SEA Games 31: Vietnam bags five golds in two sports

Vietnamese athletes won five gold medals in Men’s beach handball and Kurash at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games on May 10.

Policies needed to support Vietnam's steel industry development

Over-reliance on input material imports, small production value and outdated technology were among the major weaknesses of Vietnam's steel industry, said a recent report by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

EU adopts equivalence decisions for COVID-19 certificates issued by Vietnam

The European Commission (EC) has recognised the digital COVID-19 certificates of Vietnam, Indonesia and Seychelles as equivalent to the EU COVID Certificates issued by authorities in the EU countries.

Bonsai-style sanh tree grows in gold-plated pot

A sanh tree (Ficus benjamina L.) owned by a man in Nam Dinh is believed to be a unique item in Vietnam. It is valued at VND20 billion.

Recent holiday sees tourism boom two years after pandemic

The five million tourists during the recent four-day April-May holiday have helped the tourism industry recover.

Strategy needed for air freight to take off

Vietnam needs to have an appropriate strategy to promote the development of air logistics and tap its large potential, experts have said.

How did Education Ministry handle the ‘doctoral candidate incubator’?

The government’s inspectors have publicized conclusions of an the inspection tour to the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS), including violations related to the master’s and doctoral training programs in 2015-2019.

Mèn mén, a proud Mong dish from Ha Giang

For the Mong ethnic group in the northern province of Ha Giang, mèn mén (steamed minced corn) is both a traditional dish and a special part of their culture.

Campaign paves way home for Vietnamese talents

In recent years, the “Come Home Phở Good” campaign launched by Robert Walters in the UK has helped many Vietnamese talents return to Vietnam from around the world and carve out careers in the country.

Economists proposes scrapping COVID-19 tests for int'l visitors

The Government’s board for private economic development research (IV Board) has proposed the scrapping of pre-entry COVID-19 testing requirements for foreign arrivals to Vietnam to stimulate tourism.

Doctors warn of speech delay among preschoolers who stayed home during pandemic

Toddlers have begun going back to school after many months of staying at home because of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, doctors have noticed an increase in speech delay among toddlers.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 10

Da Nang calls for investment from Germany’s Bremen

The sweet love of a 1.37m tall groom and 1.62m bride

When deciding to get married, the couple faced strong opposition from the girl’s parents. They feared that the man could not make their daughter happy.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 10

SEA Games 31: Vietnam fetch gold in men’s beach handball, bronze in diving

Vietnam pilots cash withdrawal at ATMs with chip-based ID cards

People will be able to withdraw cash from ATMs by scanning their chip-based ID cards under a new pilot service provided by the Ministry of Public Security.

U.S. investments in Vietnam exceed US$10 billion

U.S. firms have so far registered a total of US$10.47 billion for 1,160 investment projects in Vietnam.

Large foreign firms interested in Vietnam’s offshore wind power industry

Some major businesses of Denmark and Norway have expressed their special interest in developing offshore wind power in Vietnam during recent meetings with officials of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Businesses struggling to complete housing projects

Real estate has been in a state of limbo for the last two years across the country.

Seaport system yet to meet expectations

It has been 30 years since the Prime Minister issued Decision No.55/QD-TTg approving the master plan of the Cai Mep - Thi Vai deep-water seaport system.

Vietnamese PM to visit United States, United Nations from May 11-17

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the ASEAN-US summit and have a working visit to the US and the United Nations (UN) at the invitation of the US President Joe Biden, according to the foreign ministry.

Art, beauty of Japanese dolls to be presented in HCMC

An exhibition themed “ Ningyō : Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls” exploring the Japanese doll and its culture that have been nurtured in the history and folklore of Japan will be held at the HCMC Fine Arts Museum from May 13-29.

Amid a faltering recovery, aviation authority calls on further support for airlines

As the international flight market needs more time to recover from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Civil Aviation Administration of Việt Nam (CAAV) has called for more Government support for airlines operating in the country.

Vietnam International Fashion Week set for HCM City return in late May

The Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) 2022 is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 between May 25 and May 29 after it had been postponed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnamese child wins Little Miss United Nations 2022 crown

Phung Hieu Anh, the Vietnamese representative at Little Miss United Nations, was announced as the winner of the 2022 version of the pageant on May 8 during the grand finale held in India.

Vietnam jumps 30 notches in latest COVID-19 Recovery Index by Nikkei

Vietnam has moved up 30 notches to rank 62nd in the latest edition of Nikkei’s COVID-19 Recovery Index thanks to the country’s high vaccination rate.