VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 4

AFF Cup 2022: Vietnam crush Myanmar 3-0, advance to semifinal

Vietnamese striker joins K-League 2 side Seoul E-Land FC

K-League 2 side Seoul E-Land FC announced on January 4 that it had signed a new contract with Vietnam's leading striker Nguyen Van Toan.

History distortions in cinematographic activities subject to heavy fines

Distortions of history in cinematographic activities will be subject to fines of 40 - 50 million VND (1,700 - 2,100 USD), according to a new decree of the Government.

Government vows strongest resolve to achieve 2023 socio-economic targets

The Government will instruct ministries, agencies and localities to implement the 2023 socio-economic development plan with the greatest efforts and strongest determination.

Coastal destinations anticipate demand rebound in 2023: Savills

Much of the recovery of the hospitality market in Southeast Asia will depend on the opening of China, and Vietnam is no exception, according to Savills Hotels Asia Pacific.

The highs and lows of the education sector in 2022

There were bright and dark moments in the education sector in 2022.

Vietnam’s durian becomes multi-billion-dollar fruit

It is expected that full-tax durian exports will bring billions of dollars for Vietnam in 2023.

National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology successfully saves 500-gram premature baby

The National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology on January 3 announced that its doctors had successfully nurtured a 500-gram premature baby weighing only 500 grams at 25 weeks gestation.

Top five cyberthreats to watch out for in 2023

More than 60 per cent of all small and medium businesses globally have experienced cyberattacks over the course of 2022.

Vietnamese tourists not ready to travel China

Vietnamese tourists are reluctant to travel to China after this country announced that it will open its border.

Hundreds of thousands of flower trees in HCM City ready for Tet

Gardeners in Thoi An flower village (District 12, Ho Chi Minh City) are taking care of the flowers in the final stage to prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year.

The best photos of December 2022 on VietNamNet

Outstanding images on VietnamNet Image in December included cheering for the World Cup and AFF Cup on city streets, Christmas night packed with people in big cities, and the first cold spell in the North.

Gia Lai Province has two new Vice Chairs

Director of the Department of Planning and Investment Nguyen Huu Que and Secretary of the Party Committee of Ia Grai District Duong Mah Tiep have been elected as Vice Chairs of the People's Committee of the central highlands province of Gia Lai.

Historical milestones of Vietnam’s football in 2022

Vietnamese football had a memorable 2022 with many historical milestones.

100-year-old incense-making village busy ahead of Tet

Recent days has seen craftsmen in Le Minh Xuan incense-making village in Binh Chanh district of HCM City hard at work as they strive to meet orders for the coming Lunar New Year holiday, known locally as Tet.

Greenhouse gas inventory required for enterprises before end-March

Businesses in certain sectors need to provide data for greenhouse gas inventory for relevant ministries before March 31, 2022, in compliance with Decision 01/2022 of the prime minister.

Optimistic prospect for veggie, fruit export as China eases Covid rules

China’s relaxation of Covid rules is expected to spur Vietnam’s vegetable and fruit exports and help the sector earn US$4 billion in 2023.

HCMC extends hotline service to serve tourists

The HCMC departments of tourism and information-communications have jointly launched one more extension of the 1022 hotline to support international and domestic visitors to the city.

Vietnam sees strong growth of data centres

Foreign and domestic companies are strongly eyeing to develop data centres in Vietnam, as demand for data storage in the country is increasing.

A review of achievements by local representatives at beauty pageants in 2022

Local beauties recorded an array of stellar achievements in 2022, including Do Thi Ha, a Top 13 finisher at Miss World, Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, Miss Intercontinential, and Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen, the second runner-up of Miss Supranational.

Hue conquers diners with delicacies

Hue pressed cake, also known as “banh ep”, attracts people’s hearts (and stomachs) not only for its combination of various flavors but also for its reasonable price.

Vietnam expects more markets to open to farm produce in 2023

In 2023, the agricultural sector will promote negotiation to open more foreign markets for local farming commodities, said Hoang Trung, director of the Plant Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Hanoi aims to become science-technology hub of Southeast Asia

According to the municipal People’s Committee, the capital city has defined science-technology as a decisive factor in boosting economic growth and improving productivity, quality and efficiency of all socio-economic activities.

HCM City streets congested on first working day of 2023

On the morning of January 3, serious traffic congestion occurred on roads heading to HCM City’s center.

Vietnamese GDP grows by over US$300 billion to rank 37th globally

The nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022 is forecast to reach about US$413.81 billion, thereby ranking 37th in the world, according to the latest projection on the GDP scale for countries globally made by IMF.