Private company signs agreement to fund $41.2m pedestrian bridge in HCM City

Chairman of the HCM People’s Committee Phan Văn Mãi at the signing ceremony stated that this is an important and iconic project for the southern city, which promises to be a popular

Health Ministry raises warnings about respiratory infections

The Ministry of Health has raised warnings about the possible emergence of respiratory diseases in Vietnam.

Ly Hoang Nam jumps 26 places in latest world rankings

The nation’s top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam climbed 14 places in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)’s latest men’s singles rankings to reach 549th position.

Transport Ministry raises airfares on domestic routes

The Ministry of Transport has issued a circular allowing domestic airlines to raise the ceiling prices of domestic air tickets on airlines’ request.

Vietnamese singer performs at UN climate change conference

Vietnamese singer Van Mai Huong has been invited to perform at COP28, the annual international climate summit convened by the UN, which is underway in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Google Doodle celebrates the Art of Đờn Ca Tài Tử of Vietnam

The Vietnamese homepage of tech giant Google currently features a group of people playing Đờn Ca Tài Tử to honour the traditional art genre from the country’s southern region as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Prime Minister’s trip to UAE, Türkiye a success

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s freshly-concluded trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Türkiye affirms Vietnam's active and proactive efforts in joining the world in responding to climate change.

Coffee exports hoped to set new record

Vietnam’s coffee exports in 2023 are expected to break the record of 4 billion USD in export value set in the previous year.

Vietnam to develop initiatives to sustain FDI flows

Vietnam will set up a support fund to encourage and lure strategic investors and multi-national groups.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 5/2023

Belarusian Prime Minister to pay official visit to Vietnam

Hanoi named World’s Leading City Break Destination 2023

Hanoi has been honoured as the World’s Leading City Break Destination 2023 at the World Travel Awards presentation ceremony held recently in Dubai, the UAE, the municipal Tourism Department said on December 4.

Vietnam, Cambodia launch cross-border QR payment link

Vietnam and Cambodia have officially launched a bilateral cross-border QR payment link, allowing their peoples to scan QR codes to make payments in each other’s country using their local currency.

Vietnamese goods dominate Christmas market

With their beautiful designs and reasonable prices, Vietnamese products are dominating the Christmas market, and preferred by many domestic customers.

Over 300 Vietnamese in Myanmar conflict zone repatriated

As many as 338 Vietnamese citizens stranded in the conflict zone in the north of Myanmar were safely evacuated to the homeland on December 4.

US group to sell its capital in Mong Duong 2 thermo power project

Deciding to totally divest from Mong Duong 2 thermal power project in Quang Ninh province, AES, the US-based energy corporation, said it wants to turn its low-emission goal into reality.

Make-in-Vietnam platforms compete equally with foreign giants

With a young population and 78 percent of people accessing the internet, Vietnam is now a fertile land for digital platform developers.

The new rice ritual of the Co Tu

The new rice celebration is one of the most important rituals of the Co Tu ethnic minority to show their gratitude to heaven and earth for giving them good weather and bumper crops.

Expectations great for green taxonomy in Vietnam

Without unified definitions of green sectors and green lists for application, banks are continuing to find it difficult to select, appraise, and supervise green credit provision.

Savor grouper sour soup in central region

Sour soup, known as “canh chua” in Vietnamese cuisine, holds a special place in the country’s culinary traditions.

Australian, Irish teachers trek across Vietnam for charity

Two school teachers from Australia and Ireland are embarking on a trailblazing trek to support two charities aimed at ending human trafficking and transforming the lives of deprived children in Vietnam, according to the Australian Embassy in Hanoi.

Automobile engineer with doctorate opens vermicelli shop in France

Phan Viet Phong, 43, who has a doctorate and once worked for a well known automobile manufacturer, resigned, took off his suit and leather shoes, put on an apron, and opened a Vietnamese traditional food shop in France.

Grasslands transformed into canvas of colors

Following the early winter rains, an enchanting natural spectacle awaits nature enthusiasts near An Bang Beach in Hoi An, where grasslands burst into an astonishing display of red and yellow hues, adorned with vibrant flowers and leaves.

Quoc Tri named third runner-up at Mister Tourism World 2023

Vietnamese emcee, fashion model, and movie star Nguyen Quoc Tri was named as the third runner-up at the Mister Tourism World 2023 male pageant which concluded on December 4 in Brazil.

Ho Chi Minh City announces list of 100 Interesting Things

The list of “HCM City-100 interesting things” was released on December 3 by the southern city’s Department of Tourism.

AFC highlights Vietnamese men’s football team ahead of Asian Cup

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has released an article detailing the Vietnamese men’s national football team before the 2023 Asian Cup begins in January.