Good signals for Vietnamese agricultural exports this year

In 2023, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports to China are estimated to rise by 20-30% to US$4 billion.

OpenAI Company to sell ChatGPT Plus in Vietnam for US$20 per month

OpenAI Company has officially announced that it planned to sell ChatGPT Plus in Vietnam for the price of US$20 per month.

A green pearl in Quang Nam

Known as “the green pearl” of Quang Nam Province, Phu Ninh Lake lures tourists with its unspoiled landscape, fresh air and mineral water.

Multi-channel sales turn trendy

Local businesses have increasingly promoted multi-channel selling to boost revenues, particularly by combining digital and conventional operations.

Government urges more metro projects

The government has asked concerned agencies to study the construction of a metro line linking Hanoi with the neighbouring provinces of Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Ha Nam and Vinh Phuc.

Concert marking 150th birthday of Rachmaninov to open in Hanoi

A concert to mark the 150th birthday of Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninov will be held on February 17 at the Hanoi Opera House.

Boss Duc and statements that make waves

Famous for business successes and contributions to Vietnam’s football development, Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s President Doan Nguyen Duc, or Boss Duc, is also well known for his statements that stir up the public.

COVID-19 recognised as occupational disease from April 1

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has officially added COVID-19 to the list of occupational diseases, meaning that certain employees will be able to make social insurance payment claims if they contracted the coronavirus.

Vietnamese rescuers join hands with int'l forces to save victims of earthquake in Turkey

The rescue mission of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security discovered and coordinated with international forces to rescue a victim trapped in the rubble caused by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey on February 11.

Vietnamese, British navies conduct joint exercise

Ship 378 of Brigade 167 under the Naval Region 2 and HMS Spey, the British Royal Navy’s offshore patrol vessel, conducted a joint exercise on the waters of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on February 11.

First batch of ‘Dien’ pomelos exported to UK

First ‘Dien’ pomelos from the northern province of Hoa Binh have been available on the shelves of Longdan supermarkets in the UK, receiving the welcome of the Vietnamese community in the country and local consumers.

Athletes Nguyen Thi Oanh takes 1,500m Asian Indoor Championship title

Nguyen Thi Oanh made a triumphant statement by securing a gold medal in the women's 1,500-metre event at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Astana City, Kazakhstan, on February 11.

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Vietnam develops AI technology industry

Vietnam climbed seven positions in the Government AI Readiness Index 2022, ranking 6th among ASEAN countries and 55th globally, as shown in the latest report issued by the UK’s Oxford Insights.

HCM City gets ready for new foreign investment wave

As an economic locomotive, Ho Chi Minh City has always led the country in terms of investment attraction, drawing the attention of foreign investors from around the world.

Red River Delta asked to lead Vietnam’s economic restructuring

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 12 asked to the Red River Delta region to make most of its potential and advantages for rapid and sustainable development so as to lead the country’s economic restructuring and growth model transformation.

Social insurance evading enterprises may have bank accounts frozen

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has proposed applying many measures for enterprises delaying or evading social insurance payments.

Idyllic Son La plum blossoms lure tourists in spring

The picturesque scene can be appreciated along National Highway No. 6 and within the ethnic villages, where small paths and roads are dotted with vibrant blooms.

Methanol poisoning on the rise since the New Year holiday

Several days after the holiday, the centre admitted many blood poisoning cases with extremely high levels of methanol in their blood.

Businesswoman pioneers digitization in agriculture company

The pioneers in digital agriculture in Vietnam turn out to be women who are using digital technology to change traditional agricultural production and create breakthroughs in the field.

Troop of 200 monkeys raid residential areas in Khanh Hoa

The troop, made up of monkeys of different sizes, has recently been raiding residential areas and farms of eggs, fruits and corn at 7-9am and 4-6pm.

Banks make big changes in personnel in 2022

The big four banks, Agribank, BIDV, VietinBank and Vietcombank, are commercial banks employing the most staff, with a total of 110,000 workers.

Real estate offers opportunities for long-term investors

Experts have held that the real estate sector will begin a recovery phase in 2023 with many difficulties lying ahead. However, difficult times will present opportunities for long-term investors to buy low.

Da Nang chosen by Indian billionaires as venue for weddings

Many billionaire families from India are choosing Da Nang to organize lavish weddings.