VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 9/2023

Thriving tourism fuels growth in northern mountainous region

Aviation authority requested airlines to submit plans for Tet holiday operations

The airlines are expected to present plans outlining their intentions to increase capacity on specific routes during the Tet holiday season.

Powered paragliders set Vietnam’s record

Eighty powered paragliding pilots joined a performance in Ha Long city in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on October 8, setting Vietnam’s record for the biggest number of pilots in a powered-paragliding performance.

Foreign retail giants flock to Vietnam

Big retailers from South Korea, Japan, Thailand and Singapore are eyeing the Vietnamese market with estimated value of $350 billion and 100 million consumers.

VN to rise in semiconductor value-chain if workforce bottlenecks are solved

A production transition and the trend of diversifying global supply chains will bring opportunities to Vietnam to seek a position in the semiconductor industry.

The secrets of Trach Xa Village: mastering the craft of long-dress making

While modernized ao dai designs are prevalent, Trach Xa still boasts several appliances dedicated to preserving the ancestral art of creating ancient Vietnamese costumes, such as the traditional five-flap long dress.

Hoa Binh offers majestic mountains and serene lakes

Bo Temple Waterfall and Bo Cave Cave in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh captivate tourists due to their breathtaking landscapes, cultural traditions and historical legends.

Vietnamese-born businesspeople succeed in US, earn respect from Wall Street

The Vietnamese business community makes significant contributions to the US economy. Many are famous billionaires.

Tourism should be considered economic driver: experts

Tourism is not just a service, but an industry and economic sector with particularly important contributions to the economy.

Hoi An advances toward a global creative city

Hoi An is an ancient city with many multi-layered cultural traditions, rich identities, various forms of folk art, and several craft villages.

40,000 victims seek justice in billion-dollar Van Thinh Phat bond fraud case

An 87-year-old man came to the Binh Thanh District Police in HCM City last Monday morning to report a fraud related to bonds allegedly committed by one of Vietnam’s largest property developers.

AMRO revises up Vietnam's 2023 GDP growth amid regional challenges

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has just revised the growth forecast for Vietnam’s economy in 2023, increasing it to 4.7% from the previous 4.4% stated in the July report.

Party Central Committee’s 8th plenum wraps up

The 13th Party Central Committee concluded its 8th plenum on Sunday morning, with all of its agenda completed after seven working days.

Vietnam wraps up competition at ASIAD 19 with 3 golds, 5 silvers, 19 bronzes

Vietnamese athletes on October 7 won one silver and two bronze medals in the penultimate day of the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19) in Hangzhou city of China’s Zhejiang province.

Awards promotes digital transformation, innovation

Winners of the Vietnam Digital Awards 2023 (VDA 2023) were honoured at a ceremony held on October 7 by the Vietnam Digital Media Association (VDCA) under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Weaving new hope: reviving Quat Dong embroidery

For the people of Quat Dong, embroidery represents far more than a means of making a living. It is a source of pride, a link to their heritage, and the pursuit of artistic excellence.

Newly discovered cave promises vast potential for Quang Binh

Newly discovered Son Nu Cave in Quang Binh Province brings huge potential for tourism in the region, but also challenges in protection and tourist safety

Promote and develop the brand of Hoa Binh’s Da River shrimp and fish

On October 27, the first Hoa Binh Province’s Da River Shrimp and Fish Festival and the Agricultural Fair and OCOP Exhibition of the Northern Midlands and Mountainous Region 2023 opened at the Exhibition Fair Center of Hoa Binh Province.

Positive results in Hoa Binh Province’s sustainable poverty reduction

Hoa Binh Province has achieved positive results in sustainablep overty, which has contributed to the implementation of its socio-economic development plan.

Hoa Binh mobilizes resources to develop high-tech agriculture

Developing high-tech agriculture is an important goal and direction to promote Hoa Binh province’s socio-economic development, with citrus trees as the key product.

American female writer devotes her life helping Vietnamese

One of the American women who has become very familiar in Vietnam since the years of the war is writer, journalist and charity activist Lady Borton.

Lam Dong organizes human rights training conference

On September 6, 2023, the Human Rights Steering Committee of Lam Dong province coordinated with the Standing Office and the Government Human Rights Steering Committee to organize a grassroots human rights training conference.

Hoa Binh authorities have dialogue with local children

On the occasion of the month of action for children 2023, the People's Committee of Hoa Binh Province organized a dialogue between provincial leaders and children on issues related to children.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 8/2023

Tax authorities use technology to accelerate delivery of refunds

After Hamas attacks in Gaza, Vietnam rushes to protect its citizens

The Embassy of Vietnam in Israel has announced safety measures for its citizens in Israel after an unprecedented Hamas attack from Gaza on early October 7 (local time) killing hundreds of Israelis.