Smart city development in VN faces challenges

Building smart cities in VN faces many challenges, although technology businesses have tried their best to accompany localities in orientation, planning and building, heard attendees at the VN-Asia Smart City Summit 2023.

First US-Vietnam Friendship Festival this weekend

The US Embassy in Hanoi and the VN Union of Friendship Organizations is organising a public festival on Saturday, December 2, 2023 to celebrate people-to-people ties and commemorate the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Highways to review increasing speed to 90km per hour

The Ministry of Transport plans to raise the operating speed on certain 4-lane expressways to 90km per hour.

Special music show to wrap up celebration of VN-Italy relations

Three months after her concert tour in Italy, Vietnamese violinist Trinh Minh Hien is set to captivate audiences at a special music show in Hanoi on Sunday, December 3.

Vietnam sees record number of int’l tourists in November, total hits 11.2mil

In the first 11 months of 2023, the country has received a total of 11.2 million foreign arrivals, 3.8 times higher than the figure recorded in the same period last year

Vietnamese high-school students to do four graduation tests from 2025

As of 2025, high-school students will take only four graduation tests as opposed to five or six as seen in previous years, announced the Ministry of Education and Training on November 29.

Vietnam Grand Sale 2023 to stimulate domestic consumption

Vietnam Grand Sale 2023 will be launched nationwide from December 4, 2023 to January 10, 2024 in an effort to stimulate greater consumer demand and boost production, further contributing to the country’s economic recovery.

Foreign artists to join Hue International Music Week 2023

The Hue International Music Week 2023 titled “Four Seasons Melody” will take place from December 8 to 12 at Ngo Mon Gate (Noon Gate) in the ancient capital of Hue, according to organisers of the Hue Festival 2023.

Vietnamese beauty and culture to be introduced in the US

Vietnam’s landscapes, people, culture, and music will be introduced at the Vegas LVIII Pregame Warm Up and Tet Celebration in Las Vegas, USA.

Opportunity to advertise products of ethnic minorities in the Northeast

This year the Northeast Region - Bac Kan Industry and Trade Fair had the presence of many OCOP booths, including OCOP products of ethnic minorities from the Northeast provinces.

Hanoi Culture & Food Festival to regale visitors with specialties

Festival-goers will be treated to specialties of the capital city when coming to the 2023 Hanoi Culture and Food Festival scheduled for December 1-3 at the Thong Nhat Park.

Vietnamese President delivers speech at Japanese National Diet

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong delivered a policy speech at the National Diet of Japan on November 29 as part of his ongoing official visit to the East Asian country.

Vietnam, Türkiye to boost multifaceted cooperation

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan agreed on many specific measures to forge multifaceted cooperation between the two countries at their meeting in Ankara on November 29 (local time).

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 30/2023

President calls for more support from Japan-based specialists' association for Vietnam

Four countries eye $20 billion durian market, VN holds advantage

China is the world’s largest durian market with expected value of $20 billion by 2025. There are four major rivals in the market and Vietnam is one.

MIC initiates ‘Game Hub’, vows to develop gaming industry

‘Game Hub’ is one of the new initiatives raised by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) to promote the development of Vietnam's gaming industry.

Countryside delicacies in Duong Lam Ancient Village

The dishes here are suitable for the whole family to enjoy, while parents can tell their children old stories.

VN to train for Asian Cup, Filip Nguyen close to having Vietnam passport

It is considered a tough mission for Vietnam as Japan are the top team in Asia and in 68th ranking, Iraq are 26 places higher than Vietnam.

Female scientists dedicated to materials, life sciences

Three outstanding female scientists, who have received the L’Oréal – UNESCO Science Awards for the Development of Women in Science 2023, speak about their potential research projects in the fields of materials science and life sciences.

Vietnamese and Cambodian border communes exchange information

At the talks, the two sides discussed and informed each other about the situation of socio-economic development, security and order along the border between the two communes.

Vietnam is now in Europe’s sights for unprecedented energy transition

Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Kris Peeters brought a portfolio of investment items when visiting Vietnam.

E-tickets expected to slash Hanoi bus jobs

Around 4,000 bus employees are likely to lose their jobs in the coming time when Hanoi expands the use of e-tickets.

South Korea top place for Vietnamese illegal workers

Over 10,000 Vietnamese have illegally remained in South Korea according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) said.

PM proposes kick-starting FTA negotiations with Turkey

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expected that Turkey would consider kicks-starting negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with Vietnam to help boost trade cooperation between the two countries.

National Assembly wraps up year-end session

The sixth session of the 15th National Assembly concluded in Hanoi on November 29 after 22 and a half days of sitting.