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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.

Vietnam secures more bronze medals at ASIAD

Ju-jitsu fighter Phung Thi Hue won a bronze medal for Vietnam on October 5 at the ongoing 19th Asian Games (ASIAD) in Hangzhou, China.

Vietnamese exports face US trade defence measures

The US’s increased trade defence measures on imports in general and Vietnamese goods in particular has made it increasingly hard to export to this market, according to Counsellor and head of the Vietnam Trade Office in the US Do Ngoc Hung.

TikTok Singapore’s operation in Vietnam violates local laws: Ministry

Violations of Vietnam's laws have been detected in TikTok's cross-border services in Vietnam after a comprehensive inspection of TikTok's activities in the country from May this year.

JETP helps transform VN economy towards green, climate-resilient manner

The successful implementation of Vietnam’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) will help Viet Nam transform its national economy to one that is green, low-carbon and climate-resilient,

Cross border trade through Mong Cai border gate reaches $2.5bil in 9 months

The value of export-import goods going through the Mong Cai border gate in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh reached nearly 2.5 billion USD in the first nine months of the year, according to the Mong Cai city’s People's Committee.

Bui Xuan Phai Awards honours filmmaker Dang Nhat Minh

People’s Artist director Dang Nhat Minh won the Grand Prize at the annual Bui Xuan Phai Awards ceremony held in Hanoi on October 5.

Vietnam ranks 20th at 19th ASIAD on October 5

With two more bronze medals gained on October 5, Vietnam temporarily ranks 20th on the medal table of the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD), which is taking place in Hangzhou city of China.

Unable to borrow capital, coal-fired power developers switch to LNG projects

The developers of coal-fired projects have no other choice than to invest in gas-fired power plants. However, there are still no policies for the transition.

Exporters take advantage of global deals to expand reach

Vietnam is making strides to expand export markets, which has brought about a remarkable increase in revenues and a major change in structure.

Vietnam has soil that is rare, edible and pricey

In Vietnam, there is a kind of soil that can be eaten. Since it tastes as delicious as candy, it is expensive.

Life expectancy in Vietnam high but many elderly live with illness

Currently, the average life expectancy of Vietnamese people is 73.6 years old and women have a longer life expectancy than men.

Vietnam exceeds 2023 labour export target

The number of local people sent to work overseas rose to 111,507 between January and September, up 8% compared to the same period from last year.

Vietnam outlook positive for attracting investment

Green energy, semiconductors, healthcare and high-tech are among the sectors in which Vietnam attracts the most interest from foreign investors, according to VinaCapital Group.

Refined laws required to combat laundering

Vietnam is working to implement anti-money laundering regulations within the crypto sector amid a global rise in digital assets.

Australian travel consultant hosts a podcast about VN tourism

For 15 years, Kerry Newsome developed a passion for VN which led her to work with a local hotel group and tour operator as a tourism consultant.