Getting back on track

HCMC’s exports plunged to a 22-year low due to a nearly 17% year-on-year drop in the first quarter of this year, exposing the local manufacturing and export sectors to formidable challenges.

Ham Rong Cape – An unspoiled site on Phu Quoc Island

Ham Rong Cape is a famous destination on Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, surrounded by mangroves and pristine beaches, creating a wild landscape that attracts many tourists.

Kids club a boost for ’quan họ’ folk singing

The love and talent shown in quan họ folk singing has been flourishing at a children's club in the northern province of Bac Ninh's Tien Du District for nearly 10 years.

VN geological and mineral strategy approved

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has approved a geological and mineral strategy through 2030, targeting strategic minerals across Vietnam's mainland, coastal waters, and islands.

May 6: Vietnam place fourth with five golds at SEA Games

Viet Nam wrapped up the SEA Games' first official day of competitions with five gold medals and a fourth place in the ranking table on May 6 in Cambodia.

Foreign Minister meets British counterpart

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to strengthening strategic partnership with the UK.

SEA Games 32: Vietnam seize historic gold medal in women's basketball

Vietnamese basketball players have freshly defeated their Philippine rivals 21-16 to pocketed the gold medal in the women's 3x3 event at the ongoing 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia.

6th ACP World Championship kicks off in Vietnam

The 6th Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Championship 2023 (national level) was kicked off in Hanoi on May 7.

SEA Games 32: Vietnam secures more gold in karate, vovinam events

Karate artists have won two more gold medals for Vietnam at the ongoing 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia.

PDP8 approval faces further delays

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) plans to develop and propose policies for implementing the new power development pilot scheme, Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8), after obtaining the prime minister's request no later than mid-May.

Building a sustainable labour supply chain: struggles and solutions

The labour market in Vietnam is enduring a transformation, with a focus on constructing a sustainable and efficient supply chain of workers.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 7/2023

Dong Thap rolls out measures to preserve, develop red-headed crane population

Cai luong star, rapper launch online music project

People’s Artist Bach Tuyet, a cải lương (reformed opera) guru, is working with rapper Wowy of HCM City to launch a new music project aimed at young people.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 7/2023

Warning issued on false information on exporting agricultural products to China

Short-form video trend harming youth

Clips with obscene and distorted content have appeared under the form of short videos. Experts have warned that they are a potential danger for youth and society.

Available land on the wane for Vietnam’s livestock businesses

Vietnam’s livestock sector is under threat due to limited land, according to various business associations.

Banks make big profits, but cautious about 2023 business plans

After the shareholders’ meeting season, MBBank, VPBank, HDBank, NamABank, Sacombank and ACB have emerged as the banks which have promised high remunerations and bonuses for leadership, including the boards of directors and supervisory boards in 2023.

210 million mobile phones made in Vietnam in 2022, 50% sold to China, US

The 2022 import-export report released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) in late April showed that Vietnam produced 210.5 million mobile phones last year, a 9.1 percent decrease compared with 2021.

HBSO presents “Truyen Kieu” ballet at HCMC Opera House

The ballet “Truyen Kieu” (Tale of Kieu), a masterpiece of Vietnamese classic epic poetry by the great Vietnamese poet Nguyen Du will be performed by the HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) at the municipal Opera House on May 13-14.

“Leverage” for international waterway transport development

Over the past time, Vietnam has actively promoted international cooperation in inland waterway transport.

SBV to inspect sale of life insurance products

Following the complaints of people about the sale of life insurance products, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) in Ho Chi Minh City announced to credit institutions and foreign banks will be inspected.

ICT retailers struggle to make profits amid falling demand

Due to falling demand, communication and technology (ICT) firms had to sacrifice profits to stimulate demand as well as promote other product segments to compensate for the losses.

Airlines look to capitalise on thriving demand

Vietravel Airlines and Vietjet Air are both ramping up their expansion efforts in response to the opportunities arising from the recovering aviation industry.

VN central bank issues policies to support businesses

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has recently issued two circulars to support businesses and the real estate market in particular.

Vietnam continues to face challenges in Q2/2023: HSBC

After a sluggish GDP performance in the first quarter this year, Vietnam is still not out of the woods yet. In particular, it has not seen the light at the end of the tunnel on the trade front, according to an HSBC report.