Vietnam’s food map with 126 typical dishes to be unveiled in October

A food festival to honour Vietnamese culinary culture will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from October 20 – 22, during which Vietnam’s food map will be unveiled with a record of 126 delicious dishes.

Memory declining in young people more and more common

Causes of memory decline are often related to stress, work pressure, having to do many things at the same time, sleep disorders, alcohol abuse and using stimulants or drugs.

PouYuen Vietnam offers VND165 billion to laid-off workers

PouYuen Vietnam is set to provide financial aid totaling VND165 billion to 1,220 employees who will be laid off next month, according to the HCMC Department of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs on August 29.

Woman detained on suspicion of dumping newborn into trash bin

A 38-year-old woman named P.T.M. in Nhon Trach District, the southern province of Dong Nai, is under criminal detention on suspicion of having abandoned her newborn child, the provincial police said on Wednesday.

Typhoon Saola enters East Sea

Typhoon Saola entered the northeastern waters north of the East Sea on August 30 afternoon, becoming the third storm hitting the area this year, said the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorology Forecasting.

Thai Nguyen restores intangible cultural heritages of ethnic minorities

Thai Nguyen has recently collected and restored many intangible cultural heritages associated with preserving the traditional cultural identity of ethnic minority groups residing in the province.

President reduces death penalties to life sentences for 11 prisoners

President Vo Van Thuong on August 30 decided to reduce death penalties to life sentences for 11 prisoners.

VN ranks first in Southeast Asia in search volume growth rate for foreign travel

Vietnam ranked first in Southeast Asia in terms of the growth rate in demand for foreign travel, at 170% in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2019, Google announced on August 30.

Infrastructure projects help attract industrial investments to Mekong Delta

One of the critical factors helping attract impressive industrial investments to the Mekong Delta is a series of important infrastructure projects, according to Savills Vietnam.

More medical centers for elderly people needed

More medical centers for elderly people are needed because Vietnam is on the cusp of a dramatic aging of the population. In 2015, Vietnam became an aging society.

Vietnam's exports to China increase but decrease to US, Japan

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development this morning informed the country’s total import-export turnover of agricultural, forestry and fishery products in the first eight months of the year.

VinFast: momentary lightning or beginning of a new legend?

VinFast’s capitalization value has soared to $160 billion, surpassing a number of famous automobile manufacturers. This may have been a flash of lightning in the American financial sky, and could also be the beginning of a new myth.

Housing prices still pricey despite tepid market activity

Though housing market activity remains tepid, people increasingly find the cost unaffordable.

Vietnamese parents uneasy as children spend too much time on social media

Instead of prohibiting access to the internet, parents should offer guidance to their children on how to use social media in a responsible way, and make the best use of features that control the time for access to the platforms.

Construction of Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Parks in Thai Binh, Ha Tinh allowed

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang recently signed a decision approving the investment policy for a project on building and operating the infrastructure of the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) in the northern province of Thai Binh.

Ho Chi Minh City to host large culinary festival for tourists

A food festival to honour Vietnamese culinary culture is set to be held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 20 - 22 in order to unveil Vietnam’s culinary map with a record of 126 delicious dishes from 63 provinces across the country.

Hanoi to host Tourism Gift Festival in October

The Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival 2023 will be organised from October 6-8 in the capital city as part of a series of activities to mark the 69th anniversary of its Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2023).

Action, horror movies hit cinemas this national holiday

Vietnamese filmmakers are releasing new movies to entertain audiences during the National Day (September 2) holiday, which falls on September 1-4.

Experts warn personal data leaks with animated image editing photo apps

Cybersecurity experts have warned of the risks of personal data leaks after a surge in sharing photos on an application that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create animated images for entertainment.

Ministry proposes support to under-75 non-pensioners

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has proposed the provision of support to people who pay social insurance premiums for less than 15 years and are not eligible for pension benefits.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 30/2023

Programme launched, calling on start-ups to address issues

HCM City to celebrate National Day with festivities

HCM City will host two fireworks displays to celebrate the 78th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

Conservation of Ha Long Bay iconic rocks to comply with world convention

Authorities are quickly taking measures to minimise direct impacts on and maintain the stability of Hon Trong Mai in line with Vietnam’s regulations and the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage

Liver cancer causes highest death among cancers in VN

The number accounts for 21 per cent of the deaths caused by cancer in the country. The data was revealed by the VN National Cancer Hospital at a recent event named “Correct understanding of liver cancer”.

GBA Oktoberfest 2023 touring three cities in Vietnam

Oktoberfest, the annual German beer and food festival and the biggest of its kind in Southeast Asia, is returning to three cities in Vietnam this year, according to the German Business Association (GBA).