Minh’s milestone makes history for golf in Vietnam

Minh has made his name globally, being the most successful Vietnamese athlete at several prestigious competitions recently.

Cabinet discuss measures for socio-economic development to year’s end

The Prime Minister clearly pointed out the overall objective, which is to continue prioritising economic growth, maintaining macro-economic stability, controlling inflation, and ensuring major balances of the economy.

Railway sector boosts int’l cargo transportation services

The launch of int’l cargo transportation services since the beginning of this year at two stations in the northern province of Bac Giang and the southern province of Binh Duong has opened up a new development direction for the sector.

Exhibition showcases Korean culture in Hanoi

An exhibition running with the theme of “The Melody of Korean Art” is taking place at the Vietnam Art Museum.

Korean high schools enroll Vietnamese students

Nine high schools in Gyeongbuk province of the Republic of Korea (RoK) have begun enrolling 65 students from Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Mongolia.

Vietnamese food among 100 Best Rated dishes with pork

Three Vietnamese dishes have been named among the “100 Best Rated Dishes With Pork”, by Taste Atlas, a website dedicated to discovering fresh ingredients, traditional dishes, and authentic restaurants from around the world.

Vietnam to host first WBC Muay Thai in mid-November

Muay Thai Rampage (MTR) - Call of Honor is scheduled to be held for the first time on November 19 at the Saigon Sports Club in Ho Chi Minh City.

Lai Chau’s ancient tea trees a natural treasure

Phong Tho, a border district with China in the northwestern province of Lai Chau, is home to over 8,000 ancient tea trees, the largest number of such trees in the region.

PM decides seven days off for 2024 Lunar New Year holiday

VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a proposal by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs on the lengths of the Lunar New Year and the National Day for 2024.

Famous YouTuber loves fish sauce, plans to bring VN’s coffee to US

With more than 10 million followers on his YouTube channel and more than 600 videos made over the last seven years, Sonny Side, who has travelled to 50 countries, has one of the best food channels on YouTube.

Vietnam Film Week 2023 to feature Hanoi-themed film

Twenty-eight Vietnamese films will be screened for free from November 13-19 to celebrate the 23rd Vietnam Film Festival, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

HCM City food street to open before year-end

Phan Xich Long Food Street in HCM City is scheduled to be launched in December, according to the vice chairman of the Phu Nhuan District People’s Committee Do Dang A.

Ancient tea trees - natural treasure of Lai Chau Province

The unique climate and soil conditions of the commune gives the drink made from these ancient tea trees a distinctive flavour.

The special meeting with voters to removes problems in livelihood for workers

The Chairman of the National Assembly said that the 2023 Labor Forum is a special meeting with voters to listen and solve difficulties related to labor, employment, livelihood and income of workers.

How did Trinh Van Quyet become a billionaire?

Trinh Van Quyet, before being arrested for suspicion of stock market manipulation, became the richest Vietnamese businessperson after ROS shares rose from nearly zero to hundreds of thousands of dong per share.

Vietnamese referee called to officiate World Cup qualifiers

Vietnamese referee Ngo Duy Lan has been assigned to matches in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup, as announced the football’s global governing body FIFA.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 4/2023

Dong Nai posts trade surplus of 4.8 billion USD in ten months

Broken undersea cable linked to Vietnam to be fixed in November

AAE-1, a broken undersea cable connecting the nation’s Internet to the world, is scheduled to be fixed from November 23 to November 28, according to an Internet service provider (ISP) said.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 4/2023

Vietnam strengthens multifaceted cooperation with Hungarian localities

Ban on night races around iconic Hanoi lake

Authorities in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District have proposed banning running events around Hoan Kiem Lake during the night because of the impact on residents.

Hanoians struggle with rove beetle blisters

People in many areas in Hanoi are struggling with a species of insect commonly known as the rove beetle, which can cause skin blisters.

Project to clear southern waterway bottlenecks approved

The Ministry of Transport has just approved a project for developing waterway corridors and logistics in the Southern region funded by the World Bank (WB).

Hanoi calls for correction of unacceptable behaviour in schools

The Hanoi People's Committee has written to relevant bodies, urging the enhancement of cultural standards and for them to address behaviour issues within the educational sector.

Mergers and acquisitions prominent in Vietnam's real estate market

Vietnam’s real estate market is witnessing a rising number of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals, with the engagement of both foreign and domestic investors.

Two Vietnamese victims of human trafficking rescued from Cambodia

Border guards of the Ha Tien International Border Gate have successfully rescued two Vietnamese men who were alleged to fall into a casino scam to get ‘high-paying easy jobs’ in Cambodia by human trafficking rings.