Vietnamese designer to debut collection at Paris Fashion Week

Vietnamese designer Tran Phuong Hoa is set to present her wedding dress collection on March 4 during Paris Fashion Week.

Vietnamese doctors successfully perform first heart-kidney transplant

The first heart and kidney transplant on one patient in Vietnam was successfully performed on February 15 by doctors of the Vietnam-Germany Friendship Hospital, the hospital announced on February 24.

Acting President hands over appointment decisions to new ambassadors

Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan handed over appointment decisions to 15 ambassadors of Vietnam to Asian, European, American and African nations for the 2023-2026 tenure, at a ceremony in Hanoi on February 24.

Resumption of air routes to China postponed to late April

Vietnamese airlines have to temporarily postpone the resumption of air routes to China until late April or May to wait for China’s next decisions about the allowance of its tourists to Vietnam.

HCM City high-end apartments remain empty despite steep fall in rents

While rents for affordable apartments remain steady in HCM City, they have fallen sharply and continue to do so in the case of high-end apartments.

Quality, not quantity should be emphasis in VN fruit industry

Vietnam’s fruits have entered a number of choosy markets recently, which shows the sustainable growth of the sector. But there are still things that need to be done to increase added value and gain export revenue of $6.5 billion.

Two-thirds of Hanoi's air pollution comes from outside the city

According to a World Bank Vietnam study, urban pollution emitters only account for one-third of the total pollution sources.

HCMC finds jobs for PouYuen’s laid-off employees

The local authority has contacted 15 different businesses to find jobs for some 2,500 workers about to be laid off by PouYuen Vietnam this month, according to the HCMC Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Ministry proposes special consumption tax on sugared beverages

The Ministry of Finance has proposed to apply a special consumption tax on sugar-sweetened beverages to protect people's health following recommendations from the World Health Organisation.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 24/2023

Vietnam, Australia hold third security dialogue at deputy-ministerial level

Women's national team have a jam packed schedule ahead of World Cup

There is a busy year ahead for the national women's football team, culminating in Vietnam's first-ever World Cup appearance.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 24/2023

Door wide open for processed, manufactured products to enter UAE

State Bank of VN works to increase attractiveness of holding domestic currency

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has withdrawn a significant amount of money out of the banking system with an aim to increase the interest rate of the Vietnamese dong.

More Vietnamese movies released in foreign markets

Film distributors are planning to release more Vietnamese movies in foreign markets.

Stunning photos of Thai Binh sea in the morning sun

A photoshoot of Quang Lang beach in Thai Binh province in the summer sun by Vu Thanh Thuy has gone viral on many social media sites.

New An Giang border gate with Cambodia opened

Authorities in the southern province of An Giang held an opening ceremony for a new border gate with Cambodia on Thursday.

RoK court opens trial on fatal abuse of Vietnamese boy case

The Suwon district court in Gyeonggi province, the Republic of Korea (RoK) on February 23 opened a first-instance trial on a principal of a kindergarten in Hwaseong city accused of abusing a 9-month-old Vietnamese boy to death in November last year.

Paramount Network, Baby First stop airing in Vietnam

Foreign TV channels Paramount Network and Baby First have officially stopped broadcasting on Vietnam's pay-TV services.

Railway sector asks grapples with limited funds, outdated locomotives

For years, the railway industry has grappled with the challenge of sourcing significant funds to replace outdated locomotives and carriages to meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Enterprises lack money to collect rice for export

Enterprises on average need VND 150-200 billion to buy 10,000 tons of rice. They seriously lack capital for purchases, even if they mortgaged their assets for loans.

Authorities clamp down on banks forcing insurance on customers

The Ministry of Finance has announced strict measures will be taken against bank employees and credit institutions that force customers to buy insurance packages to get bank loans.

Can Tho to host southern traditional cake festival

The annual southern cake festival will run from April 28 to May 2 in Can Tho city, with the event displaying hundreds of traditional cakes from localities across the southern region.

Vietnam fixed on clawing back e-commerce taxes

E-commerce tax from businesses and sellers will continue to be collected in 2023 as part of ongoing efforts to ensure cross-border giants declare profits and pay their taxes.

Karaoke parlors incur losses, consider shutting down

Karaoke parlors have been rebuilt or repaired to satisfy requirements on fire prevention and fighting. But agencies still have not given an official answer on whether the establishments have enough conditions to reopen.

British University Vietnam awarded QAA’s university-wide accreditation

British University Vietnam (BUV) has become the first and only university in Vietnam awarded the university-wide accreditation of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).