Vietnam named as host Miss Tourism World for first time

The nation has been officially confirmed as the host country of the upcoming Miss Tourism World 2022 beauty pageant.

Tourists fall for autumn in Hanoi

Hanoi's autumn has inspired artists and writers to compose various pieces of art and writing for centuries. Contemporary artists still do today. The romantic landscape of the city in this season has also lured tourists from across the globe.

Weightlifter's Olympic medal arrives 9 years late

Tran Le Quoc Toan was the only Vietnamese athlete to bag a medal at the London Games in 2012.

Hanoi to revive glory days of ancient palace

A series of archaeological excavations have been carried out at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel since late 2002 and unearthed evidence from many millennia in Thang Long – Hanoi.

More gas stations shut down as supply remains tight

The number of gas stations that have so far suspended operations due to a supply shortfall has risen to 121 from 54 on the previous day, said a report which the HCMC market surveillance agency released on October 10.

Mekong Delta faces shortages of construction sand

Many provinces in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam are facing a scarcity of construction sand for several key expressway projects.

Hanoi to ease barriers to restoring historical relics

The capital city of Hanoi takes pride in being a place with priceless cultural and historical heritages, and home to the most special national monuments in the country.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 10

Deposits at all banks always guaranteed: Central bank governor

People queue to buy petrol amid serious shortages in HCM City

Many people had to queue for long hours on Sunday evening in HCM City as local petrol stations announced they would run out of fuel.

Digital transformation a key task in national industrialisation and modernisation process

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended National Digital Transformation Day at the National Convention Center in Hanoi on October 10 to promote the Government's message on national digital transformation.

Ministry proposes 36 criteria to assess efficiency of foreign investments

The effectiveness of foreign investments in Vietnam will be assessed through 36 indicators as proposed by the Ministry of Planning and Investment in a draft decision of the Prime Minister.

Vietnam win two gold medals at 2022 Asian Weightlifting Championships

Vietnamese weightlifters have secured two gold and two silver medals at the 2022 Asian Weightlifting Championships which is being held in Bahrain from October 6 to 16.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 10

National Assembly Standing Committee’s 16th session opens

Cat Linh-Ha Dong railway collects VND46billion in revenues in ten months, subsidy proposed

Following ten months of commercial operations, the Cat Linh - Ha Dong elevated urban railway has served more than 5.4 million passengers and taken VND46 billion (US$2 million) in revenue.

First Vietnamese film to compete at Tokyo International Film Festival

Tro Tàn Rực Rỡ (Glorious Ashes) by Vietnamese director Bui Thac Chuyen will become the first Vietnamese film to participate in the Competition Section of the 35th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF)

Breathtakingly beautiful Mu Cang Chai terraced fields in ripe rice season

The hills in La Pan Tan of Mu Cang Chai district of the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai have long been known as an attractive tourist destination with unique terraced fields, which are most beautiful in September-October.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (October 10-16)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on October 10-16.

Cosmetic market: US$2.3 billion opportunity in Vietnam

Major international cosmetic brands are paying more attention to the Vietnamese market.

Football: Vietnam win ticket to AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023 finals

The Vietnam U17 football squad have officially secured a ticket to the final round of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023 after defeating Thailand 3-0 in a match that took place at Viet Tri Stadium in the northern province of Phu Tho on October 9.

Eight tourist boats destroyed in Hoi An fire

At least three tourist boats and five speedboats were destroyed after catching fire at the Cua Dai Wharf in the central city of Hoi An early Monday morning.

Digital content firms want government help when needed

While rice and catfish companies receive support from ministries and agencies when international disputes occur, digital content firms do not.

Digital transformation faces lack of human resource

Many businesses are struggling in their effort to switch to digitalization in their workplace.

Romanian symphony orchestra to play concert with Vietnamese artists

The Romanian Bucharest Symphony Orchestra will arrive in Vietnam to join in the performance with Vietnamese artist Dinh Hoai Xuan in Cello Fundamento Concert 6 at the Hanoi Opera House on November 15.

New electricity price system does not affect majority of customers: expert

The two electricity price systems which the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has designed will not have a big impact on most people.

Collectors buy more VN paintings costing millions of dollars at international auctions

In addition to the aesthetic value, Vietnamese paintings have been bought for millions of US dollars at international auctions which have made investors pay attention to them in recent years.