HCMC prepares to lease sidewalks on nearly 900 roads

The HCMC Department of Transport has listed nearly 900 roads across the city that will serve as a basis for district authorities to lease sidewalks.

Runner Oanh encourages people to practice healthy lifestyle

SEA Games winner Nguyen Thi Oanh supports AIA Vitality to promote sports and healthy lifestyles in Vietnam.

Lam Dong’s ethnic minority area escapes from poverty

Thanks to changing farming thinking and applying high technology to agricultural production, people in ethnic minority areas in Lam Dong province have earned higher income.

US$28 billion trade surplus for Vietnam in 2023

Vietnam still enjoyed a trade surplus of US$28 billion despite a fall in trade exchanges in 2023, the General Statistics Office (GSO) said in a report released in Hanoi on December 29.

Truong My Lan under investigation for money laundering

The Ministry of Public Security is currently investigating whether Truong My Lan, chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Holdings Group Corporation, was involved in money laundering and embezzlement at Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB).

Bond buybacks up 5.8% y-o-y

Corporate bond buybacks before maturity had amounted to VND230.2 trillion in the year to December 25, up by 5.8% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Finance.

HCM City’s museums to offer night tours to attract tourists

Southern Women's Museum in HCMC plans to offer an evening tour with art programs featuring southern culture to attract visitors.

A glance at major socio-economic indicators in 2023

Vietnamese gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.05% in 2023, higher than 2020 and 2021 during the 2011 - 2023 period, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnam sees record number of international arrivals in December

Vietnam served nearly 1.4 million international tourists in December, a record high figure on a monthly basis this year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO) in a report released on December 29.

Pangolin successfully gives birth at Saigon Zoo

Another pangolin has successfully given birth at the Saigon Zoo in HCM City.

HCMC chosen by AI as top destination for New Year’s Eve celebration

HCM City, ranked third on the list, is recommended by AI for its festive atmosphere, fireworks over the Saigon River, and vibrant nightlife in District 1.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 29/2023

Forestry sector aims for 17.5 billion USD in exports next year

Vietnamese students rank 23rd globally in IELTS exam

The average score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of Vietnamese people in 2022 ranked 23rd out of 40 countries organising the IELTS exam.

VN firms face difficulties in accessing bank loans despite rate cut

HÀ NỘI — Although interest rates have continued to drop sharply, firms say it is still difficult for them to access loans.

Vietnamese boxers to fight at South Korean War in Paradise event

Vietnamese fighters will begin their new year with thrilling bouts at the WBO Title Match: War in Paradise next month in South Korea.

Japanese conductor to lead young musicians at Ho Guom Opera

Under the baton of the conductor, the orchestras will play a repertoire of pieces by Vietnamese composer Tran Manh Hung, Japanese composer Yasushi Akutagawa, and others.

Environment protection fee proposed for emissions

The draft also proposed bonuses for organisations that restrict pollutant emissions.

Vietnam’s five-year HFCs production, consumption baselines announced

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has issued a decision announcing Vietnam's Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) production and consumption baselines and total national consumption for the 2024 - 2028 period.

Vietnam's CPI up 3.25% in 2023

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in 2023 is estimated to rise 3.25% year-on-year, meeting the target set by the National Assembly (NA), the General Statistics Office (GSO) reported on December 29.

Big steps forwards taken in digital transformation in Vietnam

2023 has been a successful year for Vietnam in digital transformation with many steps forwards, according to Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung.

Hoi An orders collection of shipwreck’s carbon isotope samples

The collection of carbon isotope samples has been ordered to determine the age of a sunken wooden ship recently discovered near the coast of Cam An ward in the central province of Quang Nam’s Hoi An city.

Vietnamese durian exports reel in about 2.22 billion USD

Vietnam has shipped approximately 2.22 billion USD worth of durian products overseas in 2023, with increasing demand noticed in non-traditional markets.

Vietnamese economy expands 5.05% in 2023

Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate is estimated at 5.05% in 2023, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on December 29.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 29/2023

President sends messages of longevity celebrations to centenarians

Mobile phones, electronic products rake in over US$100 bln in export turnover

Mobile phones and components, computers, electronic products and spare parts have become the two largest foreign currency earners, bringing in more than US$50 billion each as of mid-December, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.