Gov’t proposes VND2.5 trillion more for 2023 regular spending

The Government has proposed allocating an additional VND2.5 trillion in the 2023 state budget for regular spending. The Standing Committee of the National Assembly discussed this proposal during its 27th session on October 17.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 18/2023

Hanoi seeks to improve role of manufacturing, processing

Foreign rescue forces join search for missing fishermen off Song Tu Tay Island

Foreign rescue forces on board a helicopter and a vessel have been working alongside their colleagues of the Vietnam Coast Guard to search for 13 missing Vietnamese fishermen whose two boats sank in rough waters off the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands.

Semiconductor industry needs 50,000 high-quality workforce in next 10 years

Vietnam's workforce demand in the semiconductor–microchip field is forecast to be around 20,000 engineers for the next five years, and 50,000 engineers in the next 10 years, according to economists from the Fullbright University.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 18/2023

North Vietnam to brace for tropical storm, heavy rain expected

UK film starring motorcycles, a symphony in Hanoi life

The film celebrates and shares British-Vietnamese cultural heritage while presenting audiences with a unique archival work that illuminates the country's history.

The owner of the most luxurious yachts in Vietnam

The economic group owned by Trinh Trung Uy, dubbed the Quang Ninh tycoon, owns the largest pair of 6-star super-luxurious yachts, worth $35 million, in Vietnam.

Ministry proposes environmental protection tax cut untill late 2024

The Ministry of Finance has recently proposed the current environmental tax cut on fuel be expanded until late 2024 in an attempt to stabilize fuel prices in the domestic market and manage inflation.

Unreasonable policies thwart businesses’ plans

Ta Duc Don quietly walked along the small path on the grounds of his business, a brick manufacturer in Hoa Binh. In front of him were more than 10 million unsold piled-up bricks, as high as a mountain.

Vietnam confident of bringing green fashion to global stage

Vietnam's textile and garment products for export are set to meet ecological standards under the requirements of free trade agreements.

Dollar billionaire donates battery-manufacturing company to automaker

Just several months after the announcement of non-refundable aid of $1 billion to VinFast from his private assets, Pham Nhat Vuong has announced his donation of a battery company to the automobile manufacturer.

2023 National Volleyball Championship heats up with foreign players

In early November, the second round of the 2023 National Volleyball Championship will commence in Dak Nong and Da Nang. The results of this round will determine which teams advance to the finals.

Which speed for North-South Expressway rail: 250 or 350 km/h?

Under current law, high-speed railways must have a speed of 350 kilometers per hour. However, some experts believe that the North-South Expressway should have a speed of 250 kilometers per hour and carry both cargo and passengers.

VBF President Bao expected to lift national boxing to new heights

Luu Tu Bao receives nods from 100 per cent of delegates at the October 15 meeting to be President of the Vietnam Boxing Federation from 2023-28.

Local refs to take charge of 2023 AFC Women's Club Championship

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has named a Vietnamese female referee supervisor, along with two local female referees, to take charge of several group games at the 2023 AFC Women's Club Championships.

Tuyen Quang’s local duck and fish paste recognized valuable dishes of VN

Tuyen Quang Province’s free-range ducks from Minh Huong Village and pickled fish from Chiem Hoa have recently been recognized among the most valuable dishes of Vietnam for the 2022-24 period.

Vietnamese woman becomes police officer to assist Vietnamese community in RoK

The dream of becoming a female police officer has become a reality for Nguyen Hong Minh, a Vietnamese bride in South Korea.

Plans to expand maternity benefits in Vietnam's social security system

Maternity benefits are one of the important contents in ensuring the health and welfare of mothers, children and households, as well as creating opportunities and equal treatment for female workers.

Ninh Thuan promotes tourism with Cham culture and unique agricultural products

With unique Cham cultural values and unique agricultural products, Ninh Thuan expects to turn tourism into a key economic sector, which develop in a sustainable manner.

Tropical depression about 160 km from Hoang Sa Archipelago

A tropical depression is expected to move in a northwest direction at speed of around 10 km per hour, is likely to develop into a storm and impact the sea from Quang Tri province to Da Nang.

Touring Data reveals revenue of Blackpink’s Hanoi concerts

Touring Data, an independent ticket sales watcher of the United States, has revealed the revenue of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK’s two concerts which took place at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi.

Philippe Troussier named among greatest AFC Asian Cup coaches

Head coach of the Vietnamese national football team Philippe Troussier has been named among the greatest coaches in the history of the Asian Cup by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Vietnamese director honoured at Chinese film festival

The movie “Bên Trong Vỏ Kén Vàng”, known as “Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell” in English, by local director Pham Thien An won the Roberto Rossellini prize for best international film on October 16 at the Pingyao International Film Festival in China.

Vietnamese President meets with Russian counterpart in Beijing

President Vo Van Thuong had a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, China, on October 17 on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF).

HCM City tourism growing strong in 2023

HCM City welcomed nearly 27 million domestic visitors in the first nine months of 2023, up 24.9 per cent year-on-year, and about 3.6 million foreign visitors, a 69 per cent year-on-year increase.