Ha Giang’s fee proposal for Dong Van Geopark raises controversy

The management board of Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark said since 2011 experts at the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network (GGN) have discussed entry fee collection and financial autonomy for the tourism site.

VN banks increasing investment in bonds

Government bonds prospered again in the first five months of the year.

Vietnam mitigates global minimum tax issues for foreign investors

Vietnamese tax officials are looking at customised support mechanisms to alleviate the consequences of the global minimum tax (GMT) on foreign enterprises.

Real estate sector still in distress

The real estate sector is not yet out of the woods as the number of newly established real estate firms and their registered capital has dropped to less than half of the figures recorded in the first half of last year.

Can Tho to host Cai Rang Floating Market Festival

The Mekong Delta City of Can Tho will host the Cai Rang Floating Market Festival in July.

Vietnamese PM calls for more Chinese investments

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on Chinese investors to expand investment in Vietnam, while addressing the Vietnam - China Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum in Beijing on June 28 within the framework of his official visit to China.

Daily life in the 500-year-old village

Phuoc Tich ancient village is located in Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Hue Province, about 30 kilometers north of downtown Hue City.

VN and Switzerland vow to strengthen legislative cooperation

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas on Wednesday agreed to strengthen cooperation between the two nations and two legislative bodies at bilateral and multilateral forums.

Rabid dog attacks six people in Hanoi

A rabid dog in Me Linh District in Hanoi has bitten six local residents.

Homestay services thrive after Blackpink confirm Hanoi tour date

Homestay adverts have flooded social media after K-pop girl group Blackpink confirmed they would hold two concerts at Hanoi's My Dinh National Stadium on July 29-30.

FDI disbursements rise slightly in January-June

The disbursement of capital from FDI projects in the first half of this year has reached US$10.02 billion, showing a modest increase of 0.5% compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

13 renewable power projects connected to national grid

By June 27, 13 renewable energy power plants or projects with a combined capacity of 640.52MW have completed commercial operation date (COD) procedures and are now generating commercial electricity to the grid.

Do Ha Trang wins Miss Ao Dai Vietnam 2023

Do Ha Trang, 24, from Nam Dinh province was crowned Miss Ao Dai Vietnam 2023 on June 26 evening.

Smuggling of tons of gold across border gates reported

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and local police have recently detected the smuggling of gold, weighing several kilograms to several tons, across border gates.

Billionaires accompany South Korean President during visit to VN

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who paid a state visit to Vietnam several days ago, was accompanied by top businesspeople of his country, including billionaires and leaders of conglomerates such as Samsung, SK, Hyundai and LG.

Four minor earthquakes reported in a day in central provinces

Four earthquakes were reported in Kon Tum and Quảng Ngãi provinces on Tuesday, according to the Institute of Geophysics (IGP)

Vietnam among top places for honeymoon

Travel+Leisure has listed Vietnam as one of the top 12 destinations for honeymooners, with experiences and affordable prices.

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Manufacturers feel the heat through erratic power cuts

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Prime Minister meets Chinese friendship scholars in Beijing

TVSI to be suspended from purchasing stocks from June 27

Tan Viet Securities Joint Stock Company (TVSI) will be partially halted from trading on the stock market starting on June 27, said The Vietnam Securities Exchange (VNX).

Dak Nong seriously implements UNESCO's criteria in global geopark operation

The diversity of outstanding geological values of Dak Nong Global Geopark not only shows the natural beauty of this place but is also a factor that forms cultural history, traditions, and unique indigenous knowledge of local people.

Vietnamese youth struggle to find tickets for BlackPink concert

Information about ticket prices and seat map of the BlackPink concert has yet to be released officially, keeping Vietnamese youth on tenterhooks.

Five local athletes face ban following SEA Games doping violations

Five Vietnamese track-and-field athletes have been stripped of their results and banned from competitions from 16 to 18 months following their doping violations at the 31st SEA Games held in Vietnam in 2022.

Opportunities for Swiss fintech startups numeral in Vietnam: report

Swiss fintech startups should tap into opportunities in VN – the country with rising demand for digital financial solutions, supportive policies, and government initiatives to nurture fintech innovation, according to a new Vietnam Fintech report.

Memorial service held for former Deputy PM Vu Khoan

Nearly 50 representatives from embassies, diplomatic missions, and international organisations in VN paid tribute and wrote in the funeral guest book at the State-level respect-paying and memorial ceremonies for former Deputy PM Vu Khoan on June 27.