Foreign retailer giants look for Vietnamese suppliers

The Vietnam International Sourcing 2023, which will be hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) from September 13 – 15 in Ho Chi Minh City, is expecting to attract about 150 business delegations from 30 countries and territories worldwide.

Railway cafés remain open, visitors thread their way through barricades

Despite a ban, the railway café street in Hanoi has become crowded and busy again. Checkpoints have been installed to prevent people from entering the area for safety reasons, but people still find their way there.

Foreign investors dominate real estate M&A market in Vietnam

Investors from Singapore, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Taiwan (China), Japan and Malaysia invested about 1.4 billion USD in merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the field of real estate in Vietnam in the first seven months of this year.

Slowing down fast fashion to save the planet

The fashion industry is regarded as one of the most wasteful sectors. If you don’t believe this is the case? Check your closet.

51 minors had abortions at country’s largest maternity hospital in 2022

Abortions at a late gestational age increase the risk of procedure failure and complications, especially in adolescents.

VN aviation industry faces human resource shortage

The aviation industry is facing a severe human resource shortage due to several factors such as the recovery of the tourism sector and the expansion of airports across the country, experts said.

More actions needed besides new visa policy to attract int’l travelers to VN

The new visa policy, taking effect from August 15, is creating a boost to the attraction of international tourists, but it is just the initial step and more long-term measures are required to make a breakthrough in this regard, according to insiders.

Int’l media suggests three-day voyage through heavenly beachscapes in Phu Quoc

Bored Panda, one of the world’s leading art and pop culture magazines, has published an article unveiling a three-day voyage through some of the heavenly beachscapes found on Phu Quoc.

City of crafts: The art of tò he figurines

The city of Hanoi embraces a long list of traditional craft villages. From north, south, east and west, craft villages in the city and beyond were born centuries ago to supply to the ancient citadel of the past.

Supporting ethnic minorities in the border area of Dakrong

The authorities of Dakrong district in Quang Tri province has seriously implemented programs and policies on socio-economic development in border and remote areas.

“One-stop center” model to be expanded in Vietnam

Building more One-stop Service Center model like Anh Duong (Sunshine) House is very necessary and important to support people suffering from gender-based violence to access integrated, essential and effective services.

Lonely Planet reveals best time to visit Vietnam

World-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has published an article revealing the best time to visit Vietnam.

Finance Ministry: gasoline price in VN is lower than in other countries

Replying to calls to cut taxes to pave the way to slash gasoline prices, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said the highest gasoline price in Vietnam is only 65-80 percent of the price in countries bordering Vietnam.

Ukrainian woman happy with new life, her TikTok clips attract millions of likes

Her videos on TikTok that have attracted millions of likes indicate that Stadnyk Elizabeth of Ukraine and her Vietnamese husband and children are leading happy lives after leaving Ukraine.

Vietnam leads rice exports, yet farmers still struggle

Vietnamese rice farmers are still grappling with poverty even though the country is one of the world’s largest rice exporters, Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Le Minh Hoan said.

Vietnam's aviation industry posts growth of nearly 42%

The domestic air passenger transport market has experienced a strong recovery, with an annual growth of 41.8% recorded in the first seven months of 2023, announced the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

13 airports in Vietnam accept foreigners’ entry, exit with e-visa

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has freshly announced a list of 13 international airports permitting foreigners to enter and exit with electronic visas.

Robbery warnings at Da Nang beaches

Authorities in the central city of Da Nang have warned visitors of thefts at local beaches.

Former police officer detained, stripped of title after kidnapping child

A senior police officer has been stripped of his title after he was arrested for kidnapping a seven-year-old boy.

US-Vietnam cooperation leads to return of two high-level fugitives to US

US Consul General Susan Burns expressed her gratitude for the investigative work and cooperation with Vietnamese law enforcement, reiterating the significance of this bilateral collaboration in ensuring the safety of both nations.

Vietnam's durian export earnings past US$1 billion mark

Vietnam earned US$1.1 billion from durian exports during the first seven months of the year, usurping dragon fruit which has been the country’s leading fruit export item.

Semaphore flag performance in Hanoi sets national record

A Semaphore flag performance organised by the Central Council of the Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organisation in Hanoi on August 16 set a new Vietnamese record for attracting the largest number of performers.

Vietnamese EV maker’s market cap hits 85.5 billion USD in Nasdaq debut

The market capitalisation of VinFast, the electric vehicle (EV) maker of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup reached 85 billion USD in its Nasdaq debut on August 15 with nearly 6.8 million shares changing hands.

Vietnamese Deputy PM attends 7th China-South Asia Expo in Kunming

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang attended the opening ceremony of the 7th China – South Asia Expo (CAS Expo) and the 27th China Kunming Import and Export Commodities Fair in Kunming, the capital of China’s Yunnan province, on August 16.

Vietnam, Israel hold third meeting of Inter-Governmental Committee in Hanoi

The Vietnam - Israel Inter-Governmental Committee on cooperation in economy, science - technology and other fields convened the third meeting in Hanoi on August 16.