Over VND5 trillion proposed for disaster-hit regions

The National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control has proposed the Prime Minister earmark US$208.3 million to support 30 provinces affected by disasters and help relocate households in disaster-prone areas.

Vietnam secures first medal at Asian Para Games 2023

Powerlifter Le Van Cong on October 23 won the first medal for Vietnam at the ongoing 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.

'Gender equality in digital transformation in VN: Opportunities and challenges'

According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), female workers account for about 37% of the workforce in the technology sector in Vietnam, higher than in the world average (25%).

Joining hands to protect children from harmful information on the Internet

Vietnamese law has regulations on children's privacy and confidentiality. Regulations need to be converted into knowledge and skills of children and parents.

Ha Giang aims to bring Shan Tuyet tea to the world market

Shan Tuyet tea has become a key crop in the agricultural restructuring plan of Ha Giang province.

Cheapest pork-meatball bread in Vietnam sold by 87-year-old woman

The bread sidewalk vending stall of Grandmother Sau, 87, has been in Binh Duong for many decades. She sells the cheapest bread product in Vietnam.

Man arrested for trafficking 18,000 drug pills across Vietnam-Laos border

The suspect confessed that the seized items were synthetic drugs he had purchased from an unidentified Laotian individual across the border, with the intent of transporting them to Dong Ha City in Quang Tri Province for profit.

Of 20 monkeypox cases, 18 diagnosed with B20

The Ho Chi Minh City’s health sector is treating 20 cases of monkeypox at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases, including 18 cases diagnosed with B20 as of October 22.

Vietnamese Gov't targets GDP growth target at 6-6.5% in 2024

The Government has set GDP growth target at 6-6.5 percent in 2024, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told legislators on Monday.

Hanoi records fourth death caused by dengue virus this year

The capital has seen another death caused by dengue fever this year amid infections continuing to rise in the city, according to the figures released by the municipal Centre for Disease Control (CDC).

Bear rescued from two-decade captivity in HCM City

Ninh Binh Bear Sanctuary announced on October 22 that they have received an Asiatic black bear which was previously rescued from a farm in HCM City.

Education ministry proposes development plan for students with disabilities

Only 2.9 per cent of schools were designed to provide access for disabled children, and just 9.9 per cent had sanitary facilities suitable for people with disabilities.

2023 FDI inflows in Vietnam forecast to surpass 2022

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2023 will continue to be stable and overtake 2022, according to KB Securities Vietnam JSC (KBSV).

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 23/2023

Forest eco-tourism should be expanded: experts

Foreign investors net sold for six consecutive months

Foreign investors' net selling was VNĐ4.6 trillion in September, the sixth consecutive month of net selling by foreign investors on the Vietnamese stock market, according to the State Securities Commission (SSC).

Persimmon orchards in Da Lat attract visitors

Persimmon farms have become a magnet, especially for appealing young travellers who love to explore.

Women's football squad for second qualifiers of 2024 Olympics announced

Head coach Mai Duc Chung has confirmed a new list of 22 players for the Vietnam women's national football team who will participate in the second qualification round for the 2024 Paris Olympics, with the matches to be held in Uzbekistan.

Hanoi pilots night tour to Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam

A pilot tour to explore Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi at night was conducted on October 22 with the participation of many travel agencies.

Hanoi faces widespread domestic water shortage

The People's Committee Office of Hanoi yesterday informed about tackling the critical issue of water scarcity in Thanh Ha urban area, Thanh Oai District and other areas in the city, affecting people’ lives and business activities.

Mobile phone output affected as consumers tighten wallets

Television production approached 9 million, showing a 10.1 per cent growth year-on-year.

VAT cuts of 2 per cent to be extended in Vietnam

The government has recently given the green light to the Ministry of Finance's proposal to extend the VAT cuts of 2 per cent into the first half of 2024.

Vietnamese airlines register 85 per cent on-time performance in Jan - Sept

Vietnamese airlines registered an on-time performance (OTP) of 85 per cent in January – September, lower than the 87.8 per cent rate in the same period last year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

Australian Angel leaves all the men in her wake

Kellie Angel beat all the men, with an incredible time of 08:08.03.

Bui Yen Ly to fight for World Combat Games title

She is among 1,500 athletes from 120 countries and territories competing at the Games which began on October 20 at the Sports Arena of King Saud University in Riyadh.

Monsoon Fest dazzles audiences at Thang Long Citadel

Up to 20,000 revellers flocked into the Thang Long Citadel in Hanoi, one of the capital city's most famous sites, to experience the Monsoon International Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday.