29 die of rabies in Vietnam in four months

Since the beginning of the year the nation has recorded a total of 29 deaths from rabies across 17 provinces and cities, a figure double compared to the same period from last year.

Vietnam Business News April 23/2024

High coffee prices result in difficulties for the industry

Vehicle registration fee reduction weighed

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has told the Ministry of Finance to prepare and send a vehicle registration fee reduction plan to the Government by May.

Van Thinh Phat-linked firms grapple with over VND52 trillion debt

Several businesses linked to Van Thinh Phat Group are grappling with a huge debt burden amounting to VND52.4 trillion, the Ministry of Finance said.

Vietnam to adopt stricter chemical import regulations

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to amend its Chemical Law, proposing stricter regulations on chemical imports to bolster oversight and safety measures.

Vietnam News Headlines April 23/2024

Party official demands full action to remove ‘yellow card’ warning

PM asks for prompt actions to fix consequences of serious workplace accident

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 22 signed a dispatch asking for prompt actions to fix the consequences of a serious workplace accident that happened in a cement factory in Yen Bai the same day, as well as measures to support victims.

24th IEEE Real-time Conference opens in Quy Nhon

The 24th IEEE Real-Time Conference opened on April 22 at the International Centre of Interdisciplinary Science Education (ICISE) in Quy Nhon city.

Vietnam to host continental pickleball tournament

Vietnam will host the Asia Open Pickleball Championships (AOPC) for the first time later this year in HCM City.

Demand for prime retail space on the rise in HCM City’s downtown

Luxury brands are looking for high-quality retail space in District 1 - the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, according to Savills Vietnam.

Concert to honour Dien Bien Phu victory

Artists from the Vietnam Contemporary Art Theatre will perform at a concert on May 4 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Concert to honour Dien Bien Phu victory.

11 Vietnam startups valued at over $100 million each

The 11 largest-scale startups out of the total of 3,800 innovation startups in Vietnam are valued at $100 million each.

Cutting emissions from transport is key for Hanoi to tackle air pollution

Experts have said that air pollution has had an incalculable impact on public health and the economy, with cases of cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses increasing yearly.

Nha Trang has great potential, but overexploitation hinders development

This year, Nha Trang celebrates its 100th anniversary of the city's establishment. It has had great opportunities over the years but today faces unprecedented challenges.

Geneva Accords shape Vietnam’s modern diplomacy

For Vietnamese diplomacy, the Geneva Accords were the first multilateral international agreement that Vietnam had negotiated and implemented as a signatory.

Retail centres to pay more attention to green standards

As responsible and ESG investing gain traction, the focus on sustainability has become a top priority for investors, developers, and property owners in Vietnam.

Traditional Cuisine Week 2024 to attract tourists to Hue

The Hue Traditional Cuisine Week 2024 is scheduled to take place from April 27 to May 1 to provide local and foreign visitors with a wide range of fun activities during the coming five-day holiday.

FDI flow into garment and textile sector bounces back

The flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Vietnamese garment and textile sector has rebounded thanks to the country’s sound investment climate and abundant workforce as well as its open economy, according to insiders.

Leading Latin America buyers to seek Vietnamese suppliers

A series of leading distributors and retailers in the Latin America region have signed up to participate in the Vietnam International Sourcing 2024 which is slated to run from June 6 to 8 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Tasting exquisite flavors of fermented snakehead fish

Prepared by skilled local cooks using traditional recipes, fermented snakehead fish in An Giang Province captivates the taste buds with its distinctive flavor and cultural significance, satisfying even the most discerning diners.

Vietnam starts construction of US$432 million expressway to China

With the attendance of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Vietnam on April 21 kicked off the construction of a VND11 trillion (US$432 million) stretch of the North-South expressway to China.

Five students died in two separate drowning incidents in Hoa Binh, Dak Lak

Five young students have drowned in two separate incidents while swimming after school hours on Monday, with three dead in Central Highlands province Dak Lak and two in northern province Hoa Binh.

Chinese citizen killed in multi-car collision in southern Vietnam

A Chinese national was killed in a multi-car collision in the southern province of Tien Giang on April 22.

One killed, nearly 7,000 houses damaged as thunderstorms hit northern Vietnam

Significant damage has been reported throughout several northern mountainous provinces of Vietnam following recent spells of heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Seven killed, three injured in cement plant accident in northern Vietnam

Seven workers were killed and three other were injured in a work-related accident at a cement plant in Yen Bai province, northern Vietnam, on April 22.