AIC former chairwoman faces jail term of 30 years

The Hanoi People’s Procuracy on December 24 proposed sentencing Nguyen Thi Thanh Nhan, former chairwoman of Advanced International JSC (AIC), to 30 years behind bars.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 25

Vietnam Automobile Transport Association calls for favourable policies as difficulties mount

Vietnamese basketball looks back on great achievements in 2022

Like most other countries, football is the king of sports in Vietnam, so other sports including basketball have not received much attention from the people.

Hanoi orders withdrawal of sidewalk parking permits to prevent pavement damage

Under the orders of the Hanoi People's Committee, many districts have begun to withdraw parking permits on the sidewalks to avoid pavement damage and subsidence, especially on newly paved streets.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 25

Second NA extraordinary session to discuss important matters

PM highlights digital government as driving force behind digital economy development

A digital government is the major driving force, leading the building of a digital economy, digital citizenship and digital society, contributing to the successful implementation of the Resolution adopted at the 13th National Party Congress.

VietNamNet’s best flycam photos in 2022

Photos taken by flycams in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat, Ninh Thuan and other tourist destinations impressed VietNamNet readers in 2022.

Regaining momentum for reform

A favorable business environment will help enterprises operate sustainably, thus improving national competitiveness.

Over US$8 billion spent on fuel imports from Jan-Nov

Vietnam spent around US$8.12 billion importing 7.89 million tons of fuel between January and November, up 23.9% in volume and 119.6% in value versus the year-ago period, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VFF not yet found a successor for coach Park Hang Seo

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has not chosen a new coach for the Vietnam’s national football team to replace Mr. Park Hang Seo yet, a VFF representative said.

Tourism trends in 2023

After three years of stagnation because of Covid-19, the world’s tourism industry has recovered but with changes, requiring other approaches.

Vietnam among leading destinations for Thai tourists

The number of Thai tourists is on the rise as many popular destinations have reopened without restrictions, while a weaker currency against the baht is also supporting the outbound tourism market.

Da Nang girl crowned Miss Vietnam 2022

Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy, an English language student at Da Nang University, was crowned Miss Vietnam 2022 in the grand finale held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 23 night.

Ten most notable events of industry, trade sector announced

Vietnam's industry and trade sector has obtained encouraging results in 2022, contributing to the national socio-economic development.

Circular economy is an inevitable path ahead: UNDP

The transition towards a circular economy (CE) offers 4.5 trillion USD in economic opportunities globally by reducing waste, stimulating innovation, and creating employment, according to Ramla Khalidi, Resident Representative of UNDP in Vietnam.

Finding the balance between growth and inflation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has released a special message for monetary policy in 2023, when the economy is expected to face challenges.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 23

National conference reviews journalism activities in 2022

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 24

Work to start on 12 component projects of North-South expressway on Jan. 1

Improved digital human resources needed

Vietnam is facing a shortage of human resources in information technology, especially a high-quality workforce, which plays a significant role to promote the strong development of the digital economy.

Prices for renewable energy still being negotiated

Negotiations about wind and solar power prices must observe the principles of publicity, transparency and consensus with investors.

Local steel sector saw gloomy performance in 11 months

Totally in the 11-month period, finished steel production saw a yearly decline of 11.3 per cent to 27.12 million tonnes. Sales of finished steel also plunged 7 per cent year-on-year to 25.1 million tonnes, according to the report.

Exploring the beauty of a solar farm in An Giang

Amid global changes in energy security, sunshine and wind are free, abundant, eco-friendly natural resources, well serving the renewable energy revolution for a more sustainable and greener future.

Sci-tech innovations at heart of green goals

Mobilising private investment in sci-tech and innovation development should be strengthened towards sustainable development goals, experts said.

Legislation for trading carbon credits needed

Vietnam has introduced a roadmap for the development of the domestic carbon market by 2027, preparing for a Net Zero future as part of the country’s commitments to climate change at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26).

The bugbear called ‘inflation’

Earlier this year, many experts said inflation in Vietnam would increase as a result of global inflation, disruption of supply chains, fuel price increases and other factors.