Vietnam defeat India 3-1 at AFC Women's Olympic qualifiers

Vietnam defeated India 3-1 in their second Group C match of the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers second round in Uzebekistan on October 29.

Vietnam’s biggest LNG terminal becomes operational

The 1 million-tonne Thi Vai liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project, the biggest of its kind in Vietnam, was officially put into operation in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau on October 29.

Vietnam Semiconductor Innovation Network launched

The Vietnam Semiconductor Innovation Network made its debut on October 29 within the framework of the Vietnam Semiconductor Summit.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 30/2023

PM requests sufficient power for production, business and consumption in 2024

16 designers to join VN Int'l Fashion Week Fall-Winter 2023

16 designers and brands will introduce their collections at the Vietnam International Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2023 (AVIFW) to continue writing the story of sustainable fashion.

Most popular venues for Halloween 2023 in Hanoi

Halloween, a Western festival, has been celebrated by youth in Vietnam for the past decade.

Startups develop virtual assistants for content creation, multifunctional use

AI has been used by many Vietnamese startups to develop virtual assistants for content creation or multifunctional virtual assistants to enterprises.

The tranquil beauty of Pho Cao Commune

Pho Cao Commune in Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province, offers visitors a mesmerizing blend of majestic natural landscapes, unique ethnic minority cultures, and untouched rustic beauty that few places can rival.

Phu Quoc: one of world’s top destinations, but Vietnamese are not visiting

Phu Quoc Island has been praised by international mass media as a ‘rising star’ in the world’s tourism map. However, the number of domestic travelers to the island has dropped sharply compared with 2022.

Models perform Ao dai on Hanoi pedestrian street

On the evening of October 27, the 2nd Hanoi Tourist Ao Dai Festival 2023 the theme "Discovering the beauty of Hanoi" opened at the walking space around the Hoan Kiem Lake.

Credit institutions expect to enjoy 2 per cent VAT cut next year

The VNBA made the move last week as, under a draft policy on VAT reduction for the first six months of next year, the credit institutions do not...

Market's recovery momentum remains, but facing supply pressure

While the market's recovery momentum remains, the upward movement is anticipated to encounter challenges this week due to the potential resurgence of...

Vietnam urged to speed up business environment reform

Economists have voiced concern about the slowdown of the business environment reform recently. The old required business conditions, which were removed, have returned to cause difficulties for enterprises.

Foreign arrivals to VN hits nearly 10 million in first ten months

The number of international visitors to Vietnam as of October 2023 has reached 9,997 million, 4.2 times higher year-on-year, according to the latest report from the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.

650,000 Vietnamese employees working abroad

There are roughly 650,000 Vietnamese labourers working in 40 countries and territories around the world, according to estimated data from the Department of Overseas Labor Management under the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Digital transformation – key for VN theatre arts to thrive

Digital transformation is an inevitable direction for the development of theatre arts as digital technologies have been significantly affecting the arts.

Vietnam looks to develop, maximise modern seaports

Vietnam plans to develop a modern seaport system in the near future, but the question remains on how to optimise the facilities.

Ministry sets starting auction price for 2500-2600 MHz waveband

The starting price for the auction of the 2500-2600M Hz wavebands used for 4G and 5G has been fixed. Telcos have to pay a deposit of VND200 billion to attend the auction.

Dong Van Karst Plateau recognised as UNESCO Global Geopark for 3rd time

The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang on October 29 held a ceremony to receive UNESCO’s recognition of the Dong Van Karst Plateau as a global geopark for the third time.

HCM City promotes tourism products to international markets

Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry has worked to promote local tourism products to key international markets from early this month.

Vietnam, EU hold 4th Joint Committee meeting

The 4th meeting of the Vietnam - EU Joint Committee to implement the EU-Vietnam Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) took place on October 27 in Brussels.

Google offers 40,000 scholarships to support Vietnam’s digital transformation

Google has announced that it will offer 40,000 scholarships for Vietnamese students, and introduced three additional training courses in its programme to support Vietnam’s digital transformation, as part of the Google Career Certificates programme.

More affordable housing needed to help market recover

Despite the Government’s concerted efforts to address the challenges of the property market, the market won’t improve until the end of 2024 due to a lack of affordable housing, experts have warned.

"Highland Flavors" Festival of Thanh Hoa’s ethnic minorities scheduled in Nov.

Folk Arts Festival - Highland Market and Cultural Festival "Highland Flavors" of ethnic minorities in Thanh Hoa province will take place on November 11-13.

Ha Giang promotes agricultural tourism to help ethnic minorities increase income

Ha Giang is not only famous for its wild, poetic, and majestic landscapes, but also a convergence of many traditional cultural beauties and a long history.