More investment needed in VN agriculture logistics services

Logistics services are driving up added values of the domestic agriculture sector which has been developing quickly over the past years with an annual growth rate of 14-16%.

US$17 billion needed to build railway connecting to seaports

As much as 17 billion USD is needed to build two railway routes connecting to seaports, namely Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong and Bien Hoa-Vung Tau, according to the Ministry of Transport (MoT).

Improve tuberculosis treatment capacity for people traveling in border areas

The Tuberculosis Control Project in Vietnam and Cambodia Border Areas Phase 2 has just been launched to improve the ability to diagnose and treat tuberculosis for people who frequently travel in the border areas between the two countries.

Trading on boats

Floating markets are a vibrant part of local culture in the Mekong Delta region. Among them, Cai Rang floating market stands out as one of the largest and most traditional markets in the area.

Mysterious features at Tran Thuong temple

Tran Thuong Temple is closely related to the heroic history of the Tran Dynasty. Legend has it that this place was where Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan stored and hid his food supplies and weapons.

HCMC to auction land plots, apartments in Thu Thiem New Urban Area

The HCMC Department of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed auctioning dozens of land plots and a staggering 3,790 apartment units in Thu Thiem New Urban Area, just opposite to the central business district.

RoK, Vietnam recognise each other's international driving permits

Citizens of the Republic of Korea (RoK) with a valid driver's licence can soon be eligible to drive in Vietnam with an international driving permit under a bilateral pact that will come into effect on July 23.

About 30,000 to be evacuated due to Storm Talim

Northern coastal localities from Quang Ninh to Ninh Binh have planned to evacuate about 30,000 people due to Talim, the first storm to hit Vietnam this year, which is to make a landfall on July 18.

Penalties proposed for defendants in “repatriation flight” case

The Procuracy sought death penalty – the harshest sentence in the case – against Pham Trung Kien, former secretary to incumbent deputy health minister Do Xuan Tuyen.

Vietnam ranks 74th in calorie consumption

With 3,026 calories consumed per person per day on average, Vietnam ranks 74th on the list of countries consuming the most calories.

Da Nang Airport decorated in black and pink to welcome K-pop girl group

The Da Nang International Airport has been painted black and pink to welcome Blackpink to Vietnam later this month, even though it is not the destination of the Korean group.

EuroCham proposes inclusion of EU members on Vietnam's visa exemption list

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) has submitted a letter to Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposing the expansion of the country’s visitor visa exemption list to include all 27 EU member states.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 17/2023

VN-Index ends week-long gain with high liquidity

Australia requested to soon open market for Vietnamese passion fruit, pomelo

A Vietnamese Minister has called on the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to remove difficulties and swiftly open the market for Vietnamese agricultural products, including passion fruit and pomelo.

Hanoi rises in The Telegraph’s rankings of best cities on earth

Hanoi - the Vietnamese capital - has jumped from 54th to 27th position in the rankings of the best cities on earth during the 2019 - 2023 period, as compiled by UK newspaper The Telegraph.

Vietnam Airlines reschedules international flights due to storm Talim

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has rescheduled international flights on July 17 due to storm Talim, the first of its kind forecast to hit Vietnam this year.

Top destinations in Vietnam for a more sustainable stay in 2023

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are among the top ten cities with the most sustainable accommodations in Vietnam.

Used car market under pressure from cheaper new cars

Many car manufacturers have applied a 50 per cent cut in registration fees for buyers, depending on car models.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 17/2023

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim to pay Vietnam visit this week

Scooters sold below proposed price to stimulate consumer demand

In stark contrast to the same period last year, the going rate of numerous scooter models in the Vietnamese market has demonstrated remarkable steadiness.

Famous ’cải lương’ plays from the 1990s to be restaged

Meritorious Artist Quế Trân from the HCM City-based Đại Việt Cải Lương Theatre, one of the region’s leading private traditional art troupes, will perform in a famous play from the 1990s.

Green Wind Choir to hold annual concert in three major cities

They will perform around 20 works, including timeless songs from classic films, such as When You Believe from the film The Prince of Egypt, How Far I’ll Go from Moana, The Circle of Life from The Lion King and Another Day of Sun from La La Land.

HCM City police to verify if landlords register foreign tenants

The HCM City Police are set to inspect all accommodation rented to foreigners to ensure their landlords complied with regulations related to reporting foreign residents.

PM orders forces on standby as typhoon TALIM moves closer to northern coast

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked relevant ministries, agencies and localities to take immediate measures to cope with powerful typhoon TALIM that is heading towards the northern coast.

Enterprise asks for permission to export African swine fever vaccine

Director of AVAC Vietnam Joint Stock Company Nguyen Van Diep asked the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s approval for exporting the African swine fever vaccine.