VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 28

National Assembly to hold extraordinary session in January 2023

Book tells journeys of Vietnamese immigrants to the UK in search of better lives

The life stories of Vietnamese migrants who are seeking better lives in the UK are vividly told in a new book.

Vietnamese movie honoured at France festival

“Tro tan ruc ro” (Glorious Ashes) by Bui Thac Chuyen won the "Golden balloon" award (Montgolfière d'or) at the Festival des 3 Continents 2022 which took place in Nantes, France, from November 18 – 27.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 28

Gloomy outlook for exporters of aquatic products next year

Male model finishes fourth runner-up at Mister Grand International

Nguyen Vu Linh, Vietnamese representative at Mister Grand International 2022, was awarded the fourth runner-up title during the male pageant’s grand final held in Trinidad and Tobago on November 26.

Magnitude three earthquake hits northern border locality

An earthquake measuring three on the Richter scale jolted Ha Giang city in the northern border mountainous province of the same name on November 28.

Foreign fans gather at Hanoi's beer street for World Cup 2022

German and Spanish football fans grouped up at beer shops along Ta Hien Street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter on November 28 to cheer their football teams at the ongoing 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

AI - the future of retail

Technology is changing the retail sector, with artificial intelligence (AI) shaping shopping centers and stores of the future.

Hanoi to celebrate New Year with drone light show and marathon

A countdown event, concert, drone light show and an international marathon will be held in Hanoi to celebrate the New Year 2023.

How will Vietnam escape the 'middle-income trap'?

Vietnam aims to become a higher average income country and a high income country by 2035 and 2045. However, to reach that goal, it will have to overcome challenges, especially institutional ones.

HCM City develops food streets to attract tourists

Ho Chi Minh City is focusing on developing food streets to attract more tourists and make them spend more during their stay in the city.

Int’l experts, organisations believe in Vietnam's sustainable growth potential

Experts, and representatives of international organisations, and investment funds have shown their belief in the potential for sustainable growth in Vietnam in the coming tỉme.

Why has HCM City removed 'residential people’s groups'?

With the elimination of over 25,000 "residential people’s groups", HCM City has cut 38,000 part-time officers.

Duan wins Hanoi Midnight marathon title, eyes SEA Games slot

Almost 10,000 elite and amateur runners registered to participate in the event. The number was double that of the first edition in 2020.

HCM City seeks to prevent illegal waste dumping

HCM City’s environmental sector is taking steps to prevent illegal dumping of domestic waste transported from neighbouring provinces to the city.

Macroeconomic and monetary policies key to improving economy

A volatile global market, the COVID-19 pandemic, approaching the limit to horizontal expansion and inefficient macroeconomic policies in the past...

Domestic tourism increases but spending remains low

The domestic tourism market was a lifesaver during the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic, but local spending on tourism is still low and needs a boost, experts have warned.

Transparent practices help farmers sell more produce

The optimal requirement of farm produce is safety, and without it, sales would be low.

Hanoi's tourism shows strong recovery since March 2022

Eight months after the reopening of international travel, Hanoi has seen substantial development in the tourism sector.

The natural beauty of Trang An

Trang An Landscape Complex is a mixed cultural and natural property within three protected areas, including the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the Trang An-Tam Coc-Bich Dong Scenic Landscape, and the Hoa Lu Special-Use Forest.

Screening tool to bump up FIE quality

Achecklist for appraisal of foreign-invested ventures in Vietnam will help the country woo desired foreign funding.

Lacking money, work on privately funded thermal power projects stalls

The thermal power projects developed by private investors all have been going slowly because of multiple problems.

Boosting international railway transport investment

The initial successes of the railway container transport network from Vietnam to Europe have inspired engagement with the international railway network.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (November 28-December 4)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on November 28-December 4.

Wood manufacturers on alert for unpredictable new year prospects

While the United States is nearing a stance on imported wood that will affect Vietnam, domestic producers are being urged to modernise to survive.