VN needs to improve regulatory framework to increase green financing

At COP26 in November 2021, VN announced the target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, phase out coal power by 2040, and reduce methane emissions by 30 per cent from 2020 levels by 2030.

Ministry considers disrupting internet connection of rule-breaking subscribers

Blocking violators on cyberspace aims to deter them, so they will not break the law again or try to stop avoid punishment by eliminating traces of their activity.

Discovering European street style in the heart of Hanoi

A pedestrian street in Hanoi’s Thanh Xuan district 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.

Reliving Autumn traditions in the heart of Hanoi

Who doesn't love the Mid-Autumn Festival? It's a fabulous time of year for national families, and you won't find bigger beaming smiles than on the faces of Hanoi's children.

Vietnam prioritizes resources for semiconductor development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked Vietnamese and American enterprises to closely coordinate and give priority to a number of important business fields in Vietnam, especially the semiconductor industry.

Ha Tinh suspends VietnamEuropa’s journalism activities

VietnamEuropa, a newspaper of the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic has had its journalism activities suspended in the central province of Ha Tinh since September 19.

Fruit and vegetable exports exceed US$4 billion in nine months

Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports in the first nine months of the year are predicted to reach US$4.1 billion, representing a rise of nearly 70% on-year and 24% higher than the entire last year.

ASIAD 2023: Vietnamese rowers shine at play-off round

The Vietnamese rowing team continued to gain victory in the play-off round at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19) in China on September 21.

Police wait for DNA results from murder, kidnap suspect

Police are trying to identify the body of a woman they believe may be the suspect in the kidnapping and murder of a two-year-old girl.

Vietnam named as top int’l travel flight destination for global tourists

The country has been named as a leading travel destination for international tourists, according to a list compiled by digital travel platform Agoda.

HCM City's first metro to operate from next July

HCM City is making efforts to complete the construction of its first metro line linking Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien by the end of this year and put the line into commercial operation next July.

HCM City hospital opens traditional medicine class for foreigners

The HCM City Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy Institute has opened a class for nine French students to introduce the uniqueness of Vietnamese traditional medicine.

Owner of famous sandwich shop in Hoi An apologies to customers

The owner of Banh Mi Phuong in Hoi An of Quang Nam Province has sent a heartfelt letter to clients who suffered from food poisoning after eating her sandwiches.

Nguyen Phuong Hang gets 3 years for ‘abuse of freedoms’ to slander celebrities

The HCM City People’s Court has handed a three-year prison sentence to Nguyen Phuong Hang, former director of Dai Nam JSC, for “abuse of freedoms and democratic rights,” after finding her guilty of slandering various individuals.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 22/2023

Industry-trade minister holds working session with US Secretary of Commerce

Vietnam wins historic gold medal at World Pickleball Championship 2023

Truong Quang Vu made history by earning the first gold medal for the country at the World Pickleball Championship 2023 which was held on September 21 in Bali, Indonesia.

Good news for Vietnam’s tra fish exports to US

Vietnam’s tra fish exports to the US is expecting a better outlook in the remaining months of this year after getting some good news.

4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Central Highland province

An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale hit Kon Plong district of Kon Tum on the morning of September 22, following detection by the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Geophysics of Vietnam.

Vietnamese film winning prize at Cannes Film Festival premieres in France

Vietnamese film “Bên Trong Vỏ Kén Vàng” (Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell) by Vietnamese director Pham Thien An, which won the Camera D'or award at the Cannes Film Festival 2023, enjoys its global premiere in France on September 20.

Vietnam retain place, top SEA region in FIFA’s latest football rankings

The Vietnamese men’s national football team are placed 95th in the latest FIFA rankings announced on September 21 with a total of 1243.14 points, unchanged from the previous month.

iPhone 15 Pro Max sells out quickly in Vietnam

Retailers have already sold out iPhone 15 series and iPhone 15 Pro Max version for a few minutes once online sales opened at 00:00 on September 22 in Vietnam for pre-order customers.

IFC: Climate investment opportunities in Vietnam to amount to $757bil. by 2030

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) estimates that Vietnam's climate investment opportunities will reach up to 757 billion USD by 2030, focusing on renewable energy, green construction, energy efficiency and transportation.

NA Chairman meets senior parliamentary official of Bangladesh

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue received Muhammad Faruk Khan, Chairman of the Bangladesh Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Relations, and gave an important speech at the Foreign Service Academy of Bangladesh in Dhaka on September 21.

Vietnamese PM receives leaders of US enterprises in New York

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted separate receptions in New York on September 21 for leaders of several US corporations as part of his trip to attend the high-level week of the UN General Assembly’s 78th session.

ASIAD 2023: Vietnam men's football faces difficulty after losing 0-4 to Iran

The men's football team lost 0-4 to Iran on September 21 at the ongoing Asian Games (ASIAD 2023) tournament in Hangzhou, China.