The establishment of the first private university in Vietnam

"I told the Party Chief that I just wanted to set up a university, and I did not need the state’s money," recalled Professor and Dr of Science People’s Teacher Hoang Xuan Sinh.

Renewable energy projects complain about regulatory bottlenecks

Renewable energy companies in the country have recently proposed the Government remove regulatory bottlenecks faced by their solar and wind power projects, reported the local media.

Vietnam needs to fine-tune legal system to attract Korean investors

Vietnam needs to make changes to its legal system, simplify administrative procedures, and reduce sub-licenses in order to facilitate the business operations of Korean investors in the country.

Dang Anh Thu debuts collection at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week 2023

Vietnamese designer Pham Dang Anh Thu recently introduced her latest collection Blossom'24 at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week 2023 (BBFW 2023) in Spain.

Tan Son Nhat airport installs passport scanning system

A passport scanning system has been installed at the international terminal of the Tan Son Nhat International Airport and will be deployed soon to cope with increasing passenger traffic, according to a customs officer.

More foreign coffee chains compete for market share in Vietnam

The arrival of more international coffee chains shows that the Vietnamese market still has a lot of potential.

Vietnam to host ASEAN-China meeting on East Sea

Vietnam will host an ASEAN-China meeting on the East Sea in Quang Ninh province in mid-May, according to Ambassador Vu Ho, acting head of the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) delegation of Vietnam.

Make-in-Vietnam AI products increasingly popular in domestic market

AI-based products researched and developed specifically by Vietnamese engineers for Vietnamese users have become more popular.

Vietnam ranks second in number of students in the RoK

The number of Vietnamese students in the Republic of Korea (RoK) ranks second, behind China, with 37,490 students as of April 1, according to statistics released by the Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI).

A beautiful, mysterious, and little-known place in Da Lat

In Da Lat, there is a place known as "a heaven in heaven" with enchanting scenery, but few tourists know about it.

Vietnam Airlines stock to be put under supervision

The stock of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will be put under supervision due to the delay in publishing the audit report for the financial year 2022.

Rolls-Royce left unclaimed at Haiphong port

Authorities at Dinh Vu Port in the northern city of Haiphong have looked for the owner of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan car that has remained unclaimed since being imported in July last year.

Dozens of houses damaged as whirlwinds ravage central region

Dozens of houses have been badly damaged by whirlwinds that struck the central provinces of Nghe An, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Thua Thien-Hue on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning.

SEA Games 32: Vietnam wins 15 more golds, climbs to second position

May 8 saw Vietnamese athletes win an additional 15 gold medals, helping Vietnam jump to second position on the medal tally.

Disciplinary measures imposed on former officials of Lao Cai, Lam Dong

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong chaired a meeting of the Party Central Committee’s Politburo and Secretariat in Hanoi on May 8 to consider imposing disciplinary measures on several former officials of Lao Cai.

SEA Games 32: Vietnam’s football team advance to semi-finals

Vietnam beat Malaysia 2-1 in the men’s football at the ongoing SEA Games 32 in Cambodia on May 8, officially securing a slot in the semi-finals.

Son Tra Nature Reserve needs sustainable monkey solutions

Despite efforts being made, a sustainable solution has yet to be found to manage the monkey herds in Son Tra Nature Reserve.

Investors disappointed as share prices stagnate

Many businesses have promised shareholders that share prices may increase by 10 or 100 times, thus bringing high profits. But this has not happened.

SEA Games 32: Karate fighters win 6 golds, doubling target

Vietnamese karate fighters successfully concluded their 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) campaign in Cambodia on May 8 by having won a total of six gold medals, exceeding their goal of bagging only 3 golds set ahead of the regional games.

Chip-based passports can be provided online, sent via post

The Government’s National Public Service Portal has by now integrated services to facilitate people in issuing new and exchanging chip-based passports, and receiving them via post.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 8/2023

Investment sought for AI development in Vietnam

Hanoi students win five medals at Pangea Math World 2023

All seven students of Hanoi taking part in the Pangea Math World (PMW) 2023 in Berlin, Germany, have won medals, including five golds and two silvers.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (May 8-14/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on May 8-14/2023.

Four weak banks to be taken over: central bank

The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) plans to seize four weak commercial banks in a move aimed at strengthening the country's banking system.

Electricity price hike leaves minimal impact in short term: Ministry

The recent electricity retail hike of 3 per cent will likely have a small effect on the country's CPI in the short run, according to the Ministry of Finance.