Caring for senior citizens as population ages

"Respect for the Elderly" is a long-standing and admirable tradition of the nation, reflecting the deep reverence for the older and wiser citizens of society.

Vietnam’s plastics industry to reduce dependence on imported raw materials

The plastics industry is likely to reduce imports of raw materials in the coming years due to increased domestic production, according to the Vietnam Plastics Association.

VND849 billion to be spent on Ca Mau’s sea dyke system

The French Development Agency has increased its funding for a dyke upgrading project in the southernmost province of Ca Mau to VND849 billion (USD36.53 million) from VND750 billion earlier.

VN used car market faces more difficulties

Many car manufacturers have recently unveiled new car models, offering significant discounts to boost consumer interest, further complicating the already challenging second-hand car market.

Nam Dinh: Paying attention to periodic health care for workers

The authorities of Nam Dinh province have always focused on occupational safety and hygiene, preventing occupational diseases and accidents and providing periodic health check for workers.

Bamboo Airways to suspend many international routes

Bamboo Airways has announced plans to halt many international air routes, as they focus on more popular flights in the run-up to New Year and the Lunar New Year 2024.

Five pilot policy groups proposed for road infrastructure projects

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said regulation frameworks must be adjusted to utilize resources, accelerate progress and public investment disbursement in road transport.

HCM City records 33 mpox cases in 2023, all male: health authorities

Deputy Director of HCM City’s Centre for Disease Control Lê Hồng Nga said among them, there has been one death due to immunosuppression.

Japanese Koi fish banned from Hanoi pond

Hanoi authorities have requested to relocate eight tonnes of Japanese Koi fish from a local lotus pond.

Gymnast brothers apologise for advert stunt

Vietnamese acrobat duo the Giang Brothers who have set several world records with their head-balancing act have just made an apology for a stunt in an advert.

SBV withdraws VND230 trillion, dollar price under pressure

Analysts say that the dong/dollar exchange rate is still ‘volatile’ despite the central bank’s recent strong intervention. However, the State Bank (SBV) has efficient tools to maintain the exchange rate and interest rate stability.

Binh Dinh hosts int’l Sailing, SUP race

Around 40 athletes from different countries will participate in the two-day competition of the Quy Nhơn International Sailing and Stand-up  Paddleboard (SUP) Racing 2023.

HCM City plans to renovate Ben Thanh Market

HCM City's authorities are working on a project to renovate Ben Thanh Market, one of the city's oldest wholesale markets.

Innovation is an inevitable trend and a strategic breakthrough choice

PM Chinh said that innovation is an inevitable trend, a strategic breakthrough choice for the country, and an objective requirement to realise the aspiration to build a strong and prosperous nation with wealthy and happy people.

Vietnam's industrial real estate market heats up

Vietnam’s industrial real estate market is heating up due to healthy absorption of industrial land, ready-built factories and warehouses, reported experts from real estate consultancy CBRE Vietnam.

Vietnam strives to cut use of chemicals harmful to ozone layer

Vietnam will scale down production and consumption of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) - powerful greenhouse gases which are the main drivers of climate change.

Hanoi Tourism Ao dai Festival kicks off in capital city

The Hanoi Tourism Ao dai Festival 2023 officially kicked off in the pedestrian area of Hoan Kiem Lake on October 27 night, promoting the elegant beauty of the ao dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) and Hanoi's tourism.

Vietnam Dance Week 2023 opens in Hanoi

The Vietnam Dance Week 2023 opened at Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi on October 27 night, drawing the participation of many domestic and international artists and art aficionados.

Vietnam wraps up Asian Para Games 2023 with one gold, 10 silvers, 9 bronzes

Vietnamese athletes won two silver and three bronze medals on the last day of the 4th Asian Para Games that took place in Hangzhou, China, from October 22-28.

First Vietnamese café opens in Kuwait

On October 24, local time, the first Coffilia cafe in Kuwait was officially inaugurated at Al-Kout Hotel in Fahaheel district in Ahmadi province. This is the first Vietnamese coffee house in the country.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 28/2023

PM urges special credit support for feasible realty projects

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 28/2023

Mongolian President to visit Vietnam next week

Farm produce export hoped to soar in year-end

Agricultural product export is expected to continue to be a bright spot in Vietnam's economic picture in 2023 thanks to domestic firms’ efforts to exploit international markets.

AI helps detect lung cancer early

Artificial intelligence (AI) can screen lung cancer early, analyze genetic data, suggest the most suitable therapies for every patient, and anticipate treatment results.

Vietnam's coffee export struggles to exceed $4 bln this year

Coffee export activities are expected to remain positive this year, but it will be difficult to achieve the target turnover of more than US$4 billion for the second year.