Renowned Belgian singer to perform in Vietnam

Internationally-acclaimed pop star Rori of Belgium will wow local audiences with two performances in Hue and Hanoi this December as part of her busy Asia this year.

Repairs completed on five broken undersea cables linked to Vietnam

Repair efforts have finished on all five broken undersea cables linking Vietnam with the world, according to a representative of an Internet service provider (ISP) in Vietnam on December 5.

Westlife concert organizers criticized for unprofessionalism

The Westlife concert organizing board has been criticised by many netizens for advertising cryptocurrency trading floors illegally.

First Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam parliamentary summit opens in Vientiane

The first Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam parliamentary summit opened in Vientiane, Laos, on December 5, the with participation of more than 350 delegates representing the National Assemblies, ministries and localities of the three countries.

Boehringer Ingelheim marks 15 years of animal health business in Vietnam

Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, commemorates the 15th anniversary of its Animal Health business in Vietnam this year.

Vietnam-China promote logistics in economic corridor cooperation

The two sides need to continue to improve logistics infrastructure on the corridor according to national and local master plans.

Mekong Delta farmers busy preparing Tet flowers

With advanced farming techniques, farmers in the delta can now make most flowers bloom during Tet in order to fetch good prices.

France, EU, US to support VN in coal-fired power transition

Praising Vietnam's commitments to go green, leaders of France, the US and the President of the EC, and international organizations at COP28 said they would help Vietnam in the energy transition process.

Non Nuoc Cao Bang Tourism Festival 2023 scheduled on December 8

With the theme "Non Nuoc Cao Bang - Wonderland", Non Nuoc Cao Bang Tourism Festival will take place from December 8-10, 2023 at Hoan Kiem pedestrian street in Hanoi.

Contemporary ballet ‘Senzen’ to premiere in HCM City

The programme on December 16 and 17 is co-organised by Saigon Concert and Arabesque Việt Nam, a neo-classical and contemporary dance company in HCM City, to mark the 50th anniversary of Việt Nam-Japan diplomatic ties.

Southern fermented pork sausages recognised as national heritage

The taste of Lai Vung nem not only helps local households thrive, but also helps many people become rich.

Vietnamese fashion designer debuts new collections in Australia

Two new collections of evening gowns and áo dài (Vietnamese traditional dress) by Vietnamese fashion designer Trần Phương Hoa have been presented at Winthrop Hall of the University of Western Australia.

Cam, 78, sets Vietnam record in yoga

Phạm Thị Ngọc Cầm is the latest Vietnamese record holder in aqua yoga - at the age of 78!

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 5/2023

Pepper, durian farmers need to protect crops from unseasonal rains

Private company signs agreement to fund $41.2m pedestrian bridge in HCM City

Chairman of the HCM People’s Committee Phan Văn Mãi at the signing ceremony stated that this is an important and iconic project for the southern city, which promises to be a popular

Health Ministry raises warnings about respiratory infections

The Ministry of Health has raised warnings about the possible emergence of respiratory diseases in Vietnam.

Ly Hoang Nam jumps 26 places in latest world rankings

The nation’s top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam climbed 14 places in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)’s latest men’s singles rankings to reach 549th position.

Transport Ministry raises airfares on domestic routes

The Ministry of Transport has issued a circular allowing domestic airlines to raise the ceiling prices of domestic air tickets on airlines’ request.

Vietnamese singer performs at UN climate change conference

Vietnamese singer Van Mai Huong has been invited to perform at COP28, the annual international climate summit convened by the UN, which is underway in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Google Doodle celebrates the Art of Đờn Ca Tài Tử of Vietnam

The Vietnamese homepage of tech giant Google currently features a group of people playing Đờn Ca Tài Tử to honour the traditional art genre from the country’s southern region as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Prime Minister’s trip to UAE, Türkiye a success

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s freshly-concluded trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Türkiye affirms Vietnam's active and proactive efforts in joining the world in responding to climate change.

Coffee exports hoped to set new record

Vietnam’s coffee exports in 2023 are expected to break the record of 4 billion USD in export value set in the previous year.

Vietnam to develop initiatives to sustain FDI flows

Vietnam will set up a support fund to encourage and lure strategic investors and multi-national groups.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 5/2023

Belarusian Prime Minister to pay official visit to Vietnam

Hanoi named World’s Leading City Break Destination 2023

Hanoi has been honoured as the World’s Leading City Break Destination 2023 at the World Travel Awards presentation ceremony held recently in Dubai, the UAE, the municipal Tourism Department said on December 4.