Hanoi to 'give pavements back to pedestrians'

The pavements in Hanoi’s old residential quarter have been occupied by petty merchants and used as parking lots and retail premises for many years. As a result, pedestrians have to walk on the roadbeds.

EuroCham suggests Vietnam's visa waiver for all EU nations

EuroCham has proposed Vietnam expand its visa waiver program to all EU countries and offer a longer visa-free stay to attract European visitors, EuroCham said in its 14th White Book launched in Hanoi on February 16.

Unforgettable moments of northern border defence war in 1979

Young women transporting food, men enlisting in the army, a destroyed bridge, a tank of the enemy shot down... these are some of the images of the northern border defence war in 1979.

Vietnamese scientists win China-ASEAN innovation contest

A group of Vietnamese researchers has won the second prize of the 2022 China-ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (CAIEC) for their Brain Analytics project, AI software to detect Alzheimer disease by analysing MRI brain images.

Joint efforts needed to ensure sustainable development of real estate market: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 17 urged stakeholders in the real estate market, including the State, businesses, buyers and people, to join efforts for the safe, heathy and sustainable development of the market.

Domestic sugar under pressure on home turf

Domestic sugar producers have been facing mounting pressure in competition with imported sugar in recent years.

Vietnam needs a policy to promote pre-marital health tests

The Ministry of Health’s General Department of Population and Family Planning has coordinated with localities to implement pre-marital counseling and health examination in 63 cities and provinces since 2013.

HoREA proposes removing regulations on termination of apartment ownership

The HCM City Real Estate Association has proposed removing controversial regulations on apartment ownership termination in the draft revised laws relating to the real estate market.

Tonnes of cat meat of unclear origin found at Dong Thap slaughterhouse

Police in the southern province of Dong Thap have found four tonnes of frozen cat meat and hundreds of live cats without clear origin being kept at a local slaughterhouse.

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Daklak auto testing center chief arrested

Vietnam enjoys boom in foreign visitor numbers

Despite the global tourism sector facing numerous difficulties, the year ahead is anticipated to witness outstanding growth in terms of the number of foreign arrivals to the nation, according to industry insiders.

Germany recognizes Vietnam's new passport, re-issues Schengen visa

Germany has recognized Vietnam's new passports that now include place of birth and has resumed the issuance of visas, C multi-year visas (Schengen Visa).

Steel prices escalate despite weak domestic demand

Domestic steel prices have increased for the fourth time over the last month, despite weak demand. This is attributed to higher input material prices in the world market.

Vietnamese cyclists prepare to defend their titles at SEA Games 32

Last year at the SEA Games 31 hosted in Vietnam, the team took home four golds and two silvers, a testament to the country's strength in cycling.

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Industry-trade sector aims to reduce greenhouse gas emission by up to 30%

Joint campaign launched to reduce plastic waste in Vietnam's tourism sector

The campaign encourages individuals and organisations in charge of cultural, sports, and tourism venues to reduce and eliminate single-use plastic and waste disposal.

Vietnamese football stars unable to join SEA Games 32 due to new rules

With the host Cambodia freshly adjusting the age of registration for men's football players at the upcoming 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), most of Vietnam’s familiar stars are now not eligible to compete in the tournment.

Park Hang-seo welcomed home, shows gratitude to Vietnam

Former Korean Coach Park Hang Seo of the Vietnam’s national football squad was warmly welcomed by the Korean media and fans on his first return to his home country after finishing his coaching career in Vietnam.

People should keep alert to Marburg virus disease

The Marburg virus disease has not yet occurred in Vietnam, but people need to keep an eye on it and update the recommendations of the health sector to actively prevent this disease.

Former vice chairman of Sacombank Tram Be released from jail

Tram Be, former vice board chairman at the Saigon Thuong Tin Commercial JSC (Sacombank), was freed from prison on February 10, having served his seven-year sentence.

Foxconn spends $62.5 million to lease new site in VN to diversify production: SCMP

Taipei-listed Foxconn said that it secured a new site in Viet Nam as Apple’s biggest contractor continued to shift production away from China,...

Renewable energy in need of favourable policies

The loans made to project developers entail regular interest payments and normally come due after three years, putting many no-revenue solar and wind...

Major realtors developing multiple mega projects, causing concern

While the real estate market is gloomy and realtors need capital, some enterprises are developing projects with investment capital of trillions of VND.

Agricultural sector targets attracting US$25 billion in FDI by 2030

The agricultural sector targets attracting 25 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) by 2030, along with 5 billion USD in loans and 1 billion USD in grants.

Cautious budget landscape expected for 2023

With a view to making a financial disclosure of the state budget, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has publicised its report on Vietnam’s budget situation estimates for 2023.