American tourist takes on Hanoi’s exotic street foods: Blood sausage and balut

During a culinary exploration of Hanoi, an American tourist did not hesitate to try dishes that many would be wary of, including balut, blood sausage, and fried sandworm cakes.

Vietnam News Headlines October 20/2024

Italian cruise ship brings more than 3,000 tourists to Quang Ninh

AIS issues warning about online black-credit traps

Swindling people who want to borrow money online by using simple procedures and appropriating assets is one of three fraudulent tricks the Authority of Information Security (AIS) has issued warnings about recently.

More farmers want to cultivate low-carbon rice to earn money from carbon credits

Growing low-carbon rice improves farmers' incomes as it reduces production costs and can also be used to sell carbon credits.

Asset seizures in corruption cases include properties, cash, diamonds, and more

Vietnam’s legal authorities report significant strides in recovering assets from corruption and economic crime cases, with more than $680 million seized and substantial assets voluntarily returned.

Archaeologists reveal significant bronze age discoveries at Vuon Chuoi

Excavations at the Vuon Chuoi site have revealed a pre-Dong Son era settlement, shedding light on the organized society that once existed in Northern Vietnam.

Using AI in digital and green transition, VN can progress more quickly

The countries that start the twin goals of green and digital transition later than others could make a breakthrough and progress faster than some developed countries when using AI, but challenges will be huge.

Vietnam achieves historic record in fruit export revenues to China

The issuance of official export permits has driven record-breaking export revenues from key fruits to China, highlighting Vietnam's growing influence in the market.

VN aims to have 3-5 urban areas with regional and international stature

Building a smart urban area network at the national and regional levels for international connections and developing 3-5 cities with international stature are two of the goals set by the 2021-2030 urban and rural area development planning.

Vietnam to launch specialized museums including currency and education museums

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has announced plans to establish several specialized museums, including the Vietnam Currency Museum and the Vietnam Education Museum, as part of a new cultural development initiative.

Hanoi housewife owns huge collection of pots and pans

Owning a collection of hundreds of pots and pans, a Hanoi housewife feels her married life is sweet and perfect.

Brazilian Striker Geovane Magno applying for Vietnamese citizenship

Geovane Magno, the former striker for Saigon FC currently playing for Hong Linh Ha Tinh, is applying for Vietnamese citizenship.

Miss Vietnam shares bond with Miss Thailand at Miss Grand International

As the Miss Grand International competition heats up, Que Anh shared her admiration for her Thai roommate, highlighting the camaraderie and competitive spirit that defines this year’s pageant.

New tax proposals to help Vietnam meet national anti-tobacco goals by 2030

WHO experts urge Vietnam to adopt an aggressive tax policy on tobacco, suggesting that higher rates will contribute to both public health goals and increased tax revenue.

Economy needs to accelerate before taking off: economist

An airplane needs to perform a run-up and then accelerate to be able to take off on just one kilometer of a runway, or it will fall into a hole. For an economy, the hole is the middle-income trap.

Standardising regulations for green buildings

Although Vietnam is gradually establishing standards for green materials, there is currently a lack of specific regulations for assessing and managing the quality of these materials.

Multi-billion dollar tech firm rises to big success after failure

Persistent and disciplined, FPT has become a Vietnamese enterprise valued at billions of dollars, confidently standing shoulder to shoulder with the world's powers with its intelligence and technology.

VN needs to diversify supply chains for sustainable growth

The diversification of global supply chains is creating significant opportunities for Vietnam to engage more deeply in international production networks.

Hue couple spends VND3 billion to build tombs for themselves

The news about a couple in Hue City building luxurious tombs for themselves has raised curiosity and attracted visitors to the city.

MPI proposes turning HCM City into international financial hub

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has unveiled a draft proposal to develop HCM City, Vietnam's largest economic hub, into an international financial centre.

People in Hanoi allowed to buy social housing in HCM City: ministry

Citizens satisfying all the requirements as stipulated by the laws are eligible to buy social housing, regardless of where they are from, according to Vuong Duy Dung, deputy director of the Housing and Real Estate Market Management Department.

State bank to inspect banks, gold trading enterprises

The inspection is part of the efforts to narrow the gap between international and domestic gold prices.

Private school teachers in Hanoi earn VND15-42 million a month

As many as 2,875 private schools were operating by the end of the 2023-2024 academic year, accounting for 20.6 percent of total schools, with 330,000 students. Twenty-five percent of students following higher education are from private schools.

VN needs to engage more with the global energy chain

Vietnam needs to take more drastic action to accelerate energy transition and engage with the global energy chain, moving towards carbon neutrality, a conference held by Business Forum magazine heard on Thursday.

Corporate bond market yet to recover as new barriers appear

The National Assembly's Economics Committee has said that the liquidity of the bond market has improved significantly, but challenges still exist.