5G, AI, and digital strategy take center stage at Vietnam Digital Week

As Ha Long City welcomes global tech leaders, Vietnam International Digital Week 2024 aims to chart a sustainable digital future through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions.

Bun rieu and mien xao cua: Vietnam’s culinary gems gain global recognition

Vietnam’s beloved noodle dishes, bun rieu and mien xao cua, have earned international acclaim by making it onto Taste Atlas’ list of the "100 Best Crustacean Dishes in the World."

Ministry of Public Security reports rise in drug use at luxury venues

Drug use is shifting to luxury venues like serviced apartments and resorts, prompting Vietnam’s Public Security Ministry to ramp up anti-drug measures.

Hanoi seeks approval for annual public employee income boost

Hanoi plans to allocate VND 9.9 trillion annually as supplementary income for public officials, linking payouts to performance evaluations.

Vietnamese designer supplies 14 gowns for Miss Universe contestants

Vietnamese designer Nguyen Minh Tuan made a mark at Miss Universe 2024 by supplying stunning evening gowns for 14 contestants.

Dong Nai Province records first fatality from measles in 2024

Dong Nai Province has reported its first measles-related death of the year: an unvaccinated 8-year-old boy who succumbed to severe pneumonia complications.

Vietnam News Headlines November 18/2024

ASEAN, Japanese friends moved by Vietnamese people’s hospitability

Prime Minister welcomes $120 million tire export agreement with Brazil

Economic ties between Vietnam and Brazil are strengthening with a $120 million tire export deal, signed during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit.

Miss International 2024 Thanh Thuy honored with heartfelt homecoming parade

On November 18, Thanh Thuy, crowned Miss International 2024, returned to Ho Chi Minh City to a hero’s welcome with a celebratory parade through the city’s iconic streets.

Vietnam Business News November 18/2024

AI development policies, mechanisms in Vietnam spotlighted

Exchange rate fluctuations bring huge profits to many banks

The total net profit from the foreign exchange trading segment of 29 banks in the first three quarters of 2024 reached more than VNĐ19.62 trillion.

VN, Brazil agree to upgrade bilateral relations to Strategic Partnership

The two countries have witnessed robust development in relations across various domains, including regular exchange of delegations at all levels, sustainable growth in economic – trade ties, and close coordination at multilateral forums.

Government forms steering committee to restructure Gov’t system

The directive also emphasises a forward-looking legal framework that encourages innovation, productivity and resource mobilisation while maintaining essential state oversight.

Vietnam and Italy team up to promote fashion, art, and tourism

Vietnam and Italy will be collaborating to promote fashion, art, and tourism in an age-old village of Hanoi.

Teenager brings hope for Vietnamese badminton

Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen is an emerging badminton talent, expected to bring Vietnam success in international competitions in the near future.

Hanoi to host 2024 e-commerce and digital economy forum on November 21

The Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has announced that the 2024 E-commerce and Digital Economy Forum will take place on November 21 in Hanoi.

Nguyen Thanh Binh, first Vietnamese woman to conquer Ama Dablam

In an extraordinary achievement, Nguyen Thanh Binh from Hanoi has made history as the first Vietnamese woman to conquer Ama Dablam, a breathtaking peak soaring 6,812m in the Himalayas.

Vietnam to set new record in rice exports in 2024

Despite challenges in the global rice market, Vietnam's is still on a right track to a new export volume record of over 8 million tonnes in 2024, surpassing last year’s result, according to insiders.

Vietcombank issues 2 trillion VND worth of green bonds for first time

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) has successfully issued 2 trillion VND worth of green bonds, the first of its kind, to support eco-friendly projects.

Businesses advised to renovate to adapt to market changes

Businesses should conduct comprehensive renovation to make full use of opportunities brought about by the global green transition and sustainable development trend, advised experts.

New chairperson of National Commission for UNESCO appointed

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu has been appointed as the new chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), replacing Ha Kim Ngoc.

Ho Chi Minh City's prime real estate wasted amid years of inactivity

High-value plots in Ho Chi Minh City’s downtown, often referred to as "golden land," have been left abandoned for years, wasting prime development opportunities.

VN sees opportunities to attract investments in electronics support industries

As an investment attraction of numerous leading technology corporations, Vietnam sees many opportunities to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) into electronic components manufacturing.

Telecoms service providers invest in 4G, 5G technologies

Telecoms service providers in Vietnam are investing in 4G and 5G mobile phone connectivity infrastructure at the same time.

PM attends Vietnam-Brazil business forum ​in Rio de Janeiro

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a Vietnam-Brazil business forum in Rio de Janeiro on 17 November afternoon (local time) as part of his trip to Brazil for attendance at the G20 Summit and bilateral activities in the Latin American country.