Removing visa bottlenecks to boost national tourism recovery

Vietnam should revise its inefficient visa policy or it will lose out to regional neighbours in attracting foreign travelers, said experts at a recent seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City.

M&A deals to boost non-life insurance industry

The non-life insurance sector has seen a flurry of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals over the past two years, partly reflecting the attractiveness and keen competition of the market, which still has room for growth.

Vietnam needs to develop coffee branding to go global

Vietnam has no coffee brand in the list of the 10 most expensive in the world, although it is the largest Robusta coffee producer and ranks second in export coffee volume.

Young couple postpones wedding for 6 years to rescue pets

With their love of animals, Quoc Khanh and Uyen Nhu postponed their wedding to spend money for their pets’ treatment before marrying after 12 years together.

Thomas Billhardt tells stories about Vietnam through photos

The photos, which focus on Vietnam from 1967 to 2020, will be presented by the renowned German photographer to young people in Hanoi during his talk show this weekend.

50 traffic policemen to support motor vehicle inspection activities

The Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security yesterday hold a conference related to motor vehicle inspection activities following the proposal of the Ministry of Transport.

Master plan on Ha Long city till 2040 announced

The People’s Committee of northern Quang Ninh province and the Ministry of Construction on March 11 announced the master plan on Ha Long city till 2040 which was approved by the Prime Minister on February 10.

Hollywood stars visit historic relic Hoa Lo Prison in Hanoi

Hollywood stars such as Matthew McConaughey, Woodrow Tracy Harrelson, and David Duchovny made a sudden visit to Hoa Lo Prison, aka Maison Centrale, a tourist attraction, in Hanoi on March 10.

Super Junior back to Vietnam for Super Show 9 in HCM City

The first three members of the Super Junior band of the Republic of Korea have arrived in Ho Chi Minh City for their Super Show 9 due to take place on March 11 evening.

Vietnam to welcome 100 millionth citizen in mid-April

Following a period of strong population growth rate over recent years, the birth of the nation’s 100 millionth person is set to be celebrated in mid-April.

VN athlete progresses through to Artistic Gymnastics World Cup

Nguyen Van Khanh Phong on March 10 advanced to the finals of the Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup’s men’s rings getting underway in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Drug trafficking ring from Laos to Vietnam busted

The Customs Department of the central province of Quang Tri said on March 11 that they had coordinated with the provincial police and border guard to break up a drug trafficking ring from Laos to Vietnam.

Popular farms offering strawberry picking leisure

March is the best month to visit Mộc Châu District in northern province of Sơn La, when visitors can pick up red ripe strawberries right at farms.

Ample room ahead to export local digital technology products

Vietnam’s digital technology industry will have plenty of opportunities to boost the export of “Make-in-Vietnam” products worldwide, providing that the Ant System Colony model is replicated among local digital technology businesses.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 11/2023

Domestic poultry sellers face tough competition from imported chicken

Asian Championships hold ticket to Paris Olympics for 20km walkers

Vietnam's top race walking athletes are gearing up for the highly anticipated Asian 20km Race Walking Championships, hoping to secure a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Japan becomes largest ODA donor for Vietnam

After 30 years Japan has become Vietnam’s biggest ODA donor, with more than JPY2.7 trillion, approximately US$20 billion, in loans, nearly JPY100 billion in grant aid, and roughly JPY180 billion in support for technical cooperation.

Vietnam becomes fourth largest car consumer in ASEAN

The nation has overtaken the Philippines to become the ASEAN region’s fourth largest automobile consumption market, behind only the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, according to details given by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Diplomatic advances to bolster FDI

The diplomatic sector has contributed to helping Vietnam attract a large sum of overseas remittance, at $17.2 billion in 2020, over $18 billion in 2021, and nearly $19 billion last year.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 11/2023

Buon Ma Thuot Street Festival excites spectators

Patience a virtue for rally of foreign direct investment

While foreign investment inflow into Vietnam is continuing at a leisurely pace this year, some commitments on large investments ahead could be a glimmer of hope to restrain the decline.

Vietnamese map made of 365 antique plates

An antique enthusiast from Thanh Hoa has used antique plates to make a map of Vietnam to show his love for the country.

Female scientist in Hanoi awarded for eco-friendly inventions

Prof. Dr. Le Minh Thang, a female scientist in Hanoi, is always preoccupied with the treatment of exhaust fumes to protect the environment and human health.

Families find hornet hives and grow bee pupae

In recent years, many households in the central province of Nghe An have ventured into the forest to capture hundreds of nests to use in the garden.

Vietnamese named among world's top scientists

Thirteen Vietnamese working in the country have been listed among the world's best scientists by research.com, a reputable scientist ranking website.