Hanoi makes efforts to reduce air pollution

Air quality monitored at road-side stations, or so-called air quality from traffic, is worse than air quality in residential areas.

Vietnam to take advantage of demographics to drive economy

Vietnam can take advantage of its population structure to promote economic development and attract foreign investment, according to foreign media outlets and experts.

Policies needed to boost production linkage, localisation rate: insiders

Policies are needed to boost the number of domestic enterprises participating in the supply chain of multinational companies, and a boost is necessary in the localisation rate of the processing and manufacturing industry, which now remain modest.

VN rubber industry needs better grip on competitiveness in int’l market

As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, Vietnam's rubber industry faces challenges from both the world market and internal factors that hinder the industry’s competitiveness.

Women through to 2024 Paris Olympic second qualification round

In an exhilarating match at Dasarath Stadium, Vietnam secured their place in the second Olympic women's football qualifier after defeating Nepal 2-1 on April 8.

Textile, garment industry ready to return to busier times in new circumstances

After experiencing lackluster days earlier this year with a sharp fall in the number of orders from foreign partners, Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is preparing to return to the international race in new, more stable circumstances.

Banks warn of resurgent SMS scams

Vietcombank said it had received multiple reported cases of scam SMS disguised as genuine messages recently.

VN gaming industry new money-spinner

In Southeast Asia, Vietnam takes a large share of the pie with 54.6 million gamers, raking in $507 million in 2022.

Red River Delta region must promote more investment in logistics development

In a bid to advance the socio-economic development of the Red River Delta region sustainably, provinces and cities in the area have been encouraged to prioritise the development of the logistics industry.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 9/2023

Cao Bang needs more than $6.83b in investment

Industrial slaughtering enterprises face closure due to losses

Since April, HCM City has officially converted to a modern industrial slaughter model, but currently these facilities are operating below capacity and suffering losses.

Stricter regulations needed to fight against copyright infringement

Piracy in Vietnam is happening as much as it is now partly due to victims’ indecision and hesitation in coming to the authorities to protect their rights.

'Don’t rest on our laurels': Party Chief

Vietnam needs to obtain unprecedented high growth rates in the next three quarters of this year if it wants to reach a GDP growth rate of 6.5 percent.

Vietnam affirms target of SEA Games gold

Vietnam seeks to win a gold medal at the 32nd SEA Games while head coach Philippe Troussier said his team will be ready after the men's football draw was held on April 5 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 9/2023

President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to open on May 1

Savvy Ly Nguyen aims for gold at Southeast Asian Games

Savanna Ly Nguyen, one of Vietnam's most accomplished female tennis players, has her sights firmly set on gold at next month's 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia.

Ethnic fire jumping is not for the faint hearted

For Pà Thẻn ethnic minority group living in the mountainous province of Tuyen Quang, nhảy lửa (fire jumping) ritual is one of their most significant traditional ceremonies.

Companies compete for leading position at MXV

The MXV Index has at times witnessed a sharp fall of 10 percent compared with late last year.

Concerns raised on impact of expanding businesses on Hanoi's West Lake

The full potential of West Lake has not yet been exploited, but experts and local people have raised concerns with the People’s Committee of the city on plans to operate more businesses on the lake.

Vietnamese fishermen struggle to set sail amid multiple difficulties

After the pandemic and with the rising fuel price, a fishing trip cost much more than in the past.

Cybercriminals redirect attacks towards individuals

Experts say cybercriminals are shifting part of their attacks towards individuals with malware, impersonation attacks and even campaigns spreading fake brand-name messages.

VN stock market's prospect remains bright: SSC

Despite turbulence in the first few months of 2023, the Vietnamese stock market still has opportunities to recover and develop steadily in the future, Pham Hong Son, vice chairman of the State Securities Commission (SSC), said at a press conference.

HCM City to inspect trees in schools at risk of falling

All educational institutions in HCM City have been required to check old trees on their school campuses that are at risk of falling to ensure safety for students and teachers.

Students turn to vocational education for tailored training

Currently attending a vocational college in the city, Hồ Long is pursuing an intermediate-level education in information technology.

VN health ministry issues plan to ensure vaccine supply until 2030

Specific priority mechanisms will be given to combined vaccines and vaccines that have not been rolled out in the national expanded vaccination programme during the 2023-25 period.