Music band Kid Francescoli set for Vietnam performance

Famous French electronic music band Kid Francescoli are scheduled to perform live at Hanoi Rock City on July 1, according to the Institute Francais Vietnam (IFV).

New fertiliser export tax questioned

The proposal to impose a 5 percent tax on inorganic fertiliser exports may increase costs and reduce the competitiveness of Vietnamese fertilisers.

First Vietnam Data Summit to take place this month

Vietnam Data Summit 2022, the first of its kind in Vietnam, will be held by the Ho Chi Minh Computer Association (HCA) and Western Digital Vietnam in the southern city on June 24, heard a press conference on June 10.

Nhat, Ly to represent Vietnam in Muay Thai at World Games

Muay Thai world champions Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat and Bui Yen Ly will represent Vietnam at the 11th World Games from July 7-17 in Birmingham, Alabama, the United States.

Gov’t buys VND8 trillion worth of test kits, VND2.1 trillion go to Viet A pockets

The State Audit has released an auditing report on the mobilization, management and use of resources for the prevention and control of Covid-19 pandemic.

HCM City night time economy needs more sparkle

HCM City is yet to tap the full potential of the night time economy despite evidence from other countries that it encourages higher spending by tourists, experts say.

Vietnam to complete handling of poor-performing banks by 2025

The Government has approved a banking sector restructuring and bad debt settlement plan in which the handling of poor-performing commercial banks will be basically completed by 2025.

Deputy PM asks HCM City to reconsider seaport fee collection

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has asked the HCMC government to propose the municipal People’s Council consider adjusting the fees for using infrastructure facilities and public services at seaports in July.

Various Vietnam fruits to be shipped to US, Japan, China

China is ramping up its import of bananas from Vietnam, while the latter is planning to ship grapefruit to the United States and is negotiating to export longan to Japan.

Fishermen on Nha Trang Bay earn good living luring cuttlefish into cages

Nguyen Van Hao, 51, attaches cuttlefish eggs or jelly to more than 100 bamboo cages and drops them into the sea at a depth of 4-5 meters on Nha Trang Bay to trap squid. He earns hundreds of thousands of VND a day at the job.

Discovering the peaceful beauty of Lim Mong Village

Nestled at the foot of Khau Pha Pass, one of the four greatest mountain passes in the country, Lim Mong Village appears with a peaceful beauty that makes our hearts flutter.

Nearly 93% of German firms say will expand Vietnam operations

Nearly 93% of German enterprises operating in Vietnam said they will continue to invest in the country and over 64% of them said their businesses will fare better in the next 12 months.

Market sells different kinds of herbal leaves in Quang Nam

This unique market opens once a year, from the 15th day of the 4th lunar month to the 4th day of the 5th lunar month.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 10

Ministry proposes removing mandatory COVID-19 travel insurance for arrivals

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 10

EU Delegation to Vietnam explores investment opportunities in Binh Duong

HCM City plans privately-invested nursing homes for aging population

In order to improve healthcare for the elderly, HCM City plans to pilot nursing centres under a model that calls for more participation of private investors and provides affordable care.

Storage-space business: new market in Vietnam

Cargo storage space is becoming increasingly important as Vietnamese goods join global value chains.

Localities spend nearly VND2.2 trillion to buy Viet A’s Covid test kits

Up to 30 of 32 cities and provinces audited by the State Audit of Vietnam (SAV) have bought Covid test kits worth nearly VND2.2 trillion from Viet A Technology Corporation.

Vietnam becomes fifth largest economy in Southeast Asia: IMF

Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) reached approximately US$368 billion in 2021, making it the fifth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and 41st in the world, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook has revealed.

HCMC’s scenic helicopter tours still wait for flight license

Travel companies have seen a surge in bookings for scenic helicopter tours. However, this new service is still waiting for the grant of flight licenses.

Korean expert Park Chung-gun becomes head coach of Vietnamese shooting team

According to the decision of the Vietnam Sports Administration, Korean expert Park Chung-gun was chosen as the new head coach of the Vietnamese national shooting team, starting on June 1.

Vietnam approves circular economy development scheme

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai signed Decision No.687/QD-TTg on June 7 approving the circular economy development scheme and setting some ambitious targets.

Vietnam among countries with the most NFT users

Vietnam is one of the three countries having the largest number of NFT (Non-fungible token) users in Southeast Asia with 2.2 million people, according to the Statista Digital Economy Compass 2022.

Solid foundation for long-term cooperation between Vietnam and Oman

The Oman Embassy in Vietnam celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Oman (June 9, 1992-2022) on June 8.

Survey shows Vietnamese tourists keen to visit Japan

A number of Vietnamese tourists, after being asked about their preferences, have selected Japan as a favourite destination this summer.