VN considers domestic carbon credit exchange

This initiative aims to boost centralisation, transparency, and overall efficiency in managing related transactions, according to Tang The cuong, Head of the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

HCM City struggles with labour shortage in hotel and restaurant sector

According to a report from the Department of Tourism of HCM City, the tourism industry has shown positive signs in the first half of 2023, with an estimated revenue of VNĐ80.8 billion and the welcoming of 18.3 million visitors.

Local universities take new approaches to talent retention

It will be very difficult to retain talents if they don’t have the right working environment to enrich their own values and improve their capacity, one university dean said.

Hanoi seeks to attract foreign tourists in wake of Blackpink fever

Hanoi will take advantage of international music events to attract tourists.

Nearly 100 paintings by Vietnamese-born painter returned after 30 years

Nearly 100 paintings by the late artist Tran Phuc Duyen will be presented before the public after 25 years of being kept in Switzerland.

"Light in the border areas" comes to ethnic minorities in Quang Binh

To date, the "Light in the border areas" model has been implemented in 94 villages, hamlets, and residential groups in 16 communes and wards in border and coastal areas along the Vietnam - Laos border in the central province of Quang Binh.

‘e- shopaholics’ account for 45% of online purchases: study

Shopaholics make up 15 per cent of the Southeast Asian e-shopper population, and account for 45 per cent of e-commerce purchases, a study has found.

Quang Tri develops Jasminum subtriplinerve medicinal plant

The central province of Quang Tri has about 230 species of medicinal plants, of which 40 species have been researched, developed, and processed to serve local consumption and exports, including che vang (Jasminum subtriplinerve).

Ministry warns of new information security vulnerabilities

The Authority for Information Security (AIS) under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has continued to issue warnings about high-level, serious vulnerabilities in Microsoft products.

Remittances to HCM City up 37% in first haft of 2023

Remittances to Ho Chi Minh in the first half of 2023 topped 4.33 billion USD, an increase of 37% compared to the same period last year, the State Bank of Vietnam’s (SBV) HCM City branch reported.

US$135 billion needed for electricity generation, transmission

Vietnam needs US$133 billion to US$135 billion for electricity generation and transmission projects until 2030, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

President attends groundbreaking, launching ceremonies for vital projects

State President Vo Van Thuong attended a groundbreaking ceremony of a military-civil medical centre, and an inauguration ceremony of Con Dao passenger port in Con Dao district on July 20.

Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska returns to Vietnam

Karolina Bielawska, Miss World 2021, touched down in Vietnam on July 20 as a special guest ahead of the finale of Miss World Vietnam 2023 which will take place on the evening of July 22.

Hundreds of pine trees poisoned in Lam Dong Province

Authorities in the central highlands province of Lam Dong are investigating the destruction of over 250 pine trees that have just been poisoned to death.

Hoang Duc named as the most valuable footballer in V.League 1 2023

Renowned German football site Transfermarkt has named Vietnamese midfielder Hoang Duc as the most valuable footballer currently playing in the V.League 1.

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Fruits, vegetables may bring home US$ 5 billion by year-end

Miss Earth Vietnam 2023 winner to receive crown worth VND1 billion

The Miss Earth Vietnam 2023 pageant was officially launched in a press conference held on July 19 in Ho Chi Minh City, with the winner to be awarded a crown valued at VND1 billion.

Vietnamese export rice price sets new record

The average export price of Vietnam's rice last year was US$650 per tonne, up 20.8 per cent over the same period last year.

HCM City continues efforts to keep businesses afloat amid tough times

The HCM City Department of Industry and Trade will continue to help businesses mitigate their difficulties and sustain production and stimulate demand for goods and services.

Large-scale off-road car racing tournament to take place in Dak Lak

The tournament “Challenge over mountain and thick forest – Buon Don 2023” brings together strong teams from South Korea, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Australia.

Young people at higher risk of HIV account for 33% of new infections in VN

About 33 per cent of new HIV infections in VN occurred among key young populations, higher than the global average of 27 per cent and the Asia Pacific average of 26 per cent, according to the latest data from UNAIDS 2023 HIV Estimates.

Local e-commerce floors to be integrated

Local e-commerce floors in the 63 provinces and cities in Vietnam will connect with one another through a national integrated e-commerce floor, according to the Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Vietnam has more senior AFC futsal referees

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced that Huynh Nguyen Thanh officially became Asian Football Confederation (AFC) senior futsal referee.

Seven Vietnamese golfers to attend ASIAD 19

The Vietnam Golf Association (VGA) on July 19 selected seven athletes to attend Asian Games (ASIAD) 19 taking place in Hangzhou, China, in September this year.

Former Deputy PM Nguyen Khanh passes away

Former Secretary of the Party Central Committee and former Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Khanh passed away after a period of illness at 8:57 pm on July 19 at Military Central Hospital 108 in Hanoi.