Experts discuss policy options to accelerate sustainable development in VN

The consultation workshop “Accelerate Sustainable Development in Vietnam: Policy Options” aimed to assess the impact of policies and investments on economic, social and environmental indicators, including the sustainability of public debt.

US and Vietnam work together for climate and biodiversity

The event, organised by WWF-US, highlighted how the U.S. Government is helping unlock innovative, durable finance for nature and climate, working with partner governments, NGOs, multilateral institutions and the private sector.

National Buddhist treasures on display for first time

Images, documents, and artifacts of historical and cultural values of the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac relic and landscape complex, including national Buddhist treasures, are on display in Quang Ninh Province.

Local artist sets world record for reverse paintings on glass

Vietnamese artist Doan Viet Tien has received recognition from the World Records Union for the second time for his reverse paintings on glass.

India MICE visitors experience river tourism in Ho Chi Minh City

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism welcomed 320 Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibition (MICE) visitors from India on December 16.

Ca Mau processed crabs exported to US market

A local enterprise in the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau has successfully exported a shipment of processed, frozen crabs and sweet snails to the United States after two years of preparations.

Vietnam finishes second at Miss Intercontinental 2023

Vietnamese representative Le Nguyen Ngoc Hang finished as second-runner-up at Miss Intercontinental 2023, which was held on December 16 in Sharm EI Sheikh, Egypt.

PM attends Vietnam-Japan economic forum in Tokyo

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 16 attended a Vietnam-Japan economic forum in Tokyo as part of his ongoing trip to the East Asian country.

Dong Thap to promote comprehensive development in border areas

Dong Thap province has a border more than 50km with Pray Veng province (Cambodia) with 7 border gates, including 2 international border gates and 5 secondary border gates.

Hai Phong beat Hougang 4-0 in AFC Cup last match

Hai Phong FC of Vietnam ended their AFC Cup with a convincing 4-0 win against Hougang United FC of Singapore on December 14 on their home soil at Lach Tray Stadium.

Vietnamese PM talks with Japanese corporations about green transition

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of Vietnamese ministries, agencies and localities on December 16 attended a dialogue with major Japanese economic corporations on green transition and social infrastructure.

Vietnamese, Japanese PMs hold talks in Tokyo

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio in Tokyo on December 16.

Photo contest shows potentials and advantages of Lai Chau

The award ceremony was held by the Literature and Arts Association of Lai Chau province on the afternoon of December 15.

Regulations on fire prevention, construction permits hinder investments

Da Nang People’s Council delegates believe that complicated regulations on fire prevention and control and licensing of construction works have affected the city’s investment attraction.

Two priority sections of north-south high speed railway to be built

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) will complete the north-south high speed railway project’s pre-feasibility study report and strive to start construction of two priority sections before 2030.

Patients save millions of VND thanks to Vietnamese-made radioactive drugs

Cho Ray Hospital in HCM City has prepared two new radioactive drugs, saving cancer patients a trip to Singapore to have PET/CT scanning costing up to VND100 million.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 16/2023

Enterprises suggest to continue tax incentives until the end of 2024

Vietnamese e-commerce grows quickly but unsustainably

The growth and development of e-commerce has created opportunities, but also challenges in state management, especially in building a healthy business environment, contributing to promoting the economy.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 16/2023

Disciplinary measures imposed on some incumbent, former officials of Quang Nam province

Vietnam imports most cars from Thailand over 11 months

Thailand has topped the list of suppliers of cars to Vietnam over the past 11 months, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam gains popularity among Russian tourists

According to online newspaper Russian Travel Digest (Russtd), despite the lack of direct flights to Vietnam, sales of tours to the country for the end of autumn and the New Year holidays have increased significantly compared to last year.

PM encourages high-quality Japanese investment in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh encouraged leading firms of Japan’s Gunma prefecture to expand their investment cooperation activities in Vietnam during a meeting with local businesses on December 15.

2024 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup: Vietnam fall into group of death

Vietnam have fallen into a group of death at the coming 2024 AFC U2- Women’s Asian Cup following a recent draw announced by the Asian Football Confederation.

Vietnam rolls out climate-friendly cooling solutions

Vietnam is one of the first 63 countries to join the Global Cooling Pledge proposed by President of the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) Sultan Al Jaber within the framework of COP28.

Vietnam among top five countries with largest numbers of researchers in RoK

Vietnam ranks third in terms of the number of researchers in the Republic of Korea (RoK), after China and India and above the US and Pakistan, according to a report released by the RoK Ministry of Science and ICT.