Ministry announces 14 new national intangible cultural heritages

Mo Muong, Dinh Co Festival, and the art of traditional weaving of the Ba Na ethnic minority in Kon Tum province are among 14 new national intangible cultural heritages recognised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Sri Lankan man prosecuted for theft of property

The Hanoi People’s Procuracy has prosecuted a Sri Lankan man on charges of property theft in line with Article 173, Clause 1 of the Penal Code.

International chemistry conference attracts over 350 scientists

The 10th Conference of the Asia-Pacific Association of Theoretical and Computational Chemists (APATCC-10) is underway at the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education in the central province of Binh Dinh.

Ethnic minorities supported to develop community production

The People's Committee of Tua Chua district in Dien Bien province has approved 13 projects to support ethnic minorities in developing community production.

Pellets, chips to remain export growth drivers for Vietnam's wood industry in 2023

Vietnam's wood processing industry has set itself a modest export target of US$17.5 billion for this year, an increase of just 2.5 per cent over 2022, due to unfavourable conditions in the global market.

ChatGPT: Should we cheer or fear?

The most outstanding feature of ChatGPT is its abilities to interact and communicate as people do.

Ministry warns about high-impact security vulnerabilities in Microsoft products

The Ministry of Information and Communications’ Authority of Information Security (AIS) has recently issued a warning about serious and high-impact security vulnerabilities in Microsoft products.

Nha Trang: Foreign tourist hospitalised after dog attack

Nha Trang City’s authorities have launched an investigation after a dog attacked foreign tourists in the city, leaving one of them with serious injuries.

Special consumption tax on gasoline still in place

The Ministry of Finance refused to lift the special consumption tax on gasoline at the second extraordinary meeting as the country fights climate change and commits to net zero emissions by 2050.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 20/2023

Conservation of wetland habitats contributes to carbon storage

‘Clean’ energy - the lever to develop ‘green’ tourism

Solar energy has recently been considered one of the breakthrough industries that can bring impressive profits to businesses.

Builders eye sea sand for construction as river sand runs out

The General Department of Geological and Minerals of Vietnam is urgently carrying out work related to assessing sea sand exploitation for levelling highways, transport and urban infrastructure projects in the Mekong Delta.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 20/2023

Market expected to continue struggling this week

HCM City hosts 8th Vietnam – Japan Festival

The 8th Vietnam - Japan Festival will take place from February 23 – 26 in HCM City, with a wide range of activities in art, entertainment, culture, cuisine, trade and tourism.

Mekong Delta seeking feasible measures for sustainable sand exploitation

The sand demand in the Mekong Delta is quite high, especially with the North-South Expressway project going on. Yet, the sand volume here is remarkably decreasing, leading to an urgent need for feasible proposals on sand exploitation.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (February 20-26)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on February 20-26.

VN auto sales growth may slow after record 2022: experts

Vietnam’s auto industry broke its sales record last year with its highest revenue and profit. This year, sales growth is expected to slow due to many negative issues, auto experts predict.

Vietnamese entrepreneurs need to prepare for the funding winter

Vietnamese entrepreneurs have to think for the long term as raising funds for startups has become more challenging in recent years.

Thai largest retailer to pour over US$1.4 billion in Vietnam

Central Retail Corporation (CRC), the largest retailer of Thailand, has announced its biggest investment in Vietnam at 50 billion baht (1.45 billion USD) in the 2023-2027 period to accelerate its market presence in the country.

Vietnam’s rescue team discovers 15 sites with quake victims in Turkey so far

The rescue team from the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), in coordination with Turkish authorities, continued searching for earthquake victims in Hatay province on February 19.

Ao dai designs draw attention at fashion week in London

Fifty Vietnamese Ao dai sets of Love Collection brand for both adults and children opened Segment ONE of the House of iKons Fashion Week 2023 on February 18.

Over US$310 million earmarked for VN's rail infrastructure development this year

Six projects worth over 7.4 trillion VND (310.46 million USD) are expected to begin this year serving railway infrastructure upgrade.

Korean musician brings Vietnamese beauty to the world

Joseph Kwon, a singer-musician from the Republic of Korea (RoK), has helped promote the beauty of landscapes, culture and people of Vietnam to the world through his music.

Fiscal policy forecast to be key driver for Vietnam’s growth in 2023

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai said the fall in global import demand for Vietnam's strong goods would negatively impact the country's exports this year.

EU Green Deal poses challenges to Vietnamese businesses

The EU Green Deal is a set of policies that includes new measures and efforts to transform the EU’s economy for a sustainable future.