VN tourism industry rebuilds after pandemic

Vietnam received 1.65 million international arrivals in the first nine months of the year

How much tax Facebook, Google, Microsoft paid to Viet Nam?

Google has paid VND2.115 trillion (nearly US$87.4 billion) in tax to Vietnam from 2018 to August 2022, representing the biggest tax contributor among cross-border and e-commerce platforms operating in the country.

U.S. officially imports fresh pummelo fruit from Vietnam

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is authorizing the importation of pummelo fruit from Vietnam into the U.S.

Hanoi’s housing prices rise for 15th consecutive quarter

Rising housing prices in Hanoi were mainly due to scarce supplies and higher prices of construction materials.

Vietnam wins 11 gold medals at Asian Pencak Silat Championship

Vietnam’s Pencak Silat team bagged 19 medals, including 11 gold, five silver and three bronze medals at the 6th Asian Pencak Silat Championships in Srinagar, India which ended on October 17.

FDI inflow from Korea helps VN move up global value chain ladder

The strong foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow from the Republic of Korea (RoK) has been giving a significant push to Viet Nam in the battle to move up the global value chain ladder and promote sustainable development.

Da Nang beaches seriously damaged by floods

Many beaches in the central city of Danang have been badly damaged after the recent flooding.

Vietnamese President holds talks with Singaporean counterpart

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc held talks with his Singaporean counterpart Halimah Yacob, after hosting a welcome ceremony for the latter at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on October 17.

VN female player wins runner-up title at Bendigo International

Nguyen Thuy Linh claimed the runner-up title at the YONEX Bendigo International 2022 which concluded on October 16 in Australia.

Discovering living space of Hanoians in early 20th century

The traditional customs of the people of Hanoi during the first half of the 20th century are being re-enacted at the “Nếp xưa” exhibition which is currently getting underway at Hanoi Museum.

Vietnam shines amid global economic volatilities

Vietnam’s economic growth was reported in all three key sectors, of which services increased by 10.57%, industry-construction up 9.63%, and agriculture-forestry-fishery up 2.99%.

Experts concerned about low CPI figure, inflation risks

Inflation risk is still present with high prices from all input factors, so the simultaneous use of both expansionary fiscal policy and expansionary monetary policy will create pressure on prices.

With a global minimum tax, how will Vietnam keep investors?

Vietnam will have to solve a difficult problem: How to raise the minimum tax rate to 15% but still keep the FDI inflows into Vietnam.

Visit the private museum of war remnants in Ninh Binh

"We display war artifacts so that the next generation can see how parents went through harsh historical periods to gain and maintain independence today," said Mr. Nguyen Van Tu about the museum.

Omnichannel boosts local retail sector

The omnichannel retail model, which integrates all existing shopping platforms, has helped the retail sector outperform many others to become the one with the fastest recovery rate post-pandemic.

Outbound tourism services need more attention as Vietnamese demands increase

Developing outbound tourism is important for tourism businesses as well as meeting increasing demand.

'Con sui' brings heat in the chill of Sa Pa

Pho (noodle soup) might be Vietnam’s most famous dish, but there are plenty of siblings of the world-famous delicacy worth slurping down.

Vietnam joins world community to conserve natural heritage

Since the country ratified the Convention on the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage, eight of its cultural, natural, and mixed heritages have been added to the World Heritage list.

Tours to Korea, Japan heat up tourism market

As Japan and South Korea further ease COVID-19 border entry regulations for foreigners, local businesses are confident in the growth of tourism.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 17

Programme to honour Ao dai's beauty

Corruption cases discovered up by 40.97 per cent: Ministry

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) discovered 523 corruption cases by the end of September this year, an increase by 40.97 per cent compared with the same period last year, according to the latest report of the ministry.

Hanoi’s enchanting autumn on Top 12 list on CNN

CNN has recently introduced a list of the Top 12 most interesting destinations in the world in autumn 2022.

Explore timeless destinations in Melbourne with Bamboo Airways

Travel lovers can now explore the mesmerizing beauty of Australia’s garden city – Melbourne, with nonstop flights of Bamboo Airways on a weekly basis.

Park Hang-seo to end contract with VFF after AFF Cup 2022

Korean expert Park Hang-seo will no longer coach the national football team after he leads the team at the coming AFF Cup 2022 and his existing contract with the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) expires in January 2023.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 17

State Bank adjusts USD/VND exchange rate band to 5%