Hanoi attracts 24 million tourists in 2023

The capital of Hanoi enjoyed an incredible surge in the number of tourists in 2023, with 24 million visitors coming to the city.

Singaporean investors prioritise HCM City in expansion plans

Many Singaporean businesses and investors have given priority to Ho Chi Minh City in their operational expansion plans, especially in the fields of finance, trade and high technology.

Winners of ‘Happy Vietnam’ photo, video contest awarded

Winners of the “Happy Vietnam 2023” photo and video competition were honoured at a ceremony held in Hanoi on December 19.

Vietnam among countries with high economic growth in 10 years

Vietnam, together with China and some other Asian countries, is among the 20 countries with the fastest economic growth over the last 10 years, according to Yahoo Finance.

Hackers sell ransomware as threats to data security increase

Hackers have offered to share profits with buyers under a binary compensation plan like the one used in multi-level marketing (MLM) businesses.

Japanese provinces want to receive more Vietnamese to study and work

When meeting Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during his working visit to Japan, the governors of many Japanese provinces expressed their willingness to receive more Vietnamese who come to Japan to study and work.

Homestay owners in northern province preserve cultural heritage through tourism

In the mountainous commune of Hang Kia, Mai Châu District, Hòa Bình Province, Sùng Y Múa is working tirelessly to turn her homestay into a living museum of Mông culture.

Young entrepreneur pursues success with Cao Phong oranges

After trying many jobs in different industries, from a teacher to a seller, Vu Thi Le Thuy decided to kick off her own business with her hometown's popular product - Cao Phong orange.

Passionate teacher and farmers dedicated to innovating rice varieties

The "agricultural engineers" originating from these efforts have successfully engaged in breeding new rice varieties, making significant contributions to rice production in the Mekong Delta region.

Digital transformation motivates Cao Bang’s tourism development

The "picture" of Cao Bang province's tourism digital transformation has many positive "highlights", contributing to the development of the local "smokeless industry".

Long An man earns big money from his buffalo purchase

Tran Van Trung, a farmer in Long An, dared to buy a buffalo with strange pair of horns though it was a sign of bad luck. But the buffalo has been bringing big money to him over the last 20 years.

Vietnam develops heat-reflective paint

Vietnam-made heat-reflective paint helps save 40 percent of energy consumed by cooling equipment, prevents fires and loss of fuel/volatile chemicals, and ensures energy security.

Businesses grapple with mounting debt obligations

Businesses are facing the daunting task of repaying over VND20,000 billion worth of corporate bonds in the final month of this year, while also preparing to meet obligations worth hundreds of billions of dong next year.

Festival to bring joy for Vietnamese K-pop lovers

Kpop Festival Open Air #2 is scheduled take place from December 23 to December 24 at the My Dinh National Stadium in the capital, with the event gathering together 16 Korean and Vietnamese singers and bands.

Vietnamese rowers secure seven golds in Asian tourney

Local rowers won a total of seven gold medals in the 2023 Asian Rowing Junior and U23 Championships, which concluded on December 19 in Pattaya, Thailand.

Japan continues to become largest recipient of Vietnamese guest workers

Vietnam sent more than 146,000 guest workers abroad over the past 11 months, including 74,000 to Japan, according to statistics released by the Department of Overseas Labor under the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Gov't Inspectorate to check responsibilities for public service in 6 ministries

The Government Inspectorate will check State employees’ responsibilities for public service in six ministries, three provinces and cities in the coming time.

Italian TV presenter impressed by beautiful, captivating Vietnam

Italian fashion model and television presenter Elisabetta Gregoraci has shared her impressions and experience from her recent trip to Vietnam, in a conversation with Silvio Vecchione, Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Naples city, southern Italy.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 19/2023

Over 20 firms recognised as “Vietnam Rubber” brands

Famous snake village officially recognised as a tourist site of Hanoi

The Hanoi suburban village of Le Mat, well-known nationwide for its snake farms and restaurants, has officially became a tourist destination of the capital city.

VN aims at sustainable future for transport sector infrastructure

In the event, speakers gave presentations on the development and operation of sustainable transportation infrastructure in both VN and Japan, with Japanese delegates giving more specific experiences on railway, as well as seaports and airports.

Vietnam’s generative AI market worth $100 million

In Vietnam, AI (artificial intelligence) technology is mostly used for customer care services, especially in the banking sector and insurance.

Purchasing power is projected to increase by about 10% during Tet 2024

Even in a difficult economic context, it is expected that purchasing power during this year’s Lunar New Year (Tet) could increase by over 10 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Share auctions plummet to 16-year low

The number of share auctions in the Vietnamese stock market has reached its lowest level in the past 16 years, according to recent statistics from the Hanoi and HCM Stock Exchanges (HNX and HoSE).

Local student wins first prize at Int’l Graduation Project Award

Vietnamese student Tran Thi Chi from Van Lang University in Vietnam claimed first prize in the International Graduation Projects Award 2023 thanks to her project “Culture of the Sea Museum”.