Vietnam's women to compete at Chess Olympiad

This is the first time in 30 years that Vietnam will not have any male competitors in the Open Division as all of them, including Grandmaster Le Quang Liem who just triumphed at the Biel Grandmaster 2022 last week, are busy with personal reasons.

More Vietnamese workers sent to RoK under Employment Permit System

The Republic of Korea (RoK) on Tuesday received 153 Vietnamese workers under the Employment Permit System (EPS).

Vietjet offers promotional tickets on routes connecting Vietnam to India

Vietjet is offering passengers a "promotion party" in three golden days per week during this month on its flight network connecting Vietnam to India.

Plane makes emergency landing soon after take-off

The aircraft is undergoing technical assessments by the airline’s technicians.

Vietnam beat Indonesia to lead AFF Championship Group A

Vietnam topped Group A after coming from behind to beat host Indonesia 2-1 in their match at the AFF U18 Women’s Championship 2022 at the Jakabaring Stadium, Palembang, on July 26.

Foreign startup seeking capital is turned down by Vietnamese 'sharks' on Shark Tank

Calling itself a technology firm,  iMotorbike has been rejected by the investors on the Shark Tank TV Show because of the technology content in its products.

SBV untangles 2-percent interest rate support package

According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), by the beginning of July, the whole economy's credit reached VND11.4 quadrillion, up 9.35 percent, while it only increased by about 6 percent in the same period last year.

Struggling businesses sell to foreign investors

The sharp increases in material prices in H1 and the small support packages to businesses have put pressure on companies.

Deposit interest rates rise, cash flow improves at banks

Deposits at banks have increased sharply following the commercial banks’ raising of interest rates. The highest deposit interest rate is 7.7 percent per annum.

Measures to stabilize pork prices to be immediately implemented

The Government Office yesterday released Document No.4679/VPCP-KTTH about the direction of Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on stabilizing the prices of pork and animal feed, which have increased significantly lately.

Vietnam poised to join top 10 global farm produce processors

The nation has high hopes of developing a modern and sustainable farm produce processing system, thereby transforming the country into one of the world’s top 10 agricultural processing hubs by 2030

Vietnam attracts US$15.41 billion in FDI over seven-month period

Foreign investors have poured a total of US$15.41 billion into the country during the initial seven months of the year, equivalent to 92.9% compared to the same period from last year.

Benefiting from high prices, tra exporters post upbeat results in Q2

The second quarter witnessed an outstanding performance of pangasius exporters thanks to soaring prices and bigger outputs.

Vietnam always welcome APEC investors: President

This is a good opportunity for APEC investors to come to Vietnam and the country always welcomes APEC businesses to invest and cooperate for mutual benefit and development.

Home-loan interest rates rise, low-income earners struggle to find accommodations

After a long period of staying at a low level, home loan interest rates have begun to increase. With higher house prices and interest rates, the dream of owning a house is becoming more difficult.

Red River Delta needs leaders at a higher level than provincial chairs

Having the second largest economic scale among six economic zones, the regional institutions of the Red River Delta are among the weakest, according to Dr Tran Dinh Thien.

Student wins gold medal at International Mathematics Olympiad twice

Ngo Quy Dang has earned the maximum score at the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO). In a previous IMO competition, he was the first Vietnamese 10th grader to participate in the event.

Local K-Pop fans gear up for singing contest

K-Pop lovers nationwide will have the chance to display their talents through the “K-Pop I Love 2022” singing contest due to take place in three major cities between August and October.

Vietnam among eight cheapest countries for retirement worldwide

Magazine Travel + Leisure of the United States has made a list consisting of some eight countries, including Vietnam, that offer retirees an opportunity to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle and a lower cost of living.

10 best bars in Vietnam as voted by Travel + Leisure readers

With the nation reopening to international tourism, readers of American magazine Travel + Leisure have voted to decide the 10 greatest bars in the country where tourists can shake up the night time with loud music, blinking lights, and a good time.

Remembering the martyrs

A delegation of Party, State, National Assembly, Government and Vietnam Fatherland Front leaders on Tuesday offered incense in tribute to fallen combatants at the Martyrs’ Monument and paid tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum

Vietnamese Embassy working with UK authorities following discovery of human remains

Representatives from the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK are working with local police following the discovery of human remains in a building in Manchester.

US-funded project to modernise universities in Vietnam

A five-year project costing US$14.2 million funded by the United State Agency for International Development (USAID) will help to modernise three universities in Vietnam to become high-quality higher education institutions.

Dinh Hong Quan to defend IBF title

International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Dinh Hong Quan will defend his title on July 30 at The Grand Ho Tram Resort in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.

Cross-border wildlife trafficking discovered in An Giang

Border guards of the Mekong Delta province of An Giang that borders Cambodia has reported it has detected a case of wildlife trafficking.