When schools become too crowded

Rapid urbanization, planning disruption, traffic jams and school shortages are serious problems in Hanoi.

The Vietnamese billionaires in the US

Hoang Kieu is the best-known Vietnam-born billionaire in the US as his partner is a celebrity in Vietnamese show business. But there are many other billionaires of Vietnamese origin in the US.

Vietnam’s exports of agriculture, forestry and fishery have low value

According to economists, Vietnam’s exports of agriculture, forestry and fishery have low value because the country has sold raw materials.

Economists: interest rates need to be cut

Experts believe that high inflation will not be a problem now or in the immediate future. The problem now is enterprises’ need for capital.

Linh fish – The specialty of Mekong Delta’s flooding season

Thanks to its high nutritional value, locals in southwestern Vietnam use linh fish to prepare many appetizing dishes that captivate diners from the first bite.

VN salt industry needs new strategies to develop: experts

Salt producers need to adopt new technologies, diversify products and push promotion to develop sustainably and efficiently, experts said.

Large-scale, hi-tech pig farming is evitable for development

The pig-raising industry needs a long-term development strategy seeing as the price of animal feed is nearly 70 per cent of total costs, said deputy minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien.

Special art programme on Saigon river to kick off upcoming festival

The upcoming HCM City river festival, and especially its first-ever real-scene art programme, are expected to boost the development of the city’s tourism industry.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (July 31 - August 6/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from July 31 to August 6.

Explore the former king's mansion in Hai Phong

The palace of King Bao Dai in Do Son in the port city of Hai Phong is the only residence of the last king in northern Vietnam.

Should IELTS be considered a ‘passport’ to a university education?

Universities tend to enroll students with IELTS certificates, but they have been warned that they will only find students who speak English well and lose students with excellent professional knowledge.

TikTok Shop in VN surpasses most e-commerce platforms in first half of 2023

TikTok Shop has risen to second in terms of revenue among e-commerce platforms in Vietnam in the first half of 2023.

Remains believed to be of US MIA repatriated

A ceremony to repatriate the remains believed to be of a US soldier listed as missing in action (MIA) from the war in Vietnam was held at the Da Nang International Airport in the central city of Da Nang on July 29.

World Bank aids US$129.6 million for projects reducing flood risk

The World Bank (WB) just approved a US$129.6 million credit to support Vietnam to strengthen adaption ability to flooding and improve sanitation, transport and public space infrastructure in Vinh City, Nghe An Province.

Over 33 kilos of gold seized from An Giang smuggling case

Authorities in the southern border province of An Giang announced on Sunday that they had seized 14 more kilos of gold while investigating a local gold smuggling ring. Police have also detained five people involved in the case.

Foreign investment in VN showing signs of recovery

During the reviewed period, foreign investors pumped US$16.24 billion into the country, up 4.5 per cent year-on-year, the FIA said.

PM asks Samsung to continue viewing VN as its strategic production, R&D base

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Sunday visited and had a working session with Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co Ltd during his trip to the northern province of Bac Ninh.

Investigation into bancassurance’s wrongdoings to conclude by end of July: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and the Ministry of Finance to report the findings of an investigation into bancassurance operations by the end of July.

Fraud travel combos swindle people out of billions

The scammer often uses fake Facebook accounts with names and photos of other people, pretending to be employees or collaborators of travel companies.

Vietnam wins gold medal at Int’l Circus Festival

A unique circus act titled Khoanh Khac Tinh Yeu (Moment of love) by Vietnamese artists Hien Phuoc and Thanh Hoa, won gold medal on July 30 at the International Circus Festival held in Almaty City of Kazakhstan.

Hanoi hoped to host more int’l cultural events to fuel tourism

Hanoi has gained initial tourism success from the two Born Pink shows by world-famous K-pop girl group Blackpink, and the city is hoped to host similar international-level events to give further boost to tourism development.

Station planning report for the Hanoi railway routes published

A report on the planning of railway routes and stations in Hanoi was published by the Transport Design Consultancy Corporation (TEDI) and the Centre for Transport Development and Investment Consulting (CCTDI).

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 31/2023

Coal companies announce strong profit results in Q2

World top marathoners to race Da Nang’s beach track

Victor Kipkemei Chepkwony from Kenya and 9,000 runners from 50 countries around the world will race the 10th Manulife Danang International Marathon 2023 on August 6.

Workshop seeks to reduce plastic bag use at supermarkets

A workshop has been held in Hanoi, aiming to share results and experiences in reducing the use of plastic bags at supermarkets and retailers.