2023 World Vovinam Championships introduces 44 sets of medals

The Vovinam tournament organizers have introduced 44 sets of medals into the competition as Vietnam hosts the 2023 World Vovinam Championships, scheduled to take place at the end of this November.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 14/2023

President sets off for APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, bilateral activities in US

Food booths proposed on Nguyen Hue sidewalks

District 1 of HCM City has written to the city government suggesting opening food and beverage booths along the sidewalks of Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, beginning December 15.

Vietnam sees more dengue fever deaths

Vietnam has recorded 136,000 dengue fever cases, including 35 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam to organize tests to grant licenses to medicine practitioners

Vietnam is one of three countries in Southeast Asia that have the simplest procedures for licensing medicine practitioners, according to Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan.

Rosy horizon for Vietnam’s apparel, leather shoe exports

Despite the gloomy gloomy outlook of the global economic, Vietnamese exporters of yarn, garment, textile, and leather shoes are still seeing a brighter future as robust signs are looming on the horizon.

Blockchain usage could increase value of farm produce

Vietnam’s farm produce has uneven quality and information about products lacks transparency, which hinders exports from entering the high-end market segment.

Vietnamese model to vie for Mister Global 2023 title

Hai Phong- born Le Huu Dat has been chosen as the Vietnamese contestant for the upcoming Mister Global 2023 which is scheduled to take place in Thailand in November 16.

The super-expensive specialty called ‘the food of the rich’ in Quang Ninh

Though it has a strange appearance, sa sung, or peanut worms (Sipunculus nudus). is a famous specialty of Quang Ninh. Sa sung is very expensive, sold at VND4-5 million per kilogram.

Over 60 cultural activities to be held at Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023

More than 60 creative cultural activities are due to take place during the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023, slated to run from November 17 to 26, heard a press conference in Hanoi on November 13.

Woodwork exports reach $11 billion, enterprises recruit more workers

Many wooden furniture manufacturers have added more working shifts, recruited more workers, and increased imports by 5-10 percent, indicating that enterprises are gearing up to implement orders for year-end deliveries.

Voluntary group cleans waste in Bien Hoa City’s local canals

The group was established since July 2023. The group has launched more than 20 campaigns, treating over 10 tonnes of waste in four wards of Quyết Thắng, Tân Tiến, Trảng Dài, Bửu Hòa, and Biên Hòa City.

Hanoi photography course attracts male learners

Practical photography courses using smartphones have become popular among those who enjoy travelling, exploring, and experiencing new things.

AI used in Vietnam for electronic medical records

Artificial Intelligence is applied more widely in the medical field in Vietnam to help take better care of the public’s health and reduce workload for the medical teams.

Ethnic minority YouTuber spreads love and help to people in need

Ms. Chao Mui Coi’s YouTube channel, Coi Lalin, attracts viewers thanks to the simple yet inspiring stories of many difficult lives in her hometown - Bat Xat District, Lao Cai Province.

Hanoians wrap up amid first strong cold snap

The northern mountainous regions, including Lang Son and Cao Bang provinces, are bracing for an exceptionally harsh cold snap.

Gold medal haul for Vietnam at Asian Pencak Silat Championship

Vietnam’s Pencak Silat team bagged 20 medals, including 8 gold, 3 silver and 9 bronze medals at the 7th Asian Pencak Silat Championships in Dubai, UAE which ended on November 13.

Two cruise ships bring nearly 3,400 European, American tourists to Ha Long

The Ha Long International Cruise Port is receiving two luxury super ships on November 13 - 14, carrying nearly 3,400 European and American tourists onboard to visit Ha Long Bay and other tourist attractions in Quang Ninh province, northern Vietnam.

Copyright infringement, plagiarism and pirating rampant in VN

Copyright infringement has become serious, causing concerns in society and discontent among art activists. Experts have warned that copyright infringement poses danger to the vulnerable cultural industry.

HCM City apartment market shows signs of coming out of slump: experts

The HCM City condominium market is stirring again after a long stupor, experts have said.

Electricity pricing and the opportunities for development

Resolution 55 on the energy development strategy clearly stipulates that Vietnam needs to remove all barriers to be sure that power pricing is transparent and determined by the market.

Central bank ceases bill issue amid increasing interbank interest rates

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has ceased bill issue after nearly two months of using the channel to withdraw cash out of the banking system.

Dien Bien organizes human rights training conference 2023

On October 4, the Human Rights Steering Committee of Dien Bien province coordinated with the Government's Standing Office on Human Rights to organize a training conference on human rights work.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (November 13-19/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from November 13-19.

Vietnam remains fastest growing digital economy in Southeast Asia: report

Vietnam remains the fastest growing digital economy in Southeast Asia for a second year in a row.