Doctors in remote, mountainous areas succeed despite tough working conditions

For doctors in remote and mountainous areas, the first battle they have to face involves unsound local customs. Many patients would rather stay at home to seek help from Heaven than visit the hospital.

Foreign capital as a driving force for Vietnam stock market

Currently, Vietnam's stock market is experiencing a decrease in liquidity, and foreign capital inflows are being viewed as crucial support to help the market recover.

Vietnam's consumers willing to spend more money on 'green' food

Choosing safe food with a natural origin has become a new choice for consumers willing to spend more money for green and clean food and drinks.

Vietnam determinedly eliminating junk SIM cards to address fraudulence

Cyber criminals increasingly use junk SIM cards to trick people and appropriating money. This has reached an alarming level and required strict handling from the authorities.

Travel firms put high hopes on Chinese travelers’ return

Vietnam has been officially added to the list of countries to which Chinese nationals can travel on outbound tours from March 15.

Import-export turnover of FIEs drops by $9 billion

The import-export turnover of foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) dropped by $9 billion in the first two months.

The dangers of asking for a ‘lump sum benefit’

The issue of lump sum payouts to workers of social insurance has become alarming. Chosen by cash-strapped workers, the lump sum payouts will lead to a financial burden on workers in the future.

God’s Eye Mountain in Cao Bang

Eye of God Mountain (also known as Thung Mountain) attracts tourists thanks to its unique appearance—a hole in the center of the mountain, which looks like a giant eye.

Vietnam's trade recovers strongly since reopening

A year since Vietnam reopened after a global pandemic, the country has seen trade recovering strongly.

FDI projects in Vietnam go green

As Việt Nam has made a strong commitment to carbon emission neutrality by mid-century, foreign direct investments in the country have begun to go...

Hanoi badminton tournament to feature some of the best in world

The Ciputra Hanoi-Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge 2023 is set to commence on March 21st and run through March 26th in Hanoi.

Hanoi's specialties listed among 13 new national intangible heritages

The latest list of 13 national intangible heritages includes the water puppetry of Dao Thuc Village in Dong Anh District, Van Phuc Silk Village in Ha Dong District, and Hat Do traditional fold singing in Quoc Oai District.

VN flight attendants arrested for smuggling drugs from France

Three Vietnamese flight attendants have been arrested at Tan Son Nhat International Airport after being found trying to illegally smuggle in over 10kg of drugs and ecstasy pills from France.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 17/2023

Ministry asked to raise policies to support enterprises

Parents targeted by scammers claiming child is injured, demanding money for treatment

The scammers insist parents immediately transfer money to cover the cost of surgery or treatment.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 17/2023

Party high-ranking official urges building professional revolutionary press

Listed businesses failing to report emissions may receive penalty points from HoSE

The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) said it was considering deducting points of businesses who does not include information on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the annual report period of 2022.

Vietnam’s trade with top 11 Asian markets is set to grow significantly

Vietnam’s trade with 11 other major Asian markets could rise significantly in value by 2030, according to an industry study released by UPS.

HCM City to strictly regulate illegal encroachment, littering in canals

The HCM City People’s Council has discussed feasible measures to address the issue of encroachment into drainage systems and litter in the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal.

Vietnamese Prime Minister urges visa waivers for more countries

The number of foreign tourists to Vietnam remains modest after one year of tourism reopening.

Film on Vietnamese women under last feudal dynasty to be released

Blockbuster Vietnamese-American director Victor Vũ is working on his latest film on Vietnamese women under last feudal dynasty in the 19th century.

SBV cuts interest rates, goes against trend in rest of world

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has taken a daring move by slashing interest rates amid an upward trend in the world. If inflation remains low, Vietnam’s interest rates will be lower than those in developed economies.

More than a tonne of frozen cats found in southern province

Upon questioning, the 39-year-old owner admitted collecting the cats from various provinces in the Mekong Delta region.

Vietnamese man wanted by FBI for alleged money laundering

According to the FBI, Minh was born on October 21, 1973, in the central province of Quảng Bình, and data suggests that from September 2016 to March 2022 he was in the Hà Nội area.

Hanoi makes good use of heritage-based cultural industries

Fostering heritage values to promote tourism and attract more local and international tourists is an important mission of Hanoi’s cultural policy-makers in the coming period.