On Tinder, there are both lovers and cheaters

Tinder has become a rendezvous for many Vietnamese, especially youth who love selfies and technological devices. However, many of them have "tasted bitterness" after trying to find real love.

Population aging: Experts underline need to turn challenges into opportunities

Vietnam, which is experiencing a period of population aging, is seeking ways to turn the situation into opportunities by optimising the strengths of senior citizens.

Gambling activity raging on social networks

While the number of gambling adverts have decreased on TikTok, they are flooding Facebook. Gambling games exist blatantly under different forms, from ads to livestreams, from videos to groups and fanpages.

Muong ethnic artisans preserve craft on the verge of being forgotten

Dating back many centuries, the craft of making dó (poonah) paper of the Mường ethnic people living in Suối Cỏ Hamlet in Cao Sơn Commune, Lương Sơn District in Hòa Bình Province has been passed down for many generations among the group.

Sand mining, hydropower dams contribute to Mekong’s erosion

Sand mining and the construction of hydropower dams that trap sediment from travelling downstream are primary factors contributing to rampant coastal and riverbank erosion in Việt Nam’s Mekong Delta region.

Acceleration of export orders help create momentum for Vietnam’s trade landscape

Vietnam’s export-import landscape is beginning to regain momentum on the back of some foreign markets gradually recovering.

Hanoi to have two new cities by 2045

Hanoi is planning the inauguration of two new cities to the north and west of the Red River with a total population of 4.45 million people by 2045.

Unique traditional cuisine of ethnic minorities in the Central Region

Coming to the Ethnic Cultural Festival of the Central Region, visitors will not only have a chance to admire traditional cultural features but also enjoy traditional cuisine.

Vietnamese aviation sector faces difficulties in asking for airport slots

Representatives of airlines said that the enterprises are facing difficulties, especially in proposing slot allocations at airports in foreign countries after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lotus scented tea – a special treat for guests

The lotus is a symbol of the nation, and making tea with the flowers is a great way to get the most out of it.

HCMC to open five more tourism waterways in 2024

The HCMC Department of Transport has announced a plan to operate five more waterways next year to diversify tourism services and satisfy the travel demand of guests.

North faces electricity shortage, EVN mulls solutions

Northerners sighed with relief after hearing that the water level in hydropower reservoirs had increased and the electricity shortage had been solved. But they were warned that the problem won’t be truly settled for at least two more years.

Banks can stop suspicious-seeming transactions

To suspicious-seeming transactions, commercial banks are eligible for stopping a customer's transaction if the customer can’t verify their personal information.

Beauty contest organizers fight over contest names

Many beauty contests have similar names, or in many cases, the exact same names, sparking name-dispute scandals.

Toyota Concert 2023 to be held in Hanoi and HCM City

Artists from the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) are due to take to the stage at the Toyota Concert 2023, which is scheduled to run in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this August.

Central bank allocates all credit growth quotas for banks

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), the country’s central bank, announced on Monday that all the remaining credit growth quotas had been allocated for commercial banks, thus sending the total for this year to 14%.

Demand for IT staff dips, but firms still need workers in the long-term

The information technology (IT) labor market is still hot as it lacks workers with high qualifications, especially ones majoring in aritificial intelligence (AI), data and information security.

Vietnamese travellers top Asia-Pacific as “Mindful Voyagers”

Vietnam is the only Asia-Pacific country listed in Booking.com's "Mindful Voyagers" group, which is hailed as being responsible toward the environment and having a desire to support local communities.

Outstanding policies take effect in Vietnam from July

A series of fresh policies on VTA cuts, increases in social insurance subsidy, and car license plate auction came into effect from July, 2023.

High school reports about allegations of fraud in Genius Olympiad

A high school in Ho Chi Minh City must write a report on its teacher’s participation in the Genius Olympiad following a student’s allegations of fraud in the competition, which has gone viral lately.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 11/2023

Firms advised to pursue opportunities while carefully managing risks amidst global recession

HCM City canals polluted again

Many HCM City canals have faced pollution again despite being upgraded.

One dead, four injured in car-train collision in Hai Duong

One person has been killed and four others seriously injured after a car crashed into a train in the northern province of Hai Duong on Monday.

Da Lat firm proposes to build resort in protective forest

A tourism investor has just proposed to build a 5.3-hectare resort in a forest in the Central Highlands Province of Lam Dong.

Vietnam hands over two American fugitives to US police

The Criminal Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security on July 10 handed over to the United States’ police two American fugitives who had been wanted for killing two people in a shooting.