Man boasting of 'secret' way to earn money owns business with modest income

Nguyen Thanh Tien had introduced himself as the best-paid real estate expert in Vietnam, who teaches the secret to earn millions of dollars, own islands, and get rich from real estate. However, his business is incurring losses.

Hackers can steal money even when facial authentication is required

The requirement of facial authentication when transferring money is useless if scammers can successfully persuade victims to transfer money to them.

MIC targets digital transformation with virtual assistants

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is aiming for virtual assistants to transform the knowledge system and work methods of the state civil service, bringing intelligence to the entire Vietnamese public administration system.

SSC suspends Deloitte Vietnam auditors following SCB fraud case

The State Securities Commission has suspended the professional status of four auditors from Deloitte Vietnam following the SCB case. This decision has raised questions regarding the role and responsibility of auditors in such incidents.

New scenic bridge in China draws comparisons to Da Nang’s Golden Bridge

A bridge in the Malingtian Scenic Area, located in Zizhou Village, Qiantan Town, Jiande City, Zhejiang Province, has been noted for its striking resemblance to the Golden Bridge in Da Nang, Vietnam.

Vietnam and South Korea set $100 billion trade target by 2025

During nearly four days of intensive work in South Korea, PM Pham Minh Chinh engaged in a diverse and packed agenda, including 34 activities with political figures, economic leaders, experts, scientists, friendship organizations, and NGOs.

Khanh Hoa solar plant to provide carbon credits for Paris Olympics 2024

A solar power plant in Khanh Hoa has been chosen as the sole provider of carbon credits from Vietnam for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Vietnam to play hosts the Philippines in FIVB Challenger Cup’s opening match

Vietnam will face off against the hosts Philippines in their opening match of the FIVB Challenger Cup 2024 on July 5.

TasteAtlas picks out two local dishes among world’s 100 best rated snacks

Two Vietnamese dishes, including chả giò (fried spring rolls) and chạo tôm (sugar cane shrimp), have been listed among the 100 best rated snacks in the world, according to international food website TasteAtlas.

Vietnamese runner gets wildcard for 100m at Paris Olympics

Runner Tran Thi Nhi Yen will be the 16th Vietnamese participant at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

US asked to objectively assess religious and belief situation in Vietnam

The US State Department's 2023 annual report on international religious freedom still gives unbiased assessments based on unverified and inaccurate information about the actual situation in Vietnam.

Unique national costume for Vietnamese representative at Miss Supranational 2024

Lydie Vu has released several images of a brocade outfit which she will wear during the national costume competition at the Miss Supranational 2024 pageant, which is currently held in Poland.

HCM City works to foster linkage with foreign tourism markets

Ho Chi Minh City plans to further strengthen connections with foreign tourism markets through Vietnam’s diplomatic network.

Vietnam’s Dau Pagoda: Home to unique 17th-century monastic relics

In 1983, a team of skeptical scientists transported two statues from Dau Pagoda to Bach Mai Hospital for X-ray analysis. Their goal was to verify whether these statues were indeed the relics of two monks from the early 17th century.

CMC signs MOUs with Korean partners at VN-Korea Business Forum

As part of Vietnamese PM’s visit to South Korea, CMC Corporation has signed memorandums of understanding with KSP Steel and RSupport to enhance technology integration and drive digital transformation.

Vietnam’s int'l aviation market rebound

The international aviation market has fully recovered and slightly surpassed pre-COVID-19 levels, Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) Dinh Viet Thang said at the Ministry of Transport’s mid-year conference on July 3.

Yearly agricultural export target achievable: official

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien has affirmed his confidence that Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic product exports can reach the revenue target of 55-56 billion USD this year.

Quang Binh Tourism Week to fascinate visitors with numerous activities

The week starts with a conference on developing rural and community-based tourism of Quang Binh on July 6 in Le Thuy district.

Hanoi pilots smart transport operation system

The Hanoi Transport Department on July 4 kicked off a pilot programme on a transport operation centre (TOC) with technological applications to mange the transport network in real-time.

Vietnam News Headlines July 4/2024

India viewed as promising tourist source for Vietnam

Tourism a bright spot in Vietnam's economic panorama

Tourism is a bright spot in Vietnam's economic panorama in the first half of 2024 with revenue from accommodation and food services estimated at 356.4 trillion VND (14 billion USD), a year-on-year increase of 15.2%.

Vietnam Business News July 4/2024

Ample room for Vietnam to bolster exports in H2: Insiders

Customers report difficulties completing banking biometric authentication

Despite multiple attempts by a female bank employee to assist the customer in updating his information, the app repeatedly reported that the biometric update process could not be completed.

Ministry stops property transactions of 11 individuals in rubber group’s case

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) has requested information about the assets of 11 individuals involved in the case of the Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG), and to stop business transactions of these people.

IFF Holdings & Marriott International announce ambitious luxury resort project

IFF Holdings has announced an agreement with Marriott International to open The Residences at Arbora, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Quangnam, Danang.