Vietnamese businesses await relief as SBV slashes interest rates

Vietnamese businesses anticipate some relief as the central bank slashes interest rates, with credit growth expected to accelerate in the second half of 2023.

Ample room remains for Vietnam's economic recovery

Although the growth rate has slowed down amid global economic difficulties, Vietnam is outperforming than most countries in the world, and is regarded as an attractive destination for FDI in the manufacturing sector.

Spam callers threatening to share personal information

Receiving spam calls is common among mobile phone users in Vietnam but many have been threatened recently after telling the invasive callers to stop annoying them.

Children participate in building their own safe living environment

On July 13, the Children's Forum 2023 took place in the central highlands province of Kon Tum with the theme "Children participating in building a safe, friendly and healthy living environment for themselves".

Global minimum tax to go before National Assembly

The Government plans to send the global minimum tax policy to the National Assembly for discussion.

Vietnam struggles to suppress wave of layoffs

As many as 500,000 workers have lost jobs, stopped working, or have had their working hours cut in 40 cities and provinces, according to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA).

Game groups fear being forced out

Online game producers may find themselves pushed out of the market in Vietnam with the introduction of an “unprecedented” tax that aims to protect younger generations.

Vietnamese workers to have four days off on the occasion of National Day 2023

As Vietnam National Day (September 2) falls on a weekend this year, employees are entitled to four consecutive days off from September 1 to September 4.

Aviation authority explains difficulties in airport slot allocation abroad

Vietnamese airlines are facing difficulties in proposing slot allocations at foreign airports following the COVID-19 pandemic, said the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) on July 13.

Visa policy loosened, Vietnam eager to welcome arrivals

Vietnam wants to become a luxury tourism market to receive high-spending and long-staying travelers. The new visa policy is the first step to help Vietnam receive new sources of travelers.

HCMC calls for every couple to have 2 children to fight demographic downturn

Ho Chi Minh City is facing a low level of fertility and the prospect of a rapidly aging population; thus, it is calling for a couple to have enough 2 children.

Zing News temporarily suspends operations in response to inspection findings

Zing News has just announced a temporary suspension of its operations for a duration of three months, commencing on July 14.

Government aids cash-strapped aquaculture businesses

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has signed a document outlining measures to ensure the smooth operation of cash-strapped aquaculture businesses.

Vietnam to have over 1,850 kilometers of expressway by year-end

The total length of Vietnam’s expressway network will exceed 1,850 kilometers by the end of 2023, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Duy Lam said at a meeting on July 13.

Traditional folk art exhibition at Temple of Literature

An exhibition at the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam Cultural and Scientific Activities Centre is a chance for viewers to see and learn about Hang Trong folk paintings.

Two-year-old boy diagnosed with rare condition has successful surgery

The HCM City Children’s Hospital No2 said a patient diagnosed with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) was the first such case found in children in Vietnam. There are only 30 children who have been diagnosed with the problem worldwide.

Tropical depression heads towards East Sea, gains strength

The low pressure zone in the eastern sea area of the central Philippines has developed into a tropical depression, and is forecast to head towards the East Sea, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

Vietnamese starters grab foreign headlines

Vietnam is one of the world’s best countries for food, and Vietnamese cuisine, especially starters, always leaves tourists wanting for more, according to Will Fly for Food, a travel blog for people who love to eat.

Vietnamese player listed as candidates for Asian Cup Dream team

Vietnamese defender Que Ngoc Hai has been named a candidate for the AFC Asian Cup's best team of all time.

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Optimistic signs for Vietnamese aviation market by year-end

Pilot opening of Ban Gioc – Detian waterfall site proposed

During a meeting with chairman of the General Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission of the Chinese Communist Party Wang Yi, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son proposed to pilot opening the Ban Gioc-Detian tourist site.

Foreigners wishing to buy a house in Vietnam in great demand

More than three million foreign individuals and organisations have purchased apartments in Vietnam, and the number is expected to continue rising moving forward, heard a workshop held on July 13 in Hanoi.

Red Dao folk singing competitions organized to preserve traditional culture

Restoring, preserving, and developing the value of the tortoise-catching dance of the Red Dao people has become both an urgent and long-term task.

FIFA provides equipment for Vietnamese women’s football team

The Vietnamese women's football team on July 13 received equipment provided by FIFA during the final round of the Women's World Cup 2023 in New Zealand and Australia, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Funds disburse nearly US$25 billion in H1/2023

Domestic and foreign funds have disbursed up to 5.84 trillion VND (24.69 billion USD) in the first half of 2023 after the capital flow of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) returned to the market last month.