Samsung denies transferring smartphone production lines from Vietnam to India

Mr. Choi Joo Ho, General Director of Samsung Vietnam, said a factory in India mainly serves the domestic market and exports a small part of its products to African countries.

Vietnam to promulgate policy to implement global minimum corporate tax

The Government is consulting experience from other countries and strives to promulgate policy to implement global minimum corporate tax this year, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

EuroCham Vietnam has new chairman

EuroCham’s newly-elected Board, led by Chairman Gabor Fluit, expressed its commitment to capitalizing on the successes of the past and spearheading EuroCham’s endeavors to foster Europe-Vietnam economic relations.

Record haul of smuggled ivory seized in northern port city

Task forces in the northern port city of Hai Phong seized about 7 tonnes of tusks hidden in a container arriving at Nam Dinh Vu Port from Africa on March 20, according to the General Department of Customs.

Ministry urges prevention of Marburg virus from entering Vietnam

The Ministry of Health has asked the People's Committees of cities and provinces nationwide, the Pasteur Institutes and hygiene and epidemiology institutes to strengthen prevention and control of the Marburg virus disease.

Vietnamese female boxer beats former world champion

Vietnamese boxer Nguyen Thi Tam has trounced two-time world champion Kyzaibay Nazym of Kazakhstan 5-0 at the ongoing IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi, India.

Centuries-long lake in Hanoi gets facelift

With the facelift and the special value it boasts, Ho Van, a big lake belonging to the system of the Temple of Literature, is expected to become an appealing cultural-creative space of Hanoi in the years ahead.

How can the economy have a soft landing?

When Vietnam reopened after the Covid-19 pandemic more than a year ago, many people warned that Covid and its impact would be forgotten quickly. But the consequences are becoming increasingly apparent.

Vietnam wins first runner-up title at Mister Universe Tourism

Vietnamese doctor Huynh Vo Hoang Son was honoured as first runner-up at the grand finale of Mister Universe Tourism 2023 taking place in Bali, Indonesia, on March 19.

Japanese artist to hold charity concert for children with cancer

Japanese pianist Keiko Borujeson will play a jazz charity concert at the U Café in the ancient town of Hoi An on March 24 to raise funds for children with cancer under treatment at the Da Nang Oncology Hospital.

One dead, one in critical condition, nine hospitalized after eating pickled carp

Three seriously ill patients are requiring mechanical ventilation while one is in critical condition after eating pickled carp. Prior, one poisoned patient died, said Ho Chi Minh City-based Cho Ray Hospital yesterday.

VN female photographer wins big at international contest

After six years traveling around Vietnam and many countries around the world, Khanh Phan has amassed a huge number of beautiful photos and won many international photography awards.

British tourist injured trying to take photo on Ha Giang cliff

A British tourist fell from a cliff in Hà Giang Province after trying to climb to the edge to take a photo, local authorities confirmed Sunday.

Tan Son Nhat airport’s taxi fares may surge next month

Taxis picking up passengers at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC may face an entry fee of VND5,000-15,000 per trip beginning in April this year

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Legislators scrutinise corrupt asset recovery

Restaurants and hotels in Da Nang 'beautified' to welcome Chinese tourists

Restaurants and hotels along the coast of Da Nang are being repaired and upgraded to welcome back Chinese visitors after a 3-year pause due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic.

Hanoi’s $30mil waste treatment plant abandoned as waste crisis continues

Hanoi has plans for 17 waste treatment sites, but only three are operating.

Hanoi among the cities with most trees in the world

One of the highlights of Hanoi's friendliness is the shade provided by its many trees.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (March 20-26)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on March 20-26.

Vietnam attracting Japanese investments to new areas

Vietnam is striving to lure more Japanese investments to digital transformation and green growth, as recommended in the Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative (VJI).

Employers seek clarity on easing work permit process

Foreign employers are pleading for a more straightforward process in obtaining work permits, but authorities have pointed out that ensuring a smooth process is a 2-way street.

Aviation firms ready to welcome Chinese tourists

Aviation enterprises now have a great opportunity to increase revenue as China has put Viet Nam on a pilot list to open to group tours from March 15.

Travel demand to surge during coming holidays

Outbound tours are preferred by Vietnamese travelers for the upcoming holiday starting April 29, according to travel agents and tour operators.

COVID-19 not only cause of medical shortages: Minister of Health

The recent shortage of medicine and medical supplies at some public healthcare facilities is not solely due to the COVID-19 pandemic but a range of subjective causes, according to Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan.