More strategies introduced to support businesses

With domestic production decreasing, the government is fueling businesses’ performance with new policies with a view to hitting its desired economic growth.

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

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on February 13-19.

Thua Thien-Hue installs cameras to deal with tourist harassment

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue will install cameras at local tourism sites to deal with the harassment of tourists.

China’s reopening good news but there are challenges

China’s reopening of borders after nearly three years of lockdowns to combat the COVID-19 pandemic is good news for Viet Nam to increase the export of agricultural products.

Industrial production plunges in January over Tet holiday

Vietnam's index of industrial production (IIP) fell 14.6 per cent in January from the previous month and 8 per cent from the same period last year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) has announced.

Agricultural ministry urges caution amid recent high demand for betel

Cuong warned that widespread betel cultivation could lead to an oversupply crisis and emphasised the importance of keeping abreast of market trends.

Vietnam to have 30 airports by 2030: draft planning

Vietnam will have a total of 30 airports by 2030 including 14 serving international flights, according to a draft plan that the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has submitted to the Ministry of Transport recently.

Omullo, Hau win HCM City Midnight Marathon

Ezekiel Kemboi Omullo, a Kenyan runner, set a new record at the inaugural HCM City Midnight Marathon as he won the men's 42km event held on February 12.

Vietnamese servicemen set off for rescue operations in Turkey

Seventy six military personnel of Vietnam departed for Turkey on February 12 night to assist the country in recovery efforts following a devastating earthquake.

Promoting business freedom, turning Vietnam into a dragon

Improvement of the business environment has been slow. Analysts note that the state’s intervention in the market is on the rise.

Tech firms have ambitious plans for 2023

Technology firms are optimistic about their business performance in 2023 and upcoming years.

Private businesses should manage multi-billion works: experts

Many sports and cultural works worth trillions of dong have been used ineffectively and are in poor shape. Allowing private businesses to manage the works is a possible solution to the problem.

Good signals for Vietnamese agricultural exports this year

In 2023, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports to China are estimated to rise by 20-30% to US$4 billion.

OpenAI Company to sell ChatGPT Plus in Vietnam for US$20 per month

OpenAI Company has officially announced that it planned to sell ChatGPT Plus in Vietnam for the price of US$20 per month.

A green pearl in Quang Nam

Known as “the green pearl” of Quang Nam Province, Phu Ninh Lake lures tourists with its unspoiled landscape, fresh air and mineral water.

Multi-channel sales turn trendy

Local businesses have increasingly promoted multi-channel selling to boost revenues, particularly by combining digital and conventional operations.

Government urges more metro projects

The government has asked concerned agencies to study the construction of a metro line linking Hanoi with the neighbouring provinces of Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Ha Nam and Vinh Phuc.

Concert marking 150th birthday of Rachmaninov to open in Hanoi

A concert to mark the 150th birthday of Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninov will be held on February 17 at the Hanoi Opera House.

Boss Duc and statements that make waves

Famous for business successes and contributions to Vietnam’s football development, Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s President Doan Nguyen Duc, or Boss Duc, is also well known for his statements that stir up the public.

COVID-19 recognised as occupational disease from April 1

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has officially added COVID-19 to the list of occupational diseases, meaning that certain employees will be able to make social insurance payment claims if they contracted the coronavirus.

Vietnamese rescuers join hands with int'l forces to save victims of earthquake in Turkey

The rescue mission of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security discovered and coordinated with international forces to rescue a victim trapped in the rubble caused by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey on February 11.

Vietnamese, British navies conduct joint exercise

Ship 378 of Brigade 167 under the Naval Region 2 and HMS Spey, the British Royal Navy’s offshore patrol vessel, conducted a joint exercise on the waters of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on February 11.

First batch of ‘Dien’ pomelos exported to UK

First ‘Dien’ pomelos from the northern province of Hoa Binh have been available on the shelves of Longdan supermarkets in the UK, receiving the welcome of the Vietnamese community in the country and local consumers.

Athletes Nguyen Thi Oanh takes 1,500m Asian Indoor Championship title

Nguyen Thi Oanh made a triumphant statement by securing a gold medal in the women's 1,500-metre event at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Astana City, Kazakhstan, on February 11.

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