Vietnamese rescuers pull three dead bodies from rubble in Turkey

The rescue mission led by the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security successfully pulled out three dead bodies from the rubble of collapsed buildings on February 12 during the second day of their ongoing rescue operation in Turkey.

Missosology picks Vietnamese contestant among Top 10 at Miss Charm 2023

Missosology, the world’s leading publication on beauty pageants, has named local representative Dang Duong Thanh Thanh Huyen among its first hot picks of the leading 15 beauties participating in Miss Charm 2023.

Vietnam Airlines resumes Hanoi-Kuala Lumpur route

Vietnam Airlines has officially resumed the Hanoi – Kuala Lumpur route with four flights a week on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 13/2023

Vietnam presents medical equipment to quake-hit Turkey

Japan Coast Guard patrol ship visits Da Nang

A patrol ship of Japan's coast guard force arrived at Tien Sa Port on February 13, beginning a six-day visit to the central city of Da Nang.

State investment fund needed to attract foreign indirect investment

Vietnam needs to develop a state investment fund to attract foreign indirect investment as an additional source of capital for economic development, said Chairman of the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) Nguyen Chi Thanh.

First Da Nang Asian Film Festival to showcase strength of Vietnamese cinema

The festival, organised by the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA) in collaboration with the Da Nang City People's Committee and other foreign partners, promises to be a celebration of the finest in Asian and Vietnamese cinema.

Low coffee prices dog VN's coffee exporters

The situation could turn around in Q1 as global coffee consumption is expected to pick up on the back of falling inflation worldwide, leading to the recovery of coffee prices.

Religious sites and festivals attract tourists after Tet

Festivals and spiritual tours are attracting large crowds after three years of hiatus due to the COVID pandemic.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 13/2023

Office market remains attractive investment channel: Savills Vietnam

Moss-covered Nam O reef: great destination for beautiful photos

In the early days of February, Nam O reef (Lien Chieu district, Da Nang city) is covered with a layer of green moss. When the tide recedes, the green moss-covered rocks appear, creating a stunningly beautiful landscape.

UK pop group 911, Duc Phuc celebrate Valentine’s Day with remake

A music video (MV) by English pop group 911 and Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc has attracted more than 958,000 views only one day after its release on YouTube on February 9.

Two undersea cable routes to be fixed by April

Of the four undersea cable systems with problems, the Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) and Intra Asia (IA) are scheduled to be fixed in March and April.

More strategies introduced to support businesses

With domestic production decreasing, the government is fueling businesses’ performance with new policies with a view to hitting its desired economic growth.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (February 13-19)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on February 13-19.

Thua Thien-Hue installs cameras to deal with tourist harassment

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue will install cameras at local tourism sites to deal with the harassment of tourists.

China’s reopening good news but there are challenges

China’s reopening of borders after nearly three years of lockdowns to combat the COVID-19 pandemic is good news for Viet Nam to increase the export of agricultural products.

Industrial production plunges in January over Tet holiday

Vietnam's index of industrial production (IIP) fell 14.6 per cent in January from the previous month and 8 per cent from the same period last year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) has announced.

Agricultural ministry urges caution amid recent high demand for betel

Cuong warned that widespread betel cultivation could lead to an oversupply crisis and emphasised the importance of keeping abreast of market trends.

Vietnam to have 30 airports by 2030: draft planning

Vietnam will have a total of 30 airports by 2030 including 14 serving international flights, according to a draft plan that the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has submitted to the Ministry of Transport recently.

Omullo, Hau win HCM City Midnight Marathon

Ezekiel Kemboi Omullo, a Kenyan runner, set a new record at the inaugural HCM City Midnight Marathon as he won the men's 42km event held on February 12.

Vietnamese servicemen set off for rescue operations in Turkey

Seventy six military personnel of Vietnam departed for Turkey on February 12 night to assist the country in recovery efforts following a devastating earthquake.

Promoting business freedom, turning Vietnam into a dragon

Improvement of the business environment has been slow. Analysts note that the state’s intervention in the market is on the rise.

Tech firms have ambitious plans for 2023

Technology firms are optimistic about their business performance in 2023 and upcoming years.

Private businesses should manage multi-billion works: experts

Many sports and cultural works worth trillions of dong have been used ineffectively and are in poor shape. Allowing private businesses to manage the works is a possible solution to the problem.