Revised Public Investment Law: Decentralization empowers local decision-making

The revised Public Investment Law promotes a breakthrough approach to decentralize authority to local governments, minimizing bureaucratic hurdles.

Vietnam News Headlines October 29/2024

Central provinces inundated, begin to tackle aftermath of Storm Trami

Vietnamese exiled Emperor’s belongings returned to VN

Personal objects that once belonged with the exiled Vietnamese Emperor Ham Nghi (1871-1944) have been returned to Vietnam.

Hanoi hosts seventh HANIFF international film festival next month

More than 100 films from 51 countries and territories will be screened in the seventh Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF), which will take place from November 7 to 11.

Vietnamese airlines see on-time departures slip

Vietnamese airlines have struggled to maintain punctuality, with 25.8 per cent of all flights delayed in the first nine months of this year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Creating lasting impressions is the future of luxury tourism in Vietnam

The challenge lies in encouraging visitors to prolong their stays and increase their spending, while exploring Vietnam.

Amended chemical law reduces administrative procedures

The draft of the law was released by a representative of the Department of Chemicals, Ministry of Industry and Trade at a workshop on the amended law and a strategy for the development of Vietnam’s chemical industry, held in Hanoi on October 28.

Great growth potential for chilled meat market

RongViet Securities Corporation (VDSC) said that the value of Vietnam’s meat market recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4 per cent in the 2018-2023 period.

Vietnamese businesses slow to take part in global supply chain

Experts agree that the ’bottleneck’ is because the majority of supporting industry enterprises are often small-scale, have financial difficulties, lack high-quality human resources and have not focused on investing in technology.

VN, UAE issue Joint Statement on upgrade of relations

Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on October 28 issued a Joint Statement on the upgrade of their relations to a Comprehensive Partnership on the occasion of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to the Middle East country.

Agoda highlights resilience of Vietnamese tourism after typhoon Yagi

Digital travel platform Agoda revealed on October 28 that traveler interest in the nation’s key northern regions have remained encouraging following the damage caused by typhoon Yagi, which made landfall on September 7.

Vietnam, UAE leaders agree on key cooperation areas

PM Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in Dubai on October 28 on the occasion of the Vietnamese leader's official visit to the Middle East country.

PM pushes for stronger Vietnam-UAE economic ties at business roundtable

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the Vietnam- United Arab Emirates (UAE) business roundtable in Dubai on October 28 (local time) where the focus was on digital transformation, green transition, innovation, and creativity.

Vietnam promotes sustainable development of Halal industry

The Halal market is considered a potential market, especially for countries with abundant advantages in agricultural and aquatic exports like Vietnam.

CMC pledges to lead Vietnam’s digital transformation with global aspirations

CMC Corporation and the Ministry of Information and Communications set ambitious goals for CMC’s technological advancements, emphasizing digital transformation and AI.

In the new era, Vietnamese businesspeople need to unite to develop the country

The business community in the new era assumes the responsibility of turning the country into a developed economy. The state needs to give a push to help build Vietnamese powerful brands.

Rising costs put social housing in Hanoi out of reach for most buyers

With social housing units in Hanoi reaching prices as high as 50 million VND per square meter, aspiring buyers now face a multi-billion VND challenge to enter the market.

To streamline organizational apparatus, put effectiveness as top priority

Streamlining the apparatus and organization of Party agencies so that these agencies can truly be the intellectual nucleus, the "general staff", and the vanguard leading state agencies has been highlighted.

The peaceful life of residents in 'matchbox' houses

Living in small spaces, people on the alley of box-like houses have to eat and sleep in shifts. The houses are so small there is not enough room to put coffins of the dead. However, the residents lead a peaceful and happy life.

Near Hanoi, a pink grass hill captivates visitors with autumn blooms

No need to travel to Da Lat - visitors can capture breathtaking photos at a vibrant pink grass hill just 70km from Hanoi.

Legislative overhaul to unlock investment bottlenecks in Vietnam

Aiming to enhance efficiency, proposed amendments to Vietnam's investment laws promise to address delays and restore momentum for key infrastructure and business projects.

Hot air balloon festival celebrates beauty of the ancient capital

Visitors to Ninh Bình City in the northern province of Ninh Bình could view the ancient capital from above by participating in Tràng An – Cúc Phương Hot Air Balloon Festival that is taking place in Tràng An Cultural Park in the city.

Exhibition on Central Highlands culture opens

A special exhibition featuring the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Gia Lai and its people has opened at the Museumof Hồ Chí Minh City.

VN aims for 100 per cent of classrooms up-to-standard by 2030

The Deputy Minister highlighted the private sector, which, during the period, spent nearly VNĐ33 trillion (US$1.3 billion) to help build 36,000 classrooms and 1,300 staff rooms.

HCM City to develop 42 parks along Saigon River

HCM City has announced plans to build 42 parks along the Saigon River to enhance green spaces, stimulate economic growth, and improve the quality of life for its residents.