Vietnamese lychee, longan eye bigger market share in Singapore

The Vietnamese Trade Office in Singapore is working to promote the export of Vietnamese fruits, particularly longan and lychee, to Singapore.

Vietnamese, Australian PMs announce talks outcomes

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese witnessed the signing of cooperation documents and co-chaired a press briefing on the outcomes of their talks on June 4. ​

Vietnam Festival 2023 kicks off in Japan

The Vietnam Festival 2023 with the theme of "Hope" opened at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on June 3.

ASEAN Para Games 12: Rain of gold for Vietnamese weightlifters on June 4

Female weightlifter Dang Thi Linh Phuong performed outstandingly in the women’s under-50kg and seized two gold medals on June 4 morning at the 12th ASEAN Para Games now going on in Cambodia. ​

Online child abusers exploit personal information leakage

After stealing children’s personal information, evildoers exploit the stolen information to abuse and bully children, according to Bui Duy Thanh from World Vision Vietnam.

Vietnam emerges as a major motorcycle market and manufacturing hub

Vietnam's motorcycle market has been among some of the fastest-growing markets in the world in the last decades despite setbacks brought by the COVID-19 global pandemic, according to the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM).

COVID-19 meets criteria for Group B infectious diseases: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also Head of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, chaired the committee's 20th meeting via teleconference with all 63 provinces and centrally-run cities of the country.

National Power Development Plan VIII – breakthrough in energy sector

Vietnam targets that by 2050, coal will have no longer been used for power generation but biomass and ammoniac instead. Coal-fired power plants aged over 40 years will be closed if they are unable to switch to other fuels.

VN marine tourism needs more focus on full exploitation

In its tourism development strategy by 2030, Vietnam identified marine tourism as one of the four main groups of tourism products, but there remains much to be done to fully tap into marine tourism potential.

Female professor pushes boundaries, blazes new trails

When there is enough love and passion, there will be no limit for women in doing scientific research, said Professor, Dr of Chemistry Le Minh Thang, who has spent two decades teaching and studying petrochemical technology.

PM chairs welcome ceremony for Australian counterpart

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a welcome ceremony on June 4 morning for his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam on June 3-4.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 4/2023

HCM City eyes jump in economic growth to 5.87% in Q2

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 4/2023

Da Nang locals benefit from digital transformation

Transition of power begins at powerful corporations in Vietnam

After decades of development, many family-run groups have begun the power transition process. The next generations have taken over leadership, while veteran businesspeople are retiring from their positions.

Civil servants still receive low pay after wage reforms

Vietnam has carried out four separate salary reform campaigns, but salaries for cadres and civil servants remain low, according to National Assembly Deputy Vu Thi Luu Mai.

Japanese policeman moves to Vietnam to seek happiness

Kaneya Manabu, 42, has been living in Vietnam for seven years. He decided to come to Vietnam after 35 years of living and working in Japan.

Vietnam’s exports to hit US$618 billion by 2030 at 7 per cent annual growth

Vietnam will be a key driver of global trade growth, with its exports projected to reach US$618 billion by 2030, an annual growth rate of 7 per cent, outpacing the global average of 5 per cent by a significant 2 percentage points.

Outstanding corporate bonds reach VND1.1 quadrillion: report

The latest report of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) showed that outstanding bonds had reached VND1.1 quadrillion by May 19, or 11.6 percent of 2022 GDP.

Urgent solutions to promote housing for workers

Housing solutions for workers has become the utmost priority to ensure the wellbeing of staff and their continued dedication to their jobs.

The man who has been ‘beautifying’ corpses for 30 years

Working as a cadaver carer for many years, Kim said he sometimes becomes tired and exhausted. But he has never considered giving the job up because he feels sorry for the dead, who are washed and made up for the last time in their lives.

NA deputies call for extended VAT cuts

The time frame should be extended to 2024 to give the economy more time to absorb the fiscal stimulus

NA deputies discussed amendments to the Law on Telecommunications

After more than 12 years of implementation, the law and its accompanying regulations have established a legal framework that promotes competition and enables businesses to participate in the market.

More than 10,000 people to attend 2023 International Yoga Day in Vietnam

More than 10,000 people are expected to participate the 2023 International Yoga Day in Vietnam, according to a press conference held on June 2 in Hanoi.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 3/2023

Farm product exports gross US$20.26 billion in five months

Vietnamese billiards players defeat former world champions

Local cueists Duong Quoc Hoan and Nguyen Anh Tuan enjoyed victory over former world champions Thorsten Hohmann and Albin Ouschan to progress to the knockout round of the UK Pool Open 2023.