National Assembly to adopt two resolutions on November 10

Lawmakers will vote to approve two resolutions on November 10 as part of the ongoing sixth session of the 15th National Assembly (NA).

Hanoi Culture and Food Festival 2023 to take place next month

The Hanoi Culture and Food Festival 2023 will be held at the Thong Nhat Park from December 1- 3, the municipal Department of Culture and Sports has announced.

Stakeholders seek ways to remove roadblocks to real estate market

The Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and representatives from some ministries, credit institutions and businesses will meet online on November 13 to look into the implementation of the Prime Minister’s dispatch on the real estate market.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 10/2023

President to attend APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, engage in bilateral activities in US

VN’s rice price climbs to historic peak, but exporters report drop in profits

Vietnam’s five percent broken rice export price has soared to $653 per ton, but despite the big volume of exports and price increases, large exporters have seen profits decrease.

VN prepares for carbon tariffs in pursuit of net-zero emission target

As carbon taxes and credits become more prevalent across markets around the world, Vietnam is seeking ways to demonstrate its responsibility in decarbonisation and help local businesses adapt to change.

Hanoi water tank to be opened to visitors

This is part of the framework of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023 slated to take place from November 17-26, which aims to promote creative resources in the capital city.

Localities want more waste-to-electricity projects

The total waste-to-electricity capacity planned by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) is small compared with the demand and capability of Vietnam.

Da Lat to hold ceremony to mark 130 years of formation and development

The People’s Committee of Da Lat city plans to hold a ceremony on December 30 to celebrate 130 years of its formation and development and to receive UNESCO recognition as a creative city in the field of music.

Hanoi: Old railway cafes shut down, new coffee shops open

Many new cafe were set up on the railway section from Tran Phu road-block to Dien Bien Phu Street in Ba Dinh district in Hanoi after the ‘train street’ cafes from Tran Phu to Phung Hung districts in Hoan Kiem district were shut down.

Remote village still living without electricity, roads

For many years, hundreds of households in the central province of Quang Nam have held onto a glimmer of hope for basic infrastructure improvements.

Work by late Vietnamese painter among million-dollar paintings sold at auction

A delicate silk painting by late Vietnamese painter Lê Phổ (1907-2001) was sold for 1.2 million euros (US$1.28 million) – the most expensive piece of the auction Magnificence and Regality by Sotheby’s Paris on November 7.

Ca Mau plans to build national tourism site by 2030

The southernmost province of Ca Mau approved a master plan to build the Ca Mau Cape National Tourism Site by 2030.

Festival dedicated to Vietnamese craft villages

During the festival, artisans and craftsmen from these villages will also demonstrate how they create delicate embroidery pieces, weave silk, make conical hats, pottery objects or copper bas-relief.

UK-VN collaborating film highlights foreign viewpoints about VN’s motorbikes

Dust and Metal depicts Johnson’s journey to explore the developing history and freedom in Việt Nam through the lens of the country’s ubiquitous mode of transport: the motorbike.

Mekong Connect Forum to run in HCM City in mid-November

The Mekong Connect 2023 Forum will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on November 15 and 16, highlighting the connection of supply and value chains between the city and 13 Mekong Delta localities towards a green and sustainable economy.

HCM City Police guides people how to protect personal information

To deal with the fact that personal information being leaked and traded, Ho Chi Minh City Police have advised people to take measures to protect themselves.

Vietnam calls for immediate ceasefire amid escalating tensions in Middle East

Vietnam strongly condemns violent attacks against civilians, humanitarian workers, journalists and essential infrastructure.

Vietnam wins two first golds at Southeast Asian shooting tournament

Local marksmen took home two gold medals on the first competition day of the 45th Southeast Asian Shooting Association Championship (SEASA) 2023 on November 8, with the event currently underway in Chinese Taipei.

Vietnam wins gold at Asian karate championships

Vietnam secured a gold medal at the 21st Asian Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championship 2023 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

National University among 22% of Asia's leading higher education institutions

The Vietnam National University - Hanoi (VNU) has been ranked 187th in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia 2024 (QS AUR 2024), according to the VNU.

Foreign ministry urges Vietnamese citizens to leave Israel, Myanmar immediately

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has continued to urge Vietnamese citizens in Israel to leave the country in the face of recent complex developments in the Middle East.

Germany signs agreement on ODA for Vietnam in 2024-2025 period

Vietnam and Germany have signed an agreement on official development assistance (ODA) for Vietnam in the 2024-2025 period.

The most famous silver carving artisan in Dong Van stone plateau

At the age of 72, Mr. Mua Se Sinh, a famous silver engraving artist in Dong Van stone plateau (Ha Giang province), is teaching his descendants the craft of making jewelry that has been passed down from father to son for many generations.

NA sets target of 6.5% GDP growth in 2024

With 90.49% of approval votes, the National Assembly (NA) on November 9 adopted a resolution on the socio-economic development plan for 2024, which sets a target of 6.0 - 6.5% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) for the year.