Vietnam promotes international dialogue and cooperation to ensure human rights

Vietnam affirms that empowering women and girls, and strengthening the role of women's organizations at all levels, is an important direction to ensure social security for women in the coming time.

Bac Kan actively builds a child protection network in the community

To protect children from the risk of violence and abuse, Bac Kan province has promoted propaganda and dissemination of legal knowledge for parents, teachers, and caregivers.

Quang Nam focuses on tourism development in ethnic minority areas

Quang Nam province prioritizes the restoration and conservation of traditional festivals at risk of extinction and typical festivals as products to serve tourism development in ethnic minority areas.

Govt seeks NA approval of resources to develop high-speed railways

Under the Prime Minister’s authorization, Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang signed the Government's report to the NA on the implementation of railway transport development policies and use of the State budget to develop these projects.

Products of ethnic minority areas in Gia Lai introduced at special fair

The event aims to promote production and business based on local potentials and strengths and to preserve and promote the cultural values of the ethnic minority community in Gia Lai province.

Vietnam officially exports vaccines for African swine fever to five nations

Partners from five nations including Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, and India have signed contracts to purchase made-in-Viet Nam African swine fever (ASF) vaccines.

Vietnam bags two bronze medals at 2023 Asian Shooting Championship

Vietnamese shooters have got two bronze medals at the ongoing 2023 Asia Shooting Championship in Changwon city, the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Off-road racing on the outskirts of Hanoi

The PVOIL Vietnam Off-Road Racing Tournament 2023 will be held on October 27-29 at the Cultural and Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups on the outskirts of Hanoi.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha attends Global Gateway Forum in Brussels

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha will attend the first Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, Belgium from October 25-26, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Monday.

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to visit Vietnam this week

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara will pay an official visit to Viet Nam from October 25-26 at the invitation of Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.

Korean band Highlight to enthrall Hanoi audiences at Christmas concert

Highlight, a boy band of the Republic of Korea (RoK), have been confirmed to perform at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on December 23-24 to welcome the Christmas season.

Hanoi average property prices almost double since 2018

The Hanoi real estate sector has seen dynamic activity in Q3/2023.

7 artisans spent 300 hours to create Phuong's gown at Miss Grand International

Designer Le Ngoc Lam said it took him 300 hours of work with the support of 7 skilled artisans to create Vietnamese beauty Le Hoang Phuong's dress at Miss Grand International 2023.

VN Government looks ahead to financial security via debt plan

Vietnam’s plan for borrowing and paying public debt for 2024 has been revealed, with public debt set to stay within the permissible limit and ensure the nation’s financial security.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 24/2023

Vietnam's 2023 FDI seen surpassing last year's figures: KBSV

EVN leaders face discipline over recent power outages

The Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSE) has recommended reprimanding the leadership of Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) for the power outages that hit northern Vietnam early in the summer this year.

The world needs love and compassion: Embracing the World founder

VietNamNet talks with Mata Amritanandamayi or Amma (Mother), who is best known for embracing the masses.

Bad debt ratio of banking system surges to 3.56 per cent

The bad debt ratio of the banking system skyrocketed from 2 per cent at the beginning of this year to 3.56 per cent, or more than VNĐ440 trillion, at the end of July 2023, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Fine paintings from collection to go under hammer in Paris

Rare and extraordinary works by painters who belonged to the first generation of Vietnamese artists, will go under hammer at an auction by Sotheby’s Paris on November 7.

Real estate sector sees surge in corporate bond sales to restructure debt

The real estate sector has witnessed a surge in corporate bond issuances worth a total of 30 trillion VND (1.22 billion USD) in the third quarter of 2023, a move aimed at debt restructuring rather than capital raising.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 24/2023

Almost all of petitions sent to legislature cleared up: report

Festival for ethnic groups with less than 10,000 people slated for Nov.

The first festival of ethnic minority groups with population of less than 10,000 will be held in Lai Chau city in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau from November 3-5.

Telecom carriers expected to take responsibility for junk simcards

Surveys conducted by VietNamNet at sales agents in Hanoi have found that most junk simcards sold are issued by four mobile network operators – Viettel, VinaPhone, MobiFone and Vietnamobile.

Demand for workers in semiconductor industry brings opportunities to Vietnam

Vietnam is expected to attract foreign experts and technologies, especially overseas Vietnamese scientists working in the semiconductor industry.

The timeless beauty of Vinh Quy Green Grass Hill

Visiting Vinh Quy Grass Hill between May and October each year offers tourists a chance to immerse themselves in a picturesque natural landscape.