VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 19/2023

Rare stump-tailed macaque released to nature in Ha Giang

Farmers plant vegetables, fruits and ornamental flowers for Tet market

As the Tet holiday ( the Lunar New Year) is approaching, thousands of farmers and gardeners in the Mekong Delta are busy planting vegetable seeds and trying to take care of fruit trees and ornamental flowers to meet the Tet market demand.

Vietnam’s stock prices see strong increases, outlook bright

The Vietnamese stock market witnessed a bustling trading session on November 8. The signs in Vietnam and the world have improved. However, cash flow to stocks is not strong.

Central Highlands provinces grow coffee in sustainable way

Agricultural authorities in Central Highlands provinces said that farmers in these provinces should grow coffee in a sustainable way to continue enjoying high prices.

Realtors say legal regulations unclear, credit difficult to access

Big real estate firms continued to complain about difficulties in credit access at a conference on credit for the real estate sector and social housing, held by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and Ministry of Construction (MOC) some days ago.

Fuel price adjustment cycle shortened to seven days

Under Decree No.80, the fuel price adjustment cycle has been modified, reducing the duration from ten to seven days.

VN to upgrade logistics capacity, accelerate LNG supply chain

To set up an LNG (liquefied natural gas) supply chain, PV GAS is joining forces with several units to research and design a process to carry LNG to localities throughout the country.

70 percent of human monkeypox cases involved in homosexuality

From mid-September until now, Ho Chi Minh City has recorded 63 monkeypox (Mpox) cases. The Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC) on November 18 said that all cases were homosexuality among gay men.

Corporate bond market recovers: MOF

The corporate bond market has seen significant improvements since the second quarter, characterized by a notable increase in new issues, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Preferential policies needed to facilitate the transition to EVs in VN

Facilitating the transition to electrified vehicles in VN, State management bodies must put forth preferential policies, development strategies and initiatives to encourage adoption by users, according to experts.

Positive outlook ahead for exports amid global market rally

Vietnamese exports have improved gradually over the past consecutive months, with the monthly average export value exceeding the US$30 billion mark, signaling a general recovery in the export market.

Rains, floods cause costly damage to many Central localities

As floodwater in the Central region began to recede on November 17, people and local authorities have urged to overcome consequences.

Vietnam wins first silver medal at 16th World Wushu Championships

The Wushu athletes representing Vietnam in the 16th World Wushu Championships have commenced their competition, securing their first silver medal early in the event.

Truong My Lan accused of embezzling US$12.36 billion from SCB

Truong My Lan, chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Group, has been accused of orchestrating Saigon Commercial Bank’s (SCB) operations so as to embezzle US$12.36 billion equivalent from the privately-held bank.

Hanoi Creative Design Festival opens

The 2023 Hanoi Creative Design Festival opened on November 17 evening at the Gia Lam train factory with various interesting activities.

Hanoi launches convertible single-decker bus route

Hanoi’s convertible single-decker buses hit the road in the capital on November 18 as part of the newly launched City Tour 3, offering foreign tourists a chance to explore the city from a different view.

K-pop boy band to perform at HCM City international music festival

K-pop group TEMPEST will perform at the HOZO Super Fest 2023, which is scheduled to take place along Nguyen Hue and Le Loi Pedestrian Streets on December 22-24.

Japan’s Hokkaido Festival kicks off in Quang Ninh

The Hokkaido Festival in Ha Long city kicked off in the northern province of Quang Ninh, on November 17 evening.

Vietnam ranks first in Asia in scam calls, messages

Eight percent of polled internet users in Vietnam said they regularly receive scam calls, and 57.5 percent receive scam messages.

Local airlines’ on time performance declines

Domestic airlines in Vietnam have experienced a decline in the on-time performance (OTP) during the first 10 months of this year, with only two airlines maintaining OTP rates above 90%, compared to four airlines in the previous year.

Gas stations face closure over electronic invoice mandate

Gas stations are teetering on the brink of closure if the Government pushes forward with the immediate enforcement of electronic invoicing, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

INCHAM to host Diwali Night

Many symbolic activities of Indian culture, Indian and international cuisine, musical performances, Indian state dance performances, henna artists and face painting will be featured at the event.

Da Nang receives Le Ba Dang’s artworks donation

The central city’s Fine Arts Museum has received a full collection of 253 exhibits including 101 paintings and 30 sculptures by French-Vietnamese artist Lê Bá Đảng (1921-2015) following a donation from his family in August.

Nguyen Dynasty’s imperial seal handed over to Vietnam

The Nguyen Dynasty’s imperial seal, one of the precious Vietnamese antiques stolen and taken abroad was given to the Vietnamese side at the headquarters of the Embassy of Vietnam in Paris, France, on November 16.

President meets with Australian PM, Peruvian President in San Francisco

President Vo Van Thuong had separate meetings with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra in San Francisco, the US, on November 17, on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.