Face authentication mandated for transfers above VND10mil to curb fraud

With the new regulation requiring face authentication for money transfers of 10 million VND or more, accounts not in the owner's name or opened with "borrowed" documents will be eliminated.

Top architectural designs with a focus on sustainable on show

An exhibition displaying the top residential, interior and green building designs is on at Diên Hồng Flower Garden, Hoàn Kiếm District.

French artist unveils family sphere at city exhibition

“Non Dénommé” (Unnamed) is the theme of an art and sound installation exhibition by French artist Tanguy Sevat-Denuet which is opening at the HCM City Southern Women’s Museum.

HCM City supports private museums

HCM City’s cultural authorities are working to support private museums as their efforts to building a museum system to boost local tourism.

'Shrek the Musical' set to tour big cities

Broadway-standard show Shrek the Musical will be performed in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in July and August. ​

Vietnam News Headlines June 25/2024

Vietnam, China enhance drug prevention

Vietnam's billion-dollar durian faces new rival in Chinese market

Vietnam's billion-dollar durian is entering its main harvest season with an estimated output of 1.5 million tons, a significant increase from last year. However, this commodity will face new competition in the Chinese market from Malaysia.

Six-year delay: 'Made in Vietnam' policy stalled after Asanzo scandal

Mr. Pham Van Tam, former Chairman of Asanzo Group, was arrested a few days after being prosecuted. Reflecting on the past, a policy aimed at bringing transparency following the Asanzo scandal has yet to materialize.

Vietnam Business News June 25/2024

Enterprises advised to focus on deep processing to enter Asian, African markets

Huge capital needed for building metro networks in Hanoi, HCM City

The two largest cities of Vietnam, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, are developing plans to mobilise capital for constructing an extensive urban railway (metro) network by 2035.

Vietnamese swimmer receives a wildcard entry for Paris Olympics

The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has selected Vietnamese swimmer Vo Thi My Tien to compete in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics through a wildcard entry.

Two academic publications rank among top on international databases

The Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies and the Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices are the Vietnamese academic publications to be in the Q1 list of top journals worldwide.

Police investigate after model Chau Bui discovers hidden camera in studio

Model Chau Bui discovered that she was secretly filmed by a hidden camera while changing clothes in the bathroom of a famous studio; the police have received the report and are investigating.

USD hits all-time high in Vietnam's free market

Foreign exchange points in the free market this morning bought USD at a common price of 25,870 VND/USD and sold at 25,950 VND/USD. This is the highest USD price in the free market ever recorded.

Over 70 international scientists discuss infectious diseases in Binh Dinh

More than 70 scientists and researchers from 17 countries around the world discussed infectious diseases as part of the MIDSEA Summer School, Workshop and Symposium in Binh Dinh province on June 24.

Vietnamese resort among world's best lakes and mountains to visit in 2024

Topas Ecolodge of Sa Pa town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai has been honoured on the list of world's best lakes and mountains to visit in 2024 by National Geographic Traveller.

Vietnam and Ireland ink agri-food cooperation agreement

Vietnam and Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on enhanced cooperation in the fields of enterprise and cooperative development and agri-food innovation.

Deposits at Vietnamese banks reach record high of US$628 billion

Despite low interest rates, bank deposits have reached a new historic peak of VND16 quadrillion (US$628.5 billion) as of the end of March, according to the latest data from the central bank.

Da Nang to host Vietnam-RoK culture exchange festival

Da Nang is scheduled to play host to a Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) culture exchange at East Sea Park from August 16 to 18, with a view to promoting international ties among the city, diplomatic missions.

Vietnam exports red and yellow-fleshed dragon fruit to Saudi Arabia

Vietnamese red and yellow-fleshed dragon fruit has made its first presence in the Spinneys supermarket chain of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which was inaugurated in Riyadh capital of Saudi Arabia on June 24.

Politburo names Nguyen Thi Tuyen interim leader of Hanoi Party Committee

The Politburo has assigned Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyen, a member of the Party Central Committee and Standing Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, to run the Hanoi Party Committee until a new Secretary is officially appointed.

UK's CPTPP accession ratified by Vietnam's National Assembly

The National Assembly this morning voted overwhelmingly to pass the Resolution ratifying the accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Violations continue to be found in ads on social networks

Advertisements about gambling games and betting on online channels remain a headache for state management agencies. The problem cannot be solved because of the lack of clear regulations.

Vietnam proposes Australia ease visa requirements to develop tourism

Vietnam has proposed that Australia consider relaxing visa application procedures in a bid to encourage more Vietnamese tourists to visit Australia moving forward, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

Lawmakers call for tax on small orders via Shopee, TikTok to protect revenue

National assembly deputies are concerned that failing to tax small-value imported goods sold through platforms like Shopee, Lazada, Tiki, and TikTok could lead to substantial revenue losses for the state budget.