ViGPT proves Vietnam’s high-technology mastery

The launch of ViGPT, considered the ‘Vietnamese version of ChatGPT, shows Vietnam’s ability to master and develop high technologies. Self-reliance in technology allows protection of national data security, intellectual and ideological system.

Buyers tighten spending, businesses get headaches during Tet season

To increase sales, businesses must find ways to diversify sales methods, product types, and implement promotional programmes.

40 transport works in HCM City to reach finish line in 2024

HCM City authorities have decided that two important transport projects Tran Quoc Hoan – Cong Hoa and Nguyen Van Linh tunnel, plus 38 works, must be completed in 2024 to ease traffic congestion.

2024 remains challenging for Vietnam's wood sector

Along with the EU, many other markets have also set new and strict policies, causing many difficulties for wood export activities.

Hospital referral documents, medical check-up records to go online

Social security offices and hospitals nationwide will trial electronic health insurance referrals and health check-up records in April this year, looking to completely remove the need for paper.

VN seaport industry faces potential risks despite gradual recovery in 2024

Regarding the shipping industry as a whole, Tien Phong Securities Company believes that the outlook for 2024 will be more positive due to the gradual cooling down of global inflationary pressures and an increase in demand for goods transportation.

Vietnam developing community-based tourism

The community’s participation in tourism development not only helps maintain long-term economic contributions, but also ensures the necessary support for and supervision over tourism activities.

Marksmen to seek Olympic spots at Asian championships

The continental competition which is the Asian zonal Olympic qualification, will see many athletes competing in 18 events for men and 14 for women, along with four for mixed teams.

Vietnamese military doctor treats Laos’ disadvantaged patients

Having worked at a clinic in the border area of Việt Nam and Laos for ten years, military doctor Nguyễn Việt Đức was known to his Lao patients as ‘father Đức’.

Vietnamese worker incomes rise by 6.9% in 2023

Vietnamese workers last year enjoyed a 6.9% increase in their monthly income to VND7.1 million compared to the previous year, according to a report by the General Statistics Office.

Dien Bien National Tourism Year 2024 kicks off

The Opening Ceremony of The National Tourism Year 2024 will take place together with the Ban Flower Festival in March 2024 in Điện Biên Phủ City

Vietnam’s attractions full of visitors on 2024 New Year holiday

Coastal central cities such as Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang and Phan Thiet were favorite destinations for travelers during the 2024 New Year holiday. In the north, Sa Pa (Lao Cai), Ha Giang and Ha Long Bay were full of visitors during these days.

70 foreign beauties invited to local designer’s fashion show

Well-known Vietnamese designer Nguyen Minh Tuan has invited 70 international beauties to his upcoming fashion show "Dreams Come True", scheduled to take place on January 5 in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

State does not encourage gold bar trading: VN central bank

The State does not encourage the trading of gold bars, protect their prices, nor accept too large differences between domestic and global gold prices, and between SJC and other types of gold bars.

Former ministers stand trial for Viet A case

As of this morning, 38 defendants were present at the trial for their criminal offenses in the Covid-19 test kit case at Viet A Company.

Hoar frost covers Fansipan peak as new cold spell hits northern region

Hoar frost blanketed the top of Mount Fansipan, the nation’s highest peak in the northern province of Lao Cai, in the early morning of January 3 following a new cold wave.

Goalkeeper Lam withdraws from Asian Cup squad, opening the door for Nguyen Filip

It is expected that the goalkeeper position will be entrusted to Nguyen Filip of Hanoi Police Club, who possesses significant experience playing in Europe.

HCM City People’s Committee headquarters sees record-breaking number of visitors

The HCM City People’s Committee and People’s Council headquarters welcomed a record-breaking 2,500 local and foreign visitors in just two days (December 30 and 31), the highest number since its opening in April 2023.

HBSO to host New Year Concert 2024

Soloists of the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will perform a concert at the Opera House on January 6 to welcome the New Year.

Vietnamese leaders’ major overseas visits in 2023 in the spotlight

Senior Vietnamese leaders made a score of working visits abroad in 2023 to promote bilateral cooperation in various fields. Let’s look at some of these major trips.

Sidewalk rental is not just to collect fees

Hoàn Kiếm District, the city’s central area, proposed rental on ten streets at 36 locations, including 15 locations on five pedestrians streets of Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hàng Khay, Hàng Bài, Nguyễn Xí and Lê Thái Tổ.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 3/2024

2024 remains challenging for wood sector: experts

Spring fair 2024 to honour Tet traditions of 54 ethnic groups

A spring fair to celebrate the upcoming the Year of Dragon is scheduled to take place from January 26 to February 1 at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Hanoi.

30 escape sleeper bus fire on national highway

As many as 30 people, including 28 passengers, on board a sleeper bus managed to escape the vehicle that suddenly caught fire in northern Ninh Binh province late on January 2.

Vietnam's exports to EU, US see sharp downturn in 2023

Vietnam's exports to the EU and the US in 2023 were estimated to reach around 166 billion USD, a 9.6% decrease while imports were estimated at nearly 41 billion USD, a 9.1% drop in comparison to 2022.