Toll fees cut on Highway 13 in Binh Duong

Toll fees at the Vinh Phu and Suoi Giua toll stations along the National Highway No.13 section passing through Binh Duong Province will be cut by VND1,000 per vehicle starting today, July 14.

PM receives newly-appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on Wednesday for newly-appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis, who came to present her credentials at the start of her term of office in the country.

PM chairs meeting on Vietnam’s COP 26 commitment implementation

The national steering committee for implementing of Vietnam’s commitments at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) convened its third meeting in Hanoi on July 14 with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in the chair.

Trial of 14 accused of smuggling petrol worth $130 million

Fourteen defendants, including high-ranking officials from the Border and Coast guards, stand accused of smuggling 200 million litres of RON 95 petrol worth around VND2.8 trillion (US$130 million) into Vietnam.

Inflation statistics and confidence levels

As a reporter in charge of macroeconomic news, I always seek to read statistics because figures are not biased and allow me to have an overall view of things. But, honestly speaking, not all statistics give me a sense of confidence.

Vietnam hopes for UN Secretary-General's help in climate action: PM letter

PM Pham Minh Chinh shares Vietnam's efforts to realise commitments at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference in a letter sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Party chief stresses need to closely manage key regions, islands

The Party chief highlighted the need for combat readiness and close management of airspace, seas, islands, border, inland areas, key regions, and cyberspace.

Doctors warn of post-COVID infections in skull, jaw and face

A dozen patients suffering from osteomyelitis (bone infection) in the skull, jaw and face with unknown causes have been reported at Cho Ray Hospital in HCM City in the past two months.

Vi wins World Games wushu gold

Duong Thuy Vi took a gold medal at the 2022 World Games wushu event early Wednesday in Birmingham, Alabama.

Malaysia beat Vietnam 3-0 in AFF U19 semis

Vietnam are out of the AFF U19 Youth Championship after they were beaten by three goals to nil against Malaysia in Wednesday's semi-final in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Quang Liem finishes third at ACCENTUS Chess960

Vietnamese grandmaster Le Quang Liem finished third at ACCENTUS Chess960 as part of the Biel International Chess Festival 2022 in Switzerland.

Da Nang needs more high-end tourism products

Commenting that Da Nang tourism has been recovering well, Cao Tri Dung, chair of the Da Nang Tourism Association, said there are still things that need to be done to turn Da Nang into an international tourism center.

Techcombank landmarks show Vietnam’s potential

A record-breaking syndicated financing for one of Vietnam’s most interesting banks tells us much about investor sentiment towards the borrower and the country.

Low foreign demand to hold back Vietnamese textiles

Although textile export was riding high in the first half of the year with a growth of 23 per cent, insiders are pessimistic that the rest of 2022 will match up.

HoSE, HNX see many enterprises leave the market

Most of the delisting cases on HoSE and HNX were due to losses fore three consecutive years, the auditor’s refusal to give an opinion, or the financial statements of three consecutive years with qualified options.

Vietnam’s economy back on track for strong recovery: Singaporean daily

In an article posted on July 12, The Business Times of Singapore cited some economists' opinions that said Vietnam’s economy is back on track for a strong recovery this year.

Automobile sales down 42% due to lack of spare parts

The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) said on July 13 that its members sold 25,159 vehicles in June, down 42% from the previous month.

VinFast signs 4-billion-USD deals with Credit Suisse, Citigroup for EV factory in US

Automaker VinFast on July 13 announced that it has signed agreements with Credit Suisse (Singapore) Ltd and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. to raise at least 4 billion USD to develop an electric vehicle factory in North Carolina, the US.

Businesses urged to produce more processed fruit

Consumption trends in Vietnam and the world have changed. Consumers now want plant-origin, high-quality, multi-use and nutritional farm produce.

Power plan to include net-zero emission commitment

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s (MOIT) report to the Prime Minister on the eighth power development plan (PDP VIII) shows considerable changes in installation capacity.

Businesses that bid sky-high prices and then withdraw: what happens next?

All four investors who won the bid at Thu Thiem auction in HCM City have ‘quit the game’, accepting their loss of deposit money.

Ministry quashes plans to build road through biosphere reserve

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has assessed that the construction of a road through the Dong Nai biosphere reserve, to connect Binh Phuoc and Dong Nai provinces, should not go ahead as it would have a great impact on the ecosystem of the reserve.

Vietnam is an emerging fine arts market in Southeast Asia, says curator

Sotheby’s first exhibition in Vietnam, 'Timeless Souls: Beyond the Voyage – Hồn Xưa Bến Lạ' is currently taking place at Park Hyatt Saigon. Thể Thao Văn Hóa (Culture & Sports) reporter Van Bay spoke to the exhibition's co-curator Ace Le

Book by designer reveals his journey in the fashion industry

One of the most famous fashion designers in Vietnam, Vo Viet Chung, has launched a new book.

Young engineer creates low-cost crop drones

Nguyen Van Thien Vu is determined to keep building drones that spray pesticides to help farmers.