Shifts in investment flows for export-oriented industries

The country's textile, garment and footwear industries have long relied on imported raw materials, causing a current trend of foreign enterprises shifting industries to other countries, said insiders.

Vietnam Business News June 13/2024

Many countries keen on Vietnam’s deep-processed aqua-products

Original features of stone dragons recognized as national treasure

A pair of stone dragons is part of a staircase positioned at the entrance to Co Loa Temple, also known as Thuong (Upper) Temple. The pair of dragons with special carvings is typical of the Le Dynasty Revival of the 18th century.

San Francisco adds Vietnamese as official language

San Francisco, USA, has officially recognized Vietnamese as one of its official languages, alongside Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino.

Measles outbreak alert: Children hospitalized despite vaccination age limits

All three children's hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have reported admissions of children with measles, despite being below the age recommended for vaccination, raising concerns over a potential measles outbreak.

Thai Golfer Tanapat Pichaikool leads Vietnam Masters 2024

As the first round of the Vietnam Masters 2024 was suspended due to weather conditions, Thai golfer Tanapat Pichaikool emerged as the provisional leader with an impressive score of (-6).

Samsung to integrate VTVGo App on smart TVs in Vietnam

Samsung has announced the integration of the VTVGo application on its Smart TVs sold in Vietnam.

Hanoi considers nine more social housing projects

The Hanoi Department of Planning and Architecture has proposed the development of nine more social housing projects with a total area of 669 hectares in several suburban districts.

Hanoi to hold dialogue with foreign invested businesses

The Hanoi People's Committee will organise a conference to open up a dialogue with foreign investment enterprises in August this year.

Heat wave intensifies, temperatures keep rising to 37-39℃

The ongoing heat wave that has been gripping across northern and central localities of Vietnam for the past few days is anticipated to increase its intensity on June 13, with daytime temperatures rising to 37-39℃.

Records of war evidence handed over to families of martyrs

War evidence records of Vietnamese soldiers who laid down their lives or were missing in the resistance war against the US imperialists were handed over to their families at a ceremony in Hanoi on June 12.

HCM City needs US$251.5 billion in investment for 2021-2030

Ho Chi Minh City needs 6.4 quadrillion VND (251.54 billion USD) in investment for the 2021-2030 period, according a draft report on the planning of country’s southern biggest economic hub.

Vietnam's instant noodles no longer subject to EU’s food safety control

Vietnam's instant noodles will be exempted from food safety control in the EU starting from July 2, as they have met related regulations,

LockBit 3.0 emerges as major cybersecurity threat in Vietnam

LockBit, a pernicious strain of ransomware, has evolved into its latest iteration, LockBit 3.0, posing a significant and escalating threat to the cybersecurity landscape of Vietnam.

Proposal to allow hiring of security forces for protection of key leaders abroad

During the session on June 12 afternoon, the National Assembly Standing Committee reviewed amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Guards.

Will the Tuan Chau Group president be the next Vietnamese dollar billionaire?

A decade ago, Dao Hong Tuyen, president of Tuan Chau Group, was believed to have more than $1 billion, but he denied it. His name, however, has been mentioned once again as a candidate for the next Vietnamese dollar billionaire.

Agriculture ministry reveals weaknesses in animal husbandry

Vietnam’s animal husbandry has not developed well. Millions of farming households have suffered big losses in recent years, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Vietnam seeks to attract wealthy Muslim travelers

Vietnam has not attracted many Islamic travelers because it lacks Halal-standard restaurants and places for travelers to pray, and has not focused on marketing.

Foreign man grills nem lui, sells banh xeo at pavement shop in Hanoi

The image of a foreign man quickly grilling nem lui (Vietnamese pork lemongrass skewer) and serving banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe) at a sidewalk restaurant on Phan Dinh Phung street (Ba Dinh, Hanoi) has caught the attention of passersby.

Unmasking an ancient art

The art of tuồng (classical drama) has been revered throughout the country for centuries, with many of its most famous artists hailing from the beautiful central province of Binh Dinh.

Vietnamese engineers sell IP cores that make chips to tech giants

Dolphin Vietnam’s products can satisfy strict requirements set by leading companies in the field of semiconductor intellectual property core (IP core).

Digital firms call for gov't support when doing business internationally

Many digital firms complain they have encountered difficulties when trying to enter foreign markets and need support from the government and associations.

Three strategies for a prosperous green economy in VN

Prof Ha Duong Minh, a Vietnamese-born French scientist who has conducted research on the environment and development, spoke recently about important policies Vietnam should prioritize to obtain sustainable development.

Tourists stuck in Ha Giang offered free accommodation

Due to record-high floods on the Lo River, visitors to Ha Giang got stuck in the province and were offered free accommodation.

Cua Dai Beach to kick start month-long Summer Fest

Children aged from five to ten, will be racing in the ‘Kids Run’ in the Children Summer Camp on Cua Dai Beach in the ancient town on June 15, heralding the start of the Hoi An Summer Festival.