What is the fate of railway cafes in Hanoi?

While Hanoi authorities believe that prohibiting railway cafes ensures social security, economists warn the ban will cause a special tourism product to disappear.

Governor Nguyen Thi Hong: Women have characteristics suitable for banking jobs

According to Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Thi Hong, women's gender characteristics such as meticulousness, accuracy, perseverance, and caution are very suitable for the requirements of the banking industry.

Domestic ad firms warned of risks of relying on foreign platforms

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) wants the Vietnam Advertising Association (VAA) to help agencies ensure fairness between domestic firms and foreign platforms.

Vietnamese representative crowned Little Miss World Tourism 2023

Local teen model Tran Ngoc Gia Han was awarded the title of Little Miss World Tourism 2023 during the grand final of the World Tourism Festival for Beauty Friendship and Fashion which recently concluded in the Philippines.

Bodybuilder Mach clinches sixth world gold

Bodybuilder Pham Van Mach won a gold medal in the men’s 55kg category on November 9 at the ongoing 14th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships and Congress (WBPF), now underway in the Republic of Korea.

Fitch Ratings optimistic about Vietnam's economic growth

Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings on November 9 forecast Vietnam’s GDP growth to accelerate to 6.3% in 2024 and 7.0% in 2025.

Huge real estate projects attract foreign capital

The Vietnamese real estate market has attracted millions of dollars for large projects recently.

NA sets 2024 State budget collection target at almost US$70 billion

The National Assembly (NA) on November 10 adopted a resolution on the state budget estimates for 2024, which targets next year’s state budget collection at over 1.7 quadrillion VND (nearly 69.8 billion USD).

Online Friday 2023 to feature 500 brands, 3,000 businesses

Up to 500 brands, 3,000 businesses, e-marketplaces, and sale supporting platforms will take part in the Vietnam Online Shopping Day - Online Friday 2023 in early December.

Dong Van ancient town in Ha Giang Province

For the past one year, in the center of Dong Van ancient town in Ha Giang province, cultural activities imbued with national cultural identity have been held every evening.

Bac Kan upgrades markets in ethnic minority areas

Bac Kan province has well implemented a program to build, renovate and upgrade markets in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 10/2023

Carbon mechanism prompts exporters to green up: Experts

First symphony concert exclusively for expectant mothers to open in Hanoi

A symphony concert exclusively for expectant mothers, the first of its kind, entitled “BU Concert 2023: The Beginning” will be held at the Vietnam National Academy of Music in Hanoi on November 11.

Healing tourism trend prompts service suppliers to become more dynamic

The rising trend of healing tourism has prompted service suppliers to design more diverse tours to meet travelers’ demands.

National Assembly to adopt two resolutions on November 10

Lawmakers will vote to approve two resolutions on November 10 as part of the ongoing sixth session of the 15th National Assembly (NA).

Hanoi Culture and Food Festival 2023 to take place next month

The Hanoi Culture and Food Festival 2023 will be held at the Thong Nhat Park from December 1- 3, the municipal Department of Culture and Sports has announced.

Stakeholders seek ways to remove roadblocks to real estate market

The Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and representatives from some ministries, credit institutions and businesses will meet online on November 13 to look into the implementation of the Prime Minister’s dispatch on the real estate market.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 10/2023

President to attend APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, engage in bilateral activities in US

VN’s rice price climbs to historic peak, but exporters report drop in profits

Vietnam’s five percent broken rice export price has soared to $653 per ton, but despite the big volume of exports and price increases, large exporters have seen profits decrease.

VN prepares for carbon tariffs in pursuit of net-zero emission target

As carbon taxes and credits become more prevalent across markets around the world, Vietnam is seeking ways to demonstrate its responsibility in decarbonisation and help local businesses adapt to change.

Hanoi water tank to be opened to visitors

This is part of the framework of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023 slated to take place from November 17-26, which aims to promote creative resources in the capital city.

Localities want more waste-to-electricity projects

The total waste-to-electricity capacity planned by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) is small compared with the demand and capability of Vietnam.

Da Lat to hold ceremony to mark 130 years of formation and development

The People’s Committee of Da Lat city plans to hold a ceremony on December 30 to celebrate 130 years of its formation and development and to receive UNESCO recognition as a creative city in the field of music.

Hanoi: Old railway cafes shut down, new coffee shops open

Many new cafe were set up on the railway section from Tran Phu road-block to Dien Bien Phu Street in Ba Dinh district in Hanoi after the ‘train street’ cafes from Tran Phu to Phung Hung districts in Hoan Kiem district were shut down.

Remote village still living without electricity, roads

For many years, hundreds of households in the central province of Quang Nam have held onto a glimmer of hope for basic infrastructure improvements.