Swimmer now calls triathlon his game

SEA Games swimming champion Lam Quang Nhat shocked many when he announced his retirement a few years ago. But perhaps the even greater surprise came when news emerged he was eyeing triathlon at the region’s largest sporting event.

First make sure you know what you want

Vietnam is emerging as one of the top picks for international investors in their strategy for diversifying production facilities. 

Vietnam, Australia advance relations with three-pillar strategic action plan

The action plan lays the foundation for the upgrade to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

How are dating apps squeezing money out of Vietnamese men?

The demand for online dating has become increasingly high as millions of Vietnamese men are facing the risk of being left on the shelf, especially in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic which has led to social contact restrictions.

Freelance carpenters wait for opportunities in Hanoi

Many carpenters are gathering on Hanoi's Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street to wait for the busy time ahead of the Tet Holiday.

Vietnam goes free of community COVID-19 infections for 67 days

Vietnam has gone through 67 straight days without locally-infected cases of COVID-19 as of 6am on November 8, with no new infections found from 6pm November 7, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

VIETNAM NEWS NOVEMBER 8 (updated hourly)

Gov't issues resolution on support for disaster-hit localities

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 8

VN's largest rice producer expands advanced farming models

Hanoi fines people for not wearing face masks at pedestrian streets

The police in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District and medical staff have started raising public awareness about Covid-19 and fined people that failed to wear face masks in the pedestrian streets.

First Vietnamese-made real 4D digital map platform launched

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has debuted the digital map platform Map4D to support the country's digital transformation and digitalisation of smart city infrastructure.

Finalists of Miss Vietnam pageant compete in swimsuit sub-contest

The 35 finalists competing in Miss Vietnam 2020 have gathered together in Vung Tau city in order to participate in various activities as they vie for the pageant’s sub-titles, including the title of Miss Sea.

Leather, footwear exports predicted to recover in Q4

Export turnover of leather and footwear is likely to rise again in the fourth quarter of this year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Breakthrough in economic reform and restructuring in the coming time

Commenting on the draft documents submitted to the upcoming 13th National Party Congress, VietNamNet introduces the opinions of Dr. Nguyen Dinh Cung, former Director of the Central Institute for Economic Management.

Rising shrimp exports require responsibility

Vietnamese shrimp is among the most-favoured agricultural products in overseas markets. However, with increasing exports also come more complications as domestic producers must comply with high standards set forth

Festival celebrating ethnic culture to take place in Thanh Hoa

A festival to honour and promote the cultural identity of the Muong ethnic minority will be held in the central province of Thanh Hoa on December 10-12.

Three storms forecasted to hit East Sea

Three storms have been forecasted to move into the East Sea in the coming time, according to the National Centre for Hydrometeorology Forecasting.

Third ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition and Exhibition gets underway in Hanoi

The third version of the ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition and Exhibition kicked off in Hanoi on November 6, featuring a total of 117 artworks produced by artists from various ASEAN members.

Hope for Vietnam's billion-dollar export industry at end of year

Although the market has not fully recovered, footwear and handbags export turnover is expected to return to growth in the fourth quarter of this year during the year-end shopping rush in European and American countries.

Book on Fidel Castro and Vietnam debuts

The book "Fidel Castro and Vietnam – Unforgettable memories" was introduced to the public in Hanoi on November 7, as part of the activities to mark the 60th anniversary of the Vietnam – Cuba diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960 – 2020).

RoK officially opens Consulate General in Da Nang

The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea (RoK) was officially opened in central Da Nang city on November 6.

With COVID-19 vaccine prospects uncertain, VN committed to prevention measures and safe living

Vietnam will continue to focus on COVID-19 prevention measures and safe living during the pandemic.

NA deputies scrutinise budget for new textbooks

Deputies posed a range of questions to Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha in the Q&A session at the ongoing 10th sitting of the 14th National Assembly (NA) in Hanoi on November 6.

Large scale 5G rollout expected in 2021: information minister

Vietnam has not fallen behind in launching a 5G network, having completed a technical pilot last year, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said while being grilled in the Q&A session at the 14th National Assembly.

Vietnam Festival in Japan kicks off

The annual Vietnam Festival in Japan opened in Tokyo on November 7, making it the first large-scale event here since the city was included in the Japanese Government’s Go To Travel campaign.

Banks post high profits from forex trading

Many banks have gained significant profit increases from foreign exchange (forex) trading this year, figures show.