Bac Lieu to host souvenir design contest

The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu is planning to organise a souvenir design contest to highlight the unique traits of the province’s history, culture and people.

Thriller from blockbuster film director to be released

Blockbuster film director Lưu Thành Luân of  HCM City is working on his latest work called Linh Miêu (The Cat).

Banks permitted to sell investment-linked insurance products

Commercial banks can continue to sell investment-linked insurance products through the bancassurance channel.

Football-based gambling ring worth over US$39 million busted

On July 11 the police raided a number of locations in these localities to arrest eight suspects, all of whom will be investigated for gambling and organising illegal gambling activities.

Competition in NPK fertiliser market heats up

The Vietnamese fertiliser market is fragmented, with many small producers, but that is changing

Vietnam Business News July 16/2024

Efforts made to help firms deeply join global semiconductor supply chain

Capturing nature's beauty: A coffee shop in Hanoi's rice fields

During the rice harvest season, a quaint coffee shop nestled in the vast rice fields of Phuong Ban village, Chuong My district, Hanoi, becomes a popular destination for young enthusiasts eager to capture its unique charm and stunning vistas.

MOIT wants businesses to set petroleum prices themselves

The Ministry of Investment and Trade (MOIT) has been insisting on giving petroleum distributors the right to determine prices based on factors to be announced by the state.

Vietnam Summer Camp 2024 inspires patriotism among young OVs: official

The ongoing Vietnam Summer Camp 2024 will enable young overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to witness the country's modern and dynamic development, helping deepen their understanding of the nation, and encouraging them to contribute to its future development.

Vietnam ready to work with Google on culture and tourism promotion

Google will continue supporting programmes and projects in a bid to promote tourism and preserve traditional Vietnamese culture.

Shark Tank Vietnam Season 7: International investor joins panel of sharks

Shark Tank Vietnam is set to return for its seventh season with an exciting lineup featuring four new sharks, including an international investor.

Travel + Leisure ranks Hoi An among world's top 5 favorite cities

The renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure has recently released its list of the 25 best destinations worldwide, with Hoi An, Vietnam, ranking fourth.

Business stories of the week (July 8-12)

Vietnamese people’s incomes have increased faster than those of Thai residents. Banks are warned about online scams. The police launch legal proceedings against Cong Minh Green Tree.

Taxing gold buyers is a tax-on-tax, say experts

The view that it is necessary to tax gold purchases so that people 'love' gold less, according to experts, needs to be done in a calculated way, not to tax arbitrarily, to avoid a tax on tax.

Minister asks for FIATA’s support in dealing with increased shipping freights

Vietnam hopes to learn from experiences and solutions that FIATA member countries and associations have applied, especially in handling port surcharges.

New legal framework to create advantages for foreign real estate investors

Experts believe that positive changes in real estate laws and the policies of the Government will increasingly attract many foreign investors, helping to orient the market to develop in a more healthy manner.

Severe pollution continues to plague Hanoi's rivers despite cleanup efforts

Despite numerous efforts and significant investments to improve the situation, rivers around Hanoi, such as the To Lich, Kim Nguu, and Nhue rivers, continue to suffer from severe pollution.The water remains black and foul-smelling day and night.

Vietnamese billionaires getting richer as stock assets soar

The stock assets held by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong have unexpectedly soared. Other businesspeople have also seen their asset value climb despite the stock market gloom and foreigners’ net sales.

Ninh Binh's Nguoi Xua Cave: A glimpse into prehistoric Vietnam

Nestled within the limestone mountains of the Cuc Phuong National Park in Nho Quan district, Ninh Binh, lies the Nguoi Xua (Ancient People) Cave.

Spectacular acceleration: 600 km of highways built over 3 years

While only 89 kilometers of highways completed and put into use in 2001-2010 and another 1,074 kilometers in 2011-2020, the figure reached 600 kilometers in less than two years from 2021 to mid-2023.

Mosquito hunters in the core area of Ba Vi National Park

Despite the itching, burning and raised welts on their hands and feet, no one dared to scratch.

Ministry probes overseas links in $4.5 billion Van Thinh Phat Case

The Ministry of Public Security has requested international cooperation to verify the legal status and relationships of 11 organizations linked to Truong My Lan and her husband. The results are still pending.

Strong actions needed to ensure healthcare, life quality for elderly population

Data revealed that the older population will spend around eight to eleven years living with illness.

75-year-old bookshop owner keeps the love for printed books alive in HCM City

The Bung Sang bookshop, owned by 75-year-old Phan Van Sang, has been a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City for over 40 years.

Industrial property market heats up on trade recovery

The industrial realty market has recorded robust development on the back of recovering foreign trade which grew 15.7% year-on-year to 368.53 billion USD in the first half of the year, insiders have said.