Exchange rate forecast to remain stable in second half of 2023

The period of strong volatility of the US dollar has ended, and the USD/VND exchange rate in the last six months of 2023 will remain stable, experts have forecast.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (June 26 - July 2/2023)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on June 26 - July 2.

Hanoi steps up tourism promotion activities

Hanoi’s efforts to promote tourism activities over the past months have paid off, with the total revenue of the sector surging 74.3% year-on-year to reach 44.8 trillion VND (1.9 billion USD) in the first half of this year.

Vietnam sends new ambassador to Palestine

Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt and Palestine Nguyen Huy Dung presented his credentials to Palestine’s President Mahmoud Abbas in an online ceremony held at the Palestinian Embassy in Cairo on June 25.

VN to host Int'l Federation of Freight Forwarders Association annual meeting

The Vietnam Logistics Business Association will host the 2023 Asia-Pacific Regional Annual Meeting of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations and the mid-year meeting of the ASEAN Freight Forwarders Association in Da Nang.

NNO named among Top 10 in Asia Excellent Brand Awards 2023

Moisture lock capsule NNO has been named in the Top 10 at the Asia Excellent Brand Awards 2023, which is a strong affirmation of its quality and brand image.

HCM City wants to restart investment stimulus programme

Vietnam's economic spearhead HCM City is planning to implement policies supporting business recovery in the face of ongoing challenges, with a focus on an investment stimulus programme.

Cua Van fishing village among world’s 17 fairy-tale places

Cua Van, a small fishing village located in the northern province of Quang Ninh, has been named as one of the 17 best fairy-tale places worldwide by renowned website Bright Side.

Highest pension in Vietnam pays US$5,200 per month

The person with the highest pension in Vietnam receives more than VNĐ124 million (US$5,200) per month, according to the Vietnam Social Security (VSS).

New manga unveils love story of Vietnamese princess and Japanese merchant

Japanese artist Higashimura Akiko published a manga about the love story between Araki Sotaro, a merchant from Nagasaki, and Princess Ngoc Hoa of the Nguyen Lord about 400 years ago.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 26/2023

Tax sector performs best in Administrative Procedure Cost Index

Vietnam approves UXO consequence action programme for 2023-2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision approving a 2023-2025 national action programme on the settlement of consequences of unexploded ordnances (UXOs) left by the war.

Government leaders of Vietnam, China hold talks in Beijing

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese Premier Li Qiang discussed and agreed on many important contents during their talks in Beijing, China, on June 26.

Improving access to livelihoods for ethnic minority youth

Currently, vocational training and job creation for young people in general and for young ethnic minorities in particular are always the concern of the authorities at all levels.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 26/2023

France, Italy enter final of Da Nang Int’l Firework Festival

Vietnam initiates criminal proceedings for market manipulation

Vietnamese authorities have launched investigations into allegations of market manipulation and securities fraud involving FLC Group and Apec stocks, resulting in criminal proceedings against key individuals.

Vietnamese, Chinese FMs seek measures to promote bilateral ties

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang discussed measures to further promote the relations between the Parties and States of Vietnam and China during their meeting in Beijing on June 25.

VN aviation infrastructure overloaded

Viet Nam is currently operating 22 airports, of which 21 are managed by the State-owned Airports Corporation of Viet Nam (ACV).

High logistics costs stymie Vietnam farm exports

High logistics costs have made Viet Nam's agricultural exports less competitive than other countries’, especially that of Thailand, despite having many advantages, according to businesses.

Vietnamese volleyballers triumph at AVC Challenge Cup 2023

Vietnamese women volleyballers defeated their Indonesian hosts 3-2 on June 25 evening, winning the 2023 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup and qualifying for the FIVB Women's Challenge Cup.

US Navy’s aircraft carrier visits Vietnam

The US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, two guided missile cruisers USS Antietam - CG 54 and USS Robert Smalls - CG 62, arrived in Da Nang on June 25, marking the third time a US aircraft carrier has visited Vietnam since 2018.

Retail premises left idle, landlords struggle to find tenants

Business activities are cooling as consumers have had to tighten their purse strings, with some vendors setting up business on wide sidewalks in HCM City.

PM meets Vietnamese community in China

PM Pham Minh Chinh met representatives of Vietnam’s representative offices and the Vietnamese community in China on June 25 afternoon.

Vietnamese willing to pay for new expensive services

Many unfamiliar services have been launched into the market and are expensive in comparison with the average income of Vietnamese. However, many consumers are willing to pay for them.

Frame solutions proposed for IT network security

After analyzing four major cyberattack trends, the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) has suggested three frame solutions to develop network safety and security.