Vietnam objects to Taiwan’s live-fire drills in Ba Binh

Vietnam resolutely opposes to and demands Taiwan (China) to cancel live-fire drills in the waters around Ba Binh (Itu Aba) belonging to Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly), vice spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said.

Renewable power developed at lightning speed but has slowed down

In 2017-2021, Vietnam saw a boom in solar and wind power development. After 2021, development, however,  slowed down as the pricing policy remained unclear.

Mortgaged assets of enterprise whose owners fled the country are up for sale

Agribank’s Bac Hai Phong Branch has announced the auction of assets used as collateral for a loan provided to Kai Yang Vietnam Co Ltd.

VN-China's Taiwan coordinate in verifying identity of victims drifting at sea

After receiving information from Taiwanese authorities on the case, the Foreign Ministry directed the Taipei office to urgently work with Taiwanese authorities on the matter.

Over 3,200 phishing pages detected in Q1

Phishing attacks have been on the rise in the first months of the year. Chong lua dao, a not-for-profit cybersecurity project, reported that it has discovered 3,271 websites scamming Vietnamese users over the last three months.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 31/2023

SBV's draft regulations encourage banks to support corporate bond market

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First-ever baguette festival honours national delicacy

1.6 mobile subscribers in danger of service termination after March 31

The Authority of Telecommunications (under the Information & Communications Ministry) yesterday announced that 1.9 million mobile subscribers successfully certify personal information with their carriers.

Case of four flight attendants carrying drugs remains under investigation

Regarding the case of the four Vietnam Airlines flight attendants who transport drugs from France to Tan Son Nhat Airport, the police have initiated an investigation and will provide updates on the results.

Foreign ownership at some local banks may rise to 49%

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has proposed increasing the foreign ownership cap at some commercial banks from 30% to 49%.

Chinese manager arrested for murdering staff member in Binh Duong

A Chinese director of a company in the southern province of Binh Duong was arrested on Thursday after allegedly murdering a female staff member.

Hundreds of flights added for surging national holiday demand

Vietnamese airlines have provided around hundreds of additional flights to serve travel demand for Reunification Day (30/4) and International Labour Day (May 1).

New 3D virtual space promotes Vietnamese betel nut culture

The practice of chewing betel has deep cultural roots in Vietnamese traditions and is a customary element in engagement and wedding ceremonies, as well as during conversations.

HCM City organises first-ever bánh mì festival

Visitors can browse and enjoy a wide variety of Vietnamese bánh mì with many types of fillings, including vegetarian, as well as other baked goods and sweets.

20 districts, thousands of communes to be eliminated as part of admin reform

Eight districts and 563 communes have been eliminated as part of administrative reform. The figures will double or triple in the time to come.

Vietnam a potential market for shoppertainment: report

Vietnam is one of the most potential markets in the Asia-Pacific region for shoppertainment - a trend that combines online shopping with entertainment.

Education Ministry urges schools to boost vigilance after spate of scams

In response to a spate of sophisticated scams targeting parents and students, the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has called on schools to increase their vigilance and strengthen their coordination with parents.

Vietnamese artists, athletes exalted at Devotion Awards 2023

Outstanding artists and athletes were honoured at the Cong hien (Devotion) Awards 2023, which for the first time featured new categories for sports in addition to traditional ones for music.

Visa extension proposal to help boost Vietnam's tourism

The Government has agreed to propose to the National Assembly some new policies relating to the immigration, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam, including one on a visa extension to 90 days.

Vietnamese documentary films screened in France

Documentary films produced by young Vietnamese directors are being screened in a special programme entitled "Adventure of Varan Vietnam" in Paris from March 24- April 2.

New stamp set promotes Vietnamese biodiversity

A new stamp collection depicting the blooming flowers from fern trees that grow abundantly in Da Lat has been issued by Vietnam Post Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Vietnam's Q1 trade of agro-forestry-fisheries products exceeds $20 billion

The import-export revenue of agro-forestry-fisheries products in the first quarter of this year was estimated at 20.63 billion USD, down 11.2% year on year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Hanoi named most expensive city in Vietnam last year

A recent report on the Cost of Living Index, published by the General Statistics Office, has revealed that Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, was the most expensive place to reside in the country in 2022.

Outstanding policies take effect in April

A series of new policies on occupational diseases covered by social insurance, guarantee for future houses, VAT refund for investment projects shall take effect from next month.

Debate about exams on paper or computer continues

Educators believe that it is necessary to pilot a program on computer-based high school finals as soon as possible. This can be done next year in localities that can satisfy requirements.