Proposed time limit for apartment ownership gets thumbs down

The National Assembly Standing Committee has not thrown its weight behind the time limit of apartment ownership as proposed in the draft of the revised Housing Law.

High school final-exam scores become less important for university admission

Universities are reserving fewer quotas to enroll students based only on high school final exam results.

Auto importers in Vietnam seek 50% cut in registration fee

The Vehicle Importers Vietnam Association (VIVA) has submitted a request to the Government seeking approval for a 50% reduction in registration fees for imported automobiles, matching the fee structure proposed for locally-made cars.

Chinese flock to Vietnam, target of 8 million foreign tourists within reach

Localities and travel firms all are ready to receive large groups of travelers from China. The goal to attract 8 million foreign travelers this year appears feasible.

Live-selling a rising trend in Southeast Asia

Live selling is a trend that has gained popularity in Southeast Asia in recent years as a way for businesses to sell their products or services directly to consumers, according to a report conducted by Ninja Van Vietnam.

EVN stops buying solar power from Trung Nam

Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) has unexpectedly stopped buying 172MW of solar power from Trung Nam Thuan Nam Plant as mentioned by the National Assembly's Committee of People’s Aspirations in a February report.

Animal feed industry asks for import tax reduction on raw materials

The Vietnamese Government has received a proposal from the Viet Nam Feed Association to eliminate the import tax on soybean meal, currently set at 2 per cent.

Vietnam detects 2nd case of canine fluke cyst in heart

A canine fluke cyst big as a ping pong ball was found in the heart muscle of a 75-year-old woman. This is the second case of heart fluke reported in Vietnam.

Cocky Buffalo and VTVcab set to deliver knockout year for boxing and MMA fans in Vietnam

2023 is shaping up to be a knockout year for boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) in Vietnam with a series of high-profile events set to take the sports scene by storm.

New tours aim to boost travel and attract international visitors

A new tourism route departing from Hà Nội to many tourist attractions in the northern province of Bắc Giang, including cultural, historical and spiritual heritage sites, natural landscape and craft villages, has been officially opened.

Exploring Vietnam's fourth highest mountain peak

The top of Bach Moc Luong Tu in Lao Cai Province, Vietnam, is a popular spot for tourists to watch the sunset and take pictures of floating clouds.

Children face risks in cyberspace with 87 per cent accessing internet daily

With 87 per cent of Vietnamese children aged 12-17 years old access the internet every day, they are facing a myriad of risks in cyberspace.

Vietnam remains promising market for Queensland meat exports

Vietnam has imported over 37,000 tons of beef from Australia since 2020, with the northeastern state of Queensland being a key supplier, according to the Trade and Investment Queensland-Vietnam (TIQ Vietnam) Office.

Georgian man detained for cheating Haiphong businessman

Police in the northern city of Haiphong announced on Friday that they had detained a Georgian man who was accused of swindling USD 30,000 from a gold shop in Le Chan District.

Dengue fever and hand, foot and mouth disease sweep HCM City

HCM City has witnessed a sharp rise in dengue fever and hand, foot and mouth disease patients, according to the municipal Department of Health.

Da Lat to host Hoa Sen Soundfest 2023

Hoa Sen Soundfest 2023 is scheduled to take place on May 2 at Lam Vien Square in Da Lat in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

Wildlife protection requires joint efforts from all stakeholders

Wildlife protection requires the engagement of not only state management agencies but also other stakeholders such as non-governmental organisations, agencies, the private sector, and the community.

Vietnam’s energy transition facing challenges

Vietnam’s energy transition is facing challenges, especially as the transition is expected to ensure energy security, power supply, and reasonable costs.

Tra Su melaleuca flower honey

Welcome to the world of Tra Su Melaleuca Flower Honey, where you can find the best honey from pristine Melaleuca forests, which is home to hundreds of species of plants, and 70 species of birds.

Cong Phat, Ha My to represent Vietnam at World Fitness Supermodel 2023

The winner and runner-up at Fitness Model World Vietnam contest - Cong Phat and Ha My - will represent Vietnam at the 2023 World Fitness Supermodel competition.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 18/2023

Vietnam Book-Reading Culture Day begins

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 18/2023

Committee to discuss shelved steel project with Chinese partner

Hanoi to have more cultural tours to the suburbs

The ancient temple and pagoda dedicated to the Empress-regent in Duong Xa Commune, Gia Lam District, are expected to become a new heritage tourism destination, aiming to diversify the capital’s tourism products.

Hanoi target urbanization rate of 75% by 2030

Urban planning is critical to Hanoi's socio-economic and urban development.

Politburo issues Notice 50 to attract talents in machinery of state

The Politburo has just issued the Notice 50 on continuing to implement Resolution 18 of the twelfth Party Central Committee to promulgate preferential policies to attract talents to work in the machinery of the state.