Central bank works on bad debt regulations

The draft circular supplements regulations that VAMC can sell collateral of a NPL higher or lower than the principal balance of the NPL.

AQUA Emirati Rashid Al-Mulla clinches Grand Prix of Vietnam

Jet ski racer Rashid Al-Mulla from Saudi Arabia has won his appeal against the results posted by the judges for the second of the Freestyle Motos at the Grand Prix of Binh Dinh -Vietnam.

Vietnamese blood donors save life of UK patient

Three Vietnamese donors with a rare blood type have helped save the life of a 64-year-old British man with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).

Vietnam and Finland vow to deepen mutual ties for practical benefits

Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Finnish Parliament Speaker Jussi Halla-aho met in Hanoi on March 25.

Cyberattack on VNDirect’s system by international organisation under control

VNDirect, the first online trading broker in Vietnam, said on March 25 that it has resolved a cyberattack by an international organisation on its system and has been making efforts to restore the entire system to limit disruptions in transactions.

Health Ministry warns of Japanese supplements after health damage

The Vietnam Food Administration under the Ministry of Health (MoH) issued a warning on March 25 about the recall of several supplement products of Japan’s Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. after reports of health damage suffered by users.

Standard Chartered forecasts Vietnam’s GDP in Q1 to moderate to 6.1%

Standard Chartered Bank forecasts Vietnam’s GDP growth in the first quarter of the year to moderate to a still-strong 6.1% year-on-year from 6.7% in the fourth quarter of last year, according to its recent global research report.

HCM City named as favourite destination among APAC tourists

Ho Chi Minh City has been chosen as the most searched destination for Asia-Pacific tourists visiting the country in the first quarter of this year, according to the Netherland-based travel website Booking.com.

Vietnam Airlines passengers to access Internet from 2025

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in providing In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) service.

Head of Vietnamese pagoda in Myanmar honoured with noble title

Venerable Thich Thien Ngoc, head of Dai Phuoc (Mahapunnavihara) Pagoda in Myanmar, has been honoured with “Saddhamma Jotikadhaja”, a noble title from the Myanmar Government.

Islanders commemorate soldiers of ancient Hoang Sa Flotilla

Residents in the island district of Ly Son in central Quang Ngai province commemorated sailors of the historic Hoang Sa (Paracel) flotilla with a traditional ceremony at An Hai village temple on March 25.

More than 300 businesses, manufacturers to attend VGMF 2024

More than 300 domestic and foreign businesses and manufacturers will attend the Vietnam Global Manufacturing Forum 2024 (VGMF2024) to explore investment and business cooperation opportunities.

UK launches social media campaign on illegal migration in Vietnam

The UK’s Home Office on March 25 launched a social media campaign in Vietnam to deter migrants from coming to the UK illegally, following successful similar drives in Albania, France and Belgium.

Waste collection, cleanup campaign to be launched in Ha Long Bay

Ha Long city in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh will kick off a campaign on March 26 to thoroughly clean up and collect waste in Ha Long Bay, deputy head of the bay management board Pham Dinh Huynh has announced.

Surge in steel import causing concerns

According to Vietnam Industry and Trade Information Center, China is the largest steel exporter to Vietnam with an increasing share from 43.64 per cent in 2022 to 62.18 per cent in 2023.

Big bonus hung high for Olympic shooters

Vietnamese athletes target at least one more Olympic spot at the World Shooting Championship, an Olympics qualification, next month in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Luxury cruise services to be piloted in Bai Tu Long Bay

The luxury Essence Grand Halong Bay Cruise 2 is set to commence trial operations in Bai Tu Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, in early May this year.

Breakthrough visa policies needed to boost tourism: insiders

More breakthrough, open and facilitating visa policies are needed to attract foreign tourists, thus fulfilling the target set for this year, insiders have said.

Summer Yoga Festival 2024 to attract nearly 1,500 practitioners

The second Summer Yoga Festival is expected to attract approximately 1,500 practitioners as it is due to take place in Ha Long City of northern Quang Ninh province on May 25 - 26.

Forest economy bustling thanks to tourism

Along the Truong Son Range are millions of hectares of well-protected tropical forest, which is bringing great benefit to local inhabitants thanks to eco-tourism.

Amot – The spice of Co Tu ethnic minority

Amot, a wild pepper variety found in the Tay Giang mountainous region of Quang Nam Province, has emerged as a staple ingredient in local cuisine, adding depth and richness to dishes with its unique flavor profile.

Medical workers hopeful for changes as salary reform approaches

The adjustment is the most radical and comprehensive among the four salary reforms since 1960, according to Minister of Home Affairs Phạm Thị Thanh Trà.

Pepper prices surge, new 'golden age' possible

Experts say that pepper prices have bottomed out and begun to increase, starting a new golden age which may last a decade.

Vietnamese representatives for Miss World and Miss International announced

The official websites of the Miss World and Miss International pageants have recently introduced Vietnamese representatives to the two coming contests.

Vietnam not to give up hope in World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia

Vietnam will not give up hope of entering the third qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they take on Indonesia again in Hanoi on March 26, said chief coach Philippe Troussier, calling for support from home spectators.