Obstacles in visa exemption policy must be removed to lure more int'l visitors

Since the beginning of the year, Vietnam has welcomed over 2.2 million international visitors, with Ho Chi Minh City alone welcoming more than 2 million foreign visitors.

Hanoi symposium spotlights “Dien Bien Phu in the air” victory

The “Dien Bien Phu in the air,” a major victory leading to the end of the war against US forces 50 years ago, was spotlighted at a national symposium in Hanoi on December 9.

Vietnam International Travel Mart kicks off in Da Nang

The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) Da Nang 2022 opened in the central city on December 9.

PM: Vietnam appreciates cooperation with Luxembourg

Vietnam always attaches importance to comprehensive cooperation and partnership with Luxembourg, a founding and important member of the EU, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during talks with his Luxembourg counterpart Xavier Bettel on December 9.

Prime Minister visits Luxembourg Stock Exchange

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 9 toured the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), the first in the world to have a platform dedicated to green securities and currently listing half of the world's green bonds.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 9

Human rights promoted in labour, social, gender equality aspects

Vietnam Airlines reopens regular flights to China from December 9

Vietnam Airlines' flight VN 502 departed from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou at 9:55 am on December 9, marking the carrier's first regular commercial flight between Vietnam and China after a nearly three-year disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trial on Alibaba Company’s scam, money laundering begins

The People's Court of HCM City, on the morning of December 8, opened the Court of First Instance on the case of fraudulent appropriation of property and money laundering at Alibaba Real Estate Joint Stock Company, referred to as Alibaba Company.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 9

VN attracts nearly US$500 million in start-up ecosystem in 9 months

Opening the Internet in Vietnam: a brave decision

Former Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Khanh said Vietnam could have opened the internet sooner but it needed to prepare well in technique, human resources, policies, and more importantly, ideology.

'Make in Vietnam' instrumental in going global

Digital technology industry as a bright spot in the economy with an industry-wide revenue of $148 billion, up 10 per cent against 2021.

'La Nina' likely to cause severe cold weather next month for third year running

The average temperature this month could be lower than the previous years by half a degree. Temperatures next month will be similar to previous years.

Two Vietnamese films up for consideration at Oscars

Two Vietnamese movies have been named among Animated, Documentary and International Features nominees for consideration at the 95th Academy Awards (Oscars), as announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).

The firefighters who died for others

Four months have elapsed since the day the three firefighters of the Cau Giay District Police in Hanoi sacrificed themselves in service, but their parents, wives and children’s sadness has not subsided.

Reviving investors’ confidence key to restoring bond market health: experts

While it is urgent to tackle the liquidity problem, a fundamental solution is regaining investors’ confidence and stabilising the corporate bond market, experts said.

Prime Minister starts official visit to Luxembourg

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh landed at Findel Airport this morning (local time), starting his official visit to Luxembourg at the invitation of Luxembourger Prime Minister Xavier Bettel.

Vietnam co-hosts seminar on UNCLOS’s outcomes

Vietnam, in coordination with Greece, Egypt and Senegal, on December 8 hosted a workshop on achievements and challenges since the adoption of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 40 years ago.

EU, Vietnam urged to expand cooperation in tackling climate change

Vietnam and the EU should work together to accelerate the transition towards “a carbon-neutral, resource-efficient and circular economy” to tackle climate change, the European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries has said.

Young couple dream of introducing Vietnamese salt to the world

With their great love of traditional salt, Ho Van Vinh and Tran Thi Hong Tham want to bring rustic and traditional products of their homeland to the world.

Food-delivery apps need to focus on sustainable growth

By offering many promotions, food delivery apps can quickly gain market share, but they also end up creating unsustainable growth.

Ethical livestock-farming a growing trend in Vietnam

In addition to standards in hygiene, the livestock industry is having to pursue ethical standards while the food processing industry has set stricter rules for materials.

Big players compete for $5 billion 'fast-delivery' market

Freight-forwarding companies have been expanding their networks to shorten delivery time amid stiff competition.

Vietnamese investors to reap fruit from overseas projects

A government report shows that as of December 31, 2021, total overseas investment capital of Vietnamese enterprises had reached $6.61 billion.

Vietnam consumes fewer eggs, less meat than Asian countries

Every year sees each Vietnamese person consumes roughly 55kg to 57kg of meat of all kinds, as well as between 130 to 135 eggs, equal to between 70% and 80% of other Asian countries such as Japan and the Republic of Korea.

Expectations are high for Belt Road No3 in HCM City

The 76.34km Belt Road No3 project, which runs through HCM City, Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Long An, is the largest of its kind in the south.