Vietnam News Headlines June 6/2024

Gov't decides to establish Health Science University

Thirty-four proposed to be prosecuted in 2nd phase of Van Thinh Phat case

The police have recommended prosecuting convicted property tycoon Truong My Lan and 33 others for fraudulent appropriation of assets, money laundering and illegal cross-border currency trafficking, the ministry released on June 5.

Vietnam’s EI score increases by 11.54 percent compared to 2016

Effective Implementation (EI) score in the safety assurance of the Vietnamese aviation industry reached 77.1 percent, an increase of 11.54 percent compared to the assessment results in 2016.

Midfielder Do Hung Dung becomes captain of Vietnam National Football Team

The Staff Board of the Vietnam National Football Team was chosen with midfielder Do Hung Dung becoming the National Team’s captain in the two upcoming matches.

VBA seeks collaboration to establish legal framework for virtual assets

The Vietnam Blockchain Association (VBA) today hosted a workshop to gather feedback and build a legal framework for managing virtual assets (VAs) and virtual asset service providers (VASPs).

Ministry studying to build e-commerce platform

At yesterday’s questioning session, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said that the Ministry will study to build e-commerce platform for Vietnam.

Investors eye Waste-to-Energy projects

WTE (waste to energy) has begun catching interest from investors in Vietnam as it can both treat waste and generate electricity. However, this is still unfamiliar to Vietnamese businesses.

Vietnam's stock market cap to GDP reaches 68%

Vietnam’s stock market capitalization had amounted to VND6.93 quadrillion by late last month, equivalent to 68% of the country’s GDP, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Scores of audit recommendations remain unimplemented: Auditor General

The State Audit Office has issued 1,345 financial reports in the past five years, with 19 cases being flagged for potential legal violations.

Missing Vietnamese student in France pronounced dead

Nguyen Bich Ngoc, a student who went missing in France in late January, has died, according to her family members.

Vietnamese businesses struggle to sell profitably on Amazon

While US e-commerce site Amazon is a hit for many Vietnamese businesses, some struggle to profitably do business on the platform since operating expenses are high.

Why are Vietnamese youth hoarding virtual assets?

Vietnam is among the top countries in the world in terms of virtual asset (VA) ownership, according to Nguyen The Vinh, the founder of Ninety Eight.

Buyers beware, gold prices can still go down further: SJC

Residents in large cities have been lining up to buy SJC gold bars at outlets set up by commercial banks since yesterday, with many saying they have not been able to finalise any purchases.

Livestream sellers ordered to pay taxes, clear old debts

Vietnamese tax authorities are urging individuals earning incomes from e-commerce and social media platforms, especially through livestreaming, to fulfil their tax obligations.

Vietnamese goods sued in 247 trade defence cases from 24 markets

The US was the country which initiated the biggest number of investigations into Vietnamese goods last year, with seven cases.

VN to ensure sufficient electricity prices, prevent power shortages

The electricity demand for socio-economic development is estimated at 8-9 percent per annum from now to 2030.

VN national treasure: Entry/extra cards for imperial maids

The Early Le Dynasty Imperial Maid's entry/exit card is currently being kept at the Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center. It is an artifact created entirely by hand.

Museums get creative attracting visitors

Museums are gradually becoming places where education and research intersect to shape the collective knowledge of the community, spanning everything from art and history to science and technology.

Dong Thap Muoi wetland to make breakthrough for sustainable development

Nearly 50 years after the country was completely unified, thanks to policies from central and local authorities, Đồng Tháp Mười has become a wealthy area.

An unforgettable experience in Con Dao Archipelago

An experience that tourists definitely cannot miss once in their lives is releasing turtles back to the sea in the Con Dao Archipelago, Ba Ria Vung Tau Province.

Miss World 2023 Krystyna Pyszková to attend Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest

Miss World 2023 Krystyna Pyszková and many foreign beauties will arrive in Vietnam on June 19 to participate in the Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest (VBFF) All Stars and many other charity activities.

TasteAtlas picks out three local dishes among world’s 100 best rated breakfasts

Three Vietnamese dishes, Bò kho, Bún bò Huế, and Cơm tấm thịt nướng have been listed among the 100 best rated breakfasts in the world, according to information provided by international food website TasteAtlas.

Banks say there is enough gold as residents queue up

Bank representatives affirmed there is no shortage of the precious metal and that demand for gold will be met.

Prices stable in first five months of 2024

In the first five months of 2024, domestic market prices were basically stable, with market developments in line with the price management scenario set by the Prime Minister’s Steering Committee for Price Management.

Auditor General clarifies audit issues at NA’s 7th session

Auditor General of the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) Ngo Van Tuan on June 5 answered deputies’ questions regarding audit issues at the National Assembly (NA)'s 7th session.