Korean investors turn into net buyers of Vietnamese stocks

Investors of the Republic of Korea (RoK) were net buyers of stocks in Vietnam, at 9.1 million USD, in the first 11 days of August, over four times higher than the net buying of 2.12 million USD in July.

Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh reopens to visitors

The Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi reopened to the public from August 15 after an annual maintenance.

More police officers deployed to UN peacekeeping mission

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on August 16 handed over the State President’s decision to deploy three more police officers to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

Ministry building long-term strategy on rice exports, market stabilisation

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is building a long-term strategy on rice export and market stabilisation, following bans by several countries, according to Deputy Director of the MoIT's Import-Export Department Tran Quoc Toan.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 17/2023

SMEs development fund plans further reduced interest rates

Vietnamese headphone market is becoming saturated

Apple dominates the local market with Airpods and other headphone manufacturers are marketing new products, but purchasing power is weak because of the weak economy.

Energy sector plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 17-26% by 2030

Vietnam's energy sector plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 17-26% by 2030 and around 90% by 2050 compared to the normal development scenario.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 17/2023

Corruption fight must not be affected by outside pressure: Party leader

Vietnam expects stronger FDI inflows with large-scale projects

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Vietnam have gradually recovered with many large-scale investment projects following the COVID-19 pandemic as well as political and economic uncertainties in the world.

VPBank’s brand value hits nearly USD 1.3 billion

Within a year, VPBank’s value increased by almost 1.5 times, reaching nearly US$1.3 billion and ranking 173rd in the world’s 500 most valuable banking brands.

Global consumers cut spending, VN exporters lower export targets

High inflation has forced consumers around the world to tighten their purse strings. Vietnamese farmers and exporters are concerned that farm exports may not see growth this year.

Cinema boosts Vietnam's tourism

The country's picturesque landscapes are increasingly featured in domestic and international film productions, effectively promoting Vietnam and its tourism.

Vietnamese warned they lack parenting skills due to generation gap

Preventing toxic content being seen by small children is a difficult task which needs the cooperation of many parties, including parents, schools and social organizations.

VN's power plan lacks mechanisms to attract private investors

There are still issues to be resolved with the recently approved National Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8), namely how to attract and encourage private investors, including green financing from foreign financial institutions.

Farmers earn billions of dong a year from raising worms

Worms are bringing revenue of billions of dong a year to farmers.

Journey through tranquil beauty of Khanh Le Pass

Khanh Le Pass, linking Dalat and Nha Trang cities, stands as one of Vietnam’s longest and most scenic routes.

From farm to table: bringing a taste of Vietnam to the world

Raising quality and safety standards has unlocked high-value markets for Vietnamese farmers.

Hoan Kiem District: The cultural center of Hanoi

Although the smallest of all districts, as the heart of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem District is often the site of the capital's major cultural and political events.

Unlicensed plastic surgery training centres pose serious risks

Only hospitals and healthcare training facilities are given permission to offer training courses on non-invasive beauty treatments. However, a lot of spas and plastic surgery centres have trained their staff to become unprofessional plastic surgeons.

A special house for the elderly in need

In the past six years, a house of Bui Van Hung, residing in Dong Thuan Ward, Binh Minh Town in southern Vinh Long Province has become a home for many elderly people who are lonely and facing difficulties.

Forest worshiping ceremony educates awareness of environmental protection

The forest worshiping ceremony (Mo Dong Tru) of the Nung people in Hoang Su Phi district (Ha Giang province) is recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Rice export prices peak, VN rice production vulnerabilities exposed

A rice shortage has pushed global rice prices up to a new high and caused domestic prices to escalate. This has exposed the vulnerabilities of Vietnam’s rice production.

China accelerates investment in Vietnam

Surpassing Japan, China now ranks third among the countries and territories with significant investments in Vietnam since the beginning of the year.

Nine Vietnamese universities meet int’l accreditation standards

Nine Vietnamese universities meet international accreditation standards, an increase of two compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

Transport ministry proposes banning driving more than 3 hours at night

The Ministry of Transport proposed a ban on driving continuously for more than eight hours a day and more than three hours at night in a bid to raise road safety.