MIC acts as cradle for digital tech firms to test their products

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung stressed that MIC is the leading ministry in the Make-in-Vietnam campaign and serves as the cradle for technology firms to experiment with and develop products.

Hanoi among world's top culinary destinations in 2023

Hanoi was voted by readers of the world's largest travel platform Tripadvisor as one of the world's top 20 culinary destinations in 2023.

Vietnamese young people set off for military and public security service

In 2023, more than 4,200 young people in Hanoi will perform military and public security service.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 6/2023

Improvement of consular services to continue: official

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 6/2023

Agro-forestry-fishery exports reach 3.7 bln USD in January

Sister Sister 2 to compete at 2023 Osaka Asian Film Festival

"Chị chị em em 2", known as “Sister Sister 2” in English, directed by Vu Ngoc Dang will represent Vietnam at the 2023 Osaka Asian Film Festival scheduled to get underway from March 10 to 19.

VN representative wins first runner-up title at Mrs Universe 2022

Hoang Thi Thanh Nga, the Vietnamese representative at Mrs Universe 2022, was awarded the first runner-up title during the beauty pageant’s grand final held in Bulgaria on February 5.

Proposal to allow HMC City hospital to culture SARS-CoV-2 virus

HCM City’s Health Department has proposed the Ministry of Health permit the city's Hospital for Tropical Diseases to culture the SARS-CoV-2 virus in its laboratory.

Vietnam's Phuoc Thinh finishes fifth at Mister Tourism World 2023

Vietnamese model Phung Phuoc Thinh claimed the fifth runner-up title at the Mister Tourism World male pageant which concluded in the Philippines on February 4.

Over 80% of real estate bonds have low creditworthiness: FiinRatings

Over 80% of real estate bonds have been issued by unlisted firms that are financially weak and have low transparency, said the credit rating agency FiinRatings.

Panama-flagged AH SHIN catches fire in Vietnamese waters

Relevant forces are attempting to put out a blaze which broke out on the Panama-flagged AH SHIN in the waters off Ba Ria – Vung Tau province, southern Vietnam.

Vietnam wins numerous ASEAN tourism awards

Many units of Vietnam were named in categories of the ASEAN Tourism Awards at a ceremony held as part of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023, which wrapped up in Jakarta, Indonesia on February 5.

Vietnam’s industrial property – promising segment in 2023

The demand for Vietnam’s IP land rentals will sharply grow in 2023 thanks to policies promoting a return to investing in the Southeast Asian country.

Businessmen born under the auspices of the cat

Nguyen Dang Quang, Le Phuoc Vu and Nguyen Thanh Viet are successful businessmen who were born under the auspices of a cat. One of them is listed among Forbes' dollar billionaires.

Vietnam calls for ASEAN cooperation to spur tourism development

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Doan Van Viet has called on other ASEAN member countries to support and cooperate with each other in tourism development.

E-wallet market in Vietnam estimated to reach 50 million users by 2024

The modern e-wallet market in Viet Nam is surging and is expected to reach 50 million active users by July 2024, experts said.

Gen Z crazy about ChatGPT

Nguyen Mai Huong, 25, former student at National Economics University (NEU), says all of her friends who have experience with ChatGPT think it is one of the smartest chatbots with which they have ever interacted.

Market expected to move in a narrow range this week

The market needs a period of accumulation in a narrow range to create a solid foundation before a new uptrend can be created.

State agencies in HCMC hasn’t recruited any outstanding graduates, scientists since 2018

The report shows that State agencies are struggling to recruit due to the lucrative deals graduates and scientists are offered to either continue their education through scholarships, either at home or abroad, or to join the private sector.

Coal miners thrive with 3-digit profits

Many enterprises in the coal industry reported record high 3-digit revenue and profits in the last quarter of 2022.

What kind of real estate investments will be popular in 2023?

Investors tend to target real estate with real value. Products with value of below VND1.5 billion will be the most chosen.

Vietnam's exports to Europe, America: 15 items join US$1 bln export club

Vietnam had 15 items earning more than US$1 billion each from exporting to Europe and America in 2022, reported the European-American Market Department, under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (February 6-12/2023)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on February 6-12.

Challenges for banks ahead

Many banks might have recorded positive profit growth in 2022. But challenges are awaiting them this year given negative factors such as high interest rates and bad debt.

Schools lack psychological counsellors for students

Currently, most schools do not have staff specialised in psychological counselling for students.