National costume for Miss International 2023 revealed

Vietnamese representative Phuong Nhi has officially unveiled the outfit that she will wear during the National Costume Competition at the Miss International 2023 pageant, with the prestigious event currently taking place Japan.

Peruvian culinary week in Vietnam set to begin on October 24

The Embassy of Peru in Vietnam is scheduled to host a Peruvian culinary week in Hanoi from October 24 to 29.

VinFast to sell shares worth up to US$1 billion to Yorkville

VinFast Auto, the leading electric vehicle maker of Vietnam that has listed its share on Nasdaq, has reached a US$1 billion share sale deal with Yorkville Advisors Global, in an effort to raise funds for its global operation expansion.

Vietnam enhances positions in global value chain

The country's global investment attractiveness remains strong, with 63% of surveyed businesses ranking the country in the top 10 FDI destinations.

Vietnam - Japan street food programme to take place next month

Vietnamese and Japanese chefs are set to serve a unique fusion of street food of the two countries within the framework of the Japanese Culture Festival which is scheduled to take place in Hanoi next month.

President’s China trip for Belt and Road Forum a success: Foreign Minister

President Vo Van Thuong and his entourage’s trip to China to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) has been a success.

Foreign service providers pay over 9 trillion VND in tax over nine months

Foreign service providers paid more than 9 trillion VND (367.15 million USD) in tax through the online portal serving taxpayers engaging in e-commerce and business activities in the first nine months of this year.

EC delegation recognises Vietnam’s anti-IUU fishing efforts

The EC delegation conducted the fourth inspection over the issue in southern Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Binh Dinh provinces from October 10 to 18.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 21/2023

Vietnamese Party chief holds phone talks with French President

Hanoians’ legendary glass used to contain draft beer

Hanoians like drinking draft beer together after working hours. They sit on large sidewalks instead of luxurious rooms with air conditioners, and use glasses that have existed through decades.

Reviving life in the ’mysterious disease’ village

Over 12 years ago, Rêu Village was struck by a sinister disease known as the "mysterious illness," which claimed the lives of dozens of its inhabitants. Nowadays, though painful memories still linger, the transformation is evident and for the better.

Vietnam enhances positions in global value chain

The country's global investment attractiveness remains strong, with 63% of surveyed businesses ranking the country in the top 10 FDI destinations.

French painter and strong attachment to Hanoi

French painter Jean-Charles Sarrazin was first drawn to Vietnamese culture and people while studying fine arts in Hanoi nearly four decades ago.

IR 4.0 an opportunity for ethnic minorities not to be left behind

Industrial Revolution (IR) 4.0 has been affecting all social groups, including ethnic minorities.

Binh Dinh develops tourism in ethnic minority areas

The seminar aims to discuss solutions to preserve and promote traditional cultural values of ethnic and mountainous people in Binh Dinh province, associated with effective tourism development.

Tay Ninh to have another international border gate

Tay Ninh province has 16 border gates, including 3 international border gates of Moc Bai, Xa Mat, Tan Nam; 3 main border gates of Chang Riec, Ka Tum, Phuoc Tan; and 10 secondary border gates.

800 artifacts and traditional documents of Khmer people in Tra Vinh

More than 800 artifacts, images, and documents reflecting many aspects of the Khmer community's life are on display in 4 large rooms on the 2nd floor of the Tra Vinh Museum of Khmer Culture.

VPBank completes sale of 15% equity stake to Japan's SMBC

Thanks to the deal, VPBank’s owner equity will be boosted from VND103.5 trillion to approximately VND140 trillion.

Vietnam's urban drainage struggles to keep pace with urbanization

Vietnam’s drainage systems are struggling to keep up with the rapid growth of urbanization, currently meeting only 20-30% of the increasing demand.

Hanoi apartment supply hits 10-year low

Hanoi's increased housing supply in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter did not improve the city's cumulative total supply in the first nine months of the year.

Vietnamese Prime Minister attends first ASEAN-GCC Summit in Riyadh

Vietnamese Prime Minister attended a summit between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) that opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 20.

Company head detained for illegally exploiting, consuming rare earth ores

The Ministry of Public Security said it was conducting a specialised investigation to clarify illegal acts in the exploitation, processing and consumption of rare earth ores and iron ores of Thai Duong Group Joint Stock Company.

Less than 40 per cent of FIEs were profitable in 2022

The percentage of profitable FIEs rose a from 37 per cent in 2021 to 38.8 per cent last year, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Underwear model Ngoc Trinh nabbed for causing social disorder

Police nabbed underwear model Ngoc Trinh for disturbing public order after the notorious model had posted videos of herself riding a big displacement motorcycle in unsafe postures.

Vietnam imports 100,000 CBU cars in Jan-Oct

Vietnam has imported nearly 100,000 completely built-up (CBU) vehicles worth US$2.3 billion so far this year, down by 21,000 units and US$430 million year-on-year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.