Exploring terraced fields of Phung Village

Tucked away in Hoang Su Phi District of Ha Giang Province, Phung Village is where you can witness the sheer magnificence of terraced fields that seem to blend seamlessly with the ethereal sea of clouds.

Nha Trang proposes resuming tourism diving services

The Nha Trang Bay Management Board has just proposed resuming tourism diving services around the Hon Mun Marine Protected Area after over a year of suspension.

HCM City deals with low birth rates, aging population

As of this year, the elderly population accounts for 11 per cent of the total population of HCM City, officially pushing the city into its ageing phase. The city’s birth rate has continuously declined over the past decade.

Running against time: an elderly athlete’s journey

Even at the age of 70, an age when many former professional marathon runners have hung up their running shoes, Nguyen Do Hung remains a familiar face in running events across Vietnam.

Vietnam faces up to 2,000MW power shortfall

Vietnam anticipates an energy shortfall of up to 2,000MW between 2024 and 2025, as the soaring electricity demand outpaces additions to capacity.

Vietnam's fintech landscape poised for significant growth

Despite a drop in funding, Vietnam will continue to breed upcoming fintech unicorns in the long term thanks to its burgeoning fintech sector.

When users are afraid of receiving calls and joining the digital environment

Ensuring digital safety at a fundamental level to protect all telecommunications and internet users is an important step in creating digital trust. Digital trust is a must in digital transformation.

EVN okays proposed quarterly electricity tariff adjustment

Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) has endorsed a proposal for a new electricity tariff adjustment mechanism.

Vietnam's tra fish exports likely to hit US$1.77 billion this year

Vietnamese pangasius exports are showing positive signs in several key markets such as China, Hong Kong (China), and the United States, with the product forecast to hit over US$1.7 billion this year.

What kind of car will people buy when they are ready for a new one?

Vietnamese, when choosing electric vehicles (EV) as their next car purchase, will not choose based on climate change concerns or preferences offered by the government, a recent survey by Deloitte has found.

Police investigate a group for illegally collecting blood samples from students

A group of people from Hai Phong City are being investigated by police over the illegal collection of hundreds of blood samples from school students.

Government sets up regional coordinating councils to assist Prime Minister

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision to set up regional coordinating councils for the Mekong Delta region, the Northern Midlands and Mountains region to assist the Prime Minister.

Ministry to adopt loose regulations to help more people buy social housing

The Ministry of Construction will have loose regulations so that more low-income earners are eligible for buying social housing.

Foreign food seeks to win over tastes of Vietnamese people

Through large distribution and retail systems in HCM City, industry associations have launched many typical products from foreign countries to promote and expand the consumption of goods in Vietnam.

Trinh The Long becomes WBC Asian champion

Undefeated Vietnamese boxer Trinh The Long won the WBC Asia silver middleweight belt after successfully beating Thai rival Chayanon Phothijun in a 10-round contest held on August 20 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Beauties wow in national costume competition at Miss Grand Vietnam 2023

All of the local contestants stunned whilst participating in the national costume competition at the ongoing Miss Grand Vietnam 2023 which took place on August 20 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Retail sector forecast to maintain growth, but challenges persist

The retail sector is expected to maintain growth in the remaining months of 2023, because most retail businesses have appropriate solutions to increase purchasing power.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 21/2023

Science and technology key to achieve net-zero emission goal: Expert

Nha Trang and Vung Tau among world’s top 10 popular beaches

Australian tourism newswire Escape has picked the 10 most popular beaches worldwide on TikTok, with local beaches in Nha Trang and Vung Tau featured among the list.

President chairs official welcome ceremony for Kazakh counterpart

President Vo Van Thuong chaired an official welcome ceremony for his Kazakh counterpart Kassym - Jomart Tokayev in Hanoi on August 21.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (August 21-27/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from August 21 to 27.

Winners of World Robot Olympiad in Vietnam revealed

The awards ceremony of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) 2023 in Vietnam was held on August 30 at Phenikaa University in Hanoi.

Yen Bai to host Shan Tuyet tea festival for first time

A festival dedicated to Shan Tuyet (Snow Shan), a specialty tea from the northern mountainous region, is scheduled to take place from September 22 to September 28 in Van Chan district of Yen Bai province.

First car license plate auction under close monitor

The first online car license plate auction conducted by the Vietnam Partnership Auction (VPA) will take place tomorrow.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 21/2023

President of Kazakhstan arrives in Hanoi, begins official visit