Vietnam attends Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue

A delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly led by Don Tuan Phong, Vice Chairman of the Committee for External Affairs attended the Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue which took place from June 13-15 in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Building concentrated raw material areas for ethnic minority areas

Products from ethnic minority areas are rough gems that need to be polished to introduce to customers. The construction of concentrated raw material areas in ethnic minority areas is a must.

Ha Giang preserves traditional costumes of Pa Then ethnic group

To preserve the traditional costumes of the Pa Then ethnic group, the People's Committee of Quang Binh district, Ha Giang province has taken many solutions to restore, preserve and promote these unique cultural values.

Third HCM City Tourism Week slated for this December

The third Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week is scheduled to take place from December 4 to 10 with a wide range of activities promising memorable experiences for both domestic and international visitors.

Business support to boost 2024 goals

With economic growth this year forecast to fall below the set target, the government has devised a new growth goal for next year, which will be realised by greater support for businesses.

Hoan Kiem lake space, Old Quarter recognised city-level tourist area

The People’s Committee of Hanoi on October 31 decided to recognise Hoan Kiem lake, its surrounding areas and the Old Quarter as a city-level tourist area.

Technology firms optimistic about future of Vietnam’s AI development

At FPT Techday, an important event of the international technology community, experts gave optimistic predictions about the development of AI in Vietnam, saying that Vietnam is a potential destination for investments in AI.

Traffic accidents in VN surge in 10 months

A total of 5,496 people were killed and 6,973 others injured in 9,826 traffic accidents nationwide in the first 10 months of this year, according to the National Traffic Safety Committee.

VN tourism authority, Traveloka seal public-private cooperation deal

The Vietnam Authority of Tourism (VNAT) and travel platform Traveloka on October 31 inked a memorandum of understanding to enhance their public-private partnership (PPP) in promoting the sustainable growth of the industry in Vietnam.

Businesses a motive to develop Vietnam – US ties: Deputy PM

Nearly 30 years after the establishment of diplomatic relations, bilateral trade increased 300 folds to 124 billion USD, making the US the biggest importer of Vietnam.

Electricity generators want to sell directly to consumers, not via EVN

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has found that 24 renewable power projects want direct power purchase agreements (DPPA), while the other 17 projects are considering seeking direct buyers.

Torrential rain causing landslides in various places

Nghe Tinh Railway JSC. yesterday announced a serious landslide incident on the North-South Railway route passing Ha Tinh Province at 3:00 am due to heavy rain.

HCM City Party Committee “buys” information for anti-corruption

The HCMC Party Committee has just released guidelines for "purchasing" and processing information to support anti-corruption and counter-negative activities within the city.

VN export and import of goods exceeds $550 billion

Vietnam's export and import turnover of goods exceeded the mark of US$550 billion after 10 months of this year.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 31/2023

Hai Phong's nine-month foreign investment up 140%

Traffic accident kills five in Lang Son

Five people were killed and nine others injured in a traffic accident on October 31 in Lang Son Province.

Plan approved to develop National Data Centre

The Government on October 30 approved a development plan on the National Data Centre, expected to help Vietnam reach higher positions in the global e-Government, information technology, and cybersecurity rankings.

Self-drive tour pilot between Vietnam, China resumed

The pilot of self-drive tours at border areas of Vietnam and China is resumed after a halt by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Street Dance Vietnam winner to compete in China

Nguyen Dang Quan has championed a series of prestigious domestic dance competitions, including Vietnam’s Got Talent in 2012 at the age of 12, So You Think You Can Dance in 2016 and Street Dance Vietnam in 2022.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 31/2023

Some COVID-19 prevention and control documents removed

US$5 billion Long Son petrochemical complex to operate commercially by 2024

Long Son petrochemical complex, which boasts investment capital exceeding US$5 billion, will be put into trial operation from November 2023 in Vung Tau City before churning out commercial products next yea

PM’s telegram expected to make it easier for realtors to access capital

As money is pumped into the real estate market and realtors receive bank loans, cash flow will circulate well and the national economy will improve.

Australian media hails Vietnamese “beef in a leaf” as one of world’s best dishes

Australian travel publication Traveller of The Sydney Morning Herald recently published an article calling the classic “thịt bò nướng lá lốt”, or “beef in a leaf”, as one of the best dishes on the planet.

Vietnamese power grid seeks nearly US$135 billion investment by 2030

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has officially submitted a draft plan to the Government to implement the National Power Development Plan VIII, which outlines the need of substantial investments worth US$134.7 billion by 2030.

Fake news appears again on social networks

Over the last week, fake news appeared on social networks, causing disorder among communities and affecting businesses.