Nine Vietnamese universities meet int’l accreditation standards

Nine Vietnamese universities meet international accreditation standards, an increase of two compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

Transport ministry proposes banning driving more than 3 hours at night

The Ministry of Transport proposed a ban on driving continuously for more than eight hours a day and more than three hours at night in a bid to raise road safety.

VinFast's market value surpasses $85.5 billion after first day on Nasdaq

At the current price, the automaker's market capitalisation reached $85.5 billion, 3.7 times greater than the initial valuation of $23 billion and...

Hanoi leads country for dengue fever cases

Hanoi recorded an acute increase of dengue fever cases in the past month, said the municipal Centre for Diseases Control (CDC).

Localities urged to proactively combat rising COVID-19 cases due to new variant

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued a directive on proactive implementation of COVID-19 prevention and control measures, infectious diseases, as well as measures to prevent the resurgence of the pandemic.

Heavy tasks set up to reach growth goals

The government is placing prime priority on boosting economic growth via key drivers, with the business community set to get more assistance.

HCM City to install rooftop solar at public offices

HCM City will start installing solar power systems on the roof of public agencies in September this year.

Ngoc Hang to represent Vietnam at Miss Intercontinental 2023

Le Nguyen Ngoc Hang, the second runner-up of Miss Vietnam 2022, will represent the country at the upcoming Miss Intercontinental pageant due to take place in Egypt this December.

5 to 7 storms or depressions to hit East Sea till year’s end

Between five to seven tropical storms or tropical depressions are likely to strike the East Sea till the end of the year, with two to three to batter Vietnam, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Vietnam and Israel to soon implement bilateral free trade agreement – VIFTA

Vietnam and Israel will soon complete related procedures to kick-start the implementation of the recently signed free trade agreement (VIFTA) between the two countries.

Finance Ministry to collect emission fee to add VND1.2tril. to state budget/year

There are a number of taxes and fees related to environmental protection, but the Ministry of Finance (MOF) still intends to collect an emission fee from the manufacture of some products.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 16/2023

Vietnams eyes sustainable development of coastal cities

National Innovation Centre's new establishment to be inaugurated in October

The National Innovation Centre (NIC)'s new establishment in Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park on the outskirts of Hanoi will be officially inaugurated in October this year, heard a press conference on August 15.

Vietnam attends 11th Moscow Conference on International Security

Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang led a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to the 11th Moscow Conference on International Security (MCIS-11) in Russia on August 15.

Vietnam seeks ways to protect 'living cultural heritage'

Experts believe that protecting "living cultural heritage" or “heritage holders” is very important to develop a sustainable cultural life in Vietnam.

VN coffee industry striving to adapt to EU’s anti-deforestation law

Vietnam’s coffee industry needs to take measures to adapt to a new European Union (EU) law that prevents the import of commodities linked to deforestation.

Da Nang Int'l Airport launches automatic entry systems

The police at the Da Nang International Airport in the central city of Da Nang officially put four automatic entry systems (Autogate) into operation on August 15 to facilitate the entry of travelers and speed up immigration procedures.

VinFast debuts on Nasdaq Global Select Market

Vietnamese auto maker VinFast Auto Ltd. (VinFast) rang the bell to officially commence trading of its shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the US, under the ticker symbol “VFS”.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 16/2023

Agriculture minister answers lawmakers' questions regarding fisheries sector

Made-in-Vietnam school stationery dominate domestic market

As the academic year 2023-24 is approaching, the school stationery market becomes increasingly exciting.

Scientist puts aloeswood tree into CT scan for research, multimedia project

In Ha Tinh province, an aloeswood tree (Aquilaria crassna) was into a CT scan machine to look at the inner structure of the tree and the mechanism of aloeswood formation.

VN tax authorities to make e-invoicing a common practice

Vietnam’s tax authorities are working to make e-invoicing a common practice among business establishments nationwide as e-invoices generated from cash registers (ECR) make tax collection more efficient and manageable.

South Korean tycoons compete with Vietnamese billionaires in $16 billion market

Many South Korean investors have recently injected big money into pharmacies, considered a sector with high potential in Vietnam. American and Japanese pharmacies  have been present here for many years.

New laws create “golden opportunities” for tourism sector

In the first seven months of this year, the country welcomed nearly 6.6 million foreign holidaymakers, fulfilling 83% of the yearly target, which sparks a hope that the target of 8 million will be achieved soon.

Rejecting attractive offers, 90-year-old man vows to protect secret pho recipe

A foreigner came to meet him and wanted to buy the recipe for making pho at an attractive price, but Co Viet Hung, 90, honoured as an artisan of Van Cu Village, vowed to protect the secret and hand it down from generation to generation.