Hanoi to hold dialogue with foreign invested businesses

The Hanoi People's Committee will organise a conference to open up a dialogue with foreign investment enterprises in August this year.

Heat wave intensifies, temperatures keep rising to 37-39℃

The ongoing heat wave that has been gripping across northern and central localities of Vietnam for the past few days is anticipated to increase its intensity on June 13, with daytime temperatures rising to 37-39℃.

Records of war evidence handed over to families of martyrs

War evidence records of Vietnamese soldiers who laid down their lives or were missing in the resistance war against the US imperialists were handed over to their families at a ceremony in Hanoi on June 12.

HCM City needs US$251.5 billion in investment for 2021-2030

Ho Chi Minh City needs 6.4 quadrillion VND (251.54 billion USD) in investment for the 2021-2030 period, according a draft report on the planning of country’s southern biggest economic hub.

Vietnam's instant noodles no longer subject to EU’s food safety control

Vietnam's instant noodles will be exempted from food safety control in the EU starting from July 2, as they have met related regulations,

LockBit 3.0 emerges as major cybersecurity threat in Vietnam

LockBit, a pernicious strain of ransomware, has evolved into its latest iteration, LockBit 3.0, posing a significant and escalating threat to the cybersecurity landscape of Vietnam.

Proposal to allow hiring of security forces for protection of key leaders abroad

During the session on June 12 afternoon, the National Assembly Standing Committee reviewed amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Guards.

Will the Tuan Chau Group president be the next Vietnamese dollar billionaire?

A decade ago, Dao Hong Tuyen, president of Tuan Chau Group, was believed to have more than $1 billion, but he denied it. His name, however, has been mentioned once again as a candidate for the next Vietnamese dollar billionaire.

Agriculture ministry reveals weaknesses in animal husbandry

Vietnam’s animal husbandry has not developed well. Millions of farming households have suffered big losses in recent years, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Vietnam seeks to attract wealthy Muslim travelers

Vietnam has not attracted many Islamic travelers because it lacks Halal-standard restaurants and places for travelers to pray, and has not focused on marketing.

Foreign man grills nem lui, sells banh xeo at pavement shop in Hanoi

The image of a foreign man quickly grilling nem lui (Vietnamese pork lemongrass skewer) and serving banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe) at a sidewalk restaurant on Phan Dinh Phung street (Ba Dinh, Hanoi) has caught the attention of passersby.

Unmasking an ancient art

The art of tuồng (classical drama) has been revered throughout the country for centuries, with many of its most famous artists hailing from the beautiful central province of Binh Dinh.

Vietnamese engineers sell IP cores that make chips to tech giants

Dolphin Vietnam’s products can satisfy strict requirements set by leading companies in the field of semiconductor intellectual property core (IP core).

Digital firms call for gov't support when doing business internationally

Many digital firms complain they have encountered difficulties when trying to enter foreign markets and need support from the government and associations.

Three strategies for a prosperous green economy in VN

Prof Ha Duong Minh, a Vietnamese-born French scientist who has conducted research on the environment and development, spoke recently about important policies Vietnam should prioritize to obtain sustainable development.

Tourists stuck in Ha Giang offered free accommodation

Due to record-high floods on the Lo River, visitors to Ha Giang got stuck in the province and were offered free accommodation.

Cua Dai Beach to kick start month-long Summer Fest

Children aged from five to ten, will be racing in the ‘Kids Run’ in the Children Summer Camp on Cua Dai Beach in the ancient town on June 15, heralding the start of the Hoi An Summer Festival.

Ceramic exhibition showcases Nguyen Dynasty-style dragons

The dragons displayed at the exhibition are mostly created with inspiration from dragon images cast on Nguyen Dynasty seals.

HCMC to spend VND13.9 trillion building two major parks

Two large park projects will be developed in Thu Duc City and District 12 at a total cost of VND13.9 trillion, according to the project owner.

Vietnam strengthens monitoring of shipping costs

In response to soaring freight shipping costs, the Vietnam Maritime Administration has directed relevant agencies to enhance the monitoring of costs and surcharges listed by shipping lines.

Vietnam to host Miss Cosmo 2024

Beauties from 70 countries and territories worldwide are set to touch down in the nation this September to compete in the Miss Cosmo 2024 pageant which will be hosted by Vietnam for the first time.

Int'l Day of Play celebrated by UN for first time under Vietnam's initiative

Vietnam and the Core Group countries promoting Resolution 78/268 of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly solemnly launched the first activities in celebration of International Day of Play on June 11, in New York.

Vietnam to play in third qualifying round for 2027 Asian Cup

The Vietnamese national team will have to take part in the third qualifying round for the 2027 Asian Cup as they failed to advance to the third round of qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup after losing to Iraq.

Indian media suggests best places to visit in Vietnam

Following the tourist trail of historic Hanoi, the stunning natural beauty of Ha Long Bay, the shopping emporium Hoi An, and the buzz of HCM City offers travelers some dazzling and memorable experiences in the nation, according to The Times of India.

Vietnam Business News June 12/2024

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