National Geographic Traveler honours Vietnam’s nipa palm forest photo

A photo illustrating a green nipa palm forest in the south-central coastal province of Quang Ngai has been selected among the top 16 best images of 2022, as compiled by National Geographic Traveler of the UK.

Highest Tet bonus is US$39,000

Nearly all provinces have reported their 2023 Tet (lunar New Year) bonus plans. Binh Duong is offering the highest Tet bonus, VND896 million.

Hoang Nam finishes year at 244th in world tennis rankings

Talented Vietnamese tennis player Ly Hoang Nam concluded the year in 244th position in the latest Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings which were released on December 26.

Driving training centres on verge of suspension due to simulator requirements

A pilot project has been suggested for better guidelines, making necessary adjustments and upscaling investments.

Vietnamese contestant Ngoc Chau flies to US for Miss Universe 2022

Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau has left Vietnam for the US to compete at the Miss Universe 2022.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 27

Vietnam’s second UN peacekeeping sapper unit unveiled in Hanoi

Politburo, Secretariat impose disciplinary measures on some officials, Party members

The Politburo has decided to give stern criticism of Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and demand him to make serious self-criticism,

AFF Cup 2022: Vietnam beat Malaysia 3-0

Vietnam beat Malaysia 3-0 at the ongoing AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 on December 27.

Vietnam strives to be global processing center of export timber

Aiming to be one of the world’s leading processing centers of export timber, Vietnam is striving to establish legal timber, where raw materials are legally sourced and traded throughout the entire value chain.

Loss-making projects turn fortunes around

Five of the 12 delayed or former loss-making projects under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) have become profitable, while the seven others made positive changes.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 27

Digital transformation helps promote sustainable agriculture development

The garden of 'fairy apples' at Cam Mountain

Fairy Apples: The "fairy apple" garden at the Cam Mountain Cable Car area is a must-visit destination when tourists come to Thien Cam Son this spring.

Asia Book of Records recognizes that lat fish dishes among VN’s tastiest specialties

The Asia Book of Records recently recognised dishes made from thát lát fish (or strabismus fish) as among the top 11 of Vietnam’s tastiest specialties.

Vietnam's high-ranking diplomatic activities in 2022

In 2022, the Party Secretary General, the President, the Prime Minister, and the Chairman of the National Assembly were involved in many foreign affairs activities.

Suntory makes sustainability commitments with Mizuiku project

Suntory Group and Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage (Suntory PepsiCo) has held a ceremony to summarise the eight-year journey of the “Mizuiku - I love clean water” program in Vietnam.

The Amazing Cam Mountain

The Amazing Cam Mountain: For a very long time, the Cam Mountain in An Giang Province has been widely known by many people as a thrilling and mysterious place.

Top 10 ICT events in 2022 announced

The ICT Press Club has announced Vietnam’s 10 most outstanding ICT events of the year.

Dozens injured in bus collision in southern Vietnam

A sleeper bus collided with a truck in Binh Phuoc province, southern Vietnam, on December 26 evening, leaving dozens of passengers injured.

Diverse tours offered during Tet holidays

Travel companies in Ho Chi Minh City are positive about strong travel demand during the upcoming Lunar New Year Festival (Tet) as both domestic and outbound tours are mostly booked fully.

Vietnam’s 10 outstanding science-technology events in 2022

The Vietnam Science and Technology Journalists Club has announced 10 outstanding science and technology events in 2022, covering aspects of policy, social science, natural science, research and application, and outstanding scientists.

Banks requested to cut rates to support economic recovery

Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Thi Hong has directed banks to continually reduce input costs with an aim to cut loan interest rates.

Vietnam’s population reaches more than 99 million in 2022

Vietnam’s population reaches more than 99 million in 2022, 10 years slower than the forecast, with the population quality improved and the population structure transformed in a positive direction.

Vietnam attracts US$22.72 billion in FDI this year

Vietnam attracted a total of 27.72 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) as of December 20, equal to 89% of the figure of the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Impressive 31st SEA Games and the women’s football team

Vietnam's successful organization of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) and the card to the World Cup of the national women’s football squad were two outstanding achievements of Vietnam’s sports in 2022.

Vietnam obtains highest GDP growth rate since 2007

2022 is the first year since 2007 that the economy has reached a GDP growth rate of 8%.