Da Nang seeks new 'driving forces' for development

Da Nang Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Van Quang said Da Nang vows to establish a free trade zone (FTZ) as a driving force in the city's new development stage.

Criminals exploit security in HCMC’s luxury apartments for illegal activities

The Ho Chi Minh City police authorities have uncovered a trend of drug users, prostitutes, and high-tech criminals using luxury apartments as safe havens. Enhanced police efforts target these locations to combat these illicit activities.

New cyber attack campaign by ‘Mustang Panda’ targets Vietnam

The Department of Information Security under the Ministry of Information and Communications has issued an alert concerning a new attack campaign by the Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group 'Mustang Panda,' targeting Vietnam.

Ministry of Public Security warns about highly addictive Fentanyl

On June 18, the Department of Police Investigation of Drug Crimes held a press conference to mark the month of action against drug abuse.

District chair removed from Party position following VND170bi loss & misconduct

Nguyen Thi Giang Huong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the People's Committee of Nhon Trach District has been removed from her position as Deputy Secretary of the Nhon Trach District Party Committee for the 2020-2025 term.

Farmers expand cashew tree cultivation for more carbon-credit sales

One cashew tree can absorb 400 kilograms of carbon, while one hectare of cashew low-carbon growing area can bring $400 from carbon credit sales.

Vietnam Business News June 18/2024

2nd section of circuit-3 500KV transmission line completed

Chinese star to attend Da Nang Asian Film Festival 2024

Chinese actress Natalie Hsu En Yi will arrive in Vietnam for the second Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II) in early July.

Foreign referees invited to officiate V.League 1

The Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF) invited a number of foreign referees to take charge of key matches in the upcoming 24th round of the V.League 1 2023/2024 season.

Int'l retailers seek qualified Vietnamese suppliers

Large international retailers including Aeon, Uniqlo, Walmart, Amazon, Safeway, Carrefour, Decathlon, Central Group and Ikea have been visiting Vietnam seeking partnerships in industrial, agricultural and handicrafts products.

Online scams a growing threat in Vietnam

The growing threat of online scams in Vietnam has prompted experts to warn citizens about the significant financial losses they could face, urging stricter security measures to protect individuals from falling victim to the schemes.

Vietnam News Headlines June 18/2024

Party official urges focusing on political and ideological education for journalists

Quang Ninh to host ABU Robocon 2024

The ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2024 (ABU Robocon 2024) will be held at the Quang Ninh Multi-Purpose Gymnasium in the northern province of Quang Ninh’s Ha Long city from August 19-28.

Plastic waste reduction - key to sustainable e-commerce development

The booming e-commerce sector, covering online retail and food delivery, is discharging an “alarming level” of single-use packaging and plastic waste.

Exotic crawfish from China flood Vietnamese market, raising concerns

Chinese crawfish is imported and sold at many Vietnamese markets. It has become one of the best sellers on online markets. Vietnamese businesspeople have imported Chinese crawfish in large quantities as domestic demand is high.

HCM City to launch new app boosting connection with citizens

Ho Chi Minh City plans to launch a new app called “HCM City Metro Connect" in September to better serve and connect with citizens.

Technology stocks surge in 2024, FPT, CMG lead the way

Technology and telecommunications stocks have witnessed remarkable growth since the beginning of 2024, while maintaining high price-to-earnings (P/E) valuations.

Vietnam secure 12th ticket to Paris 2024 Olympics

The Vietnamese sports delegation has secured 12 official spots at the Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, the Sports Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on June 17.

Hospitals propose increased health insurance coverage for organ transplants

Health experts proposed developing a structured pricing system for organ transplants as a basis for health insurance reimbursement, to be applied uniformly across all medical facilities nationwide.

Satellie cities of Hanoi need 'specific' policies to develop

Satellite cities belonging to Hanoi need to be treated as special areas managed by specific schemes, including an urban government model, in order to make a breakthrough in their development.

Tourism to become major green industry by 2030

Tourism is expected to directly contribute 8-9 per cent and 13-14 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025 and 2030, respectively.

National treasure: Sao Vang bronze drum insured for $1 million

Sao Vang bronze drum, a valuable and unique artifact in the Dong Son bronze drum collection of the National Museum of History, has been insured for $1 million.

Updating biometrics on the banking app remains difficult, report some customers

Biometric verification will be mandatory for new mobile banking users and large transactions, but many users report difficulties updating their data by the July 1 deadline.

How high should renewable-power prices be?

The government of Vietnam needs to set renewables prices at reasonable levels that can benefit investors, EVN and consumers, experts say.

Wind power the fulcrum for renewable energy companies

The share of wind power is targeted to increase significantly, from 5 per cent in 2022 to 19 per cent by 2030 and 29 per cent by 2050.