52 districts, 1,000 communes to merge in 2023-2025

Fifty-two administrative units at district level and 1,037 administrative units at commune level have met criteria in natural area and population scale to be subject to rearrangement and merger in 2023-2025.

State agencies’ websites found to have hidden links for advertising, gambling

The latest preliminary check of the Authority of Information Security (AIS) under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has found that at least 90 websites with content such as ads, card playing and gambling.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 12/2023

Policies needed to boost production linkage, localisation rate

Over one million phone numbers face deactivation

Around 1.2 million mobile phone numbers blocked from making calls, sending text messages or use the Internet since March 31 will be deactivated if their data is not updated within four days.

Cash-trashed employees queue overnight for one-time social insurance withdrawal

Insurance agencies in Ho Chi Minh City saw thousands of cash-trashed employees queuing overnight for one-time withdrawal of social insurance premiums.

Unilever to leverage technology to drive “Positive Beauty” for women

A recent study found that 74% of people want to see the beauty and personal care industry focusing more on making people feel better.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 12/2023

HCM City district talks up tourist offerings

More Covid-19 cases including serious cases reported in VN

Vietnamese Ministry of Health yesterday announced the country recorded 183 cases of Covid-19 without deaths in the day.

David Riddle appointed Tan Hiep Phat CEO

According to a statement released on April 11 by Tan Hiep Phat, David Riddle has been appointed CEO and legal representative of the beverage corporation.

50 years of VN-France relations: Strategic Partnership thriving

Over the past half a century, despite all the ups and downs, the friendship between Việt Nam and France has become more effective in all fields.

Visa policy: still not easy to apply for e-visa

Vietnam has vowed to reform its visa policy as it believes this is the key to attract more foreign travelers to Vietnam. However, some problems still exist.

US and Vietnam launch new provincial green index

The US Agency for International Development and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry yesterday celebrated the launch of a new tool to spur green economic growth: the Provincial Green Index.

UK reporter reveals interesting journey to Vietnam

Simon Calder, a trusted and recognised travel journalist of UK publication The Independent, has posted an article recounting his interesting journey to Vietnam and revealed several suggestions for those visiting the country.

FIFA’s financial support boosts Vietnamese football

The Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre has been upgraded after receiving huge financial support from the world’s football governing body FIFA.

Lack of orders plague VN wood export businesses

Vietnam’s wood industry has unexpectedly fallen into an unprecedented slump amid a sharp decline in orders.

Vietnamese cyclist wins two awards at Tour of Thailand

That won the award of green jersey as the best sprinter and red jersey as Queen of Mountain in the Thai event that concluded on April 10.

Vinh Phuc to host 2023 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship

The 2023 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship will take place in the northern province of Vinh Phuc from April 25 to May 2, heard a press conference in Hanoi on April 11.

Ha Long Carnival 2023 to open with a bang this summer

The Ha Long Carnival 2023 festival, themed “Ha Long Dance – Harmony of Five Continents”, will open with a low-altitude fireworks display at 8pm on Vo Nguyen Giap street, the northern province of Quang Ninh on May 1.

Vietnam remains favourite investment destination for European firms: Report

Precisely 36% of European firms ranked Vietnam either first, within their top three, or among their top five investment destinations on a global scale, according to the latest Business Climate Index (BCI) report.

HCM City to spend US$433 million on poverty reduction

Authorities of Ho Chi Minh City plan to spend more than 10.2 trillion VND (433 million USD) on a sustainable poverty reduction programme this year.

Trillions of dong stuck at projects because of fire prevention regulations

Many enterprises from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan (China) have complained that regulations on fire prevention and control are unreasonable.

Lack of security officers increases cybersecurity risks

The latest survey by Fortinet found that cybersecurity risks are increasing because of a personnel shortage.

VN game industry needs support to develop

Vietnam’s games have had achievements in the world market but a push is needed to develop further.

Nham noodles: Ha Tien’s frugal yet tasty dish

Although Ha Tien nham noodles is a simple dry noodle dish, the harmonious blend of sour, spicy, salty and sweet allows diners to bask in the wonderful flavors of the quintessence of the southwestern region’s culinary art.

Students under pressure for the upcoming high-school entrance exams

Many parents are so worried about the upcoming exam that they are putting pressure on their children.