Finance Ministry seeks to extend allowing Vietnamese people to gamble at Phu Quoc casino

The casino has paid VND1.73 trillion ($71.74 million) in taxes to the state coffers over the last three years.

Vietnam's farm exports reach US$55 billion

Vietnam’s agricultural export revenue from January to mid-October 2022 was estimated at $55 billion.

Vietnam to experience import, export difficulties by end of year: MoIT

High inflation in markets, especially the main export markets of Viet Nam, also reduces the demand for consumer goods.

VN's blockchain market in 2022

The Vietnam Blockchain Union (VBU)’s newly released Vietnam Blockchain Report 2022 has revealed an overview of the country’s blockchain market this year.

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Vietnam to face defending champions US

Vietnam will play defending champions United States in their opening Group E match after the draw of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup held in Auckland, New Zealand, on October 22.

Extraordinary beauty of Ru Cha

Located more than ten kilometers far from Hue City center, Ru Cha is a unique primeval mangrove forest in Tam Giang lagoon - the largest brackish lagoon in Southeast Asia.

VND60 trillion budgeted to raise salaries for public employees

The Vietnamese government plans to allocate VND60 trillion to increase salaries for public employees and expenditures for social security purposes.

Distintive flavor of Phu Yen tuna belly salad

Phu Yen tuna belly salad is listed as a hard-to-find delicacy, as some locals have never had a chance to enjoy the dish.

Mekong Delta highly likely to face large-scale petroleum supply disruption

In recent days, many petrol filling stations in the Mekong Delta region have closed and stopped selling, partly because of losses, and partly because of supply shortages, leading to the prospect of large-scale disruptions in the region.

Utilising national advantages with crucial infrastructure

Small airports and dual-use airports are expected to be valuable infrastructure fulcrums for many remote localities to attract investment and exploit the advantages of tourism, if selected and added to the plan and early investment implementation.

Business face obstacles as forex market heats up

The escalation of the US dollar reaching a record high of more than VND24,500 in recent times is anticipated to cause numerous challenges for Vietnamese firms due to the risk of exchange rate differences, according to insiders.

Vietnam’s outbound investment: Gains and pitfalls

Apart from sweet gains, outbound investment ventures of many local groups are also strewn with many pitfalls.

Sandworm hunting season in Ha Tinh

Many people in the northern central province of Ha Tinh’s Duc Tho District are flocking to hunt sandworms.

Vietnam’s tennis No 1 chasing Grand Slam dream

Ly Hoang Nam dreams of a chance to compete at the Australian Open, the first major tournament of 2023.

Vietnam already buys World Cup broadcasting rights

Vietnam Television (VTV) has announced that it successfully bought expensive World Cup broadcasting rights for about US$14 million (about VND 350 billion).

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 23

Economic recovery plan to boost national growth

Tourists come back to Hue after storm Sonca

On the first two reopening days (October 15 and 16) after being hit by tropical storm Sonca, the imperial citadel relic site in Hue City attracted more than 2,000 guests, including many international visitors.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 23

HCMC faces risk of interruption in vaccination program

Dinh Nhu Phuong crowned Miss Sea Island Vietnam 2022

Dinh Nhu Phuong, from the North Central coastal province of Quang Binh, was crowned Miss Sea Island Vietnam 2022 after overcoming 35 other contestants from provinces and cities in the country.

Vietnam in tough group at Women’s World Cup

Debutants Vietnam will play defending champions United States in their opening Group E match after the draw of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup held in Auckland, New Zealand, on October 22.

Duy Nhat books spot in Lion Championship MMA final with second-round win

Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat booked himself a place in the finals of Lion Championship with an emphatic second-round win over Phan Huy Hoang in Hanoi on Saturday.

Big names lined up to coach Vietnamese national team

Following the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announcing the imminent departure of head coach Park Hang-seo, many renowned coaches in the world have contacted the VFF to apply for the position.

Prime Minister, NA Chairman receive UN Secretary-General

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 22 for visiting United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.

Ministry urges verification of Nguyen Dynasty antiques to be auctioned in France

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to direct the Vietnamese Embassy in France to verify information related to two Nguyen Dynasty antiques which is about to be auctioned in France.

Phu Quoc: a must-see island

Bai Dai, Hon Thom, Ganh Dau, Gam Ghi island and Rach Vem fishing village are popular destinations on Phu Quoc Island (Kien Giang) from October to March.