Exploring Do Son coastal roads

Do Son boasts several long, breezy coastal roads that encircle the entire peninsula.

Employment offers a foundation for people with disabilities

Having a job, people with disabilities not only can interact with society but also have income and an independent life. Employment for disabled people is a sustainable path to help them truly integrate into the community.

Firms supported to bring into full play ASEAN’s FTAs

A business information portal at https://business.gov.vn and the ASEAN Access portal at https://aseanaccess.com were introduced with the aim of supporting enterprises in accessing market information at a workshop in HCMC on December 8.

State Bank of Vietnam to keep policy rates steady in 2024: UOB

With the pace of economic activities on the mend and inflation rates already easing below the target level, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will maintain its refinancing rate at the current level of 4.5% to support economic recovery.

PMs agree to expand Vietnam - Belarus ties to potential areas

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Belarusian counterpart Roman Golovchenko held talks in Hanoi on December 8, agreeing to expand their countries’ cooperation to potential areas.

Vietnam to hold peacekeeping exercise with India

Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) on December 8 chaired a rehearsal of the opening ceremony of the Vietnam - India Bilateral Army Exercise (VINBAX) 2023.

Fitch upgrades Vietnam to 'BB+', outlook “Stable”

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Vietnam's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BB+', from 'BB', with the “Stable” outlook, the Ministry of Finance announced on December 8.

Japan-VN bilateral ties see great potential

Bilateral trade between Japan and Việt Nam has grown over 90-fold in the past three decades, thanks to proactive efforts in trade liberalisation, making Japan Vietnam’s fourth-largest trading partner,

VN's corporate bond market recovers, issuers return

Positive signs in the corporate bond market have been seen recently. The government has paid attention to developing the market into an effective capital mobilization channel for the national economy.

Vietnamese, Belarusian PMs visit Hanoi Flag Tower, enjoy coffee

PM Pham Minh Chinh and his Belarusian counterpart Roman Golovchenko visited the Hanoi Flag Tower and enjoyed Vietnamese coffee at noon on December 8 following their talks within the framework of the latter’s official visit to VN.

NA Chairman delivers keynote speech at Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Prof. Dr. Vuong Dinh Hue on December 8 visited and delivered a keynote speech at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok as part of his official visit to Thailand.

VN committed to int'l cooperation to combat transnational organised crime

Vietnam is committed to collaborating with the international community to timely and effectively address increasingly complex threats posed by transnational organised crime.

VN central bank pumps VND360,000 billion into market

Over VND360,000 billion earlier withdrawn by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), the central bank, through its issues of Treasury bills has been injected into the banking system.

Don Ca Tai Tu Nam Bo marks 10th anniversary of UNESCO recognition

A ceremony marking ten years since Don Ca Tai Tu Nam Bo recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO will be held at the 23/9 Park in HCMC’s District 1 on the evening of December 8.

VN government procures rooftop solar power at zero cost: Draft decree

Any excess energy can be supplied to the grid, but the government only purchases it at a rate of zero dong.

Vietnam urges TikTok to rectify its violations in Vietnam

TikTok has not yet accepted the authorization of legal entities in Vietnam to manage and address infringing content, as requested by Vietnamese State regulatory agencies.

Vietnamese badminton player Thuy Linh expected to earn ticket to Paris Olympics

According to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings, Linh currently holds the 20th position, marking the highest rank she has achieved in her career so far.

Dao Anh Khanh begins series of exhibitions

The exhibition Vũ Trụ Hứng 1 (Universe Receives 1) presents the most recent paintings by artist Dao Anh Khanh at Lunet Art Gallery in Hanoi.

International food festival to thrill gastronomy lovers in Hanoi

The 11th international food festival, an annual event held by the Service Department for Diplomatic Corps since 2014, is set to get underway in Hanoi from December 9 to December 10.

Ho Guom Opera House listed among world’s 10 best opera houses

Ho Guom Opera House, the only representative of Vietnam featured in the list, has been named among the world’s 10 best opera houses, as compiled by website 10best of the World Travel Awards (WTA).

Chien and Thai bow out of World Cup in Seoul

Talented Vietnamese cueists Tran Quyet Chien and Chiem Quoc Thai were eliminated from the three-Cushion World Cup on December 8 at the international event taking place in Seoul of the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Da Nang welcomes first flight from Manila

Flight 5J 5756 of low-cost airline Cebu Pacific Air, carrying 177 passengers from Manila, landed at the Da Nang International Airport on December 7, making it the first flight from the Philippine capital to the central city of Da Nang.

Prime Minister hosts welcome ceremony for Belarusian counterpart

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 8 morning hosted a welcome ceremony for his Belarusian counterpart Roman Golovchenko who is paying an official visit to Vietnam from December 6-9.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 8/2023

Promotions keep year-end consumer market busy

Foreigners teaching English in Vietnam required to get training certificates

The Ministry of Education and Training has just issued a decision promulgating a training and certificate granting programme for foreigners teaching English language at foreign language and information technology centres in Vietnam.