VND40-trillion aid package sees few takers

A VND40-trillion aid package with an interest rate discount of two percentage points for businesses has been disbursed far slower than expected since its launch almost one and a half years ago, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

US furniture group goes bankrupt, Vietnamese companies experience stormy days

The US-based Noble House Home Furniture LLC has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 with the US Court in the District of Houston, Texas amid inflation and weak consumer spending.

Pickleball: From America to Vietnam – A rising sport

In Vietnam, although Pickleball is relatively new and just starting to gain popularity, Vietnamese amateur players have already won the first international medals.

Banks see bad debt rising

Tough business conditions, mostly in the real estate sector, led bad debt in the banking system soaring from 2% early this year to 3.56% in late July, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Time for US conglomerates to buy into big Vietnamese businesses

Foreign corporations and investment funds are rushing to inject money into large Vietnamese businesses, especially those in consumer goods, retail, pharmacy and finance.

Ca Mau to compensate for airlines forced to operate under capacity

The Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau plans to offer annual financial assistance totaling VND7 billion to airlines operating flights below capacity to and from the southernmost province’s airport.

Ethnic woman helps preserve traditional embroidery

Speaking about her motivation to run the club, Bình recalled her childhood when she learned Dao embroidery techniques from her mother and grandmother. At age 14, Bình said she could sew and embroider on her own dresses.

Business model brings happiness to autistic people

This unique establishment, endearingly named "a happy enterprise," boasts employees in its supermarket, restaurant, and bookstore who are all autistic.

Korean music festival to take place in HCM City this month

The inaugural WOW K-Music Festival 2023 is scheduled to take place on October 21 and 22 at Van Phuc City, a residential project in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City.

Ethnic women in skirts play football in mountainous market

Ethnic women’s football is a tourist attraction here as it reflects the cultural and spiritual lives of the ethnic minority people.

Halal tourism – “gold mine” for Vietnam to tap into

Vietnam’s tourism sector is working hard to attract more tourists from Muslim countries (Halal tourists) which is seen as a potential market for the global tourism industry.

Schools in Da Nang City continue shutting down due to heavy rains

The Department of Education and Training of Da Nang City this afternoon announced that kindergartens and all schools would allow their students to stay at home on October 16 amid nonstop downpours.

Do Thi Lan Anh crowned Miss Earth Vietnam 2023

Do Thi Lan Anh from the US was crowned Miss Earth Vietnam 2023, after beating 29 other contestants in the final round, getting the VND1 billion crown and a VND100 million cash prize.

Central Vietnam to brace for tropical depression, more heavy rain

A low pressure area in the East Sea is likely to strengthen into a tropical depression that is anticipated to batter central Vietnam that has been enduring a long spell of heavy rain for several days.

Officials of Lao Cai and Hekou Party Committees meet

On October 15, the 5th talks, round 2 on cultural propaganda work between the Propaganda Department of the Lao Cai City Party Committee and the Propaganda Department of the Dao Autonomous District Party Committee of Hekou Province was held.

Top legislator holds talks with Russian State Duma Chairman in Hanoi

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Victorovich Volodin held talks in Hanoi on October 15.

Escape from the hell of violence after a fairy tale wedding

From Thuy Huong's story, a psychologist warns that every woman who is abused should not accept it. Break the silence, seek legal help, psychologists or the police for timely advice and protection.

Gia Lai accelerates socio-economic development program in ethnic minority areas

Localities in Gia Lai province are accelerating the implementation and disbursement of capital from the National Target Program for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.

Vinh Phuc: Human rights work implemented synchronously and effectively

On April 12, the Steering Committee for Human Rights of Vinh Phuc province organized a training conference on ensuring and fighting for human rights in 2023.

Achievement of Hai Ha mountainous district after over 20 years of establishment

From an agricultural economy, Hai Ha has become a district with an industrial and service economic structure and it is transforming into a center of processing industry, manufacturing, seaport services, and logistics of Quang Ninh province.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 15/2023

Efforts made to promote digital transformation in agriculture

Vietnam's largest port faces serious road congestion

Authorities in HCM City are seeking measures to solve the serious congestion along some roads leading to Cat Lai Port.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 15/2023

Seafood exports bustle again in year-end period

Flood alert raised in central Vietnam as heavy rain continues hitting region

Meteorologists have raised the flood alert level in central Vietnam to four in the country’s five-level natural disaster risk system amid torrential rain continuing to batter localities in the region, especially Da Nang and Thua Thien-Hue.

Vietnamese e-taxi firm GSM to provide service in Laos

Vietnamese Green and Smart Mobility JSC (GSM) is working on a project to import 150 VinFast’s electric vehicles into Laos to provide its e-taxi service in the market, said Nguyen Van Thanh, CEO of GSM.