A silent cafe in Hanoi: customers gesture, waiters smile and nod

The small café located on The Giao Street in Hanoi is a special café, not only because of its special drinks, but also special workers.

State-owned enterprises earn US$ 2 billion for overseas investments

After decades of overseas investments, 16 State-owned enterprises, primarily PetrolVietnam (PVN) and Viettel, have brought back profits exceeding US$2 billion.

State-owned enterprises invest over US$6.6 bln overseas

As many as 30 State-owned enterprises invested over US$6.6 billion overseas by the end of 2022, according to a report of the Ministry of Finance.

‘iPhone 15’, “generative AI’ most searched terms by Vietnamese in 3rd quarter

Since the launch of iPhone 15 series, Vietnamese have been seeking information about prices and times for official sales. Chatbots and drawings with AI have also seen many searches.

Vietnam to meet its commitments in automobile import sector

Vietnam, as an open economy with multiple Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in place, is committed to fulfilling its obligations in the automobile import sector.

First technology trading floors to operate in Q4, 2024

The first technology trading platforms, critical for the development of the science-technology market in Viet Nam, are expected to be operatinb in in Ha Noi and HCMC in Q4, 2024.

State budget overspending estimated to account for 4% of GDP

The State budget overspending in 2023 is expected to be equivalent to 4 percent in 2023, lower than the previous forecast of 4.42 percent, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

High number of child displacements due to natural disasters in VN

Vietnam saw a total of 930,000 children having to leave their homes in the six-year period between 2016 and 2021 due to extreme weather phenomena such as floods, storms and drought, according to UNICEF's latest report.

Chairman of Commission for External Relations elected to Secretariat

The Chairman of the Central Commission for External Relations, Le Hoai Trung, was elected to the Party Central Committee's Secretariat at the Party Central Committee's 8th plenum on October 6.

Quang Ngai facilitates young ethnic minority people to work overseas

Quang Ngai province has created the most favorable conditions for ethnic minorities to work abroad.

PM chairs teleconference on combating IUU fishing

PM Pham Minh Chinh on October 7 chaired a teleconference on the promotion of solutions to illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and preparations for the fourth inspection of Vietnam’s related efforts by the European Commission team.

ASIAD 2023: Vietnam’s Sepak Takraw athletes bag silver in women’s group 3 event

Vietnam’s Sepak Takraw squad have added a silver to their medal haul at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 2023) in China following a match with Thailand in the finals of the women's group three event.

Local authorities pilot program using blockchain in e-government

Da Nang has consulted with many experts and placed orders with many companies, but has not received advice about an application domain for blockchain technology.

VN’s animated-film owner receives VND1.3 billion in copyright dispute

Sconnect Vietnam, the copyright holder of the animated Wolfoo film, has successfully won a copyright dispute against a Chinese company which illegally broadcast Wolfoo film on the Chinese platforms Youku and Tencent Video.

Nearly one-fifth of Vietnamese population overweight

Among nearly one-fifth of the Vietnamese population being overweight, the obesity rate accounted for 2.1 percent.

Northwest Industry and Trade Fair - Lai Chau 2023 opens

On the evening of October 6, in Lai Chau city, the Northwest Region Industry and Trade Fair - Lai Chau 2023 opened. The event was organized by the People's Committee of Lai Chau Province in coordination with the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Products of A Luoi's ethnic minority people introduced on digital platforms

The livestream program "Promoting products of ethnic minority areas" was held at the "Highland Market" of A Luoi district, Thua Thien Hue province.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 7/2023

New policy on tightening use of short-term capital for long-term loans takes effect

Government to move central offfices from Hanoi City Centre

The Government issued a report to the National Assembly on Friday that outlines the plan to relocate governmental offices away from Hanoi City Centre.

HCMC Police raze prostitution racket run by foreigners in District 7

The Criminal Police Division (PC02) under the Ho Chi Minh City Police has just razed a prostitution racket serving for foreigners masterminded by Koreans at Luxury Business Club in District 7.

Chinese vehicles seeks to make mark in VN’s auto market

The entry of Chinese automakers into the Vietnamese auto market presents both opportunities and challenges for consumers and competitors in Việt Nam, according to local car experts.

High-quality seaport system to be developed synchronously

According to the national Seaport System Development Master Plan in the period 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050, Vietnam will have a modern seaport system with many seaports.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 7/2023

Vientiane, Ninh Binh sign MoU on cooperation

Belgian Chamber of Representatives passes resolution in aid of VN AO victims

The Belgian Chamber of Representatives on October 5 evening (local time) passed a resolution in support of the Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims in Vietnam, with absolute approval votes.

ASIAD 2023: first gold for Vietnamese karate team

The karate team earned another gold for Vietnam at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou city of China on October 6.