Tan Son Nhat Airport adds more aircraft parking slots

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to increase aircraft parking slots at Tan Son Nhat International Airport to meet people’s rising travel demand during the five-day break from April 29 to May 3.

Vietnam targets two gold medals in tennis at SEA Games 32

Vietnam aims to grab one or two gold medals at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) in Cambodia, according to Nguyen Kim Cuong, who is in charge of tennis at the Vietnam Sports Administration (VSA).

Hundreds of Facebook fan pages in Vietnam are locked overnight

Many Vietnamese Facebook users on April 5 discovered that their fan pages had been disabled by the social network because they had violated Facebook community standards.

Peruvian Coffee Week to be held in Vietnam for first time

A wide range of activities will be held during the Peruvian Coffee Week which is scheduled to be held from April 8 to April 15 for the first time in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Embassy of Peru in Vietnam.

Two man arrested for smuggling endangered species

Police in the central province of Nghe An have detained two man for illegal transporting endangered, precious and rare animals in large quantities.

Number of cruise ship tourists to Vietnam sees strong recovery

The volume of international visitors coming to Vietnam by sea in March rose by over 2.8 times compared to the previous month, according statistics of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.

Dialysis machines in HCMC hospitals at full use due to rising patient numbers

Many hospitals in HCM City have been operating their dialysis machines at full capacity due to a surge in the number of patients requiring treatment.

More than a million low-income homes to be built by 2030

By 2030, the total number of completed dwellings in localities will reach about 1,062,200. Of these, about 428,000 will be completed by 2025 and 634,200 by 2030.

Copyright infringement enters journalism field

Not just art works or entertainment products, newspaper articles are also copied illegally to gain illicit profits. It is high time this dangerous situation was stopped completely.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 7/2023

Vietnam ready to export first batch of sweet potatoes to China

Cultural colors of Tay, Dao, San Chi ethnic groups in Binh Lieu

The upcoming 2023 Cultural and Sports Festival of ethnic groups in Binh Lieu district (Quang Ninh province) will be imbued with the cultural colors of the Tay, Dao, San Chi ethnic groups...

Vietnam needs to diversify markets to boost exports: ADB Country Director

In the context of uncertain global economy, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) suggested Vietnam diversify its markets to boost exports in 2023 and beyond.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 7/2023

Union of Vietnamese associations in Japan established

Digital economy to contribute 16% of GDP this year

The digital economy is expected to contribute 16 percent of Viet Nam’s GDP in 2023, according to a decision introducing an action plan for the National Committee on Digital Transformation.

Ministry proposes higher cap for State's share in PPP projects

Economists and policymakers have voiced their support over a proposal by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) to raise the State's contribution limit in public-private-partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects to 65%.

Hotels, restaurants in Da Nang allow travelers to use WC for free

Many hotels and restaurants in Da Nang are allowing travelers to use their WC ‘thoai mai nhu o nha’ (comfort like home) in a move to welcome travelers to the beautiful sea city.

Vietnam culinary culture festival 2023 to take place in late April

The Vietnamese culinary culture festival 2023 will get underway from April 28 to April 30 at Cua Viet tourist site in Gio Linh district in the central province of Quang Tri.

Real estate market to warm up thanks to new policies

Experts believe the real estate market will improve in the third quarter once the government’s action to remove legal obstacles and credit policies begins to show results.

Vow made to bridge PPP investment gaps

The government has ordered an overall review on policies involving public-private partnership in a bid to woo more private investment.

Hanoi wants to continue issuing karaoke business licenses

The Hanoi People’s Committee has requested the city’s competent agencies to continue issuing business licenses for eligible karaoke bars to help prevent them from suspending their operations, reported the local media.

History to be compulsory exam subject: ‘better late than never’ decision

After many arguments for months, the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has decided that history will be a compulsory exam subject on high school finals. However, there also must be changes in history teaching, learning and examinations.

Global economic slowdown key risk to Vietnam’s growth outlook: AMRO

This year, AMRO expected Vietnam’s GDP growth to hit 6% in 2023, and then rebound to 7,1% in 2024.

VN digital tech firms ready to expand in int'l market

Believing that the international market has room for Vietnamese tech firms, deputy director of the Authority of Information and Communications Technology Industry Nguyen Thien Nghia said that Vietnam needs to have a more suitable approach.

Vietnam up one place on March FIFA world rankings

Vietnam moved one place to rank 95th globally on the FIFA men’s world rankings for March.

Population of 100 million provides VN great opportunities, challenges

It is expected that in mid-April, Vietnam's population will reach 100 million people which could provide many great opportunities and challenges.