Vietnam among fastest growing emerging Asian markets in next five years

Over the medium-term outlook for the next five years, a number of key drivers are expected to continue to make Vietnam one of the fastest growing emerging markets in the Asian region.

Vietnam's external debt under control

The Government’s debt repayment in 2023 is done as committed and within the approved estimate by competent authorities, as stated in the report on public debt status in 2023.

Still lot of ground to cover for VN's logistics sector

There is still much to be done in order to develop Vietnam's logistic infrastructure and capacity despite improvement across the sector in recent years, heard participants at the Logistics Vietnam 2023 conference held yesterday in Hanoi.

Guitarist Steve Vai to perform in Vietnam for first time

Steve Vai, a winner of three Grammy awards, has selected Vietnam as a destination in his world tour to celebrate his 45-year career.

Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourism Festival 2023 opens in Cao Bang

The 2023 Ban Gioc waterfall tourism festival officially opened on the evening of October 6, in Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province.

YouTube in VN highly popular, ranked as platform with the most diverse content

Through YouTube, many Vietnamese content creators can approach the global market.

Vietnamese GDP likely to see 6% rise this year, say analysts

Vietnam’s economic growth is predicted to expand by between 9.3% and 10.6% in the fourth quarter, thereby achieving annual GDP growth of 5.8% to 6% providing that growth drivers are fully tapped into and the global market rallies.

Da Nang's tourism promotes MICE and golf tours from Korea

Da Nang has boosted key tourism products – the Meeting, Incentives, Conferencing and Exhibition (MICE) and golf tour service in Korea market – as more than 1 million Korean tourists visited the city in the first night months.

VN strengthens core brand values for sustainable tourism development

The robust growth of Vietnam's tourism sector has demonstrated strong recovery and development, promoting the country’s image and its people to international friends, while gradually solidifying its position on the world tourism map.

National Digital Transformation Day to take place on October 10

The National Digital Transformation Day 2023 will be held on October 10, the Government Office announced on October 5.

Dao Ngoc-Ngu Xa street food hub - a highlight of Hanoi's tourism

The People’s Committee of Hanoi’s Ba Dinh district has held diverse activities at its Dao Ngoc-Ngu Xa street food hub in order to raise the zone’s attractiveness.

Localities pioneer, spending billions of VND in tuition waiver initiative

For the 2023-2024 academic year, the central Da Nang City also set out VNĐ408 billion ($16.72 million) for tuition exemptions for kindergarten, general and continuing education.

Exploring world of caves in Cao Bang

Boasting a breathtaking natural stalactite system with a variety of shapes and a vast, magnificent expanse, Nguom Ngao Cave is a rare natural masterpiece that beckons travelers on a magical journey to explore the pristine world of caves.

Cao Bang opens OCOP trade promotion fair

On October 7, the People's Committee of Cao Bang held the opening ceremony of the 2023 OCOP Trade Promotion Fair to promote the development of OCOP products imbued with local cultural identity.

Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourism Festival 2023 opens

On the evening of October 6, in Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province, the 2023 Ban Gioc waterfall tourism festival officially opened.

Coal suppliers to prioritize purchasing coal from Laos

The Ministry of Industry and Trade required coal suppliers to prioritize importing coal from Laos to meet the demands of thermal power plants in the dry seasons of 2023-2024.

Japan to issue e-visas for Vietnam tourists early next month

Starting from November 1, 2023, the Embassy of Japan in Hanoi will begin issuing e-visas to Vietnamese guests traveling in groups, according to the embassy.

Ca Mau to subsidise flights to local airport

Ca Mau Provincial People's Committee proposed a plan to offer subsidies for airlines to the Provincial People's Council to encourage the operation of flights to the local airport.

Taxi drivers, traders in HCMC to improve communication skills serving tourists

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism has just collaborated with the relevant departments and sectors to perform a short-term training session on communication skills and handling the situations for visitors.

Hoa Lo Prison Relics reappear Hanoi Liberation Day

The exhibition aims to remind the present generation of the difficulties and sacrifices of the revolutionary fighters and people for the liberation of capital and the victory of the long war of resistance against the French.

5G to be officially commercialised early next year

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) will auction 5G frequencies in November and license 5G by the end of this year.

First Vietnamese full-length animated feature film to debut in theaters

The animated movie titled “Wolfoo and Mysterious Island” is set to hit cinemas on October 13, making it to become the first Vietnamese full-length animated feature film to debut in theaters.

Storm Koinu tends to downgrade into tropical depression

Storm Koinu tends to downgrade into a tropical depression after entering the East Sea, according to the National Center for Hydrology Meteorology Forecasting.

ASEAN Ministers on disaster management to meet in Ha Long next week

The north-eastern city of Ha Long (Vietnam) will play host to the 11th Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Management (AMMDM) from October 8 – 13, a press conference heard on October 6.

VN considers use of soil and rocks from coal mines as leveling materials

The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MONRE) on October 4 confirmed that it has received a proposal from Coc Sau Coal JSC on collecting and using soil and rocks discharged during the coal mining process.