HCM City shelter under investigation after reports of missing children

At least two mothers have reported their children as 'missing' after leaving them at Quan Am Shelter in District 12, Ho Chi Minh City.

Public school teachers receive low pay, seek extra income from private tutoring

The average monthly income of public school teachers is VND7-15 million, depending on service length, position and professional title. A salary of VND20 million a month is paid mostly to teachers with a long service, or those who are about to retire.

Squad for AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers finalised

Vietnam head coach Cristiano Roland has finalised the name of 23 players for the squad attending Group I of the AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers in the northern province of Phu Tho.

Vietnam’s first international semiconductor exhibition to take place in November

The Vietnam Semiconductor Industry Exhibition 2024 (SEMIExpo Vietnam 2024), will take place at the National Innovation Centre in Hanoi from November 7-8 under the theme of "Elevating Vietnam in the Global Semiconductor Supply Chain".

42 Vietnamese movies to compete at 7th Hanoi Int’l Film Festival

A total of 42 Vietnamese movies will compete in three categories, namely feature films, short films, and contemporary Vietnam films, at the upcoming seventh Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF VII), according to the organising board.

Vietnamese younger generations choose to retire later, save more

Research in Vietnam by Sun Life Asia reveals a growing desire for independent financial security in old age, as retirement plans shift from state pension schemes and reliance on the family unit, to prioritising individual savings and investments.

Ministry tightens inspection of overseas labour service companies

The Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs has announced plans to continue inspecting companies that provide overseas labour services in the final months of 2024.

Southern VN named as one of the best places to visit in November

Southern Vietnam has been recognised as one of the world's most attractive destinations this November, coinciding with the arrival of the dry season - widely regarded as the region's most beautiful time of year, according to Lonely Planet.

Vietnam promoting impact investment for sustainable future

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in collaboration with the Global Affairs Canada (GAC), held the Vietnam Impact Investment Forum 2024 under the theme “Driving impact investment for a sustainable future” in Hanoi on October 24.

Deputy PM orders evaluation of realty state in localities

Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha yesterday ordered competent ministries and local administrations to evaluate the real estate situation as well as the responsibilities of relevant sides in housing market predictions and regulation of realty product segments.

Urgent response urged as Typhoon Trami looming

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has urged proactive response to the looming threat of Typhoon Trami, which is barreling toward Vietnam's central coast.

Experts gather to chart course for Vietnam’s 2045 high-income status

The subsequent sessions explore the impact of the external environment, drivers of industrial development, and emerging issues relevant to Vietnam's development goals until 2045.

Cybersecurity: new victims fall for old traps

Swindling people out of assets by luring them to pay-online tasks and impersonating artists or organizations to trick people out of their money are two well-known scams, but people are still falling for them.

Hanoi: 1,360-kg bomb relocated

A war-time bomb weighing 1,362 kg was lifted up and moved to a safe location on October 24, according to the Hanoi Capital Military High Command.

Abolishing credit rooms under consideration: central bank

Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Pham Quang Dung has recently said that the central bank is studying a plan to gradually abolish the credit growth quota policy following the National Assembly and the Government’s directions.

Poor performances cast shadow over securities firm prospects

While the market eagerly focuses on the third-quarter business results of securities firms, the weak market's liquidity and declining performance of the brokerage sector are undermining the group’s health.

PM meets with leader of Russia's Rosatom

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Russia's Rosatom State Atomiс Energy Corporation (Rosatom) on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan city of Russia on October 24 morning.

Trami enters East Sea, becoming sixth tropical storm this year

Tropical Storm Trami on October 24 afternoon entered the eastern part of the northern East Sea, becoming the sixth storm to appear in the sea so far this year, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

First chartered flight carries 400 tourists from Czech Republic to Phu Quoc

The first chartered flight from the Czech Republic carried 400 tourists to Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang on October 24, marking the return of visitors from Eastern Europe.

Vietnamese, Middle Eastern businesses promote linkages in B2B meetup

A B2B matching between Vietnamese and Arab enterprises was held in Hanoi on October 24 to seek ways to promote bilateral trade and investment.

Vietnam Report announces top 500 most profitable enterprises

Vietnam Report JSC has freshly announced the top 500 most profitable enterprises in Vietnam (PROFIT500) and the top 10 reputable companies in the food, beverage, retail, finance, and packaging sectors for 2024.

Legislators recommend higher taxes for unused land amid property crisis

The National Assembly’s recent report has recommended tax law reforms, proposing higher taxes for owners of idle land as property prices outpace income growth.

PM Pham Minh Chinh & President Vladimir Putin strengthen energy cooperation

During their talks at the BRICS Expanded Summit, the leaders of Vietnam and Russia discussed advancing bilateral ties, with a focus on economic and energy collaboration.

Vietnam builds standards for new technologies in 4.0 era

While in other countries, many national standards have become international standards, in Vietnam only the rubber industry has international standards.

Automatic tax refunds still not being carried out, causing delays

The amount of people's tax refunds is clearly stated in the information system of the taxation body, but people still have to apply for their tax refunds and undergo many administrative procedures.