VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 24/2023

North to experience cool spell from April 24 night

Luong's Lion Championship win shrouded in controversy

Tran Ngoc Luong took a controversial win in his Mixed Martial Arts Lion Championship debut on April 22 in HCM City.

Vietnamese banh mi among top 24 best sandwiches in the world

Vietnam's banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) has been named in the top 24 best sandwiches in the world by CNN Travel.

Hanoi to have three new pedestrian streets

Hanoi authorities have planned to open three new walking streets in Ba Dinh and Dong Da districts.

Muong Thanh chairman prosecuted after three-year investigation

The Hanoi People’s Procuracy has issued an indictment against Le Thanh Than, chairman of Muong Thanh Group, for alleged consumer fraud and lack of responsibility, causing serious losses.

Ministry warns about 14 cough syrups after death of children in many countries

The Ministry of Health has warned health departments, and medical examination and treatment establishments of localities nationwide about 14 cough syrup products banned in some countries.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 24/2023

Transport firms prepare for increasing travel demand during long holidays

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (April 24-30/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on April 24-30/2023.

Cultural tourism has potential to be multi-million-dollar industry

Vietnam has cultural tours and multimedia shows which touch tourists’ emotions. However, with its rich cultural resources, the country needs to create more original cultural products to tap what could become a multi-million-dollar industry.

VCCI repeats proposal on removal of excise tax on gasoline

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has made a renewed call for the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to eliminate the special consumption tax (excise tax) on gasoline.

SCIC unveils first phase of 73 enterprise divestment plan for 2023

The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) has recently announced its first phase of divestments for 2023, which includes 73 enterprises with some high-profile companies in the stock exchange.

Time to tackle tourist trash

Experts say it is time for agencies to join hands to reduce plastic rubbish and target green and sustainable tourism.

Vietnam has a lot of work to do to complete national marine spatial planning

Vietnam has a lot of work to do to complete the national marine spatial planning as the country is still at a relatively early stage in the process of formulating both its coastal zone planning and sustainable management of resources.

First Vietnamese to win Faldo Series Asia Grand Final Golf Championship

Nguyen Anh Minh made history as the first Vietnamese golfer winning title of the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final Golf Championship which concluded at the Laguna Lăng Cô Golf Course in Thua Thien Hue Province on April 21.

Restoration of HCM City History Museum begins

The restoration of the Hồ Chí Minh Museum of History, one of the city’s seven biggest museums,  has begun.

Vietnamese choose cheaper int'l options due to high prices of domestic tours

As the holiday season approaches, many Vietnamese travellers are opting for outbound tours due to the significant increase the price of domestic flights, according to travel agents and tour operators.

Vietnam wins gold at Suzuki Aerobic World Cup 2023 in Japan

Five Vietnamese athletes have successfully defended their world championship title they secured a year ago when they clinched a total victory at the ongoing Suzuki Aerobic World Cup 2023 in Tokyo, Japan.

Three Guinness records for Vietnamese long dress

A fashion show was held in Viet Tri City of Phu Tho province on April 22 to set three Guinness Vietnam records for Ao Dai, the traditional long dress of Vietnamese women.

VN garment industry needs to iron out wrinkles to enable growth

Given an unstable global economy with strong consumer demand for transparency and sustainability, Vietnam's textile-garment industry is facing mounting difficulties, prompting a need to transform for growth.

Vietnam’s currency stable despite global uncertainties

Though the global financial market has seen uncertainties this year, Vietnam's currency and foreign exchange markets have remained stable.

NA Chairman arrives in Buenos Aires, beginning official visit to Argentina

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue and a high-ranking delegation of the NA arrived at Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Buenos Aires on April 23 afternoon (local time), beginning an official visit to Argentina.

Vietnam, Argentina to ink cooperation deal to augment parliamentary ties

The National Assembly of Vietnam and the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina are set to sign a cooperation agreement during NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s official visit to the Latin American nation.

Vietnam should apply global minimum tax but in a wise way: economist

What will Vietnam lose and gain when attracting FDI if it applies the global minimum tax proposed by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)?

A sweet aroma hard to resist

Banh it la gai is a rustic dish of Binh Dinh Province but also a culinary and cultural specialty.

Wind-power future is in doubt

The future for investors of wind power projects remains unclear.