Boy band EXO stars show love for Vietnamese fans

Two members of Korean-Chinese boy band EXO, Suho and Xiumin, have thrilled Vietnamese fans by donning nón lá (conical hats) and enjoying phở (noodles) during their recent tour of Vietnam.

Vietnamese drone successfully tested in Germany skies

Hera, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by a Vietnamese startup, was recently brought on a tour of Germany where it showed off just how impressive Vietnamese tech has become to potential partners.

Six local universities enter THE World University Rankings 2024

A total of six Vietnamese universities have been named in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 which was released on September 27.

Vietnam, Colombia ink MoU on trade, investment, industrial cooperation

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai and Colombian Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism Soraya Caro Vargas signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on trade, investment, and industrial cooperation.

Vietnam secures first gold medal at ASIAD 2023

Shooter Pham Quang Huy on September 28 won the first gold medal for Vietnam at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 2023) in Hangzhou city of China's Zhejiang province.

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ASIAD 2023: Vietnam secure four bronze medals on September 27

EVN's losses mainly attributed to high input prices

High input prices were a major contributor to Vietnam Electricity (EVN)'s financial loss, according to the Department of Electricity Regulatory under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Vietnam records over 38,000 valid foreign-invested projects: FIA

There were 38,379 valid foreign-invested projects in Vietnam with a total registered capital of 455.06 billion USD as of September 20, reported the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Foreign Investment Agency (FIA).

Discovering the first European street style in Hanoi

A pedestrian street Hanoi has become a favourite destination for local people and visitors, especially young people, as it is likened to a small European street lined with cafes and restaurants on both sides.

Train carrying exports to China from southern Binh Duong province debuts

Authorities of southern Binh Duong province and the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) held a ceremony on September 27 to launch an international multimodal train transporting goods from Song Than station to China.

More investments from RoK coming to Vietnam

A number of large enterprises from the Republic of Korea (RoK) are continuing to pour investment into Vietnam, turning the Southeast Asian country into their leading manufacturing hub in the world.

Vietnam win ASIAD bronze medals in taekwondo and wushu

Local taekwondo fighter Bac Thi Khiem and wushu artist Duong Thuy Vi won bronze medals for Vietnam on September 27 at the ongoing 19th Asian Games (ASIAD) in Hangzhou, China.

‘Glorious Ashes' film to represent Vietnam at Oscars 2024

“Tro Tan Ruc Ro” (Glorious Ashes) has been selected to represent Vietnam in the preliminary round of the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars 2024.

Digitalisation drives VN's tourism recovery

With digital transformation accelerated, a kaleidoscope of smart tourism offerings has been developed to provide new experiences for travelers and help recover the tourism industry, which was battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam leaps two places in global innovation index in 2023

Vietnam has leaped two places in the Global Innovation Index (GII) in 2023, ranking 46th out of 132 countries and territories, according to a GII report released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on September 27.

When the Vietnam-US relationship is upgraded to the highest level

After Vietnam and the US agreed on upgrading their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, reforms will be implemented so that the economy can unleash its internal strength and take off.

Japanese woman wholeheartedly runs projects on clean agriculture in Vietnam

In hope of promoting environmentally friendly agriculture and supporting community development in Vietnam, Ms. Ino Mayu, founder of the non-governmental organization Seed To Table, has taken actions in every village to support clean agriculture.

Numerous foreign firms eye stronger investment in Vietnam

Nearly 1,000 foreign enterprises from 28 countries and territories, including giants such as Boeing, Walmart, and Central Retail, have entered Vietnam to explore investment opportunities and seek partners since early September.

Wind-hanging persimmons: A delightful Dalat specialty

Dalat, renowned for its favorable highland climate, is a perfect locale for cultivating persimmons.

Vietnam should have national strategy for IC human resource training

Universities and experts said that there should necessarily be a national strategy for IC and semiconductor technology training with investment priorities in key schools with strengths in this field.

Unleashing the potential of Vietnam's wealth management market

A recent projection by McKinsey & Company has indicated that by 2027, Vietnam's PFA market will reach approximately US$600 billion, growing annually at a rate of 11 per cent from its 2022 baseline of around $360 billion.

HCMC issues document on implementation of personal data protection regulations

HCMC Department of Education and Training sent an urgent document to related agencies, its subsidiaries, and schools on the implementation of personal data protection regulations.

Electricity regulatory unit leaves EVN with $2 million debt

The State Capital Management Commission (SCMC) has sent a document to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) showing its view about the splitting of the National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC) from Electricity of Vietnam (EVN).

More Vietnamese travelers switch to cashless payments

The Visa Global Travel Intentions Study (GTI) 2023 has shown that nearly all Vietnamese respondents are inclined to use cashless payment methods while traveling to streamline transactions and enhance their overall travel experience.

Climbing a mountain in Hanoi’s suburbs

Ham Lon Mountain, located in the Doc Ton range in Soc Son district in Hanoi, is a popular place for young people, especially for those who want to train before climbing Fansipan mountain.