Le Thu Trang is the winner of The New Mentor 2023

Model Le Thu Trang is the winner of the first season of The New Mentor reality show, which closed on October 15.

Vietnam to host Miss Earth 2023 pageant in December

Up to 114 contestants will take part in the Miss Earth 2023 pageant, which will be held in HCM City this December.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 17/2023

PM Pham Minh Chinh to attend ASEAN – GCC Summit

Vietnam set high targets for national football in 2024

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) set tough tasks for the national teams during its annual general meeting on October 15 in Hanoi.

VN could become major supplier of semiconductor staff to US companies

Vietnam could provide about 50,000 semiconductor engineers to the US by 2030.

Sandbox model needed for fintech development: experts

Banks and businesses have long been waiting for a legal framework covering Việt Nam's fintech development, said industry experts and insiders.

Vietnam to participate in multi-national cyber security drills

Vietnam is set to join 15 other countries in performing maneuvers for cyber security incidence responses at the 2023 ASEAN Computer Emergency Response Team (CERTS) Incident Drills (ACID) on October 18-19.

Labor productivity rate on the rise but still too low

The Vietnamese labor productivity rate has been increasing in both value and speed, thus helping boost growth. However, there is still a big gap between Vietnam and developed economies.

Quang Tri: Advantages from La Lay Border Gate Economic Zone project

The Southeast Economic Zone with an area of 23,792 hectares approved by the Prime Minister along with the project to establish La Lay Border Gate Economic Zone has created outstanding advantages for Quang Tri to attract investment.

Issuers resort to delaying bond redemption amid financial woes

Companies, especially property developers, are engaging in negotiations with bondholders to extend bond redemption dates amid a sluggish property market and reduced cash flows.

Hanoi climbs to 96th on global list of 100 best tourist cities

The capital city of Hanoi has jumped one notch to 96th position on a global list of the 100 best tourist cities around the world, according to the 2023 World's Best Cities Report made by leading tourism advisory firm Resonance Consultancy of Canada.

Cash flow weak amid bottom-fishing once-in-10-year opportunity

Vietnam’s stocks are at their cheapest prices in the last 10 years, while long-term economic prospects are positive thanks to the open diplomatic policy. But cash flow is weak from both domestic and foreign investors.

Refreshing approach revives local music game shows

A fresh approach to music game shows on television has revitalised an industry that once looked like it was in terminal decline.

Vietnamese and RoK firms conduct 80 direct trade talks in Hanoi

Two delegations of Korean enterprises from Daegu city and Gyeongbuk province are set to conduct 80 direct trade exchange sessions with Vietnamese businesses in Hanoi on October 17, according to the Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency.

Inflation tamed but risks remain: experts

Vietnam’s economy has made good recovery since the beginning of this year; however, inflation risks could weight on the country’s growth outlook, according to experts.

VN banks estimated to have varying profit results in Q3/2023

In the third quarter of 2023, a notable variance is anticipated in the profits of commercial banks, with some continuing to experience double-digit growth, while others see a sharp downturn.

Young singer shares Vietnamese folk culture through music

For her new project, Phương Mỹ Chi continues to focus on her attachment to folk culture, but adds modern elements to make her music easily approachable to young audiences.

Investors to do pre-feasibility study for Vietnam-Laos railway section

The Ministry of Transport has allowed a joint venture between Laos Petrotrade and Deo Ca Group to conduct a pre-feasibility study for a section of the Vietnam-Laos railway project.

Phu Quoc’s distinctive pepper sauce: Tieu ngao duong

Phu Quoc pepper is celebrated for its unparalleled aroma and flavor.

Don't let disabled or disadvantaged children be left behind

Many schools and specialized vocational education institutions are working to improve the learning conditions and quality of life of children with disabilities and children in special circumstances, in the spirit of leaving no one behind. behind.

Quang Tri develops pepper in a sustainable way

Pepper is identified as one of the three main long-term industrial crops in the mountainous region of Quang Tri province.

China-Vietnam, China-Laos int'l cold-chain freight trains begin operation

Two cold-chain freight trains carrying fruits and vegetables left southwest China's Yunnan province for Laos and Vietnam respectively on October 16, marking the launch of international cold-chain train services on China-Laos, China-Vietnam routes.

Binh Thuan to set Guinness record for Vietnam's largest kite

The south central province of Binh Thuan will hold a kite festival from October 22-29, during which a Guinness record for the largest kite in Vietnam will be set.

Vietnam, India hold 18th meeting of joint committee for cooperation

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar co-chaired the 18th meeting of the Vietnam-India Joint Committee for Economic, Trade, Science and Technology Cooperation in Hanoi on October 16.

Vietnam, India issue set of joint postage stamps

A set of joint postage stamps between Vietnam and India was released in Hanoi on October 16 to introduce the two countries’ cultures.