The connection between the marine freight route between Vietnam and Vladivostok in Russia and a rail route from Vladivostokt to Moscow was launched at a ceremony on September 6.

Government officials reported on the issue of Vietnamese being tricked into working illegally in Cambodia at the Government's regular press briefing in Hanoi on September 6.

The Finance Ministry said on September 6 that Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Vietnam’s long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings to Ba2 from Ba3 and changed the outlook to stable from positive.

The textile and garment industry still has a great need to attract foreign capital for the production of fabrics, yarns and accessories to serve export needs to take advantage of tariff preferences from free trade agreements (FTAs).

Local education departments are complaining about the lack of teachers for schools. However, there are no teachers to recruit at this moment.

Experts have urged Vietnam to prepare accommodations to get ready to receive so-called "eagles" to Vietnam.

Co Loa Citadel in Dong Anh District, Hanoi, one of most ancient citadels in Vietnam, was built in the capital of Au Lac (one of Vietnam's names in the past) in the 3rd century BC by king An Duong Vuong.

The application of high technology to organic agricultural production and consumption of agricultural products has brought good results in Hoa Binh province.

A survey on housing demand conducted recently showed that about 1.3 million workers in Vietnam’s cities want to buy houses. However, housing prices are too high compared to the current income of workers.

Inbound tourism continues prospering after reopening

Government meeting looks into socio-economic situation in eight months

Billionaires Pham Nhat Vuong, Tran Dinh Long and Nguyen Dang Quang have chosen to draw zero salaries, and large banks have announced big changes in management positions. These were the business highlights of the last week.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision on establishing a national steering committee on green growth, which is led by Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh.

A tomb area with exceptionally unusual construction lies in a little lane in An Hoa ward, Rach Gia city (Kien Giang) - the mausoleum of Mr. Ha My Suongthe.

Cao Lanh is the fifth city in Viet Nam to join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, following Hai Duong (2015), Ho Chi Minh City (2015), and Sa Dec and Vinh (2020).

The Government asks that related ministries and state agencies to develop their own action plans to complete the land law system synchronously in order to improve the efficiency of land use and management.

The Hanoi government has decided to establish a steering committee for park and flower garden upgrading and building projects in charge of developing six more parks in the 2021-2025 period.

With the Mid-Autumn festival rapidly approaching, the mooncake market is rallying with erected stalls offering a different kinds of handmade cakes in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colours.

Vietnam topped the Finswimming’s World Cup Round Swimming Pool 2022 in Thailand after securing 26 gold, 11 silver, and five bronze medals.

A draft report on Vietnam’s economy was tabled for discussion at a meeting held at the headquarters of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris on September 5.

Despite numerous difficulties coming from the domestic and international situation, the agricultural sector has managed to achieve important targets, and it still persists in this year’s agro-forestry-fishery export target of $50 billion.

Budget collections have unexpectedly increased at a time when people and businesses are still in dire straits. Economists have urged the government to reduce taxes and fees to prevent serious consequences.

Vietnam will run for a seat in the World Heritage Committee in the 2023-2027 tenure and expects to get support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

Anticipating an electricity shortage, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has asked permission from the Prime Minister to import electricity from Laos and develop transmission lines to bring electricity from Laos to Vietnam.

Vietnam's leather and footwear enterprises face many challenges in the remaining months of 2022, especially the lack of market information, according to the Viet Nam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (Lefaso).