Vietnam could benefit as investors look for low-cost production centres: Savills

Countries like Vietnam and Indonesia could be beneficiaries if firms start to look for low-cost production centres in Asia, particularly for labour-intensive and low-margin industries, Savills Asia Pacific has said.

Plan issued to carry out 2021-2030 Mekong Delta planning

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed a decision to issue an implementation plan serving the Mekong Delta region planning for 2021 – 2030, with a vision towards 2050.

Vietnam targeting high-end Cambodian tourists

Vietnam is seeking to attract high-end tourists from Cambodia, which is rapidly emerging as a promising source of visitors.

Northern Vietnam grapples with electricity shortage as heatwave intensifies

The extreme heat wave in northern Vietnam is intensifying and resulting in a surge in electricity demand and posing a pressing challenge for the power supply sector, according to the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (ERA).

Bamboo paper exhibition hits in Da Nang until July 23

The exhibition, which gathers top pieces from 13 artists, will be on display alongside workshops and panel discussions about the art.

Bamboo Airways refutes bankruptcy rumours

Bamboo Airways does not file for bankruptcy, confirmed Phan Dinh Tue, member of the Board of Directors of the budget airline, refuting rumours surfacing social media that the carrier has filed for bankruptcy.

Vietnamese contestant finishes fourth at Miss Supernational 2023

Vietnamese contest Pham Thanh Ngan surprisingly came in fourth during the finale of Miss Supernational 2023 held in Poland on July 14 evening (local time).

Hanoi hosts Vietnam-US Friendship Cultural Festival

The Vietnam-US Friendship Cultural Festival kicked off on July 15 at Book Street in Hanoi to mark 28 years of diplomatic relations and 10 years of the comprehensive partnership between the two countries.

Three suspects on special wanted list in Dak Lak terrorist attacks arrested

The police of Dak Lak, a province in the Central Highlands, have arrested three suspects on a special wanted list in the recent terrorist attacks on the two commune administration headquarters in the locality.

HCM City faces low fertility rate, population aging

HCMC is among the 21 cities and provinces with the lowest fertility rate in the country.

Master planning on national airport development announced

A conference was held in Hanoi on July 14 to announce the Master Planning on airport development in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050, which shows that Vietnam will have 33 airports in the next two or three decades.

President hands over appointment decision to Judge of Supreme People’s Court

President Vo Van Thuong on July 14 handed over a decision on the appointment of Nguyen Hong Nam, Senior Judge and Deputy Chief Justice of the High-level People's Court in Hanoi as Judge of the Supreme People’s Court.

UNHRC adopts resolution co-proposed by Vietnam

The UNHRC adopted 30 resolutions at the end of its 53rd regular session in Geneva on July 14, including one on climate change and human rights drafted and proposed by Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines.

East Sea disputes need to be resolved through peaceful means: Spokeswoman

Vietnam's consistent position is that the disputes in the East Sea between the parties involved need to be resolved through peaceful means in accordance with international law.

23rd Vietnam Film Festival to take place in Da Lat this November

The 23rd Vietnam Film Festival, which spotlights the building of a rich, modern, and humane national film industry, is scheduled for November 21-25 in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

Vietnam Dance Week 2023 kicks off

The Vietnam Dance Week 2023 was officially launched on July 15 with the preliminary round - the 24-second video challenge, reported the Vietnam Dance Artists’ Association (VDAA) the same day.

Vietnam’s enterprises need to 'take daring steps’: consultant

Vietnamese enterprises need to be patient, eager to learn, and adventurous in their business, according to Ann Huynh.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 15/2023

Vienam mostly exports wood pellets to RoK, Japan

Vietnamese-made smart insect-monitoring system exported to Japan

The smart insect monitoring system, exclusively designed and manufactured in Vietnam, aims to solve problems in digital transformation in agriculture.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 15/2023

An art book about the culture and lifestyle of HCM City by writer Nguyễn Chiều Xuân has been released by the Hà Nội Publishing House and its partner, Lionbooks.

Woman famed for rescuing drowning people, removing the dead from Lam River

Nguyet cannot remember how many people she has rescued and how many dead bodies she has removed from Lam River over the last 40 years.

Planting trees for a greener, cleaner future

More than 81,000 mangrove trees have been planted by local residents and volunteers to form a ‘green’ dyke system, creating a sustainable farming area for a 7,000-population community in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang’s Vinh Chau Town.

Saigon River to tell stories of history, growth of city

A special outdoor art performance featuring the history, establishment, and development of the Saigon-Gia Dinh area and HCMC will be organized on the Saigon River on August 6.

Vietnam's digital economy to continue booming

Vietnam’s digital economy is projected to grow fastest in Southeast Asia, reaching US$50 billion by 2025, a report said.

Vietnam ranks 16th among 20 countries with best architecture

Vietnam ranked 16th in the list of countries with the best architecture in the world, according to Insider Monkey, a finance website focusing on financial markets, hedge funds, and trading.