Ten ideal destinations in Vietnam for Independence Day

Hanoi is among the top 10 domestic destinations chosen by tourists for this year's National Day holiday.

337,000 foreign arrivals in VN in August under unilateral visa exemption

Foreign tourists, especially the Chinese, highly appreciate and have positive responses to VN’s new visa policy, which is an opportunity for VN’s tourism to increase competitiveness with regional countries.

Vietnamese football squad announced for match against Palestine

Among the familiar faces to fans, star midfielder Đỗ Hùng Dũng is making a comeback after a lengthy out with an injury.

Football academy launched in Vietnam

The Park Hang-seo International Football Academy officially opened in Hanoi on August 30, marking a development of youth football in Vietnam.

Positives signs for garments and textiles

The garments and textiles industry is showing signs of improvement as recovery in key export markets leads to a boost in orders.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 31/2023

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to attend 43rd ASEAN Summit

EU delegation to visit Vietnam for IUU fishing assessment

The European Commission (EC) is scheduled to dispatch an inspection team to Vietnam in October for the fourth round of assessment on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, according to the Vietnam Directorate of Fisheries.

Green transition placing pressure on labour market

Vietnam has a mountain to climb to create enough qualified workers for new roles in the country’s green energy transition.

Vietnamese women's life expectancy is 5 years longer than men

The average life expectancy of Vietnamese is 73.6 years, with women having a longer life expectancy than men, 76.1 vs 71.1, respectively.

New visa policy helping facilitate tourism development: Authority

The new visa policy is presenting an opportunity for Vietnam's tourism industry to enhance its competitiveness, said the Ministry of Public Security’s Vietnam Immigration Department during a press conference in Hanoi on August 30.

Vietnam retains leading position with Entrepreneurship Index

Vietnam has retained a leading position in the Entrepreneurship Index for many consecutive years as 88% of people surveyed in the country think that having their own business is a more desirable opportunity.

Information and communications sector plays vital role in digital transformation

The information and communications sector is undertaking a mission to lead national digital transformation, realizing the aspiration of building a powerful and prosperous Vietnam.

Hau Giang to host international rice festival

The first international rice festival will be held in the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang in late 2023, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Hoang Trung.

Vietnam not letting up in free trade deal bonanzas

Since its national establishment in September 1945 and the country’s opening doors to the world economy 37 years ago, Vietnam has reaped significant economic bonanzas from a large network of economic links, including free trade agreements.

How rich is billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong now?

The last week ended with the information that billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong jumped into the 23rd position on Forbes’ list of the top billionaires, with assets increasing by tens of billions of dollars thanks to the sharp rise in VinFast share prices.

Vietnamese specialties popular in Germany

Many Vietnamese opened eateries and restaurants in Germany; thus, Vietnamese specialties are easily found in this country and they are popular to locals.

Duong Lam's culinary traditions charm tourists

As more and more tourists have flocked to Đường Lâm to explore its rich culinary heritage, many households now offer on-site culinary experiences where they can taste local flavours among the intimate settings of traditional houses.

Vietnam’s food map with 126 typical dishes to be unveiled in October

A food festival to honour Vietnamese culinary culture will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from October 20 – 22, during which Vietnam’s food map will be unveiled with a record of 126 delicious dishes.

Memory declining in young people more and more common

Causes of memory decline are often related to stress, work pressure, having to do many things at the same time, sleep disorders, alcohol abuse and using stimulants or drugs.

PouYuen Vietnam offers VND165 billion to laid-off workers

PouYuen Vietnam is set to provide financial aid totaling VND165 billion to 1,220 employees who will be laid off next month, according to the HCMC Department of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs on August 29.

Woman detained on suspicion of dumping newborn into trash bin

A 38-year-old woman named P.T.M. in Nhon Trach District, the southern province of Dong Nai, is under criminal detention on suspicion of having abandoned her newborn child, the provincial police said on Wednesday.

Typhoon Saola enters East Sea

Typhoon Saola entered the northeastern waters north of the East Sea on August 30 afternoon, becoming the third storm hitting the area this year, said the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorology Forecasting.

Thai Nguyen restores intangible cultural heritages of ethnic minorities

Thai Nguyen has recently collected and restored many intangible cultural heritages associated with preserving the traditional cultural identity of ethnic minority groups residing in the province.

President reduces death penalties to life sentences for 11 prisoners

President Vo Van Thuong on August 30 decided to reduce death penalties to life sentences for 11 prisoners.

VN ranks first in Southeast Asia in search volume growth rate for foreign travel

Vietnam ranked first in Southeast Asia in terms of the growth rate in demand for foreign travel, at 170% in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2019, Google announced on August 30.