Vietnam wins five medals at International Economics Olympiad

All five members of the Vietnamese team secured medals at the International Economics Olympiad (IEO 2023), which was held in an online format from July 24 to August 2 in Greece.

Grandmaster Liem draws first match at World Cup 2023

Vietnamese Grandmaster Le Quang Liem recorded a draw in his first match at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Cup chess tournament which was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on August 2.

American-Vietnamese pianist wins Global Music Awards

American-Vietnamese pianist Quynh Nguyen has won a gold medal for prizes offered by the Global Music Awards recently held in the United States.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 3/2023

OV youth expected to act as ambassadors for Vietnamese tourism

Passengers welcome VNeID use for air travel check-in

On the morning of August 2 only, more than 100 passengers used VNeID instead of physical IDs at Noi Bai International Airport.

Hanoi People’s Committee to take over Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park

The Government issued a resolution to transfer Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park under the management of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) to the People's Committee of Hanoi from August 1.

Transport Ministry proposes incentives for EVs producers, users

The Ministry of Transport has just submitted its proposal to Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on incentives for electrical vehicle (EV) producers and users.

African swine fever vaccines to be exported to Philippines, Indonesia

Vietnam will export 2 million doses of vaccines against African swine fever (ASF) to the Philippines and Indonesia between August and October this year, according to Nguyen Van Long, Director of the Department of Animal Health.

Vietnam festival to re-enact mid-autumn atmosphere in Japan

The Vietnam Festival “Hello Saitama” will take place in the Japanese prefecture of Saitama from September 1-3, re-enacting the atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival and bring it to the Japanese people and the Vietnamese community living there.

VN women's football team receives VND18 billion in rewards after World Cup

Coach Mai Duc Chung and his players received nearly VND18 billion in bonuses after the 2023 World Cup.

Positive economic outlook predicted for Vietnam in H2

International organisations and media have continued to make positive assessment of Vietnam’s economic recovery and outlook in the second half of 2023.

International Festival of Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts opens in Binh Dinh

The 8th International Festival of Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts opened in the south central province of Binh Dinh on August 2 night.

First freight train on Shijiazhuang – Yen Vien railway route welcomed

A ceremony was held in Hanoi’s Yen Vien station on August 2 to welcome the first freight train on Shijiazhuang (China) – Yen Vien (Vietnam) railway route.

Industrial real estate investment remains magnet for investors

The industrial real estate market remains a bright spot thanks to stable foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, according to industry insiders.

Hanoi develops night-time tourism to attract more visitors

Hanoi's Department of Tourism plans to organise a series of night-time tourism activities to tap the potential of the night-time economy and attract more visitors to the capital city.

VN stock market recovering fast, strongly

Vietnam’s stock market is witnessing the fastest and strongest recovery since the beginning of this year, as the VN-Index has surpassed the threshold of 1,200 points.

BlackPink post behind-the-scenes photos, thank Vietnamese fans

BlackPink's members Jennie, Jisoo and Rosé posted backstage photos of their show at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium and said thank you to Vietnamese fans, known as V-Blinks.

VN wooden products begin to get export orders again after lull

The volatility and unpredictability in global markets may have caused challenges for many industries, including woodworking, but offered opportunities to agile businesses, according to experts.

Retirement: a time when medical problems can increase

Dr Nguyen Trung Anh, Director of the Central Geriatric Hospital, said that each elderly person on average suffers from more than three common diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, Parkinson's disease, dementia or stroke.

VN to step up efforts in building sustainable production and consumption

Sustainable resource management and the development of eco-friendly, reusable materials are crucial in building an innovative, circular economy in Vietnam.

Vietnam enterprises adapt to new global environment amid uncertainties

The face of the world has changed, posing many challenges but also bringing great opportunities. Vietnamese enterprises have been adapting to the new circumstances.

Vietnam’s computer market recovers thanks to digital transformation

Vietnam's PC market is expected to slightly recover in the second half of 2023. The trend of digital transformation is considered one of the important reasons contributing to the recovery.

Vietnamese enterprises urged to explore niche markets while exports decline

Enterprises should look for niche markets to better cope with declines in exports in major markets.

Wolfoo cartoon videos removed from YouTube as copyright dispute continues

Sconnect, the owner of the Wolfoo cartoon characters, has lodged a petition with Vietnamese agencies, requesting support to discuss with YouTube the copyright dispute with the owner of Peppa Pig.

Hoi An installs camera system to improve tourism, flood management

Hoi An City in the central province of Quang Nam has installed a camera system along some popular streets and areas to improve tourism management and support flood monitoring activities.