Coal suppliers to prioritize purchasing coal from Laos

The Ministry of Industry and Trade required coal suppliers to prioritize importing coal from Laos to meet the demands of thermal power plants in the dry seasons of 2023-2024.

Japan to issue e-visas for Vietnam tourists early next month

Starting from November 1, 2023, the Embassy of Japan in Hanoi will begin issuing e-visas to Vietnamese guests traveling in groups, according to the embassy.

Ca Mau to subsidise flights to local airport

Ca Mau Provincial People's Committee proposed a plan to offer subsidies for airlines to the Provincial People's Council to encourage the operation of flights to the local airport.

Taxi drivers, traders in HCMC to improve communication skills serving tourists

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism has just collaborated with the relevant departments and sectors to perform a short-term training session on communication skills and handling the situations for visitors.

Hoa Lo Prison Relics reappear Hanoi Liberation Day

The exhibition aims to remind the present generation of the difficulties and sacrifices of the revolutionary fighters and people for the liberation of capital and the victory of the long war of resistance against the French.

5G to be officially commercialised early next year

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) will auction 5G frequencies in November and license 5G by the end of this year.

First Vietnamese full-length animated feature film to debut in theaters

The animated movie titled “Wolfoo and Mysterious Island” is set to hit cinemas on October 13, making it to become the first Vietnamese full-length animated feature film to debut in theaters.

Storm Koinu tends to downgrade into tropical depression

Storm Koinu tends to downgrade into a tropical depression after entering the East Sea, according to the National Center for Hydrology Meteorology Forecasting.

ASEAN Ministers on disaster management to meet in Ha Long next week

The north-eastern city of Ha Long (Vietnam) will play host to the 11th Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Management (AMMDM) from October 8 – 13, a press conference heard on October 6.

VN considers use of soil and rocks from coal mines as leveling materials

The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MONRE) on October 4 confirmed that it has received a proposal from Coc Sau Coal JSC on collecting and using soil and rocks discharged during the coal mining process.

Miss Grand International 2023 contestants beautiful in Vietnamese ao dai

Contestants of the Miss Grand International 2023 pageant impressed local people and tourists while dressing in the Vietnamese ao dai on the streets of Hanoi on October 5.

Vietnam’s finance and banking sector changes thanks to AI

AI technology applications have helped commercial banks increase the effectiveness of customer support.

Vietnam reports 26 dengue deaths

Vietnam has recorded a total of 93,814 cases of dengue fever, with 26 deaths, since the beginning of the year, according to the Ministry of Health.

Japanese foreign minister to visit Vietnam

Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Yōko Kamikawa will visit Vietnam on October 10-11, at the invitation of Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son.

Vietnam rejects claims of cracking down on environmentalists

These cases involved the violation of Vietnamese laws, and the individuals have been investigated, prosecuted and brought to trial in accordance with the laws of Vietnam.

Top five destinations in Vietnam to discover fabulous fall

Full of magnificent colors, autumn can be refreshing after a long, hot summer! Booking.com shares a selection of Vietnam's five destinations to discover the fabulous fall.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 6/2023

AFF President impressed with Vietnamese football: Cambodian website

Vietnam rice exports surge to new record revenue

Vietnam set a new record in rice export revenue in the first nine months of 2023 thanks to the increasing price of exported rice, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

About 22 million Vietnamese live with chronic diseases

Vietnamese live with chronic illnesses for about 10 years of their life, despite a higher life expectancy. The diseases are cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and mental illnesses.

Lawyers in HCM City to offer free legal advice to the public

More than 200 lawyers who are members of the HCM City Bar Association will provide free-of-charge their expertise and legal advice in various fields to the public from October 7 to 10.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 6/2023

Start-up programmes speed up in Da Nang

Korean group Lotte launches first mega commercial complex in Vietnam

Lotte Shopping is on the way to expanding its presence in Asia by launching Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi.

Short weekend getaways by train

Locals and tourists have been eagerly embarking on short train journeys, particularly on weekends, from the historic Saigon Railway Station to Bien Hoa Railway Station.

The top-priority mission of the EU Ambassador to VN

The newly appointed EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier has many "trump cards" to help him promote close relations between the EU and Vietnam during his tenure.

Dengue fever case number down, but severity in some young patients concerning

The country has currently recorded more than 93,800 cases of dengue fever and 26 deaths, as reported by the Ministry of Health.