VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 30/2023

HCM City increasingly appealing to foreign visitors

Believed-to-be Vietnamese citizens found on refrigerated truck in France

The Vietnamese Embassy in France has said it is keeping a close watch on a case in which some people believed to be Vietnamese citizens were found on a refrigerated truck in Rhone of Lyon city.

ASIAD 2023: Swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang wins another bronze medal

Swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang on September 29 brought home his second bronze medal in the men's 400m freestyle event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

New records set in agricultural product export revenue

Many agricultural products such as rice, coffee, cashew and durian have set their own records in export revenue, contributing to brightening the picture of Vietnam’s exports for this year.

The art of hat boi still lures young audiences

The Mausoleum of General Le Van Duyet in Binh Thanh district in HCM City is a venue for hat boi (Vietnamese classical opera) performances every weekend.

Culinary culture to help develop tourism in Northern mountainous provinces

Culinary culture will strongly contribute to the development of tourism economy and preserving the cultural identity of ethnic groups in the Northern midland and mountainous areas.

Phu Quoc Aquarium hosts 255,000 aquatic creatures

The aquarium is shaped like a giant turtle, located on the beach in Ganh Dau commune, Phu Quoc Island.

Artisan breathes new life into traditional handmade paper

Do Thu Huong is making paper lanterns to bring traditional values back into contemporary society, and is constantly experimenting and developing more exquisite products made with artisanal paper.

Domestic offerings plan for cashless era

Vietnam’s foray into a cashless economy is gaining momentum, with domestic card issuances signalling growth and presenting ample opportunities for expansion, particularly in underserved regions.

‘Call girl booking’ ads can’t be removed because of AI-based censorship regime

Stopping ads like call girl bookings from Facebook and Telegram, which are considered a ‘paradise’ for tricks, is becoming more difficult.

Vietnam loses US$350 million due to copyright infringement

Việt Nam ranks third in the region in terms of copyright infringement rate, with 15.5 million people regularly accessing pirated websites. In 2022,...

About 22 million Vietnamese have chronic diseases

Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, and mental disorders are causing Vietnamese to live with illness for about 10 years of their life, though average life expectancy has increased.

Intricacy urged in cybercrime battle

As criminals exploit advanced technologies, both banks and customers face amplified risks, necessitating collaborative and advanced countermeasures.

Vietnam advised to invest in R&D and 5G to develop AI

Investment in research and development and a shift to 5G are needed to develop AI in Vietnam, according to Pablo Fuentes Nettel, a senior consultant from Oxford Insights.

Banh Duc: A classic girlie light snack

One of Hanoi's specialties, Banh Duc, a smooth and plain flan, has become a culinary favorite throughout the country.

Vietnamese economy likely to lead ASEAN's growth this year

Reputable organizations in the world predict that Vietnam's GDP growth in 2023 may be at the top compared to other ASEAN member states.

Vietnam's tech startups secure $50 million in funding in Q3

In the third quarter, Vietnam's tech startups secured a total of $50.1 million in funding.

All vehicle owners to use electronic toll collection accounts by 2025

The proposal is part of a plan recently approved by the Transport Ministry to strengthen the application of information technology and digital transformation in the road system in 2023-2025 with a vision to 2030.

Ben Nghe Street Food Market - exciting place for foodies in the heart of HCMC

Every evening on HCM City's Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, near the iconic Independence Palace, the Ben Nghe Street Food Market comes to life, becoming a vibrant, unmissable place for anyone passing by.

Typical Hanoian autumn snacks

Vong Village's green rice flakes or egg coffee are among snacks that make autumn in Hanoi even more unforgettable for its dwellers.

Ha Giang: Tourism makes a breakthrough, becoming key economic sector

It is expected that by the end of 2023, Ha Giang's tourism will basically reach the goal set by Resolution 11, period 2021-2025, which is to attract 3 million visitors, total revenue reaching 7,800 billion VND, making tourism a spearhead industry.

Improving income in ethnic minority areas by developing forest economy

Quang Ninh province promotes the potential and strengths of regions to produce goods based on the value chain under the National Target Program for socio-economic development of ethnic minority and mountainous areas in the period of 2021 - 2030.

Promoting culinary culture to develop tourism in northern mountainous provinces

Culinary culture will strongly contribute to the development of tourism economy and preserving the cultural identity of ethnic groups in the Northern midland and mountainous areas.

The consistent message shared during Vietnamese PM’s visit to the US

Turning enemies into friends, shifting from confrontation to dialogue, from opponents to partners, is the model of cooperation, settlement and reconciliation adopted after the war for the sake of mutual development and prosperity.

Losing lawsuit against Japanese partner, Rang Dong to pay VND157 billion

Rang Dong Holding will have to pay VND157 billion to a Japanese group after the HCM City High People's Court recognized and enforced a judgment by a Singaporean arbitrator.