Memorial service held for former Deputy PM Vu Khoan

Nearly 50 representatives from embassies, diplomatic missions, and international organisations in VN paid tribute and wrote in the funeral guest book at the State-level respect-paying and memorial ceremonies for former Deputy PM Vu Khoan on June 27.

PM mentions measures against headwinds at WEF debate in Tianjin

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 27 emphasised the importance of global and all-people approaches to and response measures against “headwinds” that are hindering economic growth of the world and Vietnam.

Disciplinary measures imposed against some Party organisations and members

The Party Central Committee’s Secretariat decided on disciplinary measures against some Party organisations and members during its meeting in Hanoi on June 27, which took place under the chair of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

VN, Netherlands strengthen cooperation in climate change adaption

Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha and Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Mark Harbers co-chaired the eighth meeting of the VN-Netherlands Inter-Governmental Committee on climate change adaptation and water management on June 27 in The Hague.

VND80 million for one film script: what does the state management agency say?

Head of the Cinema Department Vi Kien Thanh says that the award of VND80 million for screenwriters is not a low level of money in the current conditions.

Vietnam lacks small specialized airports

Experts believe investors would be willing to build small, specialized airports with airstrips 1.8 kilometers long or lower and with investment of no more than VND500 billion.

Worker housing supply still falls short of demand

A survey conducted by the VN General Confederation of Labour revealed that 60 per cent of workers currently rent homes outside industrial zones, with their monthly rental costs accounting for 30 per cent of their total income.

High school graduates choose not to go to university: an early warning

Talented citizens are the life sustaining foundation of the nation. The trend of excellent students choosing not to go to university is dangerous for a knowledge-based economy.

Foreign investors optimistic on added property attraction

Vietnam’s property market is still attractive to the foreign community, but it is necessary to continue to improve its legal landscape, information transparency, and data availability to create further enhancements for foreigners to invest.

Elderly struggle in daily life due to low pension

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) said that the social insurance policies before January 1, 1995 regulated that pension and monthly allowance were based on the actual working time and the salary level before retiring.

VN’s iced milk coffee ranked 2nd in world by TasteAtlas

Vietnam's cà phê sữa đá (iced coffee) with condensed milk ranks second in the Best-Rated Iced Coffee (BRIC) list by TasteAtlas.

Wave of hotels in HCM City put up for sale at deep discounts amid recession

The hotel industry in HCM City is facing significant challenges with a wave of hotels in the city put up for sale at deep discounts amid the ongoing economic recession and sluggish tourism market.

Experiences not to be missed in Hanoi

Reporter Lim Yian Lu of Yahoo!life Singapore described 14 experiences that she thought foreign tourists should not miss when visiting Hanoi.

APT attacks at important establishments increase

The number of APT (advanced persistent threat) attacks on essential establishments in Vietnam in the first half of the year increased by 9 percent compared with the same period last year.

Vietnam treasures strategic partnership with New Zealand: Prime Minister

Vietnam attaches importance to and wishes to expand its strategic partnership with New Zealand, PM Pham Minh Chinh told PM of New Zealand Chris Hipkins at a meeting on the sidelines of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin.

Dang Thanh Ngan to compete at Miss Supranational 2023

The second runner-up of Miss Ocean Vietnam 2017 Dang Thanh Ngan traveled to Poland on June 25 to represent Vietnam in the Miss Supranational 2023 pageant.

Vietnam, WEF sign deal for further cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Professor Klaus Schwab, the founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), have witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Vietnam and WEF for the period 2023-2026.

AFC President offers condolences on death of VN young footballer

President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has offered condolences on the death of Vo Minh Hieu, a player of the Quang Nam Youth Club who was killed in a recent traffic accident.

Tran Dinh Long becomes richest billionaire in Vietnam

President of Hoa Phat Group Tran Dinh Long is the top billionaire in the stock market in terms of value of shares held. Steel shares have been attracting big cash flow.

Ministry seeks licence to dump 3.70 million cubic metres of mud into sea

The Ministry of Transport is seeking a licence to dump 3.70 million cubic metres of waste mud into the sea in the southern province of Quy Nhon.

Japanese people encouraged to travel to Vietnam

The Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) and the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) have encouraged Japanese people to travel to 24 countries and regions, including Vietnam.

Vietnam to host first WBC Muay Thai in mid-July

Both local and foreign fighters are set to gather for the Muay Thai Rampage (MTR) - The Rising Stars, a World Boxing Council (WBC) Muay Thai tournament which will be held in Vietnam for the first time this July.

Vietnam to host two friendly matches on FIFA Days in September and October

The Vietnamese national men’s football team are expected to play friendlies against Palestine and Australia on FIFA Days this September and October, according to details given by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha pays working visit to Netherlands

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha held talks with his Dutch counterpart Carola Schouten in The Hague on June 26 as part of his working visit to the Netherlands.

LG Innotek Vietnam Hai Phong raises investment by US$1 billion

The People's Committee of northern Hai Phong city held a conference on June 26 to present a certificate to LG Innotek approving its additional capital of 1 billion USD from 2023-2025, raising the company's total investment to over 2 billion USD.