RCEP effectiveness measures to benefit Vietnam

A new drive is underway to ensure the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is implemented at the optimal level.

Vietnam aims to approve North-South express railway project by 2025

The total estimated investment for the entire project is approximately US$58.71 billion.

Thai tiktoker falls in love with Vietnam

The 26-year-old has pledged to make monthly trips to the country, drawn back by the lure of its delectable cuisine and fascinating culture.

Vietnam’s public debt drops significantly

Vietnam’s public debt declined dramatically to 43.1 percent of GDP in 2021 from 58.3 percent in 2018, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam seeks to retain FDI firms if global minimum tax is in effect

Vietnam is looking for solutions to retain foreign investment firms, especially giants such as Samsung, Apple, and Foxconn, in the event that the global minimum tax is applied in the country.

More private capital required for VN seaports

A downturn in exports may prompt the private sector to reevaluate its investment plans in the nation’s seaports, which are estimated to require over $13 billion by 2030.

Hanoi hotels expected to recover soon thanks to Chinese tourists

The return of Chinese tourists and business travelers is expected to help warm up the Hanoi hotel market.

The unique 600-year-old Tibetan pagoda in Hanoi

Long Quang, located on Kim Giang Street in Thanh Liet Commune, Thanh Tri District is the only Tibetan pagoda in Hanoi.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 20/2023

PM receives Belarusian Minister of Emergencies

Vietnam launches national master plan for 2021-2030

The Vietnamese government on April 20 launched the National Master Plan for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050, the first of its kind.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 20/2023

Working group on Long Thanh Airport project established

U.S. to support VN's billion-dollar rice project of 1 million hectares

The U.S. is committed to sharing information and best farming practices to help Viet Nam adapt to climate change, said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack at a press conference held on Wednesday.

VN Government prohibits sales of personal data

The Government has decreed that sales of personal data shall be prohibited, according to newly-issued Decree 13/2023/ND-CP dated April 17.

Chinese luxury travelers on Vietnamese tour operators’ radar

Vietnamese tourism businesses are making efforts to draw Chinese visitors with demand for deluxe services, sensing that the segment is expanding after COVID-19.

Hanoi to host Korean culture road festival 2023

A Korean culture road festival 2023 organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Vietnam is set to be held from April 22 and April 23 in the capital.

Ho Chi Minh City enjoys rare hybrid solar eclipse

Residents of Ho Chi Minh City joined with others worldwide in admiring a 'super rare’ hybrid solar eclipse, which occurred at 11:20 a.m. on April 20.

Vietnamese films to premiere at Da Nang Asian film festival

“Những đứa trẻ trong sương” (Children of the Mist) and “Nhà bà Nữ” (The house of no man) have made it to the list of movies which will premiere at the Asian Film Festival (DANAFF) 2023 during the debut event held from May 9 to May 13 in Da Nang.

Taiwanese woman dies after plastic surgery in HCM City

A 45-year-old Taiwanese woman, L.S.B., has been reported dead after surgery at Korean Star cosmetic clinic in Ho Chi Minh City.

Coffee export volume high but export price low

Vietnam ranks first in terms of coffee cultivation yield in the world and ranks second in export market share. But its export price is the lowest.

Vietnam to review cross-border TV services

The Ministry of Information and Communications has asked Vietnamese internet service providers to review their cooperation with partners who offer cross-border over-the-top (OTT) television services in the country.

Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria warns against trade fraud risk

The Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria has warned Vietnamese exporters against trading with Algerian firm Eurl ATS Food.

Extra VND19,500 billion for public investment in HCMC approved

The HCMC People’s Council has endorsed the city People’s Committee’s proposal to add VND19,555 billion to the city’s 2021-2025 mid-term investment plan, funded by the local budget.

PM orders tough measures against irresponsible officials

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said tough measures should be taken to deal with officials who have a low sense of responsibility or avoid solving difficult matters by passing on them to higher levels of administration.

HCM City needs better policies in land conversion for sustainable development

HCM City needs to implement breakthrough policies and specific mechanisms on land conversion to meet requirements and ensure sustainable development goals, experts said at a recent workshop held in the city.

HCM City listed among world’s top 10 wealthiest cities in 2023

HCM City has been named among the top 10 wealthiest cities in the world for this year, announced Henley & Partners, the global leader in residence and citizenship by investment, in partnership with wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth.