Vietnam athlete wins gold at World Wushu Championships

Dang Tran Phuong Nhi on November 19 won the first gold medal for Vietnam in the women's nangun taolu (performance) event at the HYX 16th World Wushu Championships (WWC) held in Texas, the US.

Connecting production and consumption of products of remote areas

Recently, the Hai Phong Department of Industry and Trade has paid special attention and mobilized businesses in the area to actively implement the program to bring Vietnamese goods to rural, remote areas and islands.

Nghe An develops its western region with new thinking

Nghe An focuses on reviewing and building additional mechanisms, policies and financial resources for development and promoting administrative reform, creating a favorable business investment environment to attract investment into the western region.

Investors buy bank shares, cautious about real estate

Positive signs have appeared in the stock market following a conference discussing lending to the real estate sector. While securities and bank shares have made a breakthrough, real estate and construction shares remain quiet.

Government issues action program for bio-tech development

The Government issued Resolution 189/NQ-CP, dated November 16, 2023 detailing an action program to spur bio-tech development and application serving the national sustainable growth.

Market economy status to be launching pad for export growth

The US has officially initiated the changed circumstances review (CCR) to recognize Vietnam as a market economy. The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) said this is good news which will bring great advantages to the country.

Red River's millennial communal house features unique architecture

The Chem Communal House in Hanoi has been designated a National Special Relic for its exceptional architecture and history.

Chinese 'Ngoc Linh' ginseng poses threat to real ginseng

The Ngoc Linh ginseng market has become chaotic because of 'fake' Chinese ginseng. The authorities of Quang Nam, the home of Ngoc Linh ginseng, have cracked down on fake products.

Hanoi’s Military Hospital 108 goes out on a limb for patients

A Hanoi hospital is changing patient lives with its hand and arm graft surgery

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (November 20-26/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from November 20-26.

Que Son cassava noodle soup: A Quang Nam specialty

Que Son cassava noodle soup, originating from Que Son District in Quang Nam Province, has become a beloved delicacy among locals and tourists alike.

Community tourism develops in rural Quang Ngai

The central province of Quảng Ngãi is mobilising all efforts to embellish new rural areas to boost community tourism.

Celebrating polymath Van Cao’s artistic career and legacy

Although the national anthem alone undoubtedly marks Van Cao’s eminent career, he was also an extraordinary talent, a virtuoso in music, poetry and painting with a long career and an extensive collection of works.

Teacher tries to preserve Vietnamese language in Hungary

Twelve years ago, when hearing children of Vietnamese speaking unclear Vietnamese when shopping with their parents in the Asian Center of Budapest (Hungary), Mr. Tuan and his wife came up with the idea of teaching Vietnamese to these children.

Exploring the rugged beauty of Tay Con Linh Mountain

Trekking through Tay Con Linh Mountain offers an exhilarating adventure filled with extreme challenges, while showcasing a diverse tropical vegetation, breathtaking waterfalls, and enchanting ancient moss forests.

Car market encounters stagnation despite strong discounts

After sales grew 13 per cent in September, the car market in Viet Nam was stagnant in October even when producers offered discounts and promotions to stimulate demand.

ETFs return to market after October correction but not strong as expected

The capital flow from exchange – traded funds (ETFs) is returning to the stock market after the market correction in October caused the VN-Index to tumble by nearly 11 per cent but the inflow is not as strong as expected.

President concludes US trip for APEC Leaders’ Week, bilateral activities

President Vo Van Thuong, his spouse and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Hanoi on November 19 morning, concluding their US trip for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week and bilateral activities.

Hanoi hosts activities to mark Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day

The management board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter on November 18 kicked off a wide range of activities in the Old Quarter in the capital city to mark the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day which falls on November 23.

15th NA’s 6th session to concentrate on law building, supervision work next week

The 15th National Assembly (NA)’s 6th session will concentrate on law building and supervision work during its 4th working week from November 20-24.

Vietnam’s ultra-rich individuals to hit 1,300 by 2027: Knight Frank

An annual Wealth Report released recently by Knight Frank shows that the number of ultra-high net worth individuals with assets of more than US$30 million each in Vietnam is projected to increase considerably in the next five years.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 19/2023

HCMC revokes 21 transport operators’ business licenses

Hospital for Vietnamese in Laos opens

La Vie International Hospital, a hospital for Vietnamese expatriates in Laos, was inaugurated in Vientiane on November 18.

Vietnamese film introduced to South African audiences

“Mat biec” (Dreamy Eyes), a movie by Victor Vu, has been screened in South Africa during the ASEAN Film Festival in the African country.

Forum connects enterprises in five Southeast Asian countries

The Thailand-Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia-Myanmar Business Forum 2023 took place from November 17-19 in Thailand’s Udon Thani province, promoting connection among enterprises in the five countries.