VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 01/2023

Schools in HCM City prepare for the new academic year opening ceremony

Free tickets for Hanoi's double-decker bus service during National Day holiday

Hanoians and tourists can join a free city tour on double-decker buses during the National Day holiday from September 1 to 4.

Vietnam-RoK festival slated for September 7-9

The Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) Festival will take place in the central city of Da Nang from September 7-9, according to the municipal Department of Foreign Affairs.

PM attends ground-breaking ceremony of Long Thanh International Airport

PM Pham Minh Chinh on August 31 attended the ground-breaking ceremony of three main bidding packages of Long Thanh International Airport project in the southern province of Dong Nai, and Terminal 3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC.

Vietnam rejects all claims of China in East Sea: Spokeswoman

Vietnam strongly reiterates its consistent stance on the sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spartly), and resolutely rejects any maritime claims of China that are based on the “nine-dash line” in the East Sea.

Vietnam refutes untruthful information about Khmer people’s situation

Vietnam refutes groundless and untruthful information about the situation of the Khmer people in the country, spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has said.

Vietnam protests use of force against fishing boats

Vietnam opposes any use of force against its fishing vessels operating normally at sea, threatening the life and safety as well as causing damage to the property and interests of fishermen.

President hosts ceremony marking 78th anniversary of National Day

President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse hosted a ceremony in Hanoi on August 31 marking the 78th National Day of Vietnam (September 2,1945 - 2023).

Female chef famous for her vegetarian meals

With her passion for vegetarian food, Nhung has dedicated her life to studying and creating recipes to make delicious, original dishes with a Vietnamese soul.

Creative vision turns sustainable material into high-end products

Thai Dang Tien's bamboo products business supports local residents to grow, take care of and harvest the bamboo while ensuring the safety of the environment.

Exploring My Son Sanctuary: a journey into ancient mysteries

Scattered throughout the site are many ancient relics of archaeological significance. Although few were left untouched by wartime destruction, they continue to beckon visitors to delve into the Champa narrative that spans centuries.

HCM City’s response rate to wildlife-related violations remains low

While many localities achieved high efficiency in handling wildlife-related violations reported by the people, HCM City is one of the localities that handled such cases with less efficiency.

Over 97,000 workers sent abroad in eight months

Vietnam sent 97,234 workers abroad in the first eight months of 2023, equivalent to over 88% of the year’s target, reported the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).

US economy bottoms out, made-in-Vietnam exports recover

Vietnam’s exports are expected to recover in the fourth quarter when the US inventory bottoms out, experts say. More multinationals are speeding up relocation of production from China to Vietnam.

Mobile Virtual Network Operators see promising future in Vietnam

With no need to invest in infrastructure, all that a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) does is to buy data traffic from other carriers and focus on developing suitable products for its clients, offering a great chance for its growth in Vietnam.

Different renewable power prices across regions expected

The pricing for new solar energy projects may differ based on the solar radiation intensity specific to each region across the country.

Assessment of top 500 private enterprises released

VPE500’s assets accounted for 28% of total and generated 18.4% of the gross revenue of domestic private enterprises.

VN Index exceeds 1,200 points, bank shares rise

The Vietnamese stock market has bounced back and exceeded the 1,200 point threshold, with bank, real estate and securities companies’ shares soaring in price. Several billion dollars are awaiting disbursement.

Quang Ngai supports production based on value chain in ethnic minority areas

In 2023, the central province of Quang Ngai spent more than 145 billion VND of capital from the National Target Program for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas in the period 2021 - 2025 to develop cooperatives.

Work commences on Long Thanh airport terminal this afternoon

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) is set to officially commence construction on two significant packages within the Long Thanh International Airport project, including the airport terminal package, this afternoon, August 31.

HCM City to hold hot-air balloon show to celebrate National Day

Hot air balloon performances will be held on September 2 and 3 on Nguyen Thien Thanh street in Thu Thiem New Urban Area in Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Duc city to celebrate the National Day (September 2).

MPI proposes VND4 trillion for preventing Mekong Delta erosion

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has proposed to allocate an additional VND4 trillion from the 2023 state budget’s contingency fund to support 18 anti-erosion embankment projects in the Mekong Delta region.

Vietnam strives to achieve standard export coffee material areas

In order to continue increasing the value of coffee exports, the nation is aiming to create standard coffee growing areas amid coffee prices continuously increasing over recent times

VN bounce back to beat South Korea in Asian championship’s first match

Vietnam secured a 22-25, 19-25, 25-23, 25-17, 15-13 win over South Korea in the Thailand’s Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship.

Holiday travel: Air security increased, ticket sales stagnant

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to apply security control measures at level 1 at domestic airports and aviation service supply facilities during the National Day holiday.