Vietnamese gymnasts to aim high at the 32nd SEA Games

Vietnamese gymnasts are looking at the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games as a key stepping stone towards future success on the global stage, including the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Tributes paid to Gac Ma battle martyrs

The event was organised by the Traditional Communication Committee of Truong Sa soldiers in Da Nang to offer incense, offers wreaths and pay tribute to the fallen soldiers at the Nai Nam communal house in Hai Chau, Da Nang.

Vietnamese grilled banana among world’s most delicious desserts

Culinary Journeys, a food programme that airs monthly on CNN International, has named the local dish chuoi nuong (grilled bananas) on its list of the nine best desserts in the world.

Four undersea cable routes to be fixed soon

Of the five international undersea cable routes that have problems, only the fault on the SMW3 route has yet to be scheduled for repair.

Dak Lak develops coffee value chain associated with cultural development

The 8th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival 2023 with the theme: “Destination of the world’s coffee" has just opened, attracting the attention of the community.

Hanoi to build US$351 million bridge over Red River

Hanoi City will build an eight-lane bridge across the Red River to connect the districts of Bac Tu Liem and Dong Anh.

Traffic police mobilized to alleviate overcrowding at Hanoi vehicle registries

Recent arrests of registrars have clogged registration centers, leaving them without workers to carry out their duties.

The man who paints on pebbles

Nguyen Viet Cong Thanh from A Luoi District, Thua Thien-Hue Province has succeeded in drawing paintings on pebbles.

Buon Don District to organize Elephant Festival 2023 this March

The Elephant Festival and Traditional Cultural Festival 2023 of Buon Don district's ethnic groups will take place in Krong Na commune, Buon Don district of Dak Lak province on March 12.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 13/2023

Restrictive visa policies make Vietnam less attractive to int'l tourists

Vietnam set to host Mister Grand International 2023

The nation has been named as the host of the upcoming Mister Grand International (MGI) male pageant, with the prestigious event scheduled to take place in the country this November.

Chip equipment maker ASML's suppliers eye investment in Vietnamese market

Suppliers to Dutch chip-making machines giant ASML Holding NV are considering building plants in Southeast Asia as opposed to China amid ongoing political tensions between Beijing and the West, according to details provided by Reuters.

Vietnam adds one more FIFA referee following latest recognition

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially recognised Vietnamese official Le Vu Linh as fully meeting the criteria to become a referee of global football governing body FIFA.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (March 13-19)

Upcoming entertainment events in Vietnam's major cities on March 13-19.

Hanoi metro line faces ninth delay

Hanoi People's Committee has just proposed to PM Pham Minh Chinh to delay the operation date of the elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line to August 2023.

Taiwanese investors’ demand for industrial property expected to be high: Savills

Investors from Taiwan (China) are particularly keen on Viet Nam’s industrial, office and retail real estate.

VN needs funds to increase national petroleum reserve

Vietnam needs to seek funds to increase the national reserve of petroleum to deal with urgent situations in the context of fluctuating global markets.

The mysterious spirit of Cam Mountain

Everyone has their own problems. That's why there is a saying "there is a black sheep in every flock." That's why people rely on the mystery of spirituality to stir up their belief in good things.

Vietnam's real estate market won’t recover until late 2024

Despite the Government’s efforts to remove challenges facing the real estate market, it won’t prosper until the end of next year, experts have warned.

Da Nang to transform Han River into a mesmerising ’River of Light’ with $16.9m investment

Da Nang has announced an ambitious plan to transform the Han River into a spectacular river of light.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 13/2023

“Get on Hanoi 2023” programme attracts more tourists to capital city

Services for pets grow as demand rises

As people’s living standards have been improved and lifestyle enriched, there are more and more pet care services available in urban areas.

Sandbox mechanism needed to protect employees in public sector

To overcome harsh challenges ahead, there should be a sandbox mechanism to create momentum for and protect the public sector.

VN among Top 5 real estate investment destinations of Singapore's super-rich

Vietnam is one of the top five destinations chosen by Singapore's super-rich (UHNWI) for real estate investment, along with Australia, India, Hong Kong and China, according to The Wealth Report 2023, released worldwide by Knight Frank company.

The ‘bancassurance nightmare’

Under current laws, insurers can legally cooperate with bankers to sell insurance policies to third parties. However, in Vietnam, bancassurance has turned out to be a "nightmare".