5 types of malicious codes attack millions of computers in VN

Losses caused by computer viruses to Vietnamese users are estimated at VND21.2 trillion in 2022, according to BKAV Corporation.

State spending on education far below target

The state’s spending on education in 2022 was still lower than 20 percent of total budget expenditures as required in Resolution 37/2004/NQ-QH11.

Power sector faces coal price shocks

The power sector is in a difficult period because of the global fuel crisis. Higher production costs and higher cost prices compared to selling prices all have put the sector at risk.

HCM City river-based tourism potential untapped

Despite significant potential for growth, river-based tourism remains underexploited due to a lack of proper investment and a legal framework for developing river cruising, a conference heard.

VN keeps 2G service active until September 2024

The Ministry of Information and Communications plans to put an end to 2G services by September 2024 at the latest to pave the way for 5G services.

Hanoi gears up to open 91 spring flower markets for Tet holiday

Visiting Hanoi flower markets to buy bonsais, house adornment stuff, or flowers for Tet decoration is an elegant hobby for many Hanoians.

Life in prison proposed for Alibaba chairman for fraud, money laundering

The HCM City People’s Procuracy on December 19 proposed life imprisonment for Nguyen Thai Luyen, chairman of Alibaba Company, for property fraud and money laundering that caused over 4,500 victims to lose over US$101 million.

Work starts on Vietnam’s biggest project in Lao province

Work on construction of a bauxite-alumina mining industrial complex, one of Vietnam’s largest projects in Lao, began in Dakcheung district, the southern Lao province of Sekong, on December 19.

20th East Asia Forum opens in Khanh Hoa

The 20th East Asia Forum (EAF-20) opened in Nha Trang city, the south central province of Khanh Hoa on December 19.

Jump in foreign tourists in last months of 2022

The number of foreign travelers to Vietnam increased sharply in the last months of 2022.

Vietnam's first trading floor on rice and rice by-products launched

The first project to build a trading floor for rice and rice by-products in accordance with Vietnam's circular economy model was officially launched on December 19 in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap.

Hanoi, Da Nang to welcome Lunar New Year with epic firework shows

The Hanoi municipal administration has decided to hold a series of firework displays at 31 venues across the capital to welcome in the Lunar New Year on the evening of January 21.

Vietnam wins gold at Global Esports Games 2022

The Vietnamese team bagged a gold medal in the PUBG Mobile event at the Global Esports Games (GEG) 2022 which concluded on December 18 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Vietnam named among the friendliest countries on Earth

Prestigious international travel magazine Far & Wide has placed Vietnam in fifth position on its list of the 10 friendliest nation in the world.

More efforts needed to stabilise year-end labour market

Le Thi Hien, a migrant worker in Ho Chi Minh City, lost her job after more than 15 years working at a local leather footwear company.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 19

State promotes stablisation of goods prices during Lunar New Year 2023

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 19

VND35-trillion bidding package in Long Thanh airport project cancelled

Foreigners enjoy bustling atmosphere in Hanoi’s Old Quarter for World Cup final

Thousands of local and international tourists flocked to Ta Hien street in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter on the night of December 18 in order to watch the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup between France and Argentina.

Overseas remittances forecast to rise 4.4% this year

Despite the current growth rate of overseas remittances to Vietnam being lower than last year, the total amount of remittances to the country is projected to rise by 4.4% this year before increasing by between 3.6% and 4.5% in 2023.

Investment for creative startups to reach US$5 billion in 2023 – 2025

As many as 39 investment funds committed to invest 1.5 billion USD for creative startups in Vietnam in 2023 – 2025, lifting the total investment for the field in the period to 5 billion USD.

Vung Tau through a young traveler’s lens

The southern city of Vung Tau has an entirely different beauty in photos taken by amateur photographer Tuan Thanh. In addition to the turquoise sea, white beach, and sunshine, Vung Tau in fall offers wonderful views similar to a European city.

Real estate for rent is bright spot in 2022

According to batdongsan.com.vn, Vietnam's leading real estate trading website, the domestic rental market had a bright start in 2022, although it began to decline in the second quarter.

Ministry of Information and Communications receives the first-class Labor Medal

With outstanding achievements in building and implementing the digital government, digital economy and digital society, the Ministry of Information and Communications was awarded the first-class Labor Medal by the State President.

Prime Minister's message during trip to Europe

Vietnam needs financial resources to develop and fulfill its commitments on green development.

Credit institutions liquidity to be ensured: central bank deputy chief

The State Bank of Vietnam is willing to provide liquidity to credit institutions to sustain their payment capability, especially at the end of the year when demand for funds often peaks, its deputy governor Dao Minh Tu has said.