Visiting Co Do Village: Hometown of fine arts lovers

Co Do Village, home to many well-known painters of Vietnam, is a must-visit travel destination in Hanoi.

Industrial production on back foot

Vietnam’s industrial production remains challenged despite signals of recovery in August, while a decline in business confidence means it may be a stretch to hit government-set goals.

French man donates rare books to Vietnam's museum

Among the valuable books and documents donated is a collection of articles by international journalists on the war in Vietnam.

PMI back above 50 mark for first time in six months

Vietnam's manufacturing sector returned to growth in August as some signs of recovery in demand supported renewed increases in both new orders and production, according to the S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index™ (PMI).

Top 500 private firms responsible for 18.4 per cent of revenue

The Top 500 private enterprises in Vietnam contribute 18.4 per cent of domestic private sector revenue.

Over 30% of Vietnamese households feel impact of rising prices: survey

Over 30% of households in Vietnam are grappling with the consequences of soaring prices of goods and services, according to data released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

43rd ASEAN Summit opens in Jakarta

The 43rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings opened in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 5, under the chair of the host country’s President Joko Widodo.

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PM meets representatives from Indonesian enterprises, organisation

Students in white ao dai on opening day of new school year

On the opening day of the academic year 2023-2024 on September 5, high school girls chatted and took photos of beautiful moments at school.

Honoring Holy Mother in Hue

Deep within the heart of the central city of Hue lies Hue Nam, also known as Hon Chen Temple.

VFA proposes rice export floor price to ensure stable supply

The Vietnam Food Association (VFA) has recently recommended introducing a floor price for the export of rice from Vietnam to safeguard stable supply amidst a significant surge in rice prices globally.

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President of Japanese House of Councillors starts official visit to Vietnam

Hanoi reports over 1,000 cases of dengue fever within a week

Hanoi’s Department of Health said on September 4 that the capital recorded an additional 1,129 cases of dengue fever between August 25 and August 31.

Local student wins UPU international letter writing competition

Dao Khuong Duy, a six grader from Ben Tre, won third prize at the 52nd Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People, with a piece illustrating his desire to become a superhero to fight traffic accidents.

Eight elevated stations of Nhon-Hanoi Station Urban Railway completed

The construction progress of the elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Station urban railway line has reached 99.54 per cent with the completion of eight stations, according to the Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB).

Thai bank considers buying Home Credit Vietnam

Thailand’s Kasikornbank (KBank) is exploring an acquisition deal with Home Credit Vietnam as part of its ASEAN business expansion.

At least 20% of compliance costs related to business activities to be cut

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has said that it guaranteed to reduce and simplify at least 20% of regulations and cut at least 20% of compliance costs related to business activities and eliminate unnecessary regulations by 2025.

Vietnamese PM delivers speech at ASEAN Business and Investment Summit

ASEAN is fully capable of affirming its position as a polar in a multipolar world as well as its centrality in the regional cooperation and architecture, PM Pham Minh Chinh said at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit in Indonesia yesterday.

Over 22 million Vietnamese students nationwide start new school year 2023-24

Schools across the nation were adorned with flags and flowers on Tuesday, setting a joyful tone as students enthusiastically took part in the official opening ceremony to inaugurate the 2023-24 school year.

Vietnam yet to receive any UK warning on dragon fruit: official

The Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point has not received any warning from the UK about dragon fruit exported from VN that it violates food safety regulations, said deputy director of the agency Ngo Xuan Nam.

Vietnam village project in RoK to get Korea's funding

The Government of the Republic of Korea (RoK) will provide some 200 million KRW (151,000 USD) for the development of a Vietnam village in Bonghwa county, North Gyeongsang province, in 2024.

Vietnamese PM receives leaders of major enterprises of Indonesia

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 4 received leaders of major Indonesian enterprises, namely Ciputra, Traveloka and Modena, on the sidelines of the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Jakarta, Indonesia.

VN economic targets set in National Master Plan

Under the National Master Plan for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050, Vietnam strives to reach a GDP growth rate of approximately 7 percent per year during the 2021-30 period.

Vietnamese PM meets with IMF Managing Director in Indonesia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 4.

Hanoi welcomes nearly 17 million tourist arrivals in eight months

About 16.9 million tourists visited Hanoi during the first eight months of 2023, rising 36.2% year on year, reported the municipal Tourism Department.