Vietnam’s Ong Cua ST25 rice being sold across UK

The Ong Cua ST25 rice variety is now being sold in the wider UK market after becoming popular among British-Asian consumers.

Nhi falls short in her quest to become Việt Nam’s first unified champion

However, a unification bout against Yokasta ’Yoka’ Valle, a Costa Rican native holding the International Boxing Federation (IBF) world champion belt, would be a much sterner test.

Winner of world's toughest triathlon focuses on 'the journey, not the destination'

Thanh Vu doesn't want people to call her "superwoman" after becoming the champion of the world's toughest sports tournament, the Deca-Triathlon World Championship 2022 (SwissUltra 2022).

Vietnam’s first recycled plastic-made school inaugurated

A kindergarten school made of recycled plastic – the first of this kind in Vietnam, was put into operation on September 9 in Cao Son commune in Muong Khuong district of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.

Liquidity is biggest risk for enterprises: expert

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has recently begun mentioning credit loosening. VietNamNet spoke with Pham Xuan Hoe, former deputy director of the SBV’s Banking Strategy Institute, about the issue.

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Vietnamese film to compete at Tallinn Black Nights

"578 Phat dan cua ke dien”, known as “578 Magnum” in English, has become the first Vietnamese film selected to compete in the Official Selection Competition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF).

Vietnamese model vies for Mister Global 2022 title

Khmer-born Thach Kiem Mara has been chosen as the Vietnamese contestant for the upcoming Mister Global 2022 which is scheduled to take place in Thailand in January 2023.

FDI companies under-represented on exchanges

More and more foreign-owned companies have been listed on stock exchanges over the past five years, but that's not the case for foreign-founded ones.

Czech Republic recognises new Vietnamese passport

The Czech Republic announced on September 7 that it will temporarily recognise Vietnam’s new passport providing that the place of birth of the passport holder is added.

What to brace for an aging society

Vietnam is one of the few countries with a rapidly aging population; as the saying goes, we grow old before getting rich. It seems that we have not prepared for this at all.

Virtual currencies, assets still escape the net: NA deputy

According to the National Assembly Deputy Duong Van Phuoc, virtual currencies and assets still can escape the net because of unclear regulations of the Anti-money Laundering law (AML).

Vietnam issues new rules on facemasks in new normal

The Ministry of Health has issued guidance on the wearing of masks in public places for COVID-19 prevention and control, clarifying where coverings are compulsory.

iPhone 14 launches, official prices quoted in Vietnam

Unlike in previous years, there will be little differences between Vietnamese and international markets in the prices of iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Vietnam’s first multi-nationality youth orchestra makes debut

The Vietnam Youth Symphony Orchestra (VYO) made its debut at the Hanoi Opera House on September 8 with a concert “ VYO Grand Concert”.

US extends anti-tax evasion investigation into Vietnamese stainless steel plates

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced to extend the time to consider requests for the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duty evasion investigation for stainless steel plates imported from Vietnam.

HN will limit residential, high buildings that put pressure on traffic infrastructure

Hanoi will limit residential and high-rise buildings that put pressure on traffic infrastructure in the inner districts, in an effort to curb congestion in the capital.

Resignations of state officers in HCM City causes headaches for agencies

In the last two years, more than eight state officers in HCM City resigned each day, which was unprecedented in the city where many benefits are offered to civil servants and public employees.

President receives Ambassadors of UK, Norway, Denmark, Czech Republic

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted separate receptions in Hanoi on September 8 for the Ambassadors of the UK, Norway, Denmark and Czech Republic, who came to present their credentials.

Vietnam named among world’s budget-friendly destinations by The Travel

Vietnam has recently been listed in the world's 10 most incredible destinations which are surprisingly cheap to visit by Canadian travel magazine The Travel, along with Laos and Indonesia.

Thai oil refining firm eyes investment in Vietnam

Thai Oil Plc (TOP), Thailand’s the largest oil refining company by capacity, is looking forward to pouring its investment in Vietnam, Indonesia and India, in the fields of oil refinery, lube oil and high-value petrochemical products.

2,022 people to perform Xoe dance in Yen Bai

A total of 2,022 people will join a Xoe dance performance of the Thai ethnic people on September 24 night when the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai receives the UNESCO certificate for this art genre.

Vietnamese ST25 rice used in Japanese Cabinet Office lunch

For the first time, Vietnam's ST25 rice has been used to process dishes on the menu of the Japanese Cabinet Office, Minister of Agricultural and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan has said at the recent government meeting.

Hanoi honoured as Asia’s Leading City Break Destination

Hanoi was honoured as Asia’s Leading City Break Destination at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2022 – Region: Asia & Oceania held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism.