Canadian-Vietnamese family travels the world

Embarking on their journey since Tết (Lunar New Year), Maxime Godin-Murphy’s family have set foot in nearly 30 localities of Vietnam, 10 countries in Europe and just finished a short visit to his family in Canada.

Finance Ministry continues favourable policies to support individuals and firms

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has introduced many favourable policies on tax, fees and land rent to ease the financial burdens on individuals and firms, boosting economic recovery, according to Deputy Minister of Finance Cao Anh Tuan.

Investigators propose filing charges against 17 HCMC tax officials

Investigators at the Ministry of Public Security have proposed pressing charges against 17 officials of the HCMC Tax Department for a lack of responsibility and supervision.

Ninh Thuan to host international kite surfing week for first time

Ninh Hai district in the southern central coastal province of Ninh Thuan will host International Kite Surfing Week for the first time, with the event aiming to attract domestic and foreign visitors as part of the occasion.

Vietnam takes move to curb obesity

Vietnam's Ministry of Health has issued its first specialised guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of obesity in response to the increasing obesity rate in the last decade.

Hanoi’s new walking space to offer visitors unique culinary and cultural experience

The area aims to bolster cultural and architectural values and enhance urban aesthetics.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 23

Hanoi given facelift for upcoming Lunar New Year

Ugandan President begins official visit to Vietnam

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and a high-ranking delegation of the Republic of Uganda arrived in Hanoi on November 23 afternoon, beginning a three-day visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 23

Vietnam garment exports below target

World Cup: A time of pleasure for Hanoi football fans

While watching a game at home is fine, being at a café or restaurant is a great way to socialize with other fans.

Top Vietnamese legislator holds talks with leader of Philippine House of Representatives

Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue had talks with Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives Martin Romualdez in Manila on November 23, immediately after a welcoming ceremony for him at the House's headquarters.

Vietnam must specify target markets for organic farm produce

Vietnamese organic farming products are exported to about 180 countries and territories, with an export turnover of $335 million per year.

Consumer rights in the digital era

The National Assembly's Committee on Science, Technology and Environment has completed a report on monitoring of policies and laws on consumer protection.

Financial investment for science and technology activities limited

Deputy Director of the Ministry of Education and Training’s Department of Science, Technology and Environment Tran Nam Tu said that in terms of science, technology and innovation activities, existing problems are limited financial investment

Criminal Police Agency razes US$1.2 billion online gambling ring

The Criminal Police Department (C02) under the Ministry of Public Security informed that the unit has razed a large-scale online gambling ring of nearly VND30,000 billion (US$1.2 billion).

Vietnam to promote exports through e-commerce channels

By 2030, Vietnamese goods will be put on shelves of traditional and online distribution chains in all countries which had free trade agreements with Vietnam.

Indian travelers on the rise in Vietnam

With a population of 1.4 billion, India has emerged as a market for Vietnam’s tourism after the absence of Chinese travelers.

Businesses suspend production, tens of thousands of workers lose their jobs

Hundreds of businesses over the past month have had to halt production which has pushed hundreds of thousands of workers into unemployment or reduced working hours.

Prosecutors recommend former deputy health minister get 30 to 36-month sentence

The Hanoi People's Procuracy on Tuesday recommended that a trial panel give deputy minister of health Cao Minh Quang a suspended sentence of 30 to 36 months over a medicine deal that caused over US$3.8 million in damages to the State budget.

HCM City to provide free annual health checks to all residents

HCM City plans to provide free annual health checks to its populace as part of efforts to reduce people’s medical costs and improve their quality of life.

VCCI proposes preferential electricity prices for EVs

For the Prime Minister’s draft decision on retail electricity pricing, the Vietnam Confederation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has proposed a pricing mechanism for electric vehicles (EVs).

85 per cent of healthcare workers develop post-COVID clinical symptoms

About 85 per cent of healthcare workers develop clinical symptoms after contracting COVID-19, with men having more symptoms than women, a study revealed.

Google, Facebook, TikTok, Apple and other int'l platforms pay VND1.8 trillion in tax

The amount of tax paid by cross-border platforms such as Google, Meta and Netflix in January-October 2022 was VND1.8 trillion, according to Dang Ngoc Minh, Deputy General Director of the General Department of Taxation (GDT).

Two new cities in north, western part of Hanoi to be created

Two new cities in the northern and western parts of Hanoi would help reduce overpopulation, transport and social infrastructure needs for the city's innermost districts.

Older-generation iPhones are selling well as iPhone 14 deliveries are delayed

As there is a shortage of iPhone 14 models, many people have decided to buy older-generation iPhones.