UK gov't supports regional financial and business centre development in Vietnam

The UK government has appointed TheCityUK to support Vietnam’s goal of developing a regional financial and business centre in Ho Chi Minh City, British Embassy in Hanoi announced on February 22.

Realtors in high spirits after hearing about VND120 trillion credit package

The information about the big preferential credit package specifically reserved for the real estate sector was good news at a conference on the real estate market development presided over by the Prime Minister on February 17.

Ministries must be separate from nonbusiness state units: official

State management needs to be kept separate from non-business public units.

Transport Ministry pushes for ETC systems at airports

The Ministry of Transport has urged the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to consider setting up electronic toll collection (ETC) systems at the gates to local airports to ease traffic congestion there.

Bond payment solutions proposed for real estate sector

Economists believe the most important action that needs to be done to protect the bond market is retaining investors’ confidence. Two special solutions have been proposed.

Vietnamese landscape appears in Korean hit Taxi Driver

Popular show Taxi Driver 2 of the Republic of Korea has drawn plenty of public attention as it features scenes shot in Vietnam, including Dragon Bridge in Da Nang city, Notre Dame Cathedral and Post Office of HCM City, and Ha Long Bay.

First inspection waiver for new cars proposed

Amid a series of recent scandals in vehicle registration, experts have urged changing the registration system, recommending waiving the first inspection of brand new cars, which would help save hundreds of billions of dong for car owners.

WBA Asia Boxing Championship to take place in Vietnam for first time

Three continental-level matches of the WBA Asia Boxing Championship (LEAD: BORN TO LEAD) will take place at the Saigon Sports Club in Ho Chi Minh City on March 25, the Ho Chi Minh City Boxing Federation (HBF) announced on February 22.

UK paper introduces amazing river cruise routes to Vietnam

UK newspaper the Telegraph has revealed its list of the top 10 river cruises in Asia, with four routes passing through Vietnam.

Philippe Troussier to make Vietnam debut next week

Dubbed the “White Wizard” after a successful stint, new head coach of the Vietnam national team Philippe Troussier is to be officially unveiled to local fans on February 27, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced.

HCM City pledges to remove bottlenecks for foreign businesses

HCM City has pledged to remove hurdles faced by foreign firms in terms of administrative procedures, transport infrastructure, and tourism development, said Pham Van Mai, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee.

Local female professor elected to US National Academy of Engineering

Professor Nguyen Thuc Quyen has become the first female Vietnamese scientist to be elected to the US National Academy of Engineering.

Huge transport projects to be built in Mekong Delta

By 2026, the Mekong Delta is expected to have about 554km of highways, which will help promote the region's socio-economic development.

HCM City strives for low-carbon development

Many programmes and projects have been issued by Ho Chi Minh City to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapt to climate change in efforts to develop the southern metropolis into a low-carbon city.

Innovation to aid production opportunities

With the country’s improved competitiveness thanks in part to a rise in labour productivity, Vietnam is boosting its support for innovative activities to achieve further sustainable development under a new growth model.

Bac Giang officials disciplined for wrongdoings

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission convened its 26th meeting in Hanoi from February 20-21 under the chair of its head Tran Cam Tu, who is also Politburo member and Secretary of the Party Central Committee.

Portugal in same group with Vietnam in FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

Portugal earned a ticket to the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 finals after beating their Cameroonian rivals 2-1 in the intercontinental play-offs in Hamilton, New Zealand, on February 22.

Vietnamese military rescue team returns home from Turkey

The search and rescue team of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) left Turkey on February 22 (local time), concluding its working trip to join recovery efforts in the earthquake-hit nation.

Hanoi announces enrollment plan in preschools, grades 1, 6 and 10

Today, the Hanoi People's Committee announced the enrollment plan in preschools, grades 1, 6 and 10 for the school year 2023-2024.

Vietnamese dishes honored on world's 'food map'

Taste Atlas, a website known as the "world culinary map", recently included several Vietnamese dishes in the list of the most attractive cuisines on the planet.

Number of flights, passengers rises sharply in two months

The number of flights and passengers has skyrocketed in the first two months of this year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Myriad events to mark 80th anniversary of Outline of Vietnamese Culture

The 80th anniversary celebration of the Outline of Vietnamese Culture – the first platform on culture launched by the Communist Party of Vietnam in 1943 – will feature a seminar, an exhibition, an art programme, and a week-long film screening.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 22/2023

Nearly 11.8 million people use chip-based ID cards to access healthcare services

Vietnam willing to boost personnel deployment to UN peacekeeping operations: diplomat

A diplomat of Vietnam has affirmed the country’s willingness to continue expanding the deployment of personnel to United Nations peacekeeping operations in the coming time.

Foreign firms inject more investments into local retail sector

Central Retail Corporation (CRC), the largest retailer of Thailand, has announced its biggest investment in Vietnam at 50 billion THB (US$1.45 billion) in the 2023-27 period to accelerate its market presence in the country.