Businesses call for stricter management of durian industry

Amid a boom in durian exports, businesses are calling for strict management mechanisms in the industry to help growers develop sustainably.

Ministries, agencies promise to assist tech firms when going abroad

Vietnam’s digital firms have entered a new period, bringing Make in Vietnam digital products and services to the world, with the ambition of solving countries’ problems in digital transformation and digital economy.

Twenty-nine renewable energy projects connected to national grid

Twenty-nine renewable energy projects with a total capacity of more than 1,577 MW have been supplying energy to the national power grid.

Are 15-year-olds allowed to ride motorcycles?

Some experts have proposed allowing people aged 15 and above to ride motorcycles with a cylinder capacity below 50 cc, instead of 16, if they have a driving license.

Gov’t defines electronic money, Bitcoin not included

A recently issued decree has, for the first time, defined the concept of electronic money as "the equivalent value in VNĐ stored by electronic means".

VFF opens ticket sales for Vietnam and Philippines World Cup qualifier

Ticket prices range from VNĐ200,000 to VNĐ600,000. The VFF will start selling tickets online from May 25 to May 30, or until they sell out. Buyers are expected to receive their tickets by May 30.

Vietnam dong seen weakening further against U.S. dollar in Q2 - UOB

The Vietnam dong currency is expected to fall to VND25,600 per U.S. dollar in the second quarter of 2024 but appreciate to VND24,800 in the final quarter of the year and VND24,600 in the first quarter of next year.

Nearly 340,000 car license plates to be put up for auction

Nearly 340,000 car license plates from the country’s 63 centrally-run cities and provinces will be put up for online auction on May 25.

Criteria for assessing FDI announced

Criteria for appraising and assessing the quality of FDI projects at the provincial level were announced at a conference on Thursday in Hanoi.

VinFast share prices rise on record-high orders for VF3 electric cars

VinFast share prices have increased to over $5 per share on Nasdaq following news about record-high orders for its electric VF3 vehicle.

World renowned pianist to open new classical concert series

Well-known classical pianist Dang Thai Son — the first Asian artist to win the International Chopin Piano Competition — will perform with his students during a concert in Hanoi next month.

VFF appoints three Vietnamese assistants for coach Kim Sang-sik

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has officially announced the hiring of three Vietnamese assistants to support coach Kim Sang-sik at U23 and the Vietnamese senior team.

World leaders congratulate Vietnam’s new leaders

Leaders of Russia, Brunei, the United Arab Emirates, Palestine and Sri Lanka have sent congratulatory messages and letters to To Lam on his election as the President of Vietnam by the 15th National Assembly.

PM orders investigation into fire that killed 14 in Hanoi

The fire broke out just before 1am at a rented building in a narrow alleyway on Trung Kinh Street.

Four sector leaders to be grilled over issues of voter concern

Four sector leaders in charge of natural resources and environment; auditing; industry and trade; and culture-sport-tourism have been selected for the coming Q&A session at the ongoing sitting of the National Assembly.

Vietnam remains Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner

Vietnam has maintained its place as Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner in the first fourth months of the year, with two-way trade turnover reaching SGD10.19 billion, up more than 6.33% over the same period last year.

Teams from 53 countries come to Binh Dinh for Teqball World Series in June

As many as 131 teams from 53 countries and territories worldwide will compete in Teqball World Series to be held in Quy Nhon city of southcentral coastal Binh Dinh province for the first time from June 6 to 9.

Coach Polking makes debut appearance at Hanoi Police FC

Alexandre Polking, former head coach of Thailand's national team, officially signed a two-year contract with V.League 1 side Hanoi Police FC on May 23.

Vietnam, Cambodia work to raise public awareness of bilateral ties: Spokeswoman

“We do not agree with provocative opinions and comments, undermining the good sentiments between the Vietnamese and Cambodian people, and criticizing their leaders,” the spokeswoman stressed.

Vietnam opposes actions infringing upon sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa

As has been clearly enunciated many times, Vietnam has full legal basis and ample historical evidence to assert its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and the Truong Sa (Spratly).

Vietnam Business News May 24/2024

PM orders building socio-economic development plans, budget estimates for 2025

HCM City allowed to pilot TOD model for urban transport relief

Resolution 98 that allows HCM City to apply TOD (transit-oriented development) on a trial basis will offer a solution to urgent transport problems in the inner city.

UK pledges additional funds for CFA programme in Vietnam

The UK Government has announced an additional GBP40 million (US$54 million) to extend the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) programme for another five years till 2029 to support at least 800 low carbon projects in 16 countries, including Vietnam.

Four countries to compete in Nha Trang drone performance

Four teams from France, China, the Republic of Korea, and the United Arab Emirates will participate in a drone light show competition in the central beach resort city of Nha Trang this July, heard a press briefing in Nha Trang city on May 23.

Police issues search warrant for Bamboo Airlines’ former CEO for alleged crimes

The police are searching for Dang Tat Thang, former Chairman and CEO of Bamboo Airways, after receiving allegations of rights infringement against him.