Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) lost more than $1.12 billion in 2022. The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) presented the findings of its investigation of EVN's power output and business expenses during a press conference on March 31.

PM urges greater efforts to maintain growth, inflation targets in 2023

A US$50 million international hospital project located in Cau Giay District, Hanoi, has remained idle for 26 years while the city is in need of many more medical facilities.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has developed two scenarios for the Vietnamese economy this year and suggested that the government keeps to the 6.5% GDP growth target despite mounting pressure from outside.

Deputy FM Le Thi Thu Hang affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to the strategic partnership with Germany.

The Prime Minister has approved a plan to build more than a million apartments for low income earners in urban areas and workers in industrial parks nationwide for 2021-2030.

The Sports Administration of Vietnam is considering reducing the number of delegate members to the upcoming SEA Games 32 in Cambodia by 20% due to financial problems.

The ministry urged domestic rice companies to increase promotions to take the opportunity from Indonesia’s import plan and boost exports into this market.

SEA Games tickets are free for all spectators and the government also has also granted free right to the broadcast of sports information both inside and outside the country.

After having shown signs of recovery in the previous month, the Vietnamese manufacturing sector took a step back in March, according to S&P Global.

The Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) said on April 3 that the Asian Development Bank has doubled the trade finance limit to $60 million, and increased the $5-million limit of the revolving loan for the bank to $10 million.

Vietnam will be in Pot 3, the same pot with the teams ranking 13th - 18th in Asia, for the draw for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, according to the latest regulations for the tournament draw announced by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

The Department of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City on April 3 announced a market stabilisation programme for food and essential products in 2023 and during the lunar New Year (Tet) holidays 2024.

The tax sector collected an estimated 462.92 trillion VND (19.71 billion USD) for the State budget in the first quarter of 2023, equivalent to 31.1% of the yearly estimate, the General Department of Taxation reported on April 3.

Vietnamese students won two second prizes for technologies to monitor water level and measure soil moisture in a contest initiated by the Mekong River Commission (MRC).

The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security vows to work closely with Japanese ministries and agencies to ensure the security and safety of Japanese firms and citizens in Vietnam, said Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam.

The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) on April 3 adopted a resolution proposed and drafted by Vietnam.

Although there are many types of broken rice served in different regions, Long Xuyen broken rice has its own characteristics that visitors cannot ignore when visiting An Giang.

Capital from the private sector also makes a great contribution to socio-economic development.

The four walls on the 4th floor of the more than 50-year-old temple are covered with 10,000 Buddha statues of various sizes, which are arranged in squares.

If you are looking for a getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life, look no further as you dive into the natural environment and humble lifestyle of the must-see destination Can Gio.

PM Pham Minh Chinh chaired the Government’s online meeting with 63 localities nationwide and the Cabinet’s regular meeting on April 3.

According to Australian travel website Traveler, Vietnamese banh cuon (steamed rice rolls) is one of 10 delicious dishes diners should not miss in 2023.

Vietnam has been elected vice president of the Asia-Pacific Federation of UNESCO Clubs and Associations (AFUCA) at the federation’s 26th executive board meeting held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on April 2.

PM asks for solutions to difficulties in construction projects, real estate market