Education Ministry rejects proposal on giving doctorate status to people’s artists

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) said it disagrees with the proposal by the Hanoi Academy of Theatre and Cinema that meritorious and people’s artists should be counted among master’s and doctoral degree holders.

British couple return to thank medical staff for saving them from COVID-19

A British couple among the nation's first COVID-19 patients have returned to Vietnam to thank the medical staff who treated them and present the hosts with a book about their time under care.

Japan grants 1.38 million USD for nine projects in Vietnam

The Japanese Government on March 10 announced a grant of 1.38 million USD as non-refundable aid for nine projects in Vietnam.

Leaders of Ministry of Foreign Affairs receive, hold talks with Chinese official

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son received Chinese Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Nong Rong in Hanoi on March 10.

101-year-old woman seamstress sews beautiful royal pillows

At the age of 101, Tri Hue from Thua Thien Hue still works hard every day hand-sewing royal pillows to maintain the traditional profession.

Vietnam still lacks a fully functioning fuel market

The discount rate depends on many factors, including supply and demand, competition, enterprises’ financial situation and inventory levels.

Wood companies link to overcome difficulties

Facing the increasingly difficult export situation, domestic wood associations have linked together to expand markets, seek customers, and promote trade.

Players take sides in drink tax discussion

The beverage sector has called for a delay in Vietnam’s proposed tax increase on alcohol as the industry is at risk from high inflation, increased material costs, and low demand.

Zalo remains Vietnam’s most-used messaging app

In terms of usage rate in Vietnam, Zalo surpasses its global competitor Facebook.

Hanoi elects new vice chairwoman

The newly appointed Hanoi People's Committee Vice Chairwoman is expected to oversee the city's socio-cultural aspects.

Prime Minister urges concerted efforts to enhance economic diplomacy

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Thursday chaired a conference on the implementation of the Government’s action programme materialising a directive by the Party Central Committee's Secretariat on economic diplomacy and its key tasks this year.

Ha Long Bay among world’s 25 most beautiful places: CNN

CNN, the U.S. cable news network, has listed Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh as one of the 25 most beautiful places around the world.

Cyber-attacks in Viet Nam decrease by 33.8% in 2022

Kaspersky Security Network data showed that the number of online and offline attacks in Viet Nam in 2022 decreased by 33.8 percent compared to the previous year

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 10/2023

Aquaculture output grows 1.3% in two months

Over 260,000 cars unable to have vehicle registration renewed in March, April

According to the Vietnam Register, more than 350,000 cars with a date of expiry are unable to have their vehicle registration renewed in March and April.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 10/2023

Lao national found transporting 2 kg of Methamphetamine to Vietnam

Foreign focus retained in insurance

Capital advantages, brand reputation, and insurance consumption behaviour are being deemed the reasons why the majority of insurance brokerage market share in Vietnam is in the hands of foreign companies.

Solar data scrutiny the latest pain point for PDP progress

The country’s Power Development Plan VIII is now roughly three years behind schedule and way off the prime minister’s demand that “preparation must be one step ahead” because of disparities in solar power statistics.

Old Saigon streets seen through the lens of a German photographer

"On the sidewalks, you will see countless street stalls, eateries, bike repair shops," German photographer Hans-Peter Grumpe said about HCM City in the early 1990s.

Vietnam to develop 1 million ha of low-emission high-quality rice by 2030: draft

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is about to complete a draft of the project to develop 1 million ha of low-emission high-quality rice in Vietnam, according to Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam.

HCM City to host first Vietnamese “banh mi” festival

A Vietnamese “banh mi” festival will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from March 30 – April 2, according to the HCM City Tourism Association.

Cross-border platforms take away advertising revenue from Vietnam’s press

Facebook, YouTube, Netflix and TikTok, with powerful financial resources, attract a high number of users and ads compared with Vietnam’s press. Some newspapers have reported a 60-70 percent decrease in revenue.

Local representatives of Mister & Miss Fitness Supermodel World 2023 announced

Cong Phat and Diem My are set to compete at the Mister & Miss Fitness Supermodel World 2023 contest which is scheduled to take place in May in the southcentral province of Binh Thuan, one of the nation’s most popular tourist destinations.

Thousands of seats for master’s degrees left over each year

Most universities have not used up their annual quota for the master’s degree level though they have opened their doors widely to candidates. University graduates are increasingly not studying for master’s degrees if they remain unemployed.

Vietnamese economy sees silver linings despite challenging start to 2023: HSBC

While external woes will likely continue over the near-term, some recovery in the tourism industry may partially cushion some issues faced by the national economy which has some silver linings this year, according to HSBC experts.