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).

Southern seaport industry attractive to foreign investors

With a series of seaport infrastructure projects being implemented in the Southern Key Economic Zone, the seaport industry is promising in attracting more foreign investment.

Vietnam’s coconut export to reach US$1 billion in 2025: insider

Vietnam’s coconut export are expected to reach 1 billion USD in 2025 after the US and China agree to allow Vietnamese coconuts to enter the two markets, according to President of the Vietnam Coconut Association Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 30/2023

Deputy PM urges greater efforts to remove EC yellow card on IUU fishing

Investing in grassroots healthcare to ensure equality in medical treatment

In Vietnam, grassroots healthcare is the foundation, playing an important role because it is an easy-to-access place with low cost and social justice, reducing overload for hospitals at higher levels.

Roadmap set for Electricity Regulatory Authority to be managed by MOIT

The government has finally determined the new status for the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (A0).

Farm exports soar, Ministry requests stricter supervision over produce quality

The demand for Vietnam’s farm produce is increasing in many markets, especially China. However, the markets have become choosier, requiring stricter phytosanitary measures.

Thuy Ta House: A unique historical building in the heart of Hanoi

Interesting historical details are revealed about the oldest and only restaurant built on the shores of iconic Hoan Kiem Lake.

HCMC doctors receive hundreds of calls for emergency aid for depressed patients

HCM City is the first locality in the country giving first aid to depressed patients amid the increased number of people suffering from mental disorders after the Covid-19 pandemic.

British Ambassador to present the best of Britain at UK Festival 2023

The cooking show by the ambassador and food blogger is part of the UK Festival 2023 that will take place in Hanoi's Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square and the pedestrian street around Hoan Kiem Lake on September 9-10.

Vietnam invests US$416 million abroad over eight-month period

Vietnam’s outbound investment during the opening eight months of the year surged by 5.2% to reach more than US$416 million against the same period from last year.

Thirty-one called up for FIFA Days

The coach of the national football team Philippe Troussier has called up 31 players for training ahead of the FIFA Days, the Vietnam Football Federation said on August 29.

Ho Chi Minh City set to host first Mexican gastronomic week

The first-ever gastronomic week of Mexico is scheduled to take place from September 15 to September 22 in Ho Chi Minh City to mark the occasion of the 213th anniversary of Mexican Independence Day.

Vietnamese, Singaporean PMs meet with students in Hanoi

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as well as their spouses on August 29 had a conversation with outstanding students from the Vietnam National University - Hanoi (VNU) on various matters.

State leader welcomes new ambassadors of Ireland, Italy, RoK, Lithuania

President Vo Van Thuong received the newly accredited ambassadors of Ireland, Italy, the Republic of Korea (RoK), and Lithuania who came to present their credentials in Hanoi on August 29.

VinFast CEO interviewed on CNN about plan after debut

During a talk on CNN’s "First Move with Julia Chatterley" show, VinFast CEO Le Thi Thu Thuy revealed plans of the automobile manufacturer after its debut on Nasdaq, including a plan to expand business in the US and build a factory in North Carolina.

Huge investment opportunities on UpCOM

UpCOM is considered a potential investment channel for capital inflow, with eight representatives from the billion-dollar market capitalisation club on the stock market, as well as many stocks of large and leading enterprises in different fields.

Largest shipping firm wants to invest in Can Gio transshipment port

The HCM City People’s Committee says that Can Gio International Port will be developed in a sustainable way, using clean energy, and will be the first green port in Vietnam.

VN home-decor, furniture has great potential on international markets

Further opportunities will be unlocked for Vietnamese home and kitchen decor and its furniture industry by tapping into the strong foundation of traditional long-standing craft villages, natural material resources and manufacturing capacity.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 29/2023

Work to start on VSIP project in Can Tho this September

1,000 couples kick-start HCM City 2023 collective wedding event

A Couple Run 2023 event was held to raise money for a mass wedding prorgamme in HCM City, attracting thousands of participants.