UAE trade office inaugurated in Ho Chi Minh City

The Dubai Chambers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) officially opened a trade office in Ho Chi Minh City on July 20.

Charlie Puth arrives in Vietnam for July 22 music gala

American singer and songwriter Charlie Puth arrived in Vietnam early on the morning of July 21 ahead of the 8Wonder music gala which will be held in Khanh Hoa province the following day.

Vietnam retain top men's football ranking in Southeast Asia

The Vietnamese men's football team maintained their 95th position in FIFA’s latest rankings and number 1 place in Southeast Asia.

Stunning Bach Ma National Park conserves unique biodiversity

Bach Ma National Park, recognised as an ASEAN Heritage Park in 2022, holds the world’s only breeding area for the saola, a critically endangered species. The park is also home to Vietnam's second bear rescue centre.

Vietnamese, Malaysian PMs visit Hanoi's book street, enjoy coffee

Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh, his visiting Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim and their spouses on July 21 visited a book street in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district where they experienced an outdoor reading space and enjoyed Vietnamese coffee.

El Nino 2023: How bad will it be?

Climate change and natural and man-made disasters are seriously threatening water security, as Vietnam depends on water sources outside its territory.

DataHouse Vietnam achieves impressive growth in H1/2023

DataHouse Consulting, a technology consulting and software development firm headquartered in Hawaii in the US, with a global workforce of more than 450 employees, has proudly shared its achievements in Vietnam over the past year.

Product prices at risk of hike with incoming recycle rules

Plastic companies as well as food and beverage makers are asking for clear and suitable guidelines regarding recycling costs of waste, ahead of new rules expected to take effect next year.

10 Vietnamese swimmers to compete at world championship in Japan

Ten members of the swimming team of Vietnam has left for Japan to compete in the 2023 World Aquatics Championships, which will take place from July 23 to July 30 in Fukuoka.

Vietnam’s textile sector faces challenges on all fronts

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is facing a tough uphill battle as it is working hard to achieve its ambitious export target of US$39-40 billion for the year, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 21/2023

Policy adjustments needed to lure FDI to real estate sector: Experts

Construction of four smart parking lots proposed in HCM City

The HCM City Department of Transport has recommended building smart multi-story parking lots in districts 1 and 5.

’Infinite sea’ dazzles local tourists

The brown sandy beach of Quang Lang is flat and spreads like a giant mirror reflecting the seascape and sky, creating a beautiful clear effect.

Rice exporters benefit from rising prices

The rising demands for rice in international markets and higher prices are benefiting rice exporters as the number of orders has increased sharply.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 21/2023

Digital Government building – outstanding achievement in administrative reform

50 countries to attend Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024

The Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024, the second of its kind, is expected to attract 250 exhibitors from 50 countries and territories around the world.

Hanoi diversifies products to attract tourists

Hanoi has attractive products that are in line with each season, aiming to draw tourists to come to experience and learn such as cultural tourism, ecotourism and MICE tourism.

PM suggest Vietnam, US enhance economic connectivity

PM Pham Minh Chinh suggested Vietnam and the US enhance connectivity between their economies, step up bilateral trade and accelerate the recovery of their supply chains at a reception for US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in Hanoi on July 20.

Fierce battle to slash selling prices bleeds retailers dry

Big retailers have triggered a fierce struggle, trying to ease selling prices to improve revenue and obtain bigger market share amid weak demand.

Vietnamese citizens enjoy visa-free entry to 55 destinations: Spokeswoman

Vietnamese citizens can enter 55 countries and territories worldwide without applying for a visa, or with simplified visa procedures like e-visas or visas on arrival, Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said.

Spouses of Vietnamese, Malaysian PMs enjoy water puppetry in Hanoi

The spouse of PM Pham Minh Chinh, Le Thi Bich Tran, and the spouse of Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, Dato’ Seri Dr. Wan Azizah binti Dr. Wan Ismail, enjoyed a water puppetry programme at the Vietnam Contemporary Art Theatre in Hanoi on July 20.

Vietnamese, Malaysian PMs delighted at development of bilateral relations

PM Pham Minh Chinh and his visiting Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim held talks in Hanoi on July 20, noting with satisfaction the development of the bilateral relations, especially since the establishment of the Strategic partnership in 2015.

US$134 billion needed to develop VN's electricity sources, transmission network

For scheduled projects and the electricity generation workload, the total investment capital for 2021-2030 is estimated to be $113.3-134.7 billion.

Pumping money into the economy: solutions

VietNamNet spoke with Pham Xuan Hoe, a respected economist, about money supply and the urgent solutions needed to ensure the liquidity of the economy.

Foreign investors flock to Vietnam's real estate market

Vietnam's real estate sector has emerged as a highly desirable destination for international investors, ranking second only to the manufacturing and processing industry, with over 1,100 projects amounting to $66.4 billion of foreign investment.