Education Ministry issues urgent direction after teacher abused in Tuyen Quang

The teacher in Tuyen Quang was locked inside a classroom and subjected to acts of violence by her students, such as having shoes thrown at her face.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 6/2023

Hai Phong trying to developing free trade zone, non-tariff zone

Japanese film festival to come to Hanoi

The Japanese film festival 2023 will get underway in the capital from December 8 to December 21, according to information given by the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.

Literature fosters Franco-Vietnamese cultural ties

Contemporary Vietnamese literary works translated into French have struck a chord with French-speaking audiences.

National holidays for 2024 announced

The New Year holiday 2024 will be longer this year as it falls over the weekend from December 31 to January 2 next year.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 6/2023

Vietnam values friendship, solidarity with Cambodia, Laos: NA Chairman

Vietnamese firms should be cautious to avoid fraud in international trade

Vietnamese firms should use additional caution to avoid increasingly sophisticated scams in international trade, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency Hoan Minh Chien said.

HCM City seeks $3.6b to extend first metro line to Binh Duong, Dong Nai

HCM City will need over VNĐ86 trillion (US$3.6 billion) from public funds to extend its first metro route to the neighbouring provinces of Bình Dương and Đồng Nai.

Health experts propose adjusting age limit on organ donation law

As of early October this year, after 31 years of organ transplants and 13 years of retrieving organs from brain-dead donors, the country has performed nearly 8,000 organ transplants.

Vietnam’s rice exports hit record high since 1989

Vietnam’s rice exports this year to the end of November hit a record high since 1989 with an export volume of nearly 7.8 million tonnes and turnover of 4.4 billion USD.

15 million subscribers in VN must turn off 2G signals before Sept. 2024

As many as 15 million subscribers currently using 2G will have to convert to 4G.

Southern traditional folk music - indispensable spiritual food of Vietnamese

UNESCO recognized Don Ca Tai Tu Nam Bo as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 8th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Baku, Azerbaijan in December 2013.

Vietnamese investor seeks foreign partners to run wind power plant

The investor of Khe Sanh wind power project in Huong Hoa district of Quang Tri province is planning to team up with a foreign investor to run its wind power plant.

Vietnam implements antibiotic ban in livestock farming from 2026

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan asserts that the use of antibiotics for growth promotion in livestock has been prohibited in Vietnam. From 2026, their usage will be permitted only in specific cases under supervision.

Car rental app seeks investment capital from Shark Tank

Car rental apps are a new business model that has appeared in Vietnam recently. The current rental is VND200,000-400,000 for every two hours of use.

Dong Nai pursues unique deer and stag farming model, combining tourism

Located in the remote and distant region of Vĩnh Cửu district in Đồng Nai province, Hiếu Liêm commune is gaining popularity due to its unique economic models.

VN to expand mariculture to solve IUU problem

Intensifying mariculture to ensure stable livelihoods for fishermen in territorial waters is believed to be a good solution to the IUU (Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing) problem.

Vietnamese 5% broken rice export price hits new high globally again

High demand for rice has prompted the export price of Vietnamese rice to rise to a record high of US$663 per tonne, the highest in the world at present.

What Vietnam and Denmark can take away from COP28?

Vietnam and Denmark will continue to work together to achieve global climate ambitions and accelerate the ongoing cooperation in various sectors towards a green transition and sustainable social and economic development.

Young engineer adds value to local natural resource

Through his start-up project, Phan Minh Tien, a young engineer in Can Gio, has proven that nipa palm trees, a natural gift for his hometown, offer great value.

Ministry warns residents to be vigilant over phone, social media scams

Fraudsters continuously call the victims claiming to be officials at the local people’s committee.

Unveiling the hidden world of Hung Thoong

Nestled within the pristine sanctuary of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province is the extraordinary Hung Thoong cave system.

Reviving Ê Đê brocade weaving: a creative journey

Collective efforts have been made to rekindle the ancient craft of Ê Đê handloom weaving.

Man arrested for killing three family members in Ca Mau

Police in the southern province of Ca Mau arrested Bui Vu Khoa, 23, for allegedly killing three family members including a pregnant woman in Cai Nuoc District late Monday afternoon.

Miss Earth 2023 finalists graceful in Vietnamese Ao Dai

A total of 90 foreign beauties of Miss Earth 2023 have recently donned Ao Dai (traditional long dress of Vietnam) in a parade around Ho Chi Minh City to mark the start of its tourism week, drawing plenty of attention from both locals and tourists.