Vietnam tops Asia Pacific economies with most malicious emails

Vietnam topped the list of five Asia-Pacific economies with the most spam emails detected with a total of 3.09 million emails, global cybersecurity company Kaspersky revealed.

Mysterious fire dance of Pa Then in headland of the country

In the middle of the 10th lunar month, when the crops have been harvested, the Pa Then ethnic minority people in Quang Binh District, in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, organise their traditional fire dance.

All options on table for climate transition

Vietnam is now facing big pressure to carry out its energy transition in a greener manner, with the government advised to place high priority on limiting coal-fired power development while developing more renewable energy.

Energy-saving taking top spot in solutions for electricity crisis

With the demand for electricity increasing rapidly and supply and a sense of economical use more limited, saving electricity is deemed an important tool during possible periods of crisis in the future.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 29

India to be back for exhibition football tournament in Vietnam

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Vietnam’s CPI up 2.58% in January-August

Vietnam lacks agricultural engineers

According to representatives of many universities with agriculture faculty, a few senior high school graduates want to enroll in the agriculture faculty resulting in admission scores plus insufficient recruitment quotas.

Insiders warn of scams in GameFi

GameFi projects offer such high profits that investors pile into the industry to make easy money. The mass exodus of profit-seekers has turned Viet...

Hotel occupancy, room rates rebound from COVID

There is great potential for resort real estate in Vietnam as the country saw the largest increase in international arrivals in Southeast Asia between 2009 and 2019 at 16.9 per cent a year.

The ongoing squeeze

Real estate and stocks which are seen as risky investment vehicles are facing strict financing controls. Manufacturers have begun to feel the squeeze as they have found it harder to borrow from banks.

Vietnam puts US$2.8 billion thermal power plant into operation

A ceremony was held in Thanh Hoa province on Sunday to mark the inauguration of US$2.8 billion Nghi Son 2 thermal power plant.

Ly Hoang Nam reaches historic ranking as one of world's top 300 tennis players

According to the new ATP rankings announced this morning, Ly Hoang Nam made a big leap when entering the top 300 tennis players in the world.

Southeast Asia’s longest 220kV offshore power line to be operational next month

The longest 220kV offshore overhead power transmission line in Southeast Asia, connecting the mainland of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang and its resort island of Phu Quoc, will be put into operation in September.

World Meteorological Organization removes 'cow tongue' line from map on Facebook page

The World Meteorological Organization has removed a map with a "cow's tongue" line proposed by China on a post on its Facebook page.

Backtrack band from the US to perform in Ho Chi Minh City

U.S. acapella group BackTrack Vocals will perform a free music night for the city audience at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music on August 31. This is one of the exchange programs during the band’s tour in Vietnam.

Industrial real estate stocks in the spotlight

With many favorable conditions, industrial real estate in Vietnam is having growth potential.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (August 29-September 4)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on August 29-September 4.

Vietnam remains huge potential market for bubble tea

Vietnam is a huge potential market for the bubble tea business. This drink is gradually becoming a favourite and popular drink among generations Y and Z.

The 'aspirations' of Things Everlasting Concert 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the national concert "Dieu Con Mai" (Things Everlasting) will return this year with many surprises.

Noisy neighbourhood karaoke singers could face heavy fines

As well as sidewalk singers, fines can also be issued to noisy restaurants, construction workers, and even people who can’t control their chickens!

HCM City seeks to develop electric bus system

The HCM City Department of Transport has proposed that the municipal People’s Committee use electric vehicles for its bus rapid transit (BRT) system to emit less noise and reduce air pollution.

Vietnamese girl wins Swissultra Triathlon 2022 in Deca Continuous

Thanh Vu, a Vietnamese athlete, has finished first in the Deca Ultratriathlon of the ‘Continuous’ variant which took place in Switzerland from August 14 – 29.

E-commerce boom: key for logistics development

With the explosion of online businesses, Vietnam's logistics and warehousing industry has many opportunities for development.

Attracting 'clean' investment capital to Vietnam

Green industries are expected to implement sustainable development goals, and help the national strategy on green growth in 2021-2030 and Vietnam’s commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Vietnam Innovators Summit to be held in November

With the theme of “The new Vietnam starts here”, the summit will gather 350 luminaries and innovation leaders from large multinational firms