the national economy, are being considered an important resource to be maximised to boost the GDP growth.

Quang Ninh to mark Navy's first victory against US forces

A ceremony will be held in the northern province of Quang Ninh to commemorate martyrs and people who died in the first victory of the Vietnam People’s Navy against the US forces in 1964.

Bamboo Airways set to end losses by 2025

Bamboo Airways is seeking additional capital of around 1.69 trillion VND (66.8 million USD) in the final months of 2024 to ensure its operational requirements, while also announcing the clearance of aircraft leasing debts.

VietNamNet extends exclusive partnership with VietNamNet Media JSC until 2027

VietNamNet Media JSC continues to be the exclusive partner for advertising, media, event organization, and copyright services for VietNamNet Newspaper.

Rapid formation of tropical depression brings heavy rain to Vietnam

A tropical depression has quickly formed from a low-pressure area in the East Sea and is expected to intensify. On land, many areas across the country continue to experience heavy rainfall.

Vietnam’s CMC Global celebrates dual victories at 2024 Globee Awards

CMC Global, the international business division of CMC Corporation, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing two prestigious awards at the Globee Awards, a highly esteemed accolade in the information technology sector.

Authorities raid home of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai's CEO in major investigation

Green-plated vehicles and dozens of police officers appeared in front of the house of Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan, CEO of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC, on Tran Quoc Thao Street, District 3, HCM City this morning.

Travel+Leisure names Quang Binh among World's Top 13 Most Beautiful Destinations

The editors of the renowned travel magazine Travel+Leisure, based in New York, have named Quang Binh province in central Vietnam as one of the 13 most beautiful destinations in the world.

Details emerge in deaths of six Vietnamese nationals in Bangkok

The autopsies of the six Vietnamese nationals who died in Bangkok have been completed. Unless further investigation is required by the police, the victims' families will soon be able to claim the bodies.

High-tech offshore farming: A billion-dollar industry for Khanh Hoa fishermen

In the vast offshore waters of Khanh Hoa, traditional foam buoys and wooden rafts have been replaced with environmentally friendly HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) cages that withstand strong storms and waves.

VN’s southern durian, an ideal ingredient to make many tasty dishes

Durian sticky rice is so popular that almost all housewives in southern provinces know how to cook it for their family or to sell it in the markets or street pavements, said Master chef Phạm Tuấn Hải.

MOIT refutes criticism about its attitude toward rooftop solar power

Replying to a comment that rooftop solar power policies are too changeable, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) said that it has strictly pursued the government’s instructions to create a decree on rooftop solar power development.

Too many barriers in organ donation and transplantation, say experts

Vietnam recorded about 1,000 people receiving organ transplants in 2023, making Vietnam a country with the most people receiving organ transplants in Southeast Asia.

Dodging debt: The hidden perils of social media debt groups

In 2023, social media saw a surge in groups advocating for dodging debt.

Urgent legal improvements needed to insure children’s safety on the internet

It is essential to enhance education and raise awareness among children about online safety, says the Department for Child Affairs

Southeast Asia's largest wastewater treatment plant nears completion in HCM City

The Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Wastewater Treatment Plant, currently under construction in Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, is set to become the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia.

’Tiger cages’ leave homes vulnerable to fire

The dangers of tiger cages are particularly acute in apartment blocks with a single staircase serving as the primary escape route.

Hanoi’s eel noodle soup earns Michelin nod, attracts global palates

In a bustling corner of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, on Hang Dieu Street, lies the 40-year-old restaurant Dong Thinh, renowned for its eel noodle soup.

Heavy rainfall and possible tropical depression set to impact Northern Vietnam

Northern Vietnam is expected to see significant rainfall until July 20, with a brief respite before the rain resumes and extends further. A low-pressure area is predicted to form in the East Sea, potentially intensifying into a tropical depression.

Vietnam requests detailed probe into Bangkok hotel poisoning

Vietnam is coordinating with Thai authorities to investigate and has requested additional information regarding the incident in which a group of Vietnamese citizens died at a hotel in Bangkok.

Notable activities of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in photos

On the afternoon of July 18, 2024, the Party and State held a ceremony to award the Gold Star Order to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the 108 Central Military Hospital in Hanoi.

Financial dispute leads to cyanide poisoning of Vietnamese nationals in Bangkok

Before the cyanide poisoning that killed five Vietnamese individuals at a hotel in Bangkok, the suspect Sherine Chong and the Vietnamese group had financial disputes that led to litigation.

Vietnam Business News July 18/2024

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