Local midfielder highllighted as one to watch at AFC U20 Asian Cup finals

Vietnamese midfielder Dinh Xuan Tien has been named by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) as one of the players to watch during the upcoming AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023.

Vietnam sees sharp increase in foreign arrivals in first two months of 2023

The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam reached more than 1.8 million in the first two months of the year, a figure 36.6 times higher compared to the same period from last year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on February 28.

Vietnam’s Government AI Readiness Index higher than global average

Vietnam ranked 6th out of the 10 ASEAN member countries and 55th globally in the 2022 Government AI Readiness Index, up seven places compared to 2021, according to the index report released by the UK’s Oxford Insights.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 28/2023

Deputy PM meets UN Secretary General, foreign officials in Geneva

Vietnamese universities among top 20 ASEAN+ Private Universities

Duy Tan University and Thanh Do University have been listed among the 20 Private University Ranking: ASEAN+ 2023, as compiled by AppliedHE.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 28/2023

February CPI up 0.45% as petrol, housing prices increase

MobiFone and Nokia 5G ink collaboration agreement

Within the framework of schedule at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2023) in Barcelona, Spain, MobiFone Corporation and Nokia signed a 5G collaboration agreement on February 27.

Enhancing culture a foundation for economic development: conference

The “Outline of Vietnamese Culture” – the first platform on culture launched by the Communist Party of Vietnam in 1943 – serves as a spiritual foundation and an impetus for economic development of the country,

More anti-venom serum needed as number of snakebites increases

Vietnam can only produce two anti-venom serums against the bites of the Trimeresurus stejnegeri snake and Monocled cobra at a time when the number of snakebite victims has steadily increased.

Bond issuers seek solutions to delay bond debt payment

The volume of mature bonds of businesses will peak in the period of 2023 - 2024 and bond issuers are taking different actions to proactively remove difficulties.

Finance Ministry proposes lowering luxury tax for electric, hybrid vehicles

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is working on an amendment to the Special Consumption Tax (luxury tax) Law to further slash tax rates on electric cars and hybrids.

Young man shares his mum’s cooking with the world

Dong Van Hung initially intended to start his YouTube culinary channel as a way to preserve memories for his mom. But his channel has attracted millions of viewers, including many foreigners.

Vietnam tightens sales of poultry in border crossings

After two human infections with avian influenza A H5N1 (H5N1 bird flu) have been reported by Cambodia, Vietnam authorities have tightened sales of poultry at border crossings.

Heated debate over cross-border over-the-top service management

There was a heated debate over the issue of management of cross-border over-the-top (OTT) radio and television services.

FLC’s general director, two deputy general directors resign

FLC’s Vice Chairwoman and General Director Bui Hai Huyen and two other deputy general directors, Dam Ngoc Bich and Le Thi Truc Quynh, tendered their resignations on February 27.

Ho Chi Minh City seeking investors for $37 million Saigon Silicon City

Ho Chi Minh City Committee has requested the local Department of Planning and Investment select a new set of investors for the Saigon Silicon City project.

163 IPOs in Southeast Asia in 2022

IPO fundraising was subdued in Southeast Asia last year, as Vietnam saw eight successful IPOs while raising $71 million.

Kimono-Ao Dai Fashion Show to be held in Hanoi

A fashion show entitled "Kimono - Ao dai Fashion Show" will be held in Hanoi on March 4 by non-profit organisation Be-Japon in collaboration with the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam and BRG.

Government requests quick completion of Power Plan VIII

The Power Development Plan VIII is very important and complex, so the Ministry of Industry and Trade needs to complete and meet the requirements soon, urged Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha.

Leather Summit 2023 to open this week

The Leather Summit 2023 will be held at the famous Craft Village Cluster in Phu Yen commune and Thon That Craft Village, Minh Duc commune, Hanoi on March 1.

Porcelain paintings in Da Nang’s famous temple set record

The Quan The Am Pagoda in Ngu Hanh Son District in Da Nang has a set of 16 porcelain paintings that have been recognized as setting a Vietnamese record.

HCM City authorities grapple with pedestrian access problems

A growing number of parked vehicles, vendors, and businesses are encroaching upon these spaces, rendering them virtually impassable to pedestrians.

Pioneering enterprises to lead Vietnam’s digital technology in world market

'Going together’ is one of the principles the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has suggested to technology firms to reach out to the world market.

Vietnam attracts nearly US$535.4 million in FDI over two-month period

Vietnam attracted nearly US$535.4 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of the year, a decline of 85.1% against the same period from last year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Companies come up with big M&A plans from early in the year

A number of companies are pursuing merger and acquisition (M&A) deals this year amid tighter funding from banks.