Vietnam News Headlines July 8/2024

Vietnam finish first at 2024 SEA Rowing and Canoeing U19 and U23 Champs

Planning of fishery port system, storm shelter areas by 2030 approved

The system of shelters for fishing vessels ensures the capacity of over 83,600 fishing vessels to safely anchor and shelter from storms.

Hanoi ready for first lotus festival

Hanoi is ready for its first lotus festival that will take place from July 12-16 at the Cultural and Creative Space in Tay Ho district.

Vietnam-Japan digital transformation association debuts

The Vietnam-Japan digital transformation association (VADX JAPAN) made its debut in Tokyo on July 7.

Hanoi Autumn Festival to feature plentiful activities

The second Hanoi Autumn Festival will be held in mid-September on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the capital city’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2024), according to a plan announced by the municipal People’s Committee.

Strategic collaboration: CMC proposes AI chip design partnership with Samsung

During his recent official visit to South Korea, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Samsung Chairman Lee Jae Yong. On this occasion, CMC Chairman Nguyen Trung Chinh put forth strategic proposals to collaborate with Samsung.

Vietnam Business News July 8/2024

New laws help further bolster real estate market

Bac Giang on high alert after student tests positive for diphtheria

A high school student temporarily residing in Bac Giang has tested positive for diphtheria, a dangerous infectious disease with epidemic potential.

Ample space for Vietnam to boost exports to the US, experts

In the first half of this year, Vietnam exported about US$55 billion worth of goods to the US, up 26 per cent year-on-year, ranking first in terms of turnover growth, far surpassing other markets such as the EU, ASEAN and South Korea.

Online trials save Vietnam US$4 million in a short time

The adoption of online trials has saved the Vietnamese state budget more than 96 billion VND (US$4 million) in a very short period.

Vietnam’s FDI capital likely to hit US$40 billion this year

Vietnam expects to attract about US$39-40 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) capital this year, a figure which is equivalent or higher than the same period in 2023, said Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong.

Capacity of Ca Mau Airport to be upgraded to make it five times as big

Ca Mau Airport in the southernmost province of Ca Mau will be upgraded to take on five times the amount of traffic by 2030, according to the airport’s plan approved by the Ministry of Transport.

Dong Nai woman confesses to serial poisoning of family members with cyanide

Nguyen Thi Hong Bich has confessed to poisoning four family members with cyanide due to ongoing domestic conflicts, resulting in the deaths of three individuals.

Chinese seafarer rescued in East Sea by Vietnam Maritime Rescue Force

The Vietnam Maritime Rescue Force has rescued a Chinese seafarer who suffered a serious occupational accident in the East Sea.

UNESCO experts assess dossier seeking global status for Lang Son Geopark

A delegation of experts from UNESCO made a field trip to the northern province of Lang Son from July 6 -10 for on-site assessment of the dossier submitted to the organisation to seek the organisation's recognition of Lang Son Geopark as a global one.

Vietnam secure bronze at 2024 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Challenger Cup

Underdogs Vietnam outplayed World No.13 Belgium in a play-off game on July 7, winning a bronze medal at the 2024 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Challenger Cup in Manila, the Philippines.

Car buyers wait for official decision on vehicle-registration tax cut

If the government approves the Ministry of Finance’s (MOF) proposal on a vehicle-registration tax cut, car buyers will be pleased, but if they have to wait too long for the decision, it may cause them to buy imported vehicles or delay purchases.

Fiber-optic cable strategy to give VN more control of internet connections

Deputy Chair of the Vietnam Internet Association (VIA) Vu The Binh said Vietnam’s international fiber optic cable network strategy will allow the country to exercise a high level of control of internet connections with regional hubs.

Moved by 13-year-old boy’s story, social worker vows to help street children

After hearing stories from a young boy, a social worker decided to help street children grow up and become useful citizens of society.

Female student wins full doctoral scholarship to Singapore university

Ngo Phuong Trang, born in 2022, a university student majoring in computing science at Hanoi University of Natural Sciences, has received a full scholarship to pursue a doctorate at the National University of Singapore (NUS)

Korean expat enjoys HCMC's most expensive street dish

Choi Jong-rak is a YouTuber from South Korea living in HCM City for five years. Jong-rak, together with a friend and his brother Sungrak, has a YouTube channel where they share information about culture, life and food experiences in Vietnam.

Woman captivates passersby with áo dài performances behind glass window in HCMC

Every afternoon, the shop owner dons a beautiful áo dài and stands on a stage set up behind a glass window to sing for passersby.

Vietnam urgently needs standards for electric and hybrid vehicle emissions

There is currently no national standard for emissions for electric and hybrid vehicles in Vietnam, which has hindered many manufacturers from producing or importing these vehicles.

New biometric verification scam targets bank customers in Vietnam

In its recent "Weekly News" summary, the MIC's Cybersecurity Authority pointed out that online fraud via mobile applications is becoming increasingly prevalent.

Tragic explosion at Binh Duong wood factory: Nine workers severely injured

In a tragic incident at a wood factory in Binh Duong province, a dust storage tank exploded while workers were cleaning the company's dust extraction system, resulting in severe injuries to at least nine workers.