President Vo Van Thuong attends APEC CEO Summit 2023

President Vo Van Thuong called on the businesses community to continue accompanying States in fulfilling commitments to sustainable development and pursuing long-term socio-economic and environmental goals, while addressing the APEC CEO Summit 2023.

Heavy downpour turns UNESCO-recognised Hoi An streets into rivers

A prolonged spell of heavy rain over the past two days have flooded streets in Hoi An Ancient City, a World Heritage Site in central Vietnam, making them impassable.

Banks issue bonds worth trillions of VND with high interest rates

With bond interest rates 1-2 percent higher per annum than 12-month savings interest rates, commercial banks are increasing corporate bond issuance to mobilize more long-term capital.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter gearing up for Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day

The capital of Hanoi is set to host a wide range of activities from November 18 to December 17 in the Old Quarter to mark Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day that falls on November 23.

Gong Culture Festival spreads cultural values of Central Highlands ethnic groups

The event honors unique cultural values and connects communities to promote ethnic identities, creating a strong and lasting vitality in the Central Highlands.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 16/2023

Hanoi ranks third in FDI attraction in ten months

Vietnam hailed among best holiday destinations for December

Vietnam is ranked sixth among the 12 best places to go for a December holiday as announced by Affordable Luxury Travel, a UK travel aggregator website.

Vietnam wins four major prizes at 2023 World Robot Olympiad

Vietnamese students brought home four major prizes at the 2023 World Robot Olympiad which was recently held in Panama, according to the Embassy of Denmark, an organizer of the Vietnam ROBOTACON contest.

Special stamp marks 100th birthday of national anthem composer

A stamp celebrating the 100th birthday of famous music composer, poet, and painter Van Cao (1923 – 1995) who composed the Vietnamese national anthem “The Marching Song”, was released.

India Fair to get underway in Hanoi in late November

The Embassy of India in Vietnam is set to host the India Fair in Hanoi on November 25, with the aim of introducing its cultural identities to local people.

President attends roundtable connecting Vietnamese, US businesses and localities

President Vo Van Thuong attended and delivered a speech at a roundtable connecting Vietnamese and US businesses and localities in San Francisco on November 15 afternoon (local time).

ADMM 17 adopts Jakarta joint declaration for regional peace, prosperity

The 17th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) took place in Jakarta, Indonesia on November 15, culminating in the adoption of the Jakarta Joint Declaration for Peace, Prosperity and Security.

Strengthening local governments’role in preventing domestic violence

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is working on a draft circular on criteria, quality standards, economic-technical norms and guidance on the implementation of models on prevention and control of domestic violence.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 16/2023

President meets Vietnamese community in US

Vietnam connected with ASEAN Compulsory Motor Insurance database system

Vietnam has been successfully connected with the ASEAN Compulsory Motor Insurance (ACMI) database system, the country’s national bureau for implementing Protocol 5 - the ASEAN Scheme of Compulsory Motor Vehicle Insurance (VINABAI).

Vietnam proposes three priorities at 34th APEC Ministerial Meeting

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son proposed three priorities for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) collaboration at the 34th APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) in San Francisco on November 14.

PM calls for Hungary’s cooperation, support in judicial activities

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has suggested Hungary cooperate and support Vietnam in institution building and perfection, digital transformation, and personnel training to serve the judicial sector. ​

President clarifies Vietnam’s policy at US Council on Foreign Relations

President Vo Van Thuong attended a policy discussion at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in San Francisco, the US, on November 15, as part of his trip to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week and bilateral activities in the US.

Measures sought to tap Vietnam - China - Russia intermodal rail transport route

A workshop discussing measures to exploit the potential of the Vietnam - China - Russia international intermodal rail transport route was held in Moscow on November 15.

President works with US-APEC Business Coalition in San Francisco

President Vo Van Thuong had a working session with representatives from the US-APEC Business Coalition on November 15, as part of his ongoing US trip to attend the APEC Leaders’ Week and bilateral activities in San Francisco.

AI used to detect 5 common diseases, conduct prenatal screening

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in screening, diagnosis and treatment of some genetic diseases by Hanoi Medical University shows the great potential of AI in the healthcare sector.

Vietnam says xin chào to music tourism

The recent successful shows of famous international singers and bands show that Vietnam is capable of organising mega global shows.

HCMC offers high pay to attract talented staff to science institutions

HCM City is willing to pay up to VND120 million a month to the heads of public science and technology institutions to help retain talented staff and avoid a brain drain

Talented dancer helps preserve Khmer ethnic culture

Thạch Thị Ni Ta’s remarkable achievements in her career and her ardour for teaching have helped inspire and spread traditional dance among local Khmer community, making a great contribution to publicising ethnic dance.

Vietnamese teachers under pressure, seek to create 'happy schools'

Teachers and educational administrators have been discussing solutions to build a ‘happy school’ model in Vietnam,.