Vietnam has highest digital economy growth in Southeast Asia

Vietnam’s digital economy is the fastest growing in Southeast Asia, with expected gross merchandise value growth rate of 28 percent, from US$18 billion in 2021 to US$23 billion this year, according to the report of Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.

Fresh policies come into effect from November 2022

A string of new policies will take effect from November, dealing with commercial road activities, registration and management of operations of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Viet Nam

Twenty-four int’l airlines resume flights to Danang

Danang is seeing the return of hundreds of international commercial flights operated by 24 international and three domestic airlines between October 30, 2022 and March, 2023.

Outstanding real estate loans down by VND7,000 billion

Financial resources for the real estate sector including bonds, funds raised via the stock market, and especially bank loans contracted substantially in the third quarter of this year.

Nguyen Nga to compete for Miss Tourism International 2022 crown

Miss Globe Vietnam 2022 second runner-up Nguyen Thi Nga is set to represent Vietnam at the upcoming Miss Tourism International scheduled to take place in Malaysia this November.

Vietnam has highest percentage of football fans in Asia: Nielsen

Vietnam boasts the highest percentage of football fans in Asian countries, according to the latest survey conducted by global information website Nielsen.

VN welcomes foreign auto giants, wants to make 1 million cars a year

At least three foreign automobile manufacturers in the last year have chosen Vietnam as a potential market to seek investment opportunities and use it as a springboard to export cars to regional countries.

French architecture: Hai Phong's treasured history

Besides bursting ports, industrial zones and factories, the northern coastal city of Hai Phong has its own charm.

Tofu skin production ensures stable life for Vinh Long village

Tofu skin production has helped many people in a Vinh Long village earn a stable income.

Youths excited about Halloween celebration in capital

Many young revelers in elaborate outfits gathered at pedestrian streets around Ho Guom, also known as Sword Lake, in Hanoi to take part in Halloween celebrations.

Fitch Ratings affirms Vietnam at 'BB' with positive outlook

Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Vietnam's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at 'BB' with a positive outlook.

PM welcomes Adidas's expansion plan in Vietnam

The Vietnamese Government and Prime Minister himself will create favourable conditions for Adidas to expand its operations in Vietnam in the spirit of harmonising interests and sharing risks, PM Pham Minh Chinh told CEO of Adidas Kasper Rorsted.

Vietnam-China relations to get new push to grow further: Foreign Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son highlighted the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between Vietnam and China in his article published on October 30.

Party General Secretary presented with Friendship Order of China

A ceremony was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on October 31 to present China's Friendship Order to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.

Vietnamese, Chinese Party leaders stress peace at sea, resumption of flights in talks

The two sides agreed that in the current context of crises and instability in many parts of the world, the stable development and achievements achieved by Vietnam and China are of great significance to the two countries and peoples.

Vietnam, China sign 13 cooperation documents

Vietnam and China on October 31 signed 13 documents on bilateral cooperation across fields as part of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong’s ongoing official visit to China.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 31

Welcome ceremony with cannon salute held for Vietnamese Party leader in China

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 31

Airlines to add 1.6 million seats for Lunar New Year festival

VN filmmakers prepare new movies for Tet season

Vietnamese filmmakers are working on new projects to serve moviegoers during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday of 2023.

Telecom groups to set up industrial production bases

Viettel and VNPT (Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group) plan to set up industrial production bases and turn these into a business pillar.

SOEs needs to innovate as VN aims to have at least 25 with market cap from $1 billion

It was critical for State-owned enterprises (SOEs) to strengthen innovations as Viet Nam set the target of having at least 25 SOEs with a market capitalisation of US$1 billion and more.

Korean artist launches music video promoting Vietnamese tourism

A series of famous tourist attractions of Vietnam are beautifully present in “Butterfly Flakes”, the latest music video by artist Joseph Kwon (also known as Joseph Quyen) from the Republic of Korea.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (October 31 - November 6)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on October 31 - November 6.

VNSO to play in Seoul in celebration of Vietnam-RoK diplomatic relations

The Vietnam National Symphony and Orchestra (VNSO) is set to hold a special concert on November 1 as part of the 39th Korea International Music Festival in Seoul - the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Vietnam invests over US$450 million overseas in 10 months

Vietnam’s outbound investment, including both newly-registered and adjusted capital, exceeded 450 million USD in the first 10 months of this year, equivalent to nearly 70% of the figure recorded in the same period last year.