Prime Minister urges concerted efforts to enhance economic diplomacy

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Thursday chaired a conference on the implementation of the Government’s action programme materialising a directive by the Party Central Committee's Secretariat on economic diplomacy and its key tasks this year.

Ha Long Bay among world’s 25 most beautiful places: CNN

CNN, the U.S. cable news network, has listed Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh as one of the 25 most beautiful places around the world.

Cyber-attacks in Viet Nam decrease by 33.8% in 2022

Kaspersky Security Network data showed that the number of online and offline attacks in Viet Nam in 2022 decreased by 33.8 percent compared to the previous year

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 10/2023

Aquaculture output grows 1.3% in two months

Over 260,000 cars unable to have vehicle registration renewed in March, April

According to the Vietnam Register, more than 350,000 cars with a date of expiry are unable to have their vehicle registration renewed in March and April.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 10/2023

Lao national found transporting 2 kg of Methamphetamine to Vietnam

Foreign focus retained in insurance

Capital advantages, brand reputation, and insurance consumption behaviour are being deemed the reasons why the majority of insurance brokerage market share in Vietnam is in the hands of foreign companies.

Solar data scrutiny the latest pain point for PDP progress

The country’s Power Development Plan VIII is now roughly three years behind schedule and way off the prime minister’s demand that “preparation must be one step ahead” because of disparities in solar power statistics.

Old Saigon streets seen through the lens of a German photographer

"On the sidewalks, you will see countless street stalls, eateries, bike repair shops," German photographer Hans-Peter Grumpe said about HCM City in the early 1990s.

Vietnam to develop 1 million ha of low-emission high-quality rice by 2030: draft

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is about to complete a draft of the project to develop 1 million ha of low-emission high-quality rice in Vietnam, according to Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam.

HCM City to host first Vietnamese “banh mi” festival

A Vietnamese “banh mi” festival will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from March 30 – April 2, according to the HCM City Tourism Association.

Cross-border platforms take away advertising revenue from Vietnam’s press

Facebook, YouTube, Netflix and TikTok, with powerful financial resources, attract a high number of users and ads compared with Vietnam’s press. Some newspapers have reported a 60-70 percent decrease in revenue.

Local representatives of Mister & Miss Fitness Supermodel World 2023 announced

Cong Phat and Diem My are set to compete at the Mister & Miss Fitness Supermodel World 2023 contest which is scheduled to take place in May in the southcentral province of Binh Thuan, one of the nation’s most popular tourist destinations.

Thousands of seats for master’s degrees left over each year

Most universities have not used up their annual quota for the master’s degree level though they have opened their doors widely to candidates. University graduates are increasingly not studying for master’s degrees if they remain unemployed.

Vietnamese economy sees silver linings despite challenging start to 2023: HSBC

While external woes will likely continue over the near-term, some recovery in the tourism industry may partially cushion some issues faced by the national economy which has some silver linings this year, according to HSBC experts.

Voters call for end of national high school finals

Before the fourth session of the 15th National Assembly, voters from some localities including HCM City and Lam Dong proposed that MOET remove the national high school finals and assign local authorities to organize exams.

Adjustments drawn up for tax support for enterprises

The Vietnamese government is expeditiously offering the business community assistance in the form of tax relief schemes and other payment extensions.

People fear shorter insurance payment period will reduce pensions

Many people question if the new pension scheme, under which the period of social insurance premium payment will fall from 20 years to 15 years, will leave enough pension to cover basic needs.

Lay-offs and exports dip haunt vital manufacturing

Foreign-invested enterprises look set to struggle this year, particularly in garments, textiles, and footwear, as exports continue to fall and more workers are laid off.

With growth slowing, how will Vietnam escape the middle-income trap?

In the last two years, after the 13th Party Congress, resolutions and programs have been issued with the aim of developing Vietnam into an industrialized country.

Vietnam aims to be leading tourist destination in Southeast Asia by 2030

The plan aims to bolster the country’s tourism brand and enhance its competitiveness while supporting Vietnam's overall tourism development strategy.

Price management tweaks urged for petrol retailers

Petrol retailers and industry insiders are calling for a change in the state management of fuel to ensure businesses can stay afloat.

Tourism stocks hike following news of China’s resumption of tours to Vietnam

The tourism and entertainment stock group saw a hike after the Chinese Government has decided to add Vietnam into the list of the countries to which China’s group tours can be conducted starting from March 15.

Vietnam requests RoK respect historical truth

In the spirit of a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam asks the Republic of Korea (RoK) to take proper perception, respect the historical truth and encourage substantive and effective acts in order to deal with war consequences.

Vietnam crush Singapore 11-0 in U20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifier

Vietnam secured an emphatic victory of 11-0 over Singapore in a match of Group F in the 2024 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup qualification on March 9 evening.