48 hours in Hanoi

Visiting Hanoi in Autumn is an unforgettable experience for many tourists. From mid-September to November, the weather here is sunny, dry and cool, with an average temperature below 30 degrees Celsius.

Museum displays human skeleton from 7,500 years ago

A museum in the middle of Cuc Phuong jungle displays and stores tens of thousands of specimens of animals and plants. It includes the fossilized skeleton of a human more than 7,500 years old.

Vietnam expected to seize global trends, forges ahead in supply chain landscape

Vietnam stands at a crossroads within the dynamic currents of global trends, with the potential to become a strategic link in the world's global supply chain if it adeptly seizes trends and recognises substantial opportunities on a global scale.

Vietnam sees huge potential for carbon credits from forest, agriculture, energy

The domestic carbon credit market will not launch until 2028, yet there is now a huge potential of benefits from a great number of buyers and sellers.

Vietnam wildlife crime enforcement reaches remarkable levels, report reveals

The report emphasised that the rate of apprehending violators in criminal cases related to wildlife transport and trade in Vietnam reached a significant high.

Vietnam surpasses Thailand in motorcycle production capacity and domestic sales

Vietnamese domestic motorcycle production is estimated at around 3 million units per year, while Thailand has set a target of reaching motorcycle production capacity of 2.1 million units in 2023.

HCM City to have two metro routes, two belt roads by 2030

Ho Chi Minh City is anticipated to have two metro lines and two belt road projects in operation by 2030.

Explore untouched islands in Kien Giang Province

Near Phu Quoc Island in the southeastern province of Kien Giang, Nam Du and Hon Son islands, with their blue sea and unique and delicious seafood, are attracting more and more tourists to come to admire their beauty.

Gia Lai to develop its key products and brands

In the specialty coffee development project for the period of 2021 - 2025, Gia Lai province will form specific mechanisms and policies to support the development and building of the Vietnamese specialty coffee brand.

Vietnam requires US$135 billion for power sources by 2023

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed a plan to implement the National Power Development Plan VIII, which outlines the need of substantial investments worth US$134.7 billion in the country’s electricity sector by 2023.

Vietnam-Korea Cultural Festival to open in Da Nang

Art troupes and cultural performers from both the central city and South Korea will show off their talents along the streets and in Bien Dong (East Sea) Park at the VN-Korea culture exchange festival on three nights from September 7-9.

HCM City promotes installation of rooftop solar power at State offices

HCM City is going to install more solar panels on the roofs of State administrative agencies and public service units.

IFC pledges nearly US$1.9 billion of investment in Vietnam

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has pledged nearly US$1.9 billion of investment in new projects in Vietnam in the fiscal year 2023, with US$520 million earmarked for long-term investment.

14 Jrai ethnic artists to attend Korean international music festival

A 14-member Jrai ethnic delegation is set to represent the nation by taking part in the Jeonju International Sori Festival 2023 which is scheduled to open on September 15 in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

VinFast’s capitalization soars and then plummets

VinFast CEO Le Thi Thu Thuy discussed the fluctuations of VinFast share prices at the 2023 ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ASEAN BIS) on September 4.

Tam Dao builds cultural villages associated with tourism development

Tam Dao district is determined to successfully pilot the model of cultural villages under a project of Vinh Phuc province.

VN stock market a bright spot in the Asian region: FTSE Russell

Global investors' attention is shifting to Vietnamese stocks, which have a higher long-term rate of return (ROR) than stocks in other emerging markets in the region and the world.

39-year-old candidates become VN's youngest nominated professor title this year

Four 39-year-old individuals have become the youngest candidates nominated for professor positions this year among the 695 candidates recommended by the Grassroots-level Professor Councils for titles of professor and associate professor.

Two flight attendants arrested for cannabis oil smuggling, CAAV demands report

Two flight attendants have been arrested for allegedly smuggling cannabis oil into South Korea.

E-taxi service launched in HCM City

The service, which uses Vietnamese start-up Selex Motors bikes, will cover passenger transportation, food and other goods delivery.

Vinh Phuc pilots typical cultural village model in ethnic minority areas

The authorities and people in localities where ethnic minorities live expect that the completion of the pilot project will contribute to improving people's income and promoting local cultural values.

New cave discovered in Quang Binh

Truong Son Commune People's Committee in the central province of Quang Binh announced their discovery of a new beautiful cave in the area on Thursday morning.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 07/2023

Vietnam Airlines to restore nearly 90% of international flight frequency

PM meets with Japanese, Chinese and Canadian counterparts in Jakarta

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with his Japanese, Chinese and Canadian counterparts in Jakarta on September 6, as leaders are in Indonesia to attend the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, scheduled for September 5-7.

PM meets with Indian and Singaporean counterparts, UN Secretary General

PM Pham Minh Chinh today had a host of meetings with Indian PM Narendra Modi, Singaporean PM Lee Hsien Loong and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Jakarta, Indonesia