Vietnam attends global esports games in Saudi Arabia

Vietnamese team PUBG Mobile Viet Nam is competing in the Global Esports Games 2023 (GEG 2023) going on in Riyadh from December 14-15, according to the Vietnam Recreation and Electronic Sport Association (VRESA).

PM to attend commemorative summit for 50th year of ASEAN-Japan cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation and have bilateral activities in Japan from December 15-18.

Filip named in Asian Cup list after becoming Vietnamese

Days after receiving his Vietnamese passport, goalkeeper Filip Nguyen has been picked for the 2024 Asian Cup squad of 50 to train ahead of next month's tournament.

Nvidia’s chief discusses semiconductor development in VN

Jensen Huang, CEO of US chip giant Nvidia, loves eating Vietnamese dishes, according to Hoang Anh Tuan, the Vietnamese General Consul in San Francisco.

Chinese Party, State leader concludes state visit to Vietnam

Chinese General Secretary and President Xi Jinping, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of the Chinese Party and State left Hanoi on December 13 afternoon, concluding their successful two-day state visit to Vietnam.

Great opportunities for Vietnam to develop semiconductor industry, AI

Vietnam is seeing great opportunities to turn the semiconductor industry into a critical national one in the next 30-50 years.

Energy transition creates golden opportunity to improve social security

Energy transition is a "golden opportunity" for Vietnam to ensure and improve social security and promote green transformation, towards realising its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050.

Green transition: VN aims to keep pace with world

Promoting green economy and mitigating the impact of climate change are the top urgent goals of the world, including Vietnam.

Vietnam’s rice brand holds firm position in global market

Vietnam has had a bountiful rice crop in 2023, with export prices hitting historic peaks and a record high export value of $4.41 billion.

Authorities, mobile network providers brace for 2G network switch-off

As of December 2023, Vietnam counts around 15 million 2G mobile users, making up around 13 per cent of the total subscriptions.

Sơn La links rural tourism with agricultural specialties

The province has launched a number of tourism products integrated with agriculture and local specialties, such as farm-stay resorts, native cultural experiences, community-based tourism, and agricultural experiential activities.

Traditional market revives Dong Ho folk paintings

The Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Bắc Ninh has restored the folk painting market at Song Hồ Ward’s Centre for the Preservation of Folk Paintings.

Technology implemented to store indigenous weaving heritage

A group of Vietnamese youth has launched a meaningful project to store traditional weaving patterns of ethnic minorities via digital tools.

Vigilant enhancements underway for cross-ownership in banking sector

The Vietnamese government is intensifying oversight in the banking sector, targeting cross-ownership in credit operations and the complex issue of banks’ affiliated businesses.

Phuong Hoang Peak in burning grass season

As the year draws to a close, Phuong Hoang Peak transforms into a breathtaking spectacle of vibrant yellow grasslands.

Vietnam’s rice prices fall but remain most expensive in the world

After reaching a peak, Vietnamese rice export prices decreased after news about the World's Best Rice Award 2023 given to Vietnam. Thai rice prices are on the rise and are about to catch up with Vietnamese rice.

Experts warn about rising cancer rate in Vietnam

The number of new cancer cases in Vietnam has been increasing, while breast and colorectal cancer patients are getting younger.

Digital platforms improve team's response to information-security incidents

The deployment of two digital platform – IRLab and DFLab – has improved the capability of handling cyberattacks for the incident response team of the member units of the National Cyber Information Security Incident Response Network.

Early Christmas atmosphere in HCM City

HCM City has become animated with a bustling atmosphere two weeks before the Christmas 2023.

Labor market in HCMC goes from 'massive laying off' to ‘bustling hiring’

The labor market in Ho Chi Minh City became bustling again in the last months of the year, when many businesses had orders so they started recruiting workers to serve production and business.

Cooperation between businesses of Ha Giang and Wenshan Prefecture promoted

On the afternoon of December 12, the Youth Union of Ha Giang province held a friendly discussion with the delegation of Wenshan Prefecture (Yunnan Province - China).

Chinese Party Chief, President Xi Jinping pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh

Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping laid a wreath at President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi on December 13 in commemoration of the great Vietnamese President.

ADB projects 6% GDP growth for Vietnam next year

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has made its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam in 2024, projecting the rate to remain at 6.0%, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) released on December 13.

Vietnamese logistics companies upbeat on 2024 outlook

As Vietnam's economy is expected to recover and achieve a growth target of 6 per cent in 2024, logistics businesses are optimistic about the logistics industry in 2024.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 13/2023

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