National Assembly elects Vo Van Thuong as State President

The 15th National Assembly elected Vo Van Thuong, 53, as the new President of Vietnam at its fourth extraordinary session on March 2.

Real estate bailout eyes credit recovery

The Vietnamese government and banks have developed a strategy to improve the credit status of Vietnamese real estate businesses by offering a $5 billion loan package.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 2/2023

NA releases communique on fourth extraordinary session

Vietnam speeds up digitalisation in trade promotion activities

Digitalising trade promotion activities and the application of information technology are important aspects of the country’s strategy for building a digital government, digital economy, and digital society.

The most beautiful sites in Hoi An

The ancient town of Hoi An has always been a famous tourist destination, with its unmistakable beauty.

The Prime Minister asked to check the bank's sale of debt and collateral

A number of banks have offered for sale debt and collateral to recover and handle bad debts in the first half of last month.

Two Vietnamese designers to attend Paris Fashion Week

On March 4, designer Tran Phuong Hoa will bring the "Thuong" collection to the Paris Fashion Week.

US war veteran to return wartime diary this weekend

A US war veteran will arrive in Vietnam this weekend to return a wartime diary to a Vietnamese family in the central province of Ha Tinh this weekend, according to local authorities.

MIC Minister: chatbot specializing in Vietnam’s culture is needed

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung believes that Vietnam needs a chatbot like ChatGPT that would have deep knowledge about Vietnam’s culture.

Vietnam becomes Norway’s largest seafood consumer in Southeast Asia

Vietnam has become Norway’s largest seafood consumer in Southeast Asia with a total import output of about 50,000 tonnes last year.

Korean coach to help golf team win SEA Games medals

Head coach of the Korean golf team Lee Kyung Jae wants to help the Vietnamese golf team to play its best at the 32nd SEA Games, which will take place in Cambodia on May 5-16, 2023.

Universities in Vietnam ready for new ranking system

Some universities in Vietnam have a long history of over 100 years.

Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha joins VN Committee on Digital Transformation

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has been appointed as the Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Committee on Digital Transformation, replacing former Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam.

Automakers react to statement that 'VN can only make screws for vehicle number plates'

Vietnamese automobile manufacturers have had strong reactions to the comment by an analyst that the country's automobile industry is nothing more than the production of screws for vehicle number plates.

Moc Chau lives up to title as top nature destination

The natural beauty of Moc Chau has become a star of the global tourism map, with the locality crowned as 'Asia's Leading Regional Nature Destination' and the 2022 World Travel Awards.

Dispute breaks out over the name “Hoa hau Hoan vu Viet Nam”

The Miss Universe Organization and the Saigon Universe Joint Stock Company (SG Unicorp) have been arguing about the “Hoa hau Hoan vu Viet Nam” (Miss Universe Vietnam in English) brand.

Youngster cleans up creating artistic soap

Ha Anh Tuan's artisan soaps are decorated with numerous layers of colours, carefully calculated to every detail, with small representations of natural settings, landscapes, and iconic paintings and movies.

Vietnamese air carriers seek removal of airfare ceiling prices

Domestic airlines and experts say the ceiling price for air tickets should be replaced with a flexible airfare adjustment policy.

Agriculture can be driver to attract overseas funds

Vietnam is expanding international cooperation as an effective solution to reach its target of attracting $25 billion in foreign investment in the agricultural sector by 2030.

Coach Philippe Troussier: World Cup ticket is possible for Vietnam

French coach Philippe Troussier says that the huge legacy left by his Korean predecessor Park Hang Seo will help him and the Vietnamese football squad conquer the dream of playing at the FIFA World Cup.

“Vietnam Ao Dai Week” launched to celebrate International Women's Day

The cultural event aims to highlight the beauty of Vietnam's graceful Ao Dai.

HCMC receives first golf tourists

Twenty golfers from Singapore embarked on a three-day golf tour to the Tan Son Nhat golf course in HCMC, the first of its kind in the city, from March 1.

UOB completes acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking business in Vietnam

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) on March 1 announced the completion of the acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking business in Vietnam, which includes the transfer of approximately 575 Citigroup related staff to UOB Vietnam.

“Ma nhai” Steles in Da Nang included in Asia-Pacific documentary heritage list

The People’s Committee of central Da Nang city on March 1 received a certificate recognising 78 “ma nhai” steles on its Ngu Hanh Son Mountain as part of documentary heritage under the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP).

HCM City activates H5N1 bird flu response system

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has activated its surveillance system for early detection of all potentially suspected infections of Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 (A/H5N1).