Vietnamese beauty crowned Mrs. Global International World Pageant 2023

Local representative Pham Thi Hong Van was announced as the winner of Milestone Mrs. Global International World Pageant 2023, with the competition concluding on October 7 in Dubai of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Kenny G to perform at charity concert in Vietnam

World-famous saxophonist Kenny G is set to perform in Hanoi on November 14.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (October 9-15/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from October 9-15.

HCM City records four more monkeypox cases

The Ho Chi Minh City health sector has confirmed that the southern city has detected four additional cases of monkeypox, thereby taking total infections up to 13.

Five local film projects for sale unveiled at Busan Market

Vietnam-based sales agent Skyline Media has unveiled five new Vietnamese titles for sale and distribution at the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFN) market which accompanies the Busan International Film Festival.

Vietnam pledges responsible engagement in ASEAN disaster management activities

Vietnam has and will continue to pledge its active and responsible engagement in disaster management activities in the ASEAN region, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep has said.

Ministry introduces information-communication technology maps

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on October 9 released eight technology maps in the information and communication sector, becoming the first agency to research and develop technology maps for all areas of its management.

10% of the world’s plant species are endemic to Vietnam

The choice of holding the Trialogue in Vietnam acknowledges the country’s endeavors to help protect biodiversity and improve ecosystems’ resilience.

H’mong village in Dien Bien learns to develop community-based tourism

Taking advantage of the natural advantages that can attract tourists, many H’mong households in Tia Lo village of Noong U commune, Dien Bien Dong district, Dien Bien province have learned methods to develop community-based tourism.

Agricultural tourism opens up new opportunities for Hua Tat village

Agricultural tourism has helped increase product value and open up new markets for agricultural products for residents of Hua Tat village in Van Ho district of Son La provice.

Nam Dinh Women's Union protects well the rights of women and girls

The Women's Unions at all levels in Nam Dinh Province have well performed their roles in protecting the legitimate rights and interests of women and girls.

Resort real estate developers struggle to survive tough times

Many resort real estate firms are in distress as resorts receive few guests amid signs of resort oversupply.

HCM City strives to effectively support women & children suffering from violence

The one-stop model is a safe destination, a place to intervene, assist, and provide closed and appropriate essential service packages for victims of violence in HCM City.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 9/2023

Overcoming headwinds, Vietnam finds new opportunities: Insiders

VN coffee exports gradually conquer US$4 billion mark

Coffee exports this year are forecast to remain positive and are likely to reach a turnover of US$4 billion.

Mekong Delta receives VND4 trillion for fight against riverbank, coastal erosion

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai yesterday signed Decision 1162/QD-TTg on additional capital for the Mekong Delta to carry out erosion fighting projects for its riverbanks and coastal areas.

VN business landscape brightening: EuroCham's Q3 Business Confidence Index

EuroCham VN's quarterly Business Confidence Index (BCI) has regained its upward trajectory in Q3 of 2023, offering a glimmer of hope for the Vietnamese business environment moving forward following a turbulent year.

Petrovietnam tops state enterprises, recoups $2.9b from overseas

Finance Minister Ho Duc Phoc recently delivered a comprehensive report to the National Assembly, detailing the oversea investment landscape of state-owned enterprises during 2022.

Measures to promote carbon trading platform in Vietnam

By late 2022, about 29.4 million carbon credits have been created in the country under CDM and 10 million under GS and VCS.

Landfill in Ninh Binh Province fills up 20 years earlier than planned

The amount of waste transported into the plant has been increasingly outstripping designed capacity.

Monsoon – VN’s biggest music fest starts this week

The six-day music week entitled Street of Music, inspired by traditional street names in Hanoi's Old Quarter where each street sells a different type of goods, dozens of concerts and performances will be held at several locations in the area.

Vietnam 'profoundly concerned' over Hamas-Israel violence: foreign ministry

The foreign ministry advises Vietnamese citizens to temporarily avoid areas of conflict.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 9/2023

Thriving tourism fuels growth in northern mountainous region

Aviation authority requested airlines to submit plans for Tet holiday operations

The airlines are expected to present plans outlining their intentions to increase capacity on specific routes during the Tet holiday season.

Powered paragliders set Vietnam’s record

Eighty powered paragliding pilots joined a performance in Ha Long city in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on October 8, setting Vietnam’s record for the biggest number of pilots in a powered-paragliding performance.