Government Deputy Inspector General died of stroke

Mr. Tran Van Minh, Deputy Inspector General of the Government, was confirmed to have passed away due to a stroke on the morning of March 4.

Two large harbors in central Vietnam face closure

Two major harbors in the north-central province of Quang Tri may shut down in June due to violations of the 2020 law on environmental protection.

Nearly 400 people implicated in vehicle registration cases

Charges have been filed against 379 suspects for alleged involvement in violations of regulations at auto registration and inspection centers throughout the country, the Ministry of Public Security said at a Government press conference yesterday.

PM asks SBV to lower loan interest rates

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), the nation’s central bank, to slash interest rates, make loans more accessible and focus on lending to key economic sectors.

Vietnam to have PPP commodity-based group for rice

Vietnam has promoted agricultural modernization and investment via a public-private partnership (PPP) commodity-based working group.

Top places in Vietnam to hunt for galaxy

The provinces of Binh Thuan and Phu Yen, along with Da Lat City, are home to many ideal places for photographers who are passionate about the galaxy.

Two babysitters in Hanoi detained for beating little boy to death

Two women at an unlicensed kindergarten in Hanoi’s Thuong Tin District have been arrested for beating a 17-month-old boy to death.

Nguyen Thanh Ha crowned Miss Eco International 2023

Nguyen Thanh Ha has become the first Vietnamese beauty to be crowned Miss Eco International 2023 following the conclusion of the global pageant on March 3.

Vietnam, Cambodia sign security-defence cooperation plan for 2023

The Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam and the Ministry of Interior of Cambodia on March 4 held a conference to review the 2022 cooperation plan and sign the 2023 cooperation plan.

Trong Hieu shines at German Eurovision Song Contest

Nguyen Trong Hieu, the winner of Vietnam Idol 2015, left a positive impression on foreign spectators during the finals of German Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) held on March 3.

Women's World Cup trophy arrives in Hanoi

The Vietnam Football Federation held a ceremony in Hanoi on March 4 to welcome the trophy of the prestigious 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 4/2023

PM requests favourable mechanisms, policies for innovation

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 4/2023

Deputy PM meets Philippine Secretary of Energy in Tokyo

Celebrities take advantage of fans by promoting false ads

Dr Cao Ngoc thinks that with false advertising, celebrities are seriously violating personal and professional ethics, causing great errors in cultural behavior towards the public.

The special passion of a young antique collector

Painter La Quoc Bao is an antique collector and independent researcher of the Nguyen Dynasty’s fine arts. He has undertaken many projects on recreating the royal costumes of the dynasty.

700-year-old gold apple tree protected by Ninh Binh villagers

A tree of over seven centuries old in Ninh Binh prvince has survived for generations, protected by the villagers who consider it a treasure.

Vendors forced out with tax tightening

Tightening tax collection rules in regards to online sellers will likely force out amateur vendors that cut corners to make quick money via e-commerce.

Many Da Nang hotels still closed

Although peak tourist season (summer) is coming, many hotels in Da Nang, the largest city in central Vietnam, are still closed. Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, many hotels have been closed for nearly 3 years.

The paradox of low inflation-high interest rates should be resolved

Vietnam's lending interest rates are higher than many countries in the world, while last year, Vietnam was one of the countries with the lowest inflation level. This paradox needs to be explained to find solutions to ease the burden on businesses.

Around $370 million in FDI inflows flood the real estate sector

Foreign capital is pouring swiftly into the real estate market despite the depressing internal environment.

Restoring confidence at centre of bond provisions

The newly introduced alternatives to a corporate bond decree are envisaged to lay a foundation for issuers to address their difficulties, relieve liquidity strains, and gradually restore investor confidence.

Inflation threat with rising power costs

Maintaining control over power prices exerts significant pressure on the electrical business, but rising electricity prices may expose the economy to the hazards of inflation.

International tourism still slack in Vietnam

Vietnam was unable to meet its goal of welcoming five million international tourists in 2022.

Vietnam's real estate market ponders how to get out of slump

A shortage of affordable housing products, a high number of outstanding loans, and many bankrupt real estate firms are some of the problems mentioned at the recent national conference on the Vietnamese real estate market.

Vietnam’s AI leadership status is blossoming: Forbes

Vietnam has a strategic vision for AI innovation and it is blossoming, highlighted in a recent article released by the Forbes.