Work commences on Long Thanh airport terminal this afternoon

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) is set to officially commence construction on two significant packages within the Long Thanh International Airport project, including the airport terminal package, this afternoon, August 31.

HCM City to hold hot-air balloon show to celebrate National Day

Hot air balloon performances will be held on September 2 and 3 on Nguyen Thien Thanh street in Thu Thiem New Urban Area in Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Duc city to celebrate the National Day (September 2).

MPI proposes VND4 trillion for preventing Mekong Delta erosion

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has proposed to allocate an additional VND4 trillion from the 2023 state budget’s contingency fund to support 18 anti-erosion embankment projects in the Mekong Delta region.

Vietnam strives to achieve standard export coffee material areas

In order to continue increasing the value of coffee exports, the nation is aiming to create standard coffee growing areas amid coffee prices continuously increasing over recent times

VN bounce back to beat South Korea in Asian championship’s first match

Vietnam secured a 22-25, 19-25, 25-23, 25-17, 15-13 win over South Korea in the Thailand’s Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship.

Holiday travel: Air security increased, ticket sales stagnant

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to apply security control measures at level 1 at domestic airports and aviation service supply facilities during the National Day holiday.

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RoK wants to lure Vietnamese talents in startups

Radical, sustainable solutions needed for HCM City’s polluted canals

Despite having gone under a renovation project, the signs of pollution in these streams are becoming more evident than ever.

Ten ideal destinations in Vietnam for Independence Day

Hanoi is among the top 10 domestic destinations chosen by tourists for this year's National Day holiday.

337,000 foreign arrivals in VN in August under unilateral visa exemption

Foreign tourists, especially the Chinese, highly appreciate and have positive responses to VN’s new visa policy, which is an opportunity for VN’s tourism to increase competitiveness with regional countries.

Vietnamese football squad announced for match against Palestine

Among the familiar faces to fans, star midfielder Đỗ Hùng Dũng is making a comeback after a lengthy out with an injury.

Football academy launched in Vietnam

The Park Hang-seo International Football Academy officially opened in Hanoi on August 30, marking a development of youth football in Vietnam.

Positives signs for garments and textiles

The garments and textiles industry is showing signs of improvement as recovery in key export markets leads to a boost in orders.

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to attend 43rd ASEAN Summit

EU delegation to visit Vietnam for IUU fishing assessment

The European Commission (EC) is scheduled to dispatch an inspection team to Vietnam in October for the fourth round of assessment on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, according to the Vietnam Directorate of Fisheries.

Green transition placing pressure on labour market

Vietnam has a mountain to climb to create enough qualified workers for new roles in the country’s green energy transition.

Vietnamese women's life expectancy is 5 years longer than men

The average life expectancy of Vietnamese is 73.6 years, with women having a longer life expectancy than men, 76.1 vs 71.1, respectively.

New visa policy helping facilitate tourism development: Authority

The new visa policy is presenting an opportunity for Vietnam's tourism industry to enhance its competitiveness, said the Ministry of Public Security’s Vietnam Immigration Department during a press conference in Hanoi on August 30.

Vietnam retains leading position with Entrepreneurship Index

Vietnam has retained a leading position in the Entrepreneurship Index for many consecutive years as 88% of people surveyed in the country think that having their own business is a more desirable opportunity.

Information and communications sector plays vital role in digital transformation

The information and communications sector is undertaking a mission to lead national digital transformation, realizing the aspiration of building a powerful and prosperous Vietnam.

Hau Giang to host international rice festival

The first international rice festival will be held in the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang in late 2023, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Hoang Trung.

Vietnam not letting up in free trade deal bonanzas

Since its national establishment in September 1945 and the country’s opening doors to the world economy 37 years ago, Vietnam has reaped significant economic bonanzas from a large network of economic links, including free trade agreements.

How rich is billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong now?

The last week ended with the information that billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong jumped into the 23rd position on Forbes’ list of the top billionaires, with assets increasing by tens of billions of dollars thanks to the sharp rise in VinFast share prices.

Vietnamese specialties popular in Germany

Many Vietnamese opened eateries and restaurants in Germany; thus, Vietnamese specialties are easily found in this country and they are popular to locals.

Duong Lam's culinary traditions charm tourists

As more and more tourists have flocked to Đường Lâm to explore its rich culinary heritage, many households now offer on-site culinary experiences where they can taste local flavours among the intimate settings of traditional houses.