HCMC seeks Indian investors for metro and hi-tech ventures

HCMC is inviting Indian investors to participate in the city’s major schemes, including 12 metro and monorail projects and eight high-technology ventures.

North-South high-speed railway project expected to kick off by 2030

The approval of the North-South high-speed railway project is expected by 2025 and construction on the priority routes of Hanoi - Vinh and HCM City - Nha Trang is expected to kick off prior to 2030.

Mental health care for Vietnam’s young generation needs enhancing

UNICEF is calling for enhanced mental health strategies to support the young generation in VN as part of World Children’s Day 2023.

Securities firms raise charter capital in anticipation of market boom

Many large securities firms are upsizing their capital scale to compensate for asset risks and potential losses, and prepare for an expected market boom.

Vietnam's digital economy to reach $45 billion by 2025

E-commerce and digital economy are among the bright spots in Vietnam's socio-economic development.

NA deputies urge new incentives for FDI when global minimum tax is applied

More than 100 countries and jurisdictions joined the framework, including VN, many of which start to adopt the global minimum tax from the...

Vietnam calls for higher priority and more resources for humanitarian activities

Vietnam always wants to contribute in the most positive and effective way to the international Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang said.

Vietnam, US bodies partner to address global urban planning challenges

The MoU is a significant development amid the upgraded US-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Vietnamese TikToker might be banned from entering Cambodia

A Vietnamese TikToker might be banned from entering Cambodia for up to 10 years following a video he posted that depicted Angkor Wat temple in a negative light.

Hanoi introduces new bus city tour for sightseeing experience

The hop on and hop off sightseeing tour, entitled The Sights of Thang Long and operated by Hanoi Passenger Transport Joint Stock Company, will take tourists on a journey through the Old Quarter and along West Lake.

Ba Van Hill, Vietnam’s largest livestock gene pool

The Mountain Livestock Research and Development Centre in Bá Vân Hill, Thái Nguyên, is home to the largest gene pool of horses and buffalo in the country.

Health ministry removes regulation on ceiling expenditure

Previously, because of a regulation on ceiling for total expenditures on patients with health insurance, doctors had to ‘weigh and measure’ expenses to be sure the expenditure was not higher than allowed.

Vietnamese artist specializes in enamel painting on zisha teapots

With talented penmanship and special techniques that he invented, Hong Duc Thanh breathes life into zisha tea pots.

VinFast to maintains normal operations amid information about class-action suit

The news about a possible investigation targeting VinFast, a well-known Vietnamese automobile manufacturer, has caused its share prices to fall in the US stock market.

VN improves its global ranking in English proficiency

Vietnam scored 505 out of 800, three points higher than last year and above the global average, keeping it in the “moderate proficiency” category along with 32 others, according to the EF English Proficiency Index (EPI) by Education First (EF).

VN issues national strategy on antimicrobial resistance prevention and control

Vietnam is one of the first six countries in Asia-Pacific to have developed and implemented a national action plan on antimicrobial resistance prevention and control.

French opera 'Paysage Dans L’oubli' to premiere in Vietnam

Paysage Dans L’oubli (Landscape of Oblivion), a French opera written by playwright Olivier Dhénin Hữu, will premiere at the HCM City Opera House on November 26.

Vietnamese fighters bring home five golds at World Wushu Champs

Vietnamese athletes took five gold, three silver, and three bronze medals at the World Wushu Championships which concluded in the United States on November 20.

Over 100 foreign beauties to vie for Miss Earth 2023 title in Vietnam

More than 100 beauties from across the world are set to arrive in Vietnam for the upcoming Miss Earth 2023 pageant which will be held in Ho Chi Minh City this December.

Vietnam spends US$13 billion on oil and petrol imports in 10 months

Vietnam spent a total of US$13 billion on buying petrol, oil, and other petroleum products over the past 10 months of the year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 21/2023

Vietnam commits to repelling tuberculosis

US travel guide suggests ways to discover local Vietnamese culture

Travel publisher Lonely Planet of the United States has revealed three destinations in order for guests to explore the local culture in Vietnam, namely the Central Highlands, the Mekong Delta, and the southcentral regions.

Westlife band warmly welcomed for second return to Vietnam

Hundreds of spectators converged on Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on November 20 evening to welcome their legendary boy band Westlife returning to Vietnam for two performances.

Import-export target of 700 billion USD tough to complete

The target of 700 billion USD in import-export revenue for this year is a tough one amid current difficulties in the global market, said insiders.

VN enterprises increase investment to seize bird’s nest export opportunities

Vietnamese companies have increased investment to seize bird’s nest export opportunities to China in the coming time, insiders said.