Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week kicks off

The third version of Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week officially opened on December 4 at the Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office, with the event featuring a wide range of cultural and sporting activities.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (December 2-8/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from December 2-8.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 4/2023

Business weighs up petrol tax cut bid

Vietnam, Türkiye issue joint statement on future cooperation

Vietnam and Türkiye issued a joint statement within the framework of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to the European nation at the invitation of Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz from November 29 - 30.

Vietnam among 10 biggest construction ceramic producing countries

Vietnam is among the 10 biggest producers of construction ceramics and has the fourth largest ceramic tile output, according to Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh.

Hanoi targets to generate 130MW from waste-to-energy by 2024

A number of waster-to-energy power plants is set to become operational next year.

Vietnamese youth trained to raise online safety awareness for community

Vietnam Youth Federation and Google empower youths with digital transformation skills.

High tech brings Vietnam’s farm produce to the world

Seeking new markets, applying high tech, developing a cooperative economy, and building value chains will all improve the competitiveness of Vietnam’s farm produce in the world market, experts have said.

Hanoi to pilot two bicycle lanes

There are currently no dedicated or priority bicycle lanes in Hanoi.

Vietnam emerges as a strategic location for tech giants

Building high-quality data centers is currently one of the key focuses of Vietnam's digital transformation, in line with its strategy to develop a digital economy and a digital nation.

Debt collection taking on new hue

Vietnam faces increasing complexities in consumer lending, with escalating concerns over illegal lending practices, challenges in debt recovery, and a call for stronger legal frameworks to manage non-performing loans and safeguard consumer rights.

Government to inspect credit growth management by central bank

The Government will conduct an inspection of credit growth management by the central bank in response to low credit growth.

VN studies international experiences for carbon trade exchange design

Vietnam is learning from international experiences to develop a carbon market to ensure its appropriateness to the country’s legal framework and infrastructure system.

HCM City seeks to build “film city”

The first HCM City International Film Festival (HIFF) is scheduled to take place in early 2024 and is expected to contribute to the establishment of HCM City as a "film city."

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 4/2023

NA Chairman arrives in Vientiane, beginning working trip in Laos

Rooftop solar encouragement to come via policies

The Vietnamese government has been requested to issue a decree encouraging rooftop solar development, with implementation of unlimited capacity requirements contingent upon advances in storage tech and investment initiatives.

Smart money flow expected to be less cautious after corporations’ scandals

The stock market experienced a volatile week when investigations released conclusions about the Van Thinh Phat and Tan Hoang Minh cases.

Slashing of red tape remains focal point for admin reform

As Vietnam boosts the attraction of investment and spurs development of a stronger domestic business community, the government is committed to quickening the pace of administrative reform.

Forestry digitization helps to locate every tree, keep track of every animal

The forestry sector is moving ahead with digital transformation in management. High technology is being used to create a large database of information about every tree and animal in the forest.

Ngũ Xã bronze casting: preserving an age-old artistic legacy

Over the past 500 years, Ngũ Xã bronze casting has evolved into magnificent masterpieces of national art. However, despite enduring various challenges, the village now has only one remaining family-run bronze-casting workshop.

Vietnam-second preferred destination for Korean tourists

Vietnam ranks second in the list of most preferred travel destinations for South Koreans after Japan thanks to convenient flights and cool weather.

11-month import-export turnover exceeds US$600 billion mark

Vietnam’s total import-export turnover surpassed the US$600 billion mark in the Jan.-Nov. period, reaching US$619.17 billion, with a trade surplus of US$25.83 billion.

HCMC’s tourism sector utilizes virtual tourist guides to support int'l visitors

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism will utilize smart tourism to lure tourists, comprising virtual travel assistants and virtual tourist guides.

Seven Vietnamese figures celebrated by UNESCO

A total of seven famed Vietnamese historical figures have been honoured by UNESCO for their contributions to the planet and wider society.

Vietnam’s logistics costs higher than world’s

According to Vietnam Logistics Business Association, Vietnam's logistics costs are higher than those of the world.