Unique architecture of ancient house in Ben Tre

The Huynh Phu ancient house in Thanh Phu district in Ben Tre province is a unique architectural work built in 1890 by a wealthy mandarin named Huynh Ngoc Khiem. The house has become a popular tourist destination in the Mekong Delta.

An to wave Vietnam flag at international shogi tournament

Master Nguyen Xuan Tuan An will be Vietnamese representative at an international shogi (Japanese chess) tournament in Japan.

ASEAN Schools Games’ flags raised in Da Nang

The week-long competition, which kicked off with a basketball event on May 31, will feature intense matches among 1,300 athletes and coaches

Vietnam News Headlines June 1/2024

Project eyes CO2 reduction in Vietnam

Michelin Guide ceremony 2024 to be held in HCM City on June 27

The unveiling of the Michelin Guide 2024 restaurant selections for the prominent cities of Việt Nam, including Hà Nội, HCM City, and Đà Nẵng, will take place on June 27 at the InterContinental Saigon Hotel in HCM City.

VN comedy drama entertains audiences in summer

A Vietnamese comedy drama Mùa Hè Đẹp Nhất (The Beautiful Summer) about friendship and youth promises to bring moviegoers back to their younger years this summer.

All at sea: nation’s maritime relics under threat

A lack of qualified human resources, equipment and funding, as well as increasing theft of antiques from shipwrecks, are hindering the protection and preservation of underwater relics, leading archaeologists have said.

MoIT looks into low rice bids as possible sign of competition law violations

Some Vietnamese rice export companies have won bids at prices lower than the export price on the world market, prompting questions about potential violations of the competition law.

Central bank demands lending rate cuts, growth target to be met

The central bank aims to cut lending rates by 1-2 per cent, with a focus on supporting economic recovery and growth drivers, emerging sectors, green transitions, circular economy and social housing.

VN among ASEAN leaders in green transition

Vietnam has emerged as one of regional leaders in Southeast Asia’s green economy transition progress.

Green outstanding loans reached over VNĐ636.96 trillion at end of Q1

ESG outstanding loans of the banking system had grown steadily over the years, reaching about VNĐ2.9 quadrillion by the end of the first quarter this year, accounting for more than 21 per cent of the total.

Securities and fund management companies must ensure information security

The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) required securities and fund management companies to organise security checks and assessments for information systems to ensure the security and safety of the trading system.

Universalising the national domain .vn to promote digital economy

Using the national domain ’.vn’ also contributes to building and protecting our national digital sovereignty in cyberspace.

Ministry launches CSID centre in HCM City

The Ministry of Science and Technology has officially launched the Centre for Scientific-Technological Services and Infrastructure Development (CSID) in HCM City.

Hop-on hop-off bus launched in HCM City’s Chinatown

A new double decker bus has begun providing tours of HCM City’s Chinatown this week.

Event expected to help connect Vietnamese, Japanese businesses in Eco tech

Areas to be touched upon at the event include new energy, energy-saving machinery and systems, new materials, water and wastewater treatment, urban development and those relating to ecological and sustainable technology.

Vietnamese firms have big opportunity to increase Halal product exports

The market for Muslims in Malaysia in particular and the Halal market in general has a lot of development potential, offering a good opportunity for Vietnamese exporters, heard a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on May 31.

Investors show sound confidence about Vietnam’s economic outlook

Investors has sound confidence and positive outlook about Vietnam’s economy in 2024, according to Savills Vietnam’s report “Asia Pacific Investment Quarterly Q1/2024” (APIQ).

Hanoi's police clarify residence declaration regulations for foreigners

The Hanoi Department of Public Security on May 31 verified the information about procedures for foreigners leaving Vietnam.

Green productivity brings benefits to enterprises: expert

The application helps minimise waste in production and business activities, save production costs, thus creating environmentally friendly products and services, and developing responsible businesses, he explained.

FPT Software to promote 'no-code' apps internationally

FPT Software has recently become a global system integrator with Creatio, a US-based company providing a no-code development platform, in an aim to promote no-code solutions globally.

Landslides near underground tunnels poses risk for North-South train line

In less than a month, the vital Hanoi-HCM City railway line (North-South railway) experienced two landslides

Nguyen Hoang Group to sell two universities worth millions of USD

Hoa Sen and Hong Bang International Universities have been offered for sale by the Nguyen Hoang Group.

Fruit and vegetable sector likely to gross US$7 billion this year

Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports throughout the opening five months of the year surged by 28.1% to reach nearly US$3 billion, with the sector seeing bright prospects with the potential to rake in between US$6 billion and US$7 billion this year.

Creating a breakthrough for logistics in the Red River Delta region

The Red River Delta consists of 11 centrally governed provinces and cities.