No1 goalkeeper Dang Van Lam misses Asian Cup 2023 due to injury

Three Vietnamese football players, including No1 goalkeeper Dang Van Lam, will not be able to play at the coming AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar early next year due to their injuries.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 31/2023

Hanoi assigned to collect over 408 trillion VND to State budget in 2024

Mekong Delta draws visitors to classic destinations

The Mekong Delta, one of the country's seven key tourism regions, has identified 53 classic destinations designated by the Mekong Delta Tourism Association.

MIC plans to boost digital infrastructure, digital applications in 2024

The ministry is conducting 5G trials in 59 localities, with a 99.8% population coverage rate for 4G.

Da Lat marks 130th anniversary with UNESCO title of Creative Music City

Da Lat, an enchanting city nestled in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, marked its 130th anniversary and received the prestigious title of "UNESCO Creative Music City" at a ceremony on December 30.

PM engages in dialogue with farmers nationwide

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 30 chaired his annual dialogue with farmers nationwide, with its theme highlighting farmers’ central role in the development of agriculture, rural economy, and green, sustainable new-style rural areas.

Banks adjust SMS banking fees, encourage switch to apps for notifications

Some banks have announced adjustments to SMS banking fees starting from the beginning of 2024 and encouraged customers to switch to digital banking apps to get notifications for free.

Tay Ninh improves cultural life of ethnic minorities in border areas

In recent years, the work of preserving and promoting the ethnic cultural identity of the Khmer people in border areas of Tay Nin province has received special attention from local management agencies at all levels.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 31/2023

New regulations on HFCs export, import licences take effect from January 1, 2024

Agriculture ministry wants to sell 5.9 million tons more of carbon dioxide

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has reported to the government about the signing of documents on transferring 10.3 million tons of CO2 to the World Bank which will bring turnover of VND1.25 trillion.

Bad debts: bitter pill for commercial banks in Xuyen Viet Oil scandal

In addition to a tax debt of VND1.5 trillion, Xuyen Viet Oil still owes VND5.5 trillion to four banks.

Vietnam remains destination for foreign investment next year

Despite failing to achieve the growth target, Vietnam is still considered a country with high growth in the region and remains to be regarded as a destination for 2024 by international investors.

People with idle money advised to buy land as real estate market is gloomy

Analysts believe that now is the time to inject money into land as the real estate market is lackluster.

Vietnamese horror movie to premiere in 13 countries

Vietnamese horror movie Kẻ ăn hồn (The Soul Reaper) is set to be screened in 13 countries and territories worldwide, including in the United States and Taiwan (China).

Local model to represent Vietnam at Miss Global 2023

Doan Thu Thuy, the Vietnamese representative at Miss Global 2023, is set to attend the 10th edition of the global pageant which is due to take place in Vietnam and Cambodia in January, 2024.

Vietnam among countries with high economic growth rates: foreign media

According to experts and international media, Vietnam's economy has shown resilience, stability, and readiness to overcome difficulties to become one of the economies with positive growth rates in the world.

VAT to be reduced by 2% from January 1

The value-added tax (VAT) for most of goods and services will be cut by 2% from January 1, 2024.

Kon Tum: Connecting typical production areas with tourism

Over the past time, Kon Tum has made efforts to build tourist and entertainment areas not only in urban areas, but also in rural areas to create a spillover effect in tourism activities.

Promoting cross-border cooperation, building a water-resource managing framework

The project "Promoting water security and environment for transboundary river basins of Ma River, Neun River, Ca River and related coastal areas".

Ministry unveils top 10 culture, sport and tourism events in 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on December 29 announced Vietnam’s top 10 culture, sports, and tourism events of 2023.

Ho Chi Minh City police arrest Korean fugitive wanted by Interpol

A Korean national wanted by Interpol for allegedly running illegal online gambling operations has been arrested by the police in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange has new president

Lieutenant General Nguyen Huu Chinh, former political commissar of the Ministry of National Defence’s General Department of Technology, has been elected as President of the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange for the 2023-2028 tenure.

Awakening potential of Nghe An’s Western region

The special attention of the Politburo and the Government has become an important premise for the development of Nghe An’s western districts.

Anh Vien honoured as most successful Vietnamese swimmer of all time

Prestigious international sports website Metro League recently announced its list of the Top 28 most successful local swimmers of all time, with the top position going to Nguyen Thi Anh Vien.

Awakening tourism potential of Tien Yen mountainous district

Although there is natural and cultural potential to develop tourism, especially community-based tourism, this type of tourism in Tien Yen district of Quang Ninh province is still in its infancy.