Nguyen Phuong Hang accused of abusing freedom, democracy rights

Police have finished an investigation into Nguyen Phuong Hang for the charge of “abusing rights of freedom and democracy to infringe upon interests of the State, rights and legitimate interests of organisations and individuals”.

Majority back to work after Tet in southern industrial hubs

The majority of workers of businesses and factories in Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong and Dong Nai provinces, three major industrial hubs in the south, have returned to work after a long Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, local authorities said.

Pu Luong – a paradise amidst jungle for travellers on budget

Located in the north central province of Thanh Hoa, Pu Luong is renowned as an ideal destination for trekkers and budget travellers because of its seclusion and fantastic scenery of terraced rice fields and primary forests.

Vietnam joins “golden triangle of startups” in Southeast Asia: Hongkong newspaper

Lianhe Zaobao newspaper in Hong Kong (China) has run an article analysing Vietnam’s advantages that make the country the third pillar of the "golden triangle of startups" in Southeast Asia, together with Indonesia and Singapore.

Many Vietnamese spices removed from EU's control list

A number of herbs and spices imported by the European Union (EU) from Vietnam will face fewer checks when entering the bloc.

Second-hand products becoming more popular in Vietnam

The consumption habits of Vietnamese people are changing after the COVID-19 pandemic, with many using second-hand products to save money and promote sustainability.

18,000 tourists spend $18.3 million on foreign tours during Lunar New Year

The number of tourists choosing foreign tours accounted for 55 to 65 per cent of the total domestic and foreign tours.

Vietnam posts trade surplus of US$3.6 billion in January

Despite decreases in both imports and exports, the country still enjoyed a trade surplus of 3.6 billion USD in the first month of 2023, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

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NA leader launches emulation drive, tree planting festival in Tuyen Quang

Nearly 43,900 businesses pull out of market in January

Some 43,900 businesses have withdrawn from the local market in the year to date, up 14.4% year-on-year, according to the Agency for Business Registration under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

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Retail sales of goods, services up 20% in January

Vietnam to send 20 teams to VEX Robotics World Championship 2023

Vietnam is allowed to send 20 teams to the VEX Robotics World Championship 2023 (VEX Worlds), scheduled to be held in May this year in Dallas city in the US state of Texas.

Transport Ministry backs Binh Phuoc’s airport plan

The Ministry of Transport has thrown its weight behind Binh Phuoc Province’s proposal to convert its military airfield in Hon Quan District into a specialized airport.

120-year-old stone church in Da Nang still open to visitors

Built of stone and nearly 120 years old, Tung Son church has retained its special features.

Border gates in Lang Son, Quang Ninh reopen after Tet holiday

The border gates in Quang Ninh and Lang Son provinces have resumed operation after a week-long suspension of customs clearance for the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet).

Foreign investors remain optimistic about VN stock market

Foreign investors' confidence in the Vietnamese stock market is reflected in net buying activities, especially in the last months of 2022.

Tax and land-use fee reductions should continue in 2023: Finance Ministry

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said tax support policies and land-use fee reductions for businesses should be continued throughout 2023 despite shortfalls in state budget collection.

State-owned banks under capital increase pressure

Vietnam’s four biggest State-owned banks have an urgent need for capital increase in 2023 as their charter capital is too low, with some unable to ensure the regulated minimum capital adequacy ratio (CAR), according to industry insiders.

Foreign suppliers pay US$76.7 million in taxes via online portal

On the first working day after the 2023 Lunar New Year, foreign suppliers such as Facebook, Google and Apple declared and paid taxes worth US$76.7 million.

VN in need of huge amounts of soil, sand, stone for expressway projects

The Transport Ministry has just proposed that Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha direct localities to urgently increase the exploitation capacity of stone, soil, and sand mines to serve the needs of North – South Expressway project in the 2021-2025 period.

HCM City to get cracking on key transport projects in 2023

HCM City will focus on speeding up major transport works this year.

Target set to raise proportion of manufacturing technology in GDP to 30% by 2030

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has set a target of an average industrial value-added growth rate of over 8.5% per year, with the proportion of the manufacturing industry as part of GDP reaching about 30% by 2030.

Provinces organise activities to lure tourists over Tet holiday

The ritual at Princess Huyen Tran Temple in Hue this year took place over the weekend at the Ngu Phong Mountain Complex, about 7km southeast of Hue.

Twist on spring rolls

Among the culinary treasures of Binh Dinh is the Tay Son-style fresh spring rolls (Banh Cuon Tay Son) that fascinate diners with their irresistible appearance and taste - from the crust to the filling served with a peanut dipping sauce.

PM inspects national key transport projects

The first phase of the 652.86km North-South Expressway has 11 component projects, three of which are invested in public-private partnerships (PPP). The rest, including the Mai Sơn-National Highway 45 project, are funded with public investment.