Vietnamese imports and exports with Asia hit nearly US$242 billion

Vietnam's import and export turnover to the Asian market during the opening seven months of the year reached US$241.84 billion, accounting for the largest proportion at 65% of the total import and export value of Vietnamese goods to the world.

Blockchain technology proposed for use in journalism

Blockchain can be used in many stages of the process of operating a digital editorial office, thus contributing to the digital transformation of Vietnam’s news industry.

Ministry proposes transfer of 11 SOEs to CMSC, SCIC

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed transferring 11 SOEs in which it represented the State ownership to the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises and the State Capital Investment Corporation.

Plunge in Vietnam’s exports has bottomed out: VinaCapital

There are concrete signs that Vietnam’s exports are set to recover in the fourth quarter driven by a bottoming out of the US inventory cycle and by an acceleration in multinational firms’ movement of manufacturing to Vietnam.

Deadline extended for producers to answer anti-dumping questionnaire

The Trade Remedy Agency has extended deadline for domestic producers and importers to submit their answers to questionnaire related to anti-dumping investigation into prestressed steel cable products originating from China, Thailand and Malaysia.

The essence of Cu Da soy sauce

Cu Da craft village produces special soy sauce that possesses a naturally sweet flavour, which necessitates a series of intricate and meticulous steps to achieve the final product.

Vietnamese dance group performs at Japanese festival

Vietnam's Nakama Yosakoi dance group performed at the 21st Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi which opened in Tokyo, Japan, on August 26.

Vietnam ranks first at 1st Asian & Asian Youth Shuttlecock Championships

Vietnam won 11 golds and three silver medals at the first Asian & Asian Youth Shuttlecock Championships which wrapped up in Hong Kong (China) on August 26.

Prohibiting access to internet is not the right way to protect children: experts

To protect children and keep them safe in cyberspace, there should be a "digital immune system and digital vaccine", or knowledge and skills that help them protect themselves.

Price of Vietnamese rice sets record, far above Thai rice

Vietnam’s 25 percent broken rice price increased over the last month, climbing to a record high after India imposed a rice export ban, leaving Thai and Pakistani rice prices far behind.

Discarded fruit peels sold as valuable goods

In Vietnam, many types of fruit peels are considered waste and are thrown away, such as mangosteen peels, cocoa pods and rice husks. But in fact, they are very precious as can treat diseases and be processed into useful products.

Cancer incidence in Vietnam ranks 99th out of 185 countries

The cancer incidence in Vietnam is estimated to triple after 30 years and the current urgent situation is that more and more young patients have been suffering from cancer.

Vietnam’s export fruits receive warnings due to surveillance restrictions

Insufficient management on planting area codes and packaging agents has led to consistent warnings being issued to Vietnamese fruits by exporting countries.

Vietnam looks to new FDI inflows from Western Europe and North America

Vietnam expects to attract more foreign direct investment from Western Europe and North America in the near future, said a representative of the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 26/2023

Ports log nearly 60,000 vessel throughput in 7 months

Finance ministry to tighten casino supervision

The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance has asked local casino establishments to equip their venues with a working camera system for the ministry to properly supervise their operations.

Winners of “Amazing Vietnam” photo contest announced

Winners of a tourism promotion photo contest which ran with the theme of “Amazing Vietnam” are being exhibited in Hanoi in order to mark the 78th anniversary of the culture sector on August 28, as well as celebrating National Day on September 2.

Bring young doctors with good expertise to poor people

Training and sending young doctors with specialized degrees to work in poor, remote districts has brought many practical results.

Vietnam lures nearly US$18.15 billion in foreign investment over eight months

Vietnam attracted approximately US$18.15 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) between the beginning of the year and August 20, up 8.2% on-year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 26/2023

Colorful artist exhibition celebrates National Day in style

HCM City may pilot new technological solutions for socio-economic growth

The HCM City Science and Technology Department has proposed to pilot the use of new technological solutions to boost the application of science and technology and contribute to the city’s socio-economic growth.

Ships asked to avoid creating waves to protect Trong Mai islet area

After consulting with agencies and scientists, the Quang Ninh Transport Department has chosen a solution to protect Trong Mai (Fighting Cocks) Islet, the symbol of Ha Long, which is in danger of collapse.

Conductor Vinh to lead Dream Orchestra on Japanese tour this October

This will mark the first time a Vietnamese conductor performs in Japan.

Car license plate auction to be re-conducted in September

On the morning of August 25, Vietnam Partnership Auction (VPA) announced that following the first unsuccessful car license plate auction, the next auction will be re-conducted in September 2023.

USD5.5-bn HCM City port project submitted to PM

HCM City authorities have submitted a plan for the USD5.5-billion Can Gio International Transshipment Port to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh for consideration.