Vietnam outlook positive for attracting investment

Green energy, semiconductors, healthcare and high-tech are among the sectors in which Vietnam attracts the most interest from foreign investors, according to VinaCapital Group.

Refined laws required to combat laundering

Vietnam is working to implement anti-money laundering regulations within the crypto sector amid a global rise in digital assets.

Australian travel consultant hosts a podcast about VN tourism

For 15 years, Kerry Newsome developed a passion for VN which led her to work with a local hotel group and tour operator as a tourism consultant.

VN office market has positive performance in 9 months

Vietnam saw positive performance in the office market in its largest cities, Hanoi and HCM City, during the first nine months of this year, according to foreign real estate research firms based in Vietnam.

VN-US cooperation opens up new opportunity for semiconductor industry

During his working visit to the US recently, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked Vietnamese and American enterprises to cooperate in key business fields, especially the semiconductor industry.

Vietnam’s largest rare earth mine set to begin operations

The Dong Pao rare earth mine in Lai Chau Province, covering over 132 hectares of land, is expected to become operational soon, after 10 years of suspension since it was licensed.

Hanoi tops average incomes

Hanoi surpassed HCM City to top the country’s monthly average income in the third quarter of this year at VND9.90 million (USD406).

Building clean food market model for ethnic minorities

Many localities have implemented clean food business models for mountainous areas to improve health and ensure food hygiene and safety for local residents and tourists.

Westlife returns to Vietnam for a year-end concert

The Irish music group Westlife excited its fans by announcing a return to Việt Nam for a performance on November 22.

Miss Universe vows to review Vietnam's pageant results

The Miss Universe Organisation have just announced they would conduct a review of information related to reigning Miss Universe 2023 Vietnam Bui Quynh Hoa.

Trang Ngan to represent Vietnam at Miss Petite Global 2024

Le Trang Ngan has been selected to compete at Miss Petite Global 2024 pageant, which will take place in Malaysia in May 2024.

Singer Shontelle to perform at Miss Earth Vietnam 2023

Barbadian singer and songwriter Shontelle Layne has been in Vietnam to perform in the final night of the Miss Earth Vietnam 2023 pageant.

Vietnamese animated film airs on Chinese TV

‘Wolfoo happy family’, a famous Vietnamese animated cartoon that Sconnect Vietnam produces and holds the copyright for, has officially received a license to broadcast on television systems throughout the Chinese territory.

Rail transport market share shrinking

The VNR transported more than 1.7 million passengers and 1 million tonnes of goods in the first eight months of this year.

Land rental fees cut by 30% for 2023

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has recently signed a Prime Minister decision regarding the reduction of land rental fees for 2023.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 5/2023

Two Vietnamese restaurants named among Asia’s 25 best

Famous specialties of Lam Dong

The central highlands province of Lam Dong has many specialties such as coffee, artichokes, persimmons and Laba bananas.

Vietnam to speed up US$59-billion high-speed train project

Upon completion, the rail link would significantly reduce travel time from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City to around six hours.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 5/2023

State budget collection from imports, exports down nearly 19% in nine months

Dollar rise leads to different impacts on industries

The significant appreciation of the US dollar against the Vietnamese đồng has adversely affected many firms that import and borrow in the greenback, while firms that have foreign currency revenue from exports have benefited.

Vietnamese police officers honoured by UNMISS

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on October 4 presented UN peacekeeping orders to three officers from the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security who are participating in the UN peacekeeping mission in the African country.

Airlines reschedule flights due to Koinu typhoon in Taiwan

Airlines rescheduled their flights to and from Kaohsiung international airport in Taiwan (China) on October 5 due to the impact of Koinu typhoon.

Over 8 percent of Vietnam's population investing in stocks

Eight percent of Vietnam’s population or 7.76 million people are now investing in stocks, according to Vietnam Securities Depository (VSD).

Farm produce prices reach record high, farmers bag high profits

Durian, rice and other farm produce such as sugarcane, coffee and sweet potatoes have seen prices rise to record highs.

Realist paintings capture soul of Vietnamese countryside

Artist Do Xuan Tuyen has been recreating images of the homeland, wishing to spread the love for the homeland, the sense of community, and the bond of family, especially as these emotional values are gradually fading away as society develops.