Global movements set scene for 2024’s export orientation

Vietnam’s export landscape is clamouring for momentum with global demand recovering and new targets already set for next year.

Several sectors expect to miss 2023 targets

The Vietnamese economy saw $10.8 billion from the export of timber and wood products in the first 10 months of 2023, down nearly 20 per cent on-year.

Data centre, cloud computing potential as VN moving digital

Cloud computing and data centres play an important role in shaping digital infrastructure in VN together with broadband telecommunications.

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Vietnam’s animal feed, raw material imports reach 4.27 billion USD

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PM to attend COP28, pay official visit to Turkey

Yellow cassia blooms add colour to Central Highlands region

Every November, when the dry season in the Central Highlands region is about to begin, the hundred-year-old tea hills in Gia Lai Province are adorned with blooming cassia flowers.

Vietnamese artist brings new life to dead tree at exhibition in France

The installation art exhibition on the cycle of life and the principle of conservation of energy through an image of a dry and rotted oak trunk by Vietnamese designer Tia - Thuy Nguyen received a lot of attention from foreign audiences.

Son of Tan Hoang Minh Chairman accused of having suggested bond issuance

Do Hoang Viet, son of Do Anh Dung, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tan Hoang Minh, is alleged to have suggested the issuance of bonds as a means to commence the misappropriation of trillions of Vietnamese dong from investors.

Sconnect denounces opponent for copyright strike on undisputed content

Sconnect, the owner of Wolfoo cartoon characters has denounced eOne (EO), the creator of Peppa Pig, of committing a copyright strike on products with Wolfoo brands that are not within the scope of the copyright dispute between them.

Liver transplant with incompatible blood type performed on 15-year-old patient

Doctors at the National Military Hospital 108 (Hospital 108) have just successfully performed a liver transplant with incompatible blood types on a 15-year-old girl.

Quang Ninh plans US$2-billion resort complex

The northern province of Quang Ninh has asked the prime minister for approval of a US$2-billion project to build a world-class resort complex in Van Don.

Vietnam plans VND58 trillion for fishing ports, storm shelters by 2030

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has unveiled a draft plan outlining a comprehensive fishing port and storm shelter infrastructure initiative for fishing vessels by 2030, with a projected investment of VND58 trillion.

Intelligent transportation system a key for Hanoi's sustainable development

Developing an intelligent and sustainable transportation system is a global trend for all cities, including Hanoi.

Agriculture sector responds to climate change with green development

Bracing for the significant impact of climate change, Vietnam’s agriculture sector has identified the need to respond promptly and enhance growth quality by applying ecological, organic, circular farming methods that results in low carbon emissions.

Vietnam faces another vaccine shortage, HCM City to run out soon

The supply of vaccines for the expanded vaccination programme has been disrupted since the beginning of 2023 due to changes in the vaccine procurement mechanism.

DongA Bank put under special control until compulsory transfer

After many years of decline, DongA Bank in 2022 had outstanding loans equal to 102 percent of the year’s plan, mobilized capital equal to 98 percent of the plan, and saw  deposits rise by 11 percent over the beginning of the year.

First-ever European charity market takes place in HCM City

The first European charity Christmas market in HCM CITY is launched in the gardens of the French Residence in District 1 on November 25.

Vietnam to become favourite destination for Australian tourists in 2024

Vietnam was among the top 10 destinations for Australian tourists during the past nine months of the year, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Louis Vuitton keen to launch luxury antique train on North-South route

Louis Vuitton and a number of French fashionable companies are keen to launch a luxury antique train between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to serve tourists, according to details given by French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet.

Vietnamese referees to officiate AFC Cup

Three Vietnamese referees have been assigned to work at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup for the 2023 to 2024 season.

Three outstanding female scientists receive L’Oréal – UNESCO awards 2023

They were selected based on their outstanding scientific research achievements, and the modernity, novelty, applicability and potential of their research projects. The prize is worth VNĐ150 million (US$6,100) for each scientist.

The doctors and pharmacists who had 'no time to see the sun'

All types of vaccines must undergo a very strict experiment procedure before they get a license for large-scale use. During Covid-19, a group of female researchers of Hanoi Medical University undertook the job.

Vietnam asks WHO, China for more information on spike in respiratory illnesses

Vietnam's General Department of Preventive Medicine has requested more information from the WHO and the Chinese agency for International Health Regulations (IHR) regarding an increase in respiratory illness cases occurring in China.

Vietnam’s rice prices hit new peak, global supply plummets

Vietnam’s five percent broken rice export prices continue to increase, hitting the new high of $663 per ton. The global rice supply is predicted to fall by 3.6 million tons next year over the previous crop.

Vietnamese flight attendants acquitted in Korea cannabis oil smuggling case

The case is still in the process of appeal, and the two flight attendants have not been able to return to Vietnam.