Number of foreign tourists to Vietnam nears 9 million in nine months

Around 8.9 million foreign tourists travelled to Vietnam in the first nine months of this year, a 4.7-fold increase compared to the figure of the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Cao Bang opens the Culture, Sports and Tourism Week 2023

On the evening of September 30, at Kim Dong walking street in Cao Bang city, Cao Bang province opened the Provincial Culture, Sports and Tourism Week and welcomed the Certificate of UNESCO Global Geopark title.

Four killed and five injured in bus collision in Dong Nai

Four people were killed and five others were seriously injured following a head-on collision between two passenger buses in the southeastern province of Dong Nai on September 30.

Hanoi ceremony honours 121 typical Vietnamese dishes

The Vietnam Culinary Culture Association (VCCA) presented certificates in recognition of 121 typical Vietnamese dishes.

Vietnam's first voluntary carbon exchange launched

CT Group launched its ASEAN Carbon Credit Exchange Joint Stock Company (CCTPA) on September 29.

Better care for and protect children with "Emotional Mailbox" model

The "Emotional Mailbox" model also creates favorable conditions to help children develop a proactive spirit and boldly express their opinions and aspirations.

Bui Quynh Hoa crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2023

Bui Quynh Hoa, 25, from Hanoi was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2023 at the final night on September 29 in Ho Chi Minh City.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 30/2023

Southern localities a magnet for Japanese investors

2.65 million subscribers use virtual mobile networks in Vietnam

Four licenced virtual mobile networks in Vietnam - Indochina Telecom, Mobicast, ASIM, Digilife - have 2.56 million subscribers, accounting for 2.1% of the total number of mobile subscribers in the country.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 30/2023

HCM City increasingly appealing to foreign visitors

Believed-to-be Vietnamese citizens found on refrigerated truck in France

The Vietnamese Embassy in France has said it is keeping a close watch on a case in which some people believed to be Vietnamese citizens were found on a refrigerated truck in Rhone of Lyon city.

ASIAD 2023: Swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang wins another bronze medal

Swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang on September 29 brought home his second bronze medal in the men's 400m freestyle event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

New records set in agricultural product export revenue

Many agricultural products such as rice, coffee, cashew and durian have set their own records in export revenue, contributing to brightening the picture of Vietnam’s exports for this year.

The art of hat boi still lures young audiences

The Mausoleum of General Le Van Duyet in Binh Thanh district in HCM City is a venue for hat boi (Vietnamese classical opera) performances every weekend.

Culinary culture to help develop tourism in Northern mountainous provinces

Culinary culture will strongly contribute to the development of tourism economy and preserving the cultural identity of ethnic groups in the Northern midland and mountainous areas.

Phu Quoc Aquarium hosts 255,000 aquatic creatures

The aquarium is shaped like a giant turtle, located on the beach in Ganh Dau commune, Phu Quoc Island.

Artisan breathes new life into traditional handmade paper

Do Thu Huong is making paper lanterns to bring traditional values back into contemporary society, and is constantly experimenting and developing more exquisite products made with artisanal paper.

Domestic offerings plan for cashless era

Vietnam’s foray into a cashless economy is gaining momentum, with domestic card issuances signalling growth and presenting ample opportunities for expansion, particularly in underserved regions.

‘Call girl booking’ ads can’t be removed because of AI-based censorship regime

Stopping ads like call girl bookings from Facebook and Telegram, which are considered a ‘paradise’ for tricks, is becoming more difficult.

Vietnam loses US$350 million due to copyright infringement

Việt Nam ranks third in the region in terms of copyright infringement rate, with 15.5 million people regularly accessing pirated websites. In 2022,...

About 22 million Vietnamese have chronic diseases

Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, and mental disorders are causing Vietnamese to live with illness for about 10 years of their life, though average life expectancy has increased.

Intricacy urged in cybercrime battle

As criminals exploit advanced technologies, both banks and customers face amplified risks, necessitating collaborative and advanced countermeasures.

Vietnam advised to invest in R&D and 5G to develop AI

Investment in research and development and a shift to 5G are needed to develop AI in Vietnam, according to Pablo Fuentes Nettel, a senior consultant from Oxford Insights.

Banh Duc: A classic girlie light snack

One of Hanoi's specialties, Banh Duc, a smooth and plain flan, has become a culinary favorite throughout the country.

Vietnamese economy likely to lead ASEAN's growth this year

Reputable organizations in the world predict that Vietnam's GDP growth in 2023 may be at the top compared to other ASEAN member states.