ASIAD 2023: Vietnam wins bronze in boxing, advances to sepak takraw final

Boxer Luu Diem Quynh secured a bronze medal for Vietnam, while the Vietnamese women's sepak takraw team continued their winning streak in the semifinal to advance to the gold-medal match on October 3.

Hundreds of foreign investors to explore Vietnam's investment opportunities

More than 150 international investors attended the Investor Conference 2023 hosted by VinaCapital Group on October 3 in Ho Chi Minh City.

President ratifies agreement on mutual legal assistance with Czech Republic

President Vo Van Thuong has signed a decision ratifying the Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between Vietnam and the Czech Republic, as recently proposed by the Government.

Lao Cai attracts resources to develop border gate economic zone

Lao Cai Province's border gate economic zone is the only economic zone in the northern region that has an international border gate located in the city.

Cao Bang rolls out red carpet to lure investors

Chairman of Cao Bang Provincial People's Committee Hoang Xuan Anh and Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc introduced Cao Bang’s potentials and commitments to international organizations and businesses.

Hoi An offers new tourism services

Off-road driving on sand dunes, kayaking or driving sidecars are new experiences that attract domestic and foreign tourists in the ancient town of Hoi An.

VN stock market remains in frontier status, waits for upgrade

FTSE Russel has released a latest report on stock market ranking, showing that Vietnam stock market’s status remains unchanged as a frontier market.

Forbes: Ha Long Bay among 24 best places to travel in 2024

Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh was listed as one of the 24 best destinations for travel in 2024, according to Forbes.

First virtual art exhibition space launched in Vietnam

The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum on October 3 launched the first Virtual Art Exhibition Space (VAES) in the country, which allows painters to exhibit their works in their own ways and audiences to access the works easily anytime and anywhere.

Vietnamese films to represent in international film festivals

A series of short films, cartoons, and feature films will represent Vietnam in many different film festivals around the world.

Hoa Binh strengthens administrative reform and enhances competitiveness

The province is implementing 4 strategic breakthroughs in order to fulfil the goal of reaching the national development average rate by 2025.

Hoa Binh promotes investment promotion and int’l economic integration

Implementing foreign policy and expanding international relations makes an important contribution to promoting socio-economic development in Hoa Binh province.

Orders come, but tax refunds, land procedures stand still

Vietnamese enterprises are sighing with relief as orders from foreign importers are arriving. However, complicated tax refund and land procedures has them worried stiff.

Five centrally-run cities ink industry and trade cooperation deals

Five centrally-run cities, including Hanoi, HCM City, Hai Phong, Da Nang and Can Tho, signed a cooperation agreement in the industry and trade fields for the period 2023-25 at a conference on October 2.

Half of Vietnamese workers surveyed want new jobs

A significant shift in the Vietnamese labor market has emerged, with 35% of local employees saying in a survey that they are currently seeking a new job and 21% saying that they are planning to start a job hunt in the next six months.

Hanoi hosts two international billiards tournaments

The Peri 9-ball Open Championship and Hanoi Open Championship will take place in Hanoi in October with the participation of famous players.

Swedish pianist Håkan Rydin comes to Vietnam for jazz concert

Jazz pianist Håkan Andersson Rydin arrived at Noi Bai International Airport on October 2, several days before his performance at the Jazz & Friends concert at the Vietnam National Academy of Music.

Typhoon KOINU heads towards East Sea

Typhoon KOINU is forecast to enter the East Sea on the morning of October 5 as it continues to gain more strength, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Six-year-old child dies after eating mooncake

A six-year-old girl has died after reportedly eating mooncake given during a Mid-Autumn Festival event.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 3/2023

Construction of southern waterway corridors set to begin next year

Authorities eyes $340m proposal to upgrade highways connecting with Laos, China

Three national highways in Điện Biên, Thanh Hoá and Lai Châu provinces connecting to Northern Laos and China are proposed to be upgraded and renovated with a total investment of more than $340 million

Hanoi to invest over $2.66b to build urban metro line No5

With an investment capital of over VND65 trillion (US$2.66 billion), this will be the largest urban railway line in terms of investment capital among the completed preliminary study reports in Hanoi.

1-2 typhoons predicted to hit East Sea, affect the mainland this month

The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting warned that the rainfall in the northern, Central Highlands, and southern regions would be 5-15 per cent higher than the average level of previous years.

Measures to keep online scams in check

Vietnam is one of the countries where users upload the largest amount of their personal data to social media platforms, which have been exploited by cybercriminals for various malicious ends.

HCM City's enterprises plan to cut workforces in many sectors

More than 1,200 firms in Ho Chi Minh City said they are planning to cut their workforces this year, according to a recent survey by the municipal Centre of Forecasting Manpower Needs and Labour Market Information (FALMI).