VN has opportunity to seek UK support in just energy transition

The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is offering significant opportunities for VN to secure external financial support to achieve its ambitious climate objectives, including funds from the UK for green transition and sustainable development.

Airlines’ business strategies frustrate travel firms

In high season, the prices of air tickets fluctuate dramatically. They suddenly soar and then plummet, causing customers to lose confidence in airlines.

Rental prices for townhouses in downtown HCM City continue to decline

Rental prices for townhouses in downtown HCM City continue to slide due to slowing economic growth so far this year, experts said.

Corporate bond registration fall below expectations

Less than 10 per cent of corporate bonds have been registered on the Hanoi Stock Exchange’s trading platform, falling behind schedule and prompting discussions on extending trading regulations.

Hair station boosts confidence for young cancer patients

Many children with cancer lose their hair during chemotherapy, but really they lose much more… their dignity and confidence.

Labourers seeking work abroad face online fraud

Labourers seeking to work abroad should exercise caution and do not trust any job offers made on online platforms, warned by the Department of Overseas Labour.

Vietnam's SOEs report 29% revenue growth in 2022

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Vietnam reported their revenue last year surged by 29% against the previous year to over VND2.7 quadrillion, according to a report by the Ministry of Finance.

Conquering the majestic Ngu Chi Son Mountain

Ngu Chi Son Mountain, revered as a masterpiece of nature, stands tall as the most majestic peak in the northwest.

Khanh Hoa focuses on developing ethnic minority and mountainous areas

Khanh Hoa province has issued a plan on investment in its ethnic minority and mountainous areas.

Vietnam's exports via e-commerce on the rise

Vietnam has enjoyed an increase in exports via e-commerce in recent years, with many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are in a prime position to reap significant benefits from the rapid growth of the e-commerce sector.

Cross-border platforms to have favorable conditions in Vietnam

By setting up representative offices in Vietnam, cross-border platforms will have better conditions to develop their business models.

Vietnamese delegation sets off for 4th Asian Para Games

A ceremony to see off the Vietnamese sport delegation to the 4th Asian Para Games was held in the central city of Da Nang on October 10.

Vietnam has large microchip designing community

A community of microchip designers with over 30 firms and 5,000 designing engineers is being formed in Vietnam.

Miss Grand International contestants at Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest 6

Over 70 finalists of Miss Grand International 2023 put in an array of impressive performances at Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest 6 which took place in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh province, on October 9.

EC inspectors arrive in Vietnam to examine IUU fishing combat efforts

A delegation of the European Commission (EC) is scheduled to arrive in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau on October 10 to inspect Vietnam’s efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Vietnam win ticket to 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup finals

Vietnam trounced Nepal 5-0 in Group D’s second match in Mongolia on October 9, earning a place to the final round of the 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup.

Sailing ship 286-Le Quy Don begins friendly visit to Singapore

Sailing ship 286-Le Quy Don of the Vietnam Naval Academy under the Vietnam People’s Navy docked at Changi port on October 10, beginning a friendly visit to Singapore.

Vietnam aims to achieve dual target in digital transformation: PM

The Government of Vietnam is determined to achieve the dual goal of developing a digital government, digital economy, digital society, and forming digital technology enterprises with global competitiveness, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said.

HCM City vows to retain agricultural land, prevent sales of land lots

The agricultural land area in HCM City has decreased by hundreds of hectares each year. To prevent farmers from putting land into plots for sale, it is necessary to ensure profits for agricultural production.

Hai Phong takes care of the elderly’s health

The Hai Phong City People's Committee has issued a plan to implement the Elderly Health Care Program until 2030.

1st Cultural Festival of ethnic groups of less than 10,000 people scheduled

Representatives of 14 ethnic groups will participate in the first Cultural Festival for ethnic groups with a population of less than 10,000 people in November 2023.

Hoa Binh attracts investment in high quality, safe agriculture

Hoa Binh province aims for economic development with industry as the driving force, tourism as the spearhead, commodity agriculture, clean agriculture, and organic agriculture as the foundation.

Nam Dinh: Female high-ranking officials account for 30%

In Nam Dinh city, the proportion of female leaders and managers accounts for 30%.

Room remains for data centre development

The data centre industry in Vietnam is on the rise and is being driven by a number of factors, as heard at a Ho Chi Minh City forum at the end of last month.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 10/2023

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