Vietnam's coffee export struggles to exceed $4 bln this year

Coffee export activities are expected to remain positive this year, but it will be difficult to achieve the target turnover of more than US$4 billion for the second year.

The key to success of the Vietnamese Engineer Corps in Africa

The Vietnam Army Engineer Corps in Africa has impressed local people and officers with its achievements in task performance. The connection with locals has been the key to success.

Bright spots and impressive numbers after 5 years implementing CPTPP

CPTPP has really created a great driving force for Việt Nam's export growth in recent years, while also bringing prestige and great economic...

South Korean celebrities show their love of Vietnamese cuisine

South Korean celebrities told their fans recently that they enjoy Vietnamese food, especially pho (noodle soup) and banh my (bread). Some of them have even tried trung vit lon (balut) and tiet canh (raw blood pudding).

Proposed extradition law to allow urgent apprehension of fleeing criminals

Vietnam is a party to 21 bilateral international extradition treaties, many of which include provisions for the urgent apprehension of subject individuals to extradition requests before the formal request is received.

Coastal forest development essential

The project called “Modernising the Forestry Sector and Enhancing Resilience in Coastal Areas” sponsored by the World Bank (WB), is one of many ongoing projects to plant, care for and protect coastal forests.

Three decisive factors to reducing mother-to-child HIV infection

Vietnam is striving to reduce the rate of children infected with HIV from their mothers.

Athletes to set personal bests at Aquaman Vietnam

Vu Dinh Duan will defend his title while Khanh Ly hopes to top the podium at the Aquaman Vietnam, the first and only swimming and running combination event in the country, this weekend in Binh Thuan Province.

Hanoi promotes development of ice skating

Amateur and professional ice skating tournaments serve to encourage participation and identify talented athletes for training. Some athletes who have participated in these events have gone on to achieve success in international tournaments.

Hanoi to host Vietnam International Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2023

The Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) Autumn/Winter 2023 is set to be held from November 8 to November 11 at the Quan Ngua Sports Palace in Hanoi.

Master Duy wins world chess championships

Young master Dau Khuong Duy of Vietnam tops the World Cadet U8, U10, U12 Championships 2023, winning second world title within four months.

Restoring and preserving intangible culture of ethnic minorities at risk

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will implement the program to support research, restoration, preservation and promotion of intangible cultures of ethnic minorities at risk of extinction.

New York Times impressed with cable cars in Vietnam

Travel writer Patrick Scott of The New York Times has published an article showing his great impression of Vietnamese cable cars.

Vietnam posts highest GDP growth in Southeast Asia in past decade: US website

Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth has been the highest in Southeast Asia over the last decade, according to US-based website seekingalpha.com.

Singaporean firm granted conditional approval to import renewal energy from VN

Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) on October 27 granted conditional approval to Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd (SCU) – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) to import wind power from Vietnam.

Vietnam welcomes over 1 million int'l visitors in fourth consecutive month

Vietnam welcomed 1.11 million international tourists in October, making the fourth consecutive month that the country has served more than 1 million foreign visitor, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

Bac Kan effectively implements ethnic policies

Ethnic programs and policies have been implemented effectively, gradually changing ethnic minority and mountainous areas in Bac Kan Province.

Many banks in Vietnam see earnings fall in Q3

The net interest margin (NIM) narrowed, while non-performing loans were increasing.

Asian Para Games 2023: Another silver for Vietnam in swimming

Swimmer Vi Thi Hang on October 27 secured another silver medal for Vietnam at the ongoing 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.

Vietnamese players jump in world badminton rankings

Vietnamese badminton players Nguyen Thuy Linh and Le Duc Phat made remarkable strides in the Badminton World Federation (BWF)’s world rankings thanks to their recent impressive performance.

USAID helps Vietnam phase out TB by 2030

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) will continue support for the Vietnamese Government to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) by 2030, with new cases cut by 90% and deaths reduced by 95%.

Maroon 5 to perform at 8Wonder music festival in Phu Quoc

Vietnamese fans will have the opportunity to enjoy performances of US pop-rock band Maroon 5 at the 8Wonder international music festival on Phu Quoc Island.

Starting price for 4G&5G frequency band is VND3.98 trillion

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has approved the auction plan for the use right of the 2500-2600 MHz radio frequency bands for land mobile communication systems for 15 years of use.

Chiem Hong Thai enters knock-out stage of Veghel World Cup 3-Cushion 2023

Placed in Group B, the young talent Chiem Hong Thai had an impressive debut, defeating the world's No.1 billiards player, Zanetti, with a score of 40-25.

Russian boxer challenges MMA champion at Master Of Fights Championship

Pham Van Nam, who successfully defended his belt at the Mixed Martial Arts LION Championship (LC08), will face off against his strong Russian opponent Roman Kokurkin at the upcoming Master Of Fights Championship (MFC).