Gov't proposes to continue 2% interest rate support policy

The Government has put forward a proposal to continue with the 2 per cent interest rate support policy for enterprises, cooperatives, and business households, during a meeting of the National Assembly on Wednesday.

Police seek victims of Van Thinh Phat Group in bond fraud case worth $1.24b

Police are seeking individuals who were victims of a bond fraud case involving property developer Van Thinh Phat, which involves the illegal issuance and trading of bonds worth over VND30 trillion (US$1.24 billion).

First medal for Vietnamese kurash wrestlers at ASIAD Hangzhou

Wrestler Vo Thi Phuong Quynh on October 2 brought home a bronze medal for Vietnam at the ongoing 19th Asian Games (ASIAD) which is taking place in Hangzhou, China.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (October 2-8/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from October 2-8.

Vietnamese Xiangqi athletes win silver at ASIAD 19

The Vietnamese Xiangqi (Chinese chess) team picked up their first silver medal on October 1 at the ongoing 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19) after losing out to the hosts China in the final round on October 1.

Miss Grand International 2023 to take place in Vietnam

The search is on to find Miss Grand International 2023, which begins in Vietnam tomorrow.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 2/2023

Ministry of Health proposes to declare end of Covid-19 as Group A disease

Fifth monkeypox case detected in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City has recorded a new case of monkeypox infection, the municipal Health Department said on October 1.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 2/2023

Vinacomin will expand alumina and aluminum production in Dak Nong

Two former ministers prosecuted in COVID-19 test kit scandal

The Supreme People's Procuracy has prosecuted 38 individuals involving in the COVID-19 test kit overcharging at the Viet A Company.

Australia helps Vietnam in airport planning

The Ministry of Transport approved adjustments to the project reviewing, evaluating and recommending the results of research on planning for international airports of Da Nang, Cam Ranh and Phu Quoc for the 2021-2030 period.

Central bank withdraws money from circulation, investors still optimistic

While investors are excited about bright economic prospects, stock prices have suddenly dropped amid continued dollar price increases and the central bank’s move of withdrawing money from circulation.

Dong Thap all set to make its National Park home again for red-crowned cranes

Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has been a habitat for red-crowned cranes, an endangered bird species listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Red List of Threatened Species.

VN initiates anti-dumping investigation wind towers imported from China

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued Decision No 2494/QĐ-BCT to initiate an anti-dumping investigation on wind towers imported from China.

Vietnam’s women volleyball team enter quarter-finals of Asian Games

The Vietnamese women's volleyball team staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the former Asian champions, the Republic of Korea (RoK), and secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD) in China on October 1.

Vietnam promotes negotiations of FTA with MERCOSUR

Vietnam is taking measures to promote the negotiations of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), which is expected to be a driving force for Vietnam to tap the Latin American market.

Eighth plenum of 13th Party Central Committee opens

The eighth plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee opened in Hanoi on October 2 under the chair of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Online cuisine map to bring Vietnamese foods to the world

The Vietnam Cuisine Culture Association (VCCA) is working to develop a national online cuisine map with a view to introducing Vietnamese cuisine quintessence to the world through helping those who want to explore the country's food.

Non Nuoc Cao Bang receives Global Geopark title certificate

The People’s Committee of Cao Bang province on September 30 held a ceremony to launch a culture, sports, and tourism week and receive a certificate re-verifying Non Nuoc Cao Bang a UNESCO-recognised Global Geopark.

VIETSE Director arrested for appropriating confidential documents

Hanoi police has initiated legal proceedings against and arrested Ngo Thi To Nhien, director of the Vietnam Initiative for Energy Transition Social Enterprise (VIETSE), for allegedly appropriating internal documents.

Vietnam’s overseas investment up 4.6% during nine months

Vietnam’s overseas investment approximated 416.8 million USD during the first nine months of 2023, rising 4.6% year on year, reported the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

ASIAD-19: Vietnam bags one more silver medal

The Vietnamese delegation bagged one silver medal in the eighth competition day of the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD-19), raising the total medal number to 15.

Cham Islands target ‘zero waste’

The islands, including eight islets with a total of 2,400 inhabitants, are the first location in VN to successfully promote the non-use of plastic bags and the ‘3Rs’ (reduce, reuse and recycle) programmes.

PM’s visits expected to be followed by new investment wave

The success of PM Pham Minh Chinh’s business trips to the US and Brazil will pave the way for new investment capital flow to Vietnam, especially in the fields of technology, innovation, semiconductors, energy, environment, and education and training.

Branding music festivals requires breakthrough solutions

Hanoi plans to host more international music festivals, reinforcing its brand as a UNESCO Creative City.