Vietnam, Indonesia aim to reach 15 billion USD in two-way trade before 2028

Vietnam and Indonesia have agreed to lift two-way trade to 15 billion USD or above before 2028, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo told the press following their talks in Jakarta on December 22.

Criminal proceedings against Hanoi leader launched

The Investigation Security Agency under the Ministry of Public Security has decided to arrest and launch criminal proceedings against Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Municipal People’s Committee Chu Xuan Dung,

National food collection introduced

A 120-food collection featuring traditional dishes from 19 provinces in central Vietnam has been introduced to the national 421-unique cuisine collection after a six-month search in 63 provinces and cities.

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Import-export value predicted to grow next year

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UN special adviser hails Vietnam’s role in global climate change response

Vietnamese film selected in Oscars category

Vietnamese movie “Nhung dua tre trong suong”, known as “Children of the Mist” in English, is included in the shortlist of the top 15 Best Documentary Feature Film category of.the 95th Academy Awards (Oscars).

Vietnam ranks low in total workforce index ranking in 2022

Vietnam is in 47th place among 60 labor markets worldwide in terms of the workforce index while ranking lowest among 11 nations in the Asia-Pacific region, according to ManpowerGroup’s total workforce index 2022 global analysis.

Vietnam aims to welcome eight million foreign arrivals by 2023

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) plans to set a target of welcoming eight million foreign visitors and 102 million domestic tourists next year, earning an estimated revenue of VND650,000 billion in the process.

Indonesian President hosts welcome ceremony for President Nguyen Xuan Phuc

Indonesian President Joko Widodo hosted an official welcome ceremony for Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage at presidential palace in the city of Bogor, West Java, Indonesia on December 22.

Foreign retailers flock to Vietnam

More retail brands have opened in large cities and existing brands have expanded their networks in Vietnam.

Gov’t issues resolution on logistics development

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has signed a resolution on key measures to enhance logistics services in Vietnam.

PM orders solutions for bottlenecks in international tourism

Although Vietnam reopened its borders soon after the COVID-19 pandemic was brought under control, international tourist arrivals have been modest due to a number of bottlenecks, experts heard at a national conference on the issue.

Foreign movies that violate Vietnamese laws will not be protected

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam said that Vietnam would not accept foreign firms that do not observe Vietnamese laws when providing movies through cross-border platforms.

Vietnamese products face greater scrutiny in international markets

More Vietnamese products have been targeted by trade defence mechanisms and barriers as the country enters numerous free trade agreements and integrates further into the global economy, said policymakers and industry experts.

Oil stocks with strong financial health good choices for investors

Oil businesses with strong financial health benefitting from the current high oil prices will be the appropriate choices for investors’ portfolios in the current volatile market context.

Vietnam strictly punishes illegal fishing activities: Deputy Minister

A delegation from the EC will visit Vietnam next year to assess Vietnam's anti-IUU fishing measures.

The best places for Christmas in Saigon

Christmas season 2022 is approaching and magnificent Saigon has a series of beautiful check-in places that should not to be missed.

Vietnamese IT firms to improve earnings, reach overseas markets

Vietnamese firms accounted for 27 per cent of the Information and Communications Technology industry's earnings in 2022, a 2.35 percent increase from the previous year, according to a report by the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications.

AFF Cup: Vietnam has good start with 6-0 victory against Laos

Vietnam had a good start at the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 with a 6-0 triumph against Laos on December 21, which helped the team rise to the top of Group B.

Ministry of Information and Communications to replace VINASAT satellites

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) said a key task in 2023 is to submit to the Prime Minister a plan on replacing VINASAT-1 and VINASAT-2.

HCMC’s fine dust, noise pollution levels surpass safety limits

Health experts have raised an alarm as HCMC’s noise and fine dust pollution exceeds safety thresholds and threatens to cause respiratory ailments and hearing loss, as well as worsens background diseases.

Vietnam remains top global peppercorn exporter

The volume of Vietnam’s pepper exports to important markets has decreased this year, but the country has retained its top spot in the global rankings, heard a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 21.

Positive prospects in 2023

Vietnam’s economy is expected to have positive prospects in 2023 after witnessing stability in late 2022 with bright macroeconomic indicators amid the world’s difficulties.

Dreams of a local automobile industry turn realistic

In late November, a vessel carrying 999 Vietnamese electronic vehicles manufactured by VinFast left Vietnam, starting the journey from Dinh Vu Seaport in Hai Phong to the US.

Doctors warn of toxic drugs in e-cigarettes

More cases of e-cigarette poisoning have been reported.