VN noodles, baguettes on list of 'must-try dishes' on US news website

Pho (Vietnamese noodles) and banh mi (Vietnamese baguette) are two dishes of Vietnam voted named by Insider website among the top 60 dishes that everyone should try at least once in their life.

Vietnamese gymnasts bag three golds at aerobic Asian championships

Vietnamese gymnasts brought home three gold, three silver, and one bronze medals to top the medal tally at the eighth aerobic gymnastics Asian championships which concluded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on September 17.

Dengue fever cases see sharp rise in Hanoi

The capital of Hanoi has become a hot spot for dengue fever, with 2,000 cases detected last week, representing a two-fold increase compared to the previous weeks.

Muay Thai fighter Quoc Tuan wins One King Victory In Pride

Tran Quoc Tuan, WBC Muay Thai Vietnam champion, beat Austrian Mochamed Emin Machaev of Soma Fight Club to become the winner of the Muay Thai Rampage (MTR) - One King Victory In Pride, which ended at Saigon Sports Club in HCM City yesterday.

Vietnam emerges as major supplier of rubber to EU

Vietnam made up the 12th largest non-bloc supplier of rubber to the EU during the first half of the year with 33,640 tonnes worth US$51.56 million, according to the European Statistics Agency.

PM’s attendance at UNGA events affirms VN's role as responsible member

During their trip in the US from September 17-23, the Vietnamese delegation will also make effective use of the activities of the high-level week to further deepen bilateral relationships with major partners, including the US, he said.

Real estate giants to undergo tax audit

Many real estate corporations such as GP.Invest, Hai Phat, Son Kim, Geleximco and TNR Holding are named in the 2023 specialized inspection list of the General Department of Taxation.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 18/2023

Vietnam is gateway to ASEAN for Quebec businesses

Vietnamese female striker Huynh Nhu extends contract with Portuguese FC

Striker Huynh Nhu’s contract with Portugal’s Lank FC has been extended for another year.

VFF works with La Liga to help VN national team take part in World Cup

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and La Liga recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation from now until June 2026.

Binz's 'BigCityBoi' song used in US$100mil Hollywood blockbuster

Vietnamese rapper Binz’s BigCityBoi is part of US action blockbuster Expend4ables, which will hit theaters on September 22, according to CJ CGV Vietnam and SpaceSpeakers Group.

Businesses moan about sharp fall in export orders

Textile, footwear, and wooden furniture businesses moaned about a sharp fall in export orders.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 18/2023

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrives in US

Most annual growth targets are on track: MPI

As many as 10 out of a total of 15 socio-economic development targets for 2023 are on track, according to a recent report released by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Co-firing technology to promote energy transition in Vietnam

Biomass co-firing technology at Vietnam's thermal power plants will significantly help reduce CO2 emissions while helping save hundreds of millions or billions of dollars, according to scientists.

EU's IUU red card could cost Vietnamese seafood half a billion dollars

VN's seafood exports could suffer over half a billion dollars loss in the event the European Union issues a 2-3 year red card as a measure against the Southeast Asian country's fishing practices, according to industry insiders and policymakers.

VN licenses 1,200 US-invested projects, expects more

The US is one of the most important export markets for Vietnam, and US enterprises are among the biggest investors in Vietnam.

VN's fruit and vegetable export poised for a record $5 billion this year

Fruit and vegetable exports are poised for a record revenue of US$5 billion this year, driven by favourable conditions from the beginning of this year.

Vietnam is a rising star in Asia: professor

Before National Day September 2, we received a letter from Prof Carl Thayer introducing a book titled ‘Vietnam: the rising star in Asia’, to be published in the time to come. The professor is co-author.

Cross-border payment will greatly benefit regional trade and tourism

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on regional payment connectivity with their counterparts of ASEAN5 countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.

HCM City seeks advice from experts and executives on green growth

Experts and executives from global heavyweights were gathering at the "CEO 100 Tea Connect" meeting in HCM City on Thursday to give local authorities advice on green growth policies.

HCMC to build technology research and transfer centers

The conference themed “University education and some implementation results of Resolution No.29-NQ/TW, action plan No.46- CTrHD/TU in Ho Chi Minh City” took place yesterday.

Vinh sets sights on Paris Olympics

Trinh Thu Vinh expects her highest result in Paris where she will be one among thousands of top competitors from all corners of the globe.

Famous composer Vu Thanh An dedicates his musical fortune to charity

The entire musical assets of the overseas Vietnamese composer Vu Thanh An, including several hundred love songs, have been handed over to a company in his homeland.

Son Tra Peninsula’s delectable dia bong fish porridge

When visiting the Son Tra Peninsula, apart from savoring its picturesque landscapes, tourists are drawn to its delectable seafood cuisine.