VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 26/2023

Colorful artist exhibition celebrates National Day in style

HCM City may pilot new technological solutions for socio-economic growth

The HCM City Science and Technology Department has proposed to pilot the use of new technological solutions to boost the application of science and technology and contribute to the city’s socio-economic growth.

Ships asked to avoid creating waves to protect Trong Mai islet area

After consulting with agencies and scientists, the Quang Ninh Transport Department has chosen a solution to protect Trong Mai (Fighting Cocks) Islet, the symbol of Ha Long, which is in danger of collapse.

Conductor Vinh to lead Dream Orchestra on Japanese tour this October

This will mark the first time a Vietnamese conductor performs in Japan.

Car license plate auction to be re-conducted in September

On the morning of August 25, Vietnam Partnership Auction (VPA) announced that following the first unsuccessful car license plate auction, the next auction will be re-conducted in September 2023.

USD5.5-bn HCM City port project submitted to PM

HCM City authorities have submitted a plan for the USD5.5-billion Can Gio International Transshipment Port to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh for consideration.

Vietnam’s report on SDG implementation announced

VNR shows the progress of SDG implementation in Vietnam, as well as difficulties and challenges facing the country, and policy priorities to speed up the progress.

Foreign retail distributors choose Vietnam as strategic location

Many foreign retail distributors, promoting strategies to diversify their supply chains and ensure a sustainable and resilient supply, have chosen Vietnam as a strategic location in the global supply chain.

Vietnamese footballer honoured at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Local player Tran Thi Thu led the way in term of blocks made per 90 minutes at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which concluded in Australia and New Zealand on August 20.

National plan issued to implement Glasgow declaration on forests, land use

Vietnam will closely manage natural forests, and gradually deal with forest and land degradation by 2025 as set in the freshly-approved national plan on the implementation of the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use.

South Korean teacher wants to teach Vietnamese students as a dear mother

For the past six years, Lydia Park has nurtured unique feelings toward her Vietnamese students in the Autumn Meeting cinema project, where she gives lectures on acting.

UK begins second phase of climate finance accelerator in Vietnam

The UK Embassy in Vietnam has announced a new wave of capacity-building support for low carbon projects that can benefit communities across the Southeast Asian nation.

HCM City to host third international music festival

The Ho Chi Minh City International Music Festival 2023( HOZO), the largest outdoor music show in the southern hub, is scheduled to kick off in September.

Hanoi baby sister given life sentence assaulting toddler to death

A baby sister has been given a life sentence and another a 20-year jail for allegedly murdering a 17-month-old baby in an unlicensed kindergarten in Thuong Tin District.

Hoi An garden opens in Germany

The opening ceremony took place in the German town of Wernigerode on August 24.

Soc Trang native wins Miss Ocean Vietnam 2023 crown

Tran Thi Thu Uyen of the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang claimed the winner’s sash of the 2023 Miss Ocean Vietnam beauty pageant, which wrapped up on August 25 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.

Vietnam triumphs at 2023 Southeast Asian Amateur Golf Team Championship

Vietnam won one gold and one silver at the 2023 Southeast Asian Amateur Golf Team Championship which wrapped up on August 24 in Kuala Lumpur.

Students’ gender and sexual orientation respected at 'Happy Schools'

The set of criteria for building "Happy Schools" of Ho Chi Minh City includes 18 standards, with 3 main groups of standards on people, teaching and educational and environmental activities.

Industrial zone development crucial for FDI attraction

Developing industrial zones is essential to achieving the goals set forth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction strategy for the period of 2021-2030, said Tran Quoc Phuong, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment.

Hanoi wants to build schools with more stories, basements in inner districts

The population in Hanoi has been increasing very rapidly, but the number of schools has not increased proportionally because of limited available land.

Housing prices in Hanoi, HCMC 18-32 times higher than average income levels

Housing prices in Hanoi are 18 times higher than locals’ average incomes, while the figure is 32 times higher in HCM City. The indicators are much higher than other big cities in the region, including Seoul, Tokyo and Singapore, according to Savills.

Forex, int'l betting websites operating openly in VN

Using the domain name of ‘.vn’, both forex and international betting websites are blatantly operating in Vietnam without licenses.

Hue International Photography Festival 2023 slated for September

Hue International Photography Festival 2023 is scheduled to take place from September 9 to September 15, with the event set to feature a wide range of interesting activities, according to the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue province.

Posting children’s images on social media, parents violate children’s rights

Many parents are not fully aware of their children’s rights and are unaware of the dangers of posting photos and personal information about their children.

Procedures to be streamlined to grant work permits to foreigners in Vietnam

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has been assigned to urgently gather public opinions and streamline procedures for granting work permits to foreign nationals working in Vietnam.