Vietnam's frigate to attend Peace and Friendship joint exercise in China

Vietnam's frigate 016-Quang Trung will attend the Peace and Friendship 2023 joint exercise in China’s Guangdong province.

56 monkeypox cases recorded in Vietnam

The nation has recorded a total of 56 cases of monkeypox as of October 31, including two imported cases from 2022, said the General Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health on November 9.

Vietnam’s impressive history at AFC Asian Cup

The Vietnamese national football will try to beat their previous best result at the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) wrote in a recent article.

Vietnamese e-sports teams to compete at ASIAD 19’s demonstration events

Vietnam’s e-sports teams will compete in two demonstration events, namely AIES Robot Sports – Ultimate Battle Robots and AIES XR Sports – Steelraid in Hangzhou city of China on November 11 and 12.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 9/2023

Vietnamese businesses have opportunities for Halal food exports

Infinite and Mamamoo+ to perform at Christmas concert in Hanoi

Korean boy band Infinite and K-pop girl group Mamamoo+ are set to thrill Vietnamese audiences with their performances at the X-Mas Festival Open Air 2 event which will be held in Hanoi as part of Christmas celebrations.

Vietnam elected Vice President of UNESCO General Conference

Vietnam was elected a Vice President of the 42nd session of the UNESCO’s General Conference, representing the Asia-Pacific, on November 8.

More than 6,000 cancer patients receive treatment drug support

More than 6,000 cancer patients have been provided with treatment drugs with a total value of 1.6 trillion VND (nearly 66 million USD) from 2019 to the end of August 2023, heard a conference held by the Ministry of Health in Hanoi on November 8.

NA's resolution on Long Thanh International Airport project under scrutiny

Legislators touched upon adjustments to some contents of a National Assembly (NA) resolution regarding the Long Thanh International Airport project, at a plenary session of the 15th legislature’s 6th sitting in Hanoi on November 9.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 9/2023

PM urges utmost efforts to have EC's "yellow card" against seafood removed

UNESCO experts make survey at Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark

The UNESCO Global Geopark Council made a survey at the UNESCO Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark to prepare for the 8th International Conference of the UNESCO Asia Pacific Global Geopark Network (APGN) 2024.

From the Party Chief’s directions about Vietnamese businesspeople

The Politburo’s Resolution 41 on building and promoting the role of Vietnamese businesses in the new era, issued October 10, 2023, shows timely directions and orientations for the development of businesses.

Listed real estate businesses see sharp revenue drop

The majority of 1,579 listed companies in 10 different sectors posted revenue falls from mid-2022 to the end of the second quarter of 2023, with the real estate and construction sectors facing the most significant drops.

Foreign media outlet suggests things to do in Hanoi

South China Morning Post (SCMP) of Hong Kong (China) recently published an article highlighting Hanoi, which is just a two-hour flight away, as both satisfyingly “foreign” whilst being quintessentially Asian.

Vietnam to auction 3,700MHz band as part of 5G deployment

The MIC will continue with the telecommunications bidding to aid the 5G rollout.

Chung’s retirement to mark the dawn of a new era

The match against Japan in the second qualifying round of the 2024 Paris Olympics marked the 72-year-old’s last appearance as head coach of the Vietnamese national women’s team.

Flood and landslides warning capabilities must be improved: forecasting official

Floods, landslides, and other natural disasters are common occurrences in Vietnam, often characterised by their rapid and localised impacts.

Potential for cooperation between Lai Chau and Indian partners

On November 8, Vice Chairman of Lai Chau Province Ha Trong Hai met with the delegation of the Indian Embassy in Vietnam and the Indian Rare Earth Corporation.

Mister Vietnam male pageant launched

The second edition of the Mister Vietnam male pageant has returned with the goal of seeking representatives who can go on to represent the nation at international contests in the future.

Da Nang among most sought-after destinations for Indian tourists

The central city of Da Nang features in the list of the top 10 most sought-after destinations for Indian tourists, according to global travel search site Skyscanner.

Legal framework essential to protect personal data, drive digital economy

Data management had emerged as a critical factor in driving economic growth, experts say.

US Treasury continues not to list Vietnam as currency manipulator

The US Department of the Treasury has continued not to list Vietnam as a currency manipulator in its latest semi-annual report on the macro-economic and foreign exchange policies of major trading partners of the US.

HCM City surveys 15,000 enterprises to assess government’s competitiveness

HCM City is carrying out a survey of more than 15,000 firms, cooperatives, and business households as part of its 2023 Department and District Competitiveness Index (DDCI).

Flight delayed following passenger gun jokes

A flight from Da Nang to Hanoi was delayed after two passengers talked about bringing guns in their luggage.

Painting by late artist fetches high price at French painting auction

“Canard et Lotus” (“Mandarin ducks and lotus”), a painting on silk produced by late artist Le Pho, was sold for EUR1.2 million at an auction sale on November 7 at Sotheby’s Paris in France.