VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 8/2023

Cambodian PM to pay official visit to Vietnam

ST25 reaffirmed as most delicious rice variety in world amid arguments

ST25 is seen as the world’s most delicious rice. The organizing board of a competition on December 5 affirmed that ST25 had won first prize.

Preserving ancient village values in modern life

Cựu is a 500-year-old ancient village located about 40km from the city centre.

VinAI works on large language model open to everyone

The large language model PhoGPT developed by VinAI uses open-source code which can be used by all parties, including for commercial purposes, according to VinAI’s CEO Bui Hai Hung.

PISA 2022: Vietnamese students experience a decline in performance rankings

Regarding rankings, Vietnamese students demonstrate an average performance in mathematics but fall below average in reading comprehension and science.

Coffee prices hit record high, but farmers lack enough product

Vietnam, one of the biggest coffee producers and exporters in the world, saw a drop in coffee exports in November for the second consecutive month. The output of the upcoming crop is predicted to be 3.5 million bags lower than initially estimated.

Vietnam's fruit, vegetable exports to hit record in 2023

The Vietnam Vegetable and Fruit Association (VINAFRUIT) estimated that Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports will top 5.5 - 5.6 billion USD, which is a new record, in 2023.

Valentin Constantinescu – a Romanian with ’Vietnamese blood’

Valentin’s story with Vietnam began in 2004 after graduating from high school, as he got a scholarship to study at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.

Vietnamese actor nominated at Asian Television Awards 2023

Vietnamese artist Nguyen Quoc Truong Thinh has been nominated in the best leading male performance-digital category at the Asian Television Awards 2023.

VN's unemployed labourers hesitate to take new jobs

Many labourers are waiting for their unemployment insurance applications to be approved to claim the lump-sum insurance.

Hanoi in effort to become zero plastic bag city

The city is striving to use environmental packaging products instead of non-degradable nylon bags in wet markets, supermarkets, and shopping...

Vietnam needs huge amount of investment capital for energy transition

Vietnam needs a huge amount of financial resources to achieve its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, an official from UNDP said.

Dak Lak and Jeollabuk Farmers' Associations meet in Buon Ma Thuot

Representatives of the Farmers' Association of Dak Lak province and Jeollabuk province (Republic of Korea) met in Buon Ma Thuot city of Dak Lak province on December 6.

Lang Son approves 460-million-USD expressway project

Chairman of the People’s Committee of the northern border province of Lang Son Ho Tien Thieu has recently signed a decision approving a project on the building of an expressway connecting Huu Nghi border gate with Chi Lang district.

Top Chinese leader Xi Jinping to pay State visit to Vietnam

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping and his spouse are scheduled to make a State visit to Vietnam on December 12-13.

Vietnam adopts climate-friendly solutions following Global Cooling Pledge

Vietnam is one of the first 63 countries to join the Global Cooling Pledge proposed by President of the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) Sultan Al Jaber within the framework of COP28 recently held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Top Vietnamese, Thai legislators hold talks in Bangkok

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Wan Muhamad Noor Matha in Bangkok on December 7, right after the welcome ceremony.

PM receives President of US Semiconductor Industry Association

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 7 for President of the US Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) John Neuffer and leaders of major US semiconductor companies.

Belarus inaugurates Consulate General in HCM City

The Consulate General of Belarus in Ho Chi Minh City was inaugurated at No 2/6, Road 31, Binh An Ward, Thu Duc city, on December 7.

Binh Thuan plans US$10 billion offshore wind power project

The world’s largest green energy group is following procedures to deploy an offshore wind power in Binh Thuan province with total investment capital of $10.5 billion. The project is expected to be completed by 2030.

Quang Ninh hosts ASEAN insurance meetings

The 26th ASEAN Insurance Regulators’ Meeting (AIRM26) and the 49th ASEAN Insurance Council Meeting (AIC49) opened in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, on December 7.

Vietnam Expo 2023 opens in HCM City

The Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2023), one of the leading international trade exhibitions in Vietnam, convened in Ho Chi Minh City on December 7 with the participation of 1,200 enterprises from 22 countries and territories.

Vietnam expected to receive green investment inflows globally

Vietnam is set to welcome a high influx of green investment from global corporations following its strong commitments made at the 28th UN Climate Change conference (COP28) recently held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Tourists enjoy "Free walking tour" in Hai Phong

During this tour, participants are guided by locals and provided with insights into the history, culture, architectural landmarks and the people of Hai Phong.

BridgeFest music festival 2023 to kick off in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnamese and international artists are gearing up for the BridgeFest 2023 music festival which is scheduled to take place at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in Ho Chi Minh City on December 9.