Vietnam draw with Myanmar at 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup’s group stage

Vietnam drew 1-1 with Myanmar in their first match of Group A at the 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup on April 17.

Overseas remittances to HCM City record highest increase in three years

Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City exceeded 2.86 billion USD in the first quarter of 2024, an annual increase of 35.4% and the highest recorded in three consecutive years.

Public investment progress requires a stronger thrust

High-profile international organisations are urging Vietnam to quicken its public funding as an effective fiscal policy move to attract more funding from private investors, who bemoan a lack of high-quality infrastructure works in the country.

Prime Minister pays tribute to legendary founders of Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offered incense in commemoration of the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam, at Kinh Thien Palace on Nghia Linh Mountain in Viet Tri city, Phu Tho province, on April 18 (the 10th day of the third lunar month).

Vietnam Business News April 18/2024

Nearly $600 million disbursed in support of agroforestry, aquatic sectors

Foreign steel imported en masse, manufacturers call for protection

Vietnam’s HRC (hot rolled coil) manufacturers lost one-third of market share within one year, a worrying sign, say experts.

Vietnam News Headlines April 18/2024

National action month against domestic violence to run through June

Singaporean media reveals nine most scenic places to visit in Vietnam

Yahoo! Life of Singapore recently published an article revealing the nine most scenic places in Vietnam that visitors should not miss out on when they visit the country.

Semiconductors, green transition to jumpstart IT industry in Vietnam

Chair of the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (Vinasa) Nguyen Van Khoa believes that Vietnam’s digital tech firms will be able to create excellent semiconductor solutions and a green digital transformation.

Real estate loans increased in 2015-2023 period

Outstanding real estate as of the end of 2023 reached VND2.88 quadrillion, according to State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Human resources remain a challenge for tourism sector

Vietnam’s human resources for tourism are still insufficient both in number and quality, posing a great challenge for the industry in the context of tough competition and deeper international integration.

A man with pink passion

Phan Van Chanh, a 69-year-old man living in Phu Nhuan District in HCM City, has adorned his house and household items with pink.

Indiscriminate spitting in public must be stopped

The habit of indiscriminate spitting in public places is very dangerous for the community as it can spread infectious diseases, a senior doctor has warned, urging an immediate cessation of this habit.

Colorful stage shows in Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian area

The newly staged folk shows will be performed in Hanoi's Old Quarter, diversifying the offerings for tourists to Vietnam's capital.

Ministry seeks feedback on rooftop solar power plan

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is seeking feedback on the latest draft of a Government decree on the development of self-consumed rooftop solar power.

How can gold fever be tamed?

Some analysts have suggested removing the gold monopoly in order to stabilize domestic gold prices, but the removal will not be enough to reach that end.

HCM City River Festival 2024 to reach international scale

The HCM City Department of Tourism in the second quarter of 2024 will organise a series of tourism stimulus events to attract visitors to explore and learn about HCM City.

Vietnam's shrimp exports to South Korea face technical hurdle - VASEP

While South Korea’s seafood exports to Vietnam enjoy a zero duty, Vietnamese shrimp exporters are encountering a major restriction from entering the South Korean market, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

PM expresses gratitude to contribute to Dien Bien Phu Victory

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid homage to General Vo Nguyen Giap and met with families of fighting in the Dien Bien Phu soldiers Campaign and policy victims in Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien Phu city, on April 16.

Quang Ninh tops country’s public administrative reform index

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh again secured its top place in the Public Administrative Reform (PAR) Index ranking in 2023 which was announced by the Government’s Steering Committee for Administrative Reform on April 17.

Da Lat - Trai Mat railway station begins night train service

The Đà Lạt - Trại Mát railway station now runs night trains, promising a new experience for passengers to gain a better sense of the night-time in Đà Lạt.

Offshore wind power plan still awaits government policies

The eighth national power development plan (Plan 8) was released many months ago, but policies to implement the plan still need supplementation and improvement.

Vietnamese worker reportedly killed in Taiwan

A Vietnamese man working in Taiwan has reportedly been murdered following a kidnapping.

First death of dengue fever in southern Dong Nai Province

Doctors determined the case as a diagnosis of dengue hemorrhagic fever, characterised by rapid progression, shock, and multi-organ damage.