Miss Universe Mauritius 2022 Alexandrine Belle-Etoile explores Ha Long Bay

Miss Universe Mauritius 2022 Alexandrine Belle-Etoile on August 17 uploaded a series of photos of her trip to Ha Long Bay, a tourist attraction in Vietnam, on her personal page, attracting the attention of the Vietnamese audience.

Vietnam wins silver at 2023 World Taekwondo Demonstration Championships

Vietnamese martial artists on August 18 grabbed a silver medal at the first World Taekwondo Demonstration Championships that is getting underway in the Republic of Korea.

38 individuals proposed to be prosecuted in COVID-19 test kit scandal

The Ministry of Public Security’s Investigation Police Agency has recently delivered its investigation conclusions and proposed the Supreme People's Procuracy prosecute 38 individuals involving in the COVID-19 test kit overcharging at Viet A company.

Flight departure time delays from RoK to Da Nang improved

A new air traffic flow management system that significantly reduces flight departure delays from South Korea to Da Nang was put into official operation from August 15.

FIFA decides to provide Vietnam with two VAR vehicles

FIFA has recently decided to provide the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) with two VAR (Video Assistant Referee) vehicles to use in the upcoming matches of the V-League.

All e-visa procedures handled online: Immigration Department

The entire process for granting e-visas, from applying for, processing requests to issuing visas and paying fees, is now carried out online, said the Vietnam Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security.

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Belgian Senate President Stéphanie D’Hose to visit Vietnam

With $74 billion, Pham Nhat Vuong is 16th richest person in world: Forbes

Forbes has reported that the assets of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong have soared to $74 billion, placing him at the 16th position on the list of the world’s wealthiest billionaires.

Charging station service – promising business amid EV era

With the commencement of the electric vehicle (EV) era, a large number of charging stations are likely to be installed in the time to come, forming a new and promising business sector.

Rice sprigs and bamboo offers inspiration for luxury jewellery collection

Rice grain, ripe sprigs of rice, and the graceful yet resilient bamboo trees – the typical images of Vietnam, have been an inspiration for Vietnamese jewellery designers and goldsmiths to create magnificent items.

Pressure to achieve GDP growth of 6.5 per cent

Amidst the challenges in the US and EU markets, and a slower than expected recovery in China, Vietnam is facing more pressure to drive domestic growth.

India wants to boost wedding tourism in Vietnam

Indian firms want to promote wedding tourism in Vietnam because of its natural wonders and amazing landscapes.

Mekong Delta man feeds thousands of freshwater fish as if they are his pets

At the river station in front of his home, thousands of catfish gather and wag their maidenhair and wait for Doan Van No to feed them.

HCMC People's Committee, People’s Council headquarters to open to visitors

The headquarters building of the HCM City People’s Council and People’s Committee will be open again to visitors during the coming National Day Holiday on September 1 and 2.

New policies badly needed in power sector

Vietnam still pursues a bureaucratic, subsidized way of thinking which lacks a long-term, large-scale vision, with development strategies "full of crumbs and holes".

Work permit issuance rules for foreigners likely to be streamlined

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs has proposed allowing its provincial agencies to issue work permits for foreigners, a procedure which is believed to make employers more comfortable.

Vietnamese writers win Southeast Asian Writers Award

Three Vietnamese writers Tran Quang Dao, Vo Khac Nghiem, and Vinh Quyen have received the SEA Writers Award, also known as the Southeast Asian Writers Award, at a recemony recently held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Vietnam to play Palestine in September friendly game

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has selected Thien Truong Stadium in the northern province of Nam Dinh to host a friendly match between Vietnam and Palestine on September 11 during the upcoming FIFA days.

Wanted Korean fraudster arrested Ho Chi Minh City

The police of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 have arrested a Korean national wanted by Seoul Southern District Prosecutor's Office.

Vietnamese longans hit Thai supermarket shelves for first time

Visitors to Tops supermarket at CentralwOrld, a shopping plaza and complex based in Bangkok (Thailand) are able to purchase Vietnamese longans as of August 18.

K-pop rapper Jessi to give first performance in Vietnam

K-pop rapper Jessi is set to perform for fans in Hanoi on August 31, the organisers of the music gala Happy Bee 13 recently announced.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 18/2023

EC launches anti-dumping, anti-subsidy investigations into Vietnam’s cold-rolled stainless steel

Vung Tau City plans $50 million on coastal road renovation

Vung Tau City People’s Committee has recently presented a plan to renovate its coastal Thuy Van Road into a public space area, with a total capital of VND1.2 trillion (US$50 million) from public investment budget.

Vietnam send fighters to the Asian MMA Championship

Four Vietnamese fighters will compete at the first Asian Mix Martial Arts (MMA) Championship in Thailand from August 18-20.