15th NA’s 6th session: Q&A activity to focus on four areas

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on October 30 chaired a meeting to review the preparations for a question-and-answer activity to be held as part of the 15th NA’s sixth session, which commenced in Hanoi on October 23.

Ministry encourages mask-wearing, disinfection given downgraded COVID-19 status

The Ministry of Health has issued a dispatch to ministries, government agencies, and people's committees of centrally run localities regarding the prevention and control of COVID-19 as a Group B disease.

Hue Central Hospital wins first prize at ASEAN colorectal surgeon competition

The Hue Central Hospital in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue won the first prize at the recent colorectal surgeon competition through videos held by the ASEAN Society of Colorectal Surgeons (ASCS) in Bangkok.

Night tour to Hanoi's Temple of Literature officially launched

The night tour to the Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in the heart of Hanoi was officially launched on October 29.

Vietnam lures increased investment to innovation, startups

Vietnam is taking advantage of investment opportunities in innovation and startups, heard the Vietnam Venture Summit held by the National Innovation Centre (NIC) and the Golden Gate Ventures on October 30.

Ninh Thuan promotes Cham ceramic and brocade products

Ninh Thuan province will organize events to display and introduce traditional handicraft products of the Cham people, such as the art of pottery making of Cham people in Bau Truc village and brocade weaving of Cham people in My Nghiep village.

Training on cyber safety knowledge for ethnic minority people

Em Vui - an open space that attracts participation and connects relevant individuals, agencies, and organizations to join hands to spread knowledge, give support services, and cyber safety skills to ethnic minority people.

The village in Vietnam where 210 doctorate holders were born

Hanh Thien Village in Xuan Hong commune in Xuan Truong district in Nam Dinh province has had many famous scholars at high education levels in different fields.

Official calls for constructive dialogue on religious issues between Vietnam, US

A Vietnamese delegation paid a working visit to the US from October 10-22.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (October 30-November 5/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from October 30-November 5.

Hanoi mosaic bricks spotlighted on German travel site

Hanoi, boasting a treasure trove of historical and cultural values and impressive cuisine, is where all tourists can satisfy their cravings for history, art or natural landscapes, according to German travel news site reisreporter.de.

Vietnam a potential investment market for retailers

Vietnam, with a population of nearly 100 million people, is considered a potential investment market for famous retailers around the world; therefore, many foreign retailers have enhanced their investments.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 30/2023

Vietnam’s aqua-product export target obtainable

Seven defendants wanted in SCB bank, Van Thinh Phat cases

The Police Investigation Agency under the Ministry of Public Security yesterday issued a decision to arrest 7 defendants in the case that occurred at Saigon Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SCB), Van Thinh Phat Group and other related companies.

National conference reviews three-year fight against COVID-19

The Cabinet leader recalled “the most challenging periods with worries and concerns in an unprecedented pandemic situation”.

Russian tourist trapped at waterfall rescued

Authorities of the central city of Da Nang on October 29 successfully rescued a Russian tourist trapped at Suoi Mo – Khe Ram waterfall in Hoa Vang district.

Vietnam defeat India 3-1 at AFC Women's Olympic qualifiers

Vietnam defeated India 3-1 in their second Group C match of the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers second round in Uzebekistan on October 29.

Vietnam’s biggest LNG terminal becomes operational

The 1 million-tonne Thi Vai liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project, the biggest of its kind in Vietnam, was officially put into operation in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau on October 29.

Vietnam Semiconductor Innovation Network launched

The Vietnam Semiconductor Innovation Network made its debut on October 29 within the framework of the Vietnam Semiconductor Summit.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 30/2023

PM requests sufficient power for production, business and consumption in 2024

16 designers to join VN Int'l Fashion Week Fall-Winter 2023

16 designers and brands will introduce their collections at the Vietnam International Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2023 (AVIFW) to continue writing the story of sustainable fashion.

Most popular venues for Halloween 2023 in Hanoi

Halloween, a Western festival, has been celebrated by youth in Vietnam for the past decade.

Startups develop virtual assistants for content creation, multifunctional use

AI has been used by many Vietnamese startups to develop virtual assistants for content creation or multifunctional virtual assistants to enterprises.

The tranquil beauty of Pho Cao Commune

Pho Cao Commune in Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province, offers visitors a mesmerizing blend of majestic natural landscapes, unique ethnic minority cultures, and untouched rustic beauty that few places can rival.

Phu Quoc: one of world’s top destinations, but Vietnamese are not visiting

Phu Quoc Island has been praised by international mass media as a ‘rising star’ in the world’s tourism map. However, the number of domestic travelers to the island has dropped sharply compared with 2022.