UK literary mag finds ’measureless melodies’ in Vietnamese poetry

A collection of Vietnamese poetry translated into English to honour the beauty of the Vietnamese language has been published including translations spanning centuries of Vietnamese poems.

Summer heat peaks, beverage manufacturers pocket profits

Contrary to predictions, Vietnamese beverage manufacturers have not been ousted by foreign giants from the home market, but have been performing well and competing equally with them.

HCMC needs to pay better salaries to attract talented staff: NA deputies

Better recruitment policies are expected to be the key to the outstanding development of HCM City.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (June 12-18/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on June 12-18.

Car sales may remain lackluster despite fee cut: Finance Ministry

The Government has approved a proposal to reduce the registration fee for domestically manufactured automobiles by 50%. However, the Ministry of Finance has predicted that the fee cut may not have the desired impact.

HCMC real estate market shows signs of improvement: experts

Local experts are hopeful for a potential but gradual rebound of the real estate market in HCMC.

Transport businesses in distress due to shortage of container truck drivers

Transport firms are grappling with the shortage of container truck drivers due to strict driving licence requirements, affecting their operations.

A tour of Cat Ba island

Cat Ba island, in Lan Ha bay adjacent to world heritage site of Ha Long bay, is a popular tourist destination near Hai Phong city.

Passenger bus overturns in Phu Tho, 21 Koreans on board

A passenger bus carrying 29 people, including 21 citizens of the Republic of Korea, crashed down the slope and overturned in the northern midland province of Phu Tho on June 11.

New heat waves continue descending North region: Weathermen

Weathermen forecast partial thunderstorms will hit the South in the afternoon and evening while new heat waves are descending the North until the end of June.

Vietnam preparing for competitions at ASIAD 19

Vietnam is preparing to send the best athletes for competitions at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19).

HOSE reports 2022 revenue of nearly VND2 trillion

The Hochiminh Stock Exchange said in its 2022 financial statement that it generated VND2,508 billion in revenue, a 23% decrease against the previous year.

Vietnam wants stronger agro-fishery exports to China

The Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is actively working toward enhancing trade cooperation with China to boost the country’s exports of agricultural produce.

Vietnam set to begin work on four major road projects next week

The Government has given the go-ahead to the commencement next week of construction work on four major road projects in southern Vietnam.

Dong Nai native to vie for Miss Teen International 2023 title

Bui Vu Xuan Nghi, 19, hailing from Dong Nai province will represent Vietnam to compete at the Miss Teen International 2023 pageant to be held in Cambodia in mid-June.

Deputy Foreign Minister hails Hungary for considering Vietnam priority partner

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has hailed Hungary for considering Vietnam a priority partner in its policy of strengthening and expanding ties with Southeast Asian nations.

National women’s football team climbs one place on global ranking

The Vietnamese women's national football team has climbed one place to the 32nd in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings which was released on June 9.

16 people arrested in Dak Lak police headquarters attack

The police of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak arrested 16 people involved in the gun attack in Cu Kuin district as of 4:30pm on June 11, said the Ministry of Public Security’s spokesman Lieut. Gen To An Xo.

Vietnam’s sovereignty must be respected: Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson

Sovereignty, sovereign right and jurisdiction over the seas of a state established in line with 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea as well as the legitimate rights and interests of the littoral countries, including Vietnam, must be respected.

Hanoi’s French-style villas: Preservation should align with urban image

Preserving Hanoi's ancient French-style villas has been a topic of discussion for some time, but few projects have been carried out methodically due to difficulties and obstacles.

Vietnam focuses on developing cultural tourism

VN boasts rich cultural resources, which have been exploited effectively to develop tourism, thus contributing to making the smokeless sector an important part of the cultural industry, what has been referred to as a cultural tourism "gold mine".

Firms call for support as wood exports slump

Timber enterprises were calling for support in terms of market information, requirements and consumer tastes to cope with declining exports which were pushing them into many difficulties from the beginning of this year.

Ritual to relieve bad lucks and pray for good health of Red Dao people

The ritual of bridging to relieve bad luck and pray for health and peace of the Red Dao people in Yen Bai province has existed for many generations, and has been well preserved and promoted by the local community.

VN’s technology development depends on recruitment of talents: NA deputies

National Assembly deputies agree that Vietnam’s development of science and technology will depend on recruiting talents who can change the face of technologies.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 11/2023

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