Support industries need more favorable government policies

Of the 200 partners that provide parts to Apple, only 25 enterprises are from Vietnam and the others are foreign invested.

Vietnam's first historian proposed for world celebration

Le Van Huu, who penned Đại Việt Sử Ký (Annals of Đại Việt), the first and most important work on Vietnamese history, has been honoured as an outstanding educator, a national cultural celebrity and a perfect personality.

Free Trade Agreements not yet fully understood

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) officially took effect more than two years ago, and bilateral trade has grown considerably ever since.

Growth room for top technology enterprises

The Ministry of Information and Communications has set a target of 100,000 digital technology enterprises in Viet Nam by 2025, a growth of 56.25 per cent compared to last year.

Famous snacks around Hoan Kiem Lake

There are several delicious Hanoi specialties available in its vicinity that any traveler should try when visiting Hoan Kiem - the iconic lake of Hanoi.

Wedding of the Red Dao

The northern province of Tuyen Quang is the only locality in Vietnam that gathers all Dao branches, including Dao Do, Dao Tien, and Dao Quan Chet, they have a rich cultural life with a number of age-old festivals and customs.

Vietnamese tourists of five people enjoy visa exemption policy

Vietnamese tourists in groups of five or more in designated travel companies will enjoy the visa exemption policy at Yangyang International Airport in South Korea’s Gangwon Province with a maximum stay of 15 days from June 1, 2022.

Central bank raises selling price of USD to VND24,870

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on October 24 continued to sharply increase the selling price of the US dollar by 490 VND to 24,870 VND per USD - the highest rise in many years.

Investment for Hanoi urban railway project to increase by US$650m

The reason for the increase is that the underground section was increased from 8.5 to 8.9km.

Loc Troi receives orders to export 400,000 tonnes of rice to EU

Loc Troi Group has so far got orders to export 400,000 tonnes of rice to the European Union (EU) market in 2023, according to a representative of the company.

Vietnamese airports expected to serve 100 mln passengers in 2022

Vietnamese airports are expected to serve 100 million passengers this year, compared to the pre-pandemic level of 120 million recorded in 2019, said Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam Dinh Viet Thang.

Secretariat issues warnings for education ministry’s civil affairs board

The Party Central Committee’s Secretariat has issued a warning for the Party Civil Affairs Board of the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) in the 2016 - 2021 tenure and former Minister Phung Xuan Nha for their wrongdoings.

NA Chairman holds talks with Cambodian Senate President

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with visiting President of the Cambodian Senate Samdech Say Chhum in Hanoi on October 24, following the welcome ceremony the same day.

Vietnam’s businesses need capital: economist

It is necessary to control inflation but also ensure opportunities for businesses to access capital, said economist Tran Dinh Thien.

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Ample room for Vietnamese coffee exports to Spain

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Cambodian Senate President begins visit to Vietnam

MobiFone successfully fixes large-scale network failure

After a large-scale network failure in some areas of Ho Chi Minh City, the MobiFone network has been restored as of 11 a.m. on October 24.

Two provinces ordered to provide documents on Covid repatriation flights

Investigators at the Ministry of Public Security have written to Thanh Hoa and Quang Nam provinces asking for documents and information about their repatriation flights during the Covid pandemic for an expanded investigation.

'Self-determination' with 3rd pillar for sustainable growth

Local firms are being affected by today’s changing world because of the openness of the Vietnamese economy.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (October 24-30)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on October 24-30.

Steel producers face gloomy business results despite huge potential

The rapid increase in the steel sector's production capacity in recent years has resulted in a glut in some steels, such as construction steels or irons, and cold rolled steel.

Vietnam to reach target of 70,000 digital technology firms

Vietnam now has 68,800 digital technology firms, many of which have made great efforts in researching, developing and manufacturing devices with an aim of mastering high technologies.

Vietnam's economy on right track for recovery

Vietnam's effective response to Covid-19 remains critical to economic recovery. During a group discussion on October 22, National Assembly deputies from Hanoi shared their satisfaction with the economy's recovery

Party leader congratulates Chinese Party General Secretary on re-election

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong on October 23 offered congratulations to Xi Jinping on his re-election as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.

Hanoi to launch pilot project on renting electric bikes connected to bus system

Hanoi Department of Transport has approved the proposal for pilot implementation of renting electric bicycles and motorbikes to make it easier for passengers to access bus routes and the bus rapid transit (BRT) system.