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.

National target programme on cultural development to be built soon

Vietnam will soon build the National Target Programme on cultural development, focusing on nine policy groups.

Vietnam's first pro K-pop training centre to be established early 2023

Vietnam will have a first professional K-Pop training centre in early 2023, to give opportunities for Vietnamese to access to the music genre that they love.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (December 19-25)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on December 19-25.

Brand positioning for VN agricultural products leads to higher profits

It took over a year to build the brand "Ruby plum," which caused the price and sales to immediately skyrocket to be on par with similar products imported from the US and Australia.

An Hao solar farm and the journey to becomes a tourist site

The story about the most beautiful solar power farm in Vietnam – An Hao - in the southern province of An Giang contains extremely special values that need to be remembered.

HCM City to invest VND15.3 trillion in two key projects

The People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has proposed an investment of VND15.3 trillion for two key infrastructure projects – HCM City-Moc Bai expressway and Xuyen Tam canal.

Photographer wins two silvers at New York Photography Awards

Tran Viet Van, a journalist for Lao Dong (Labour) Newspaper, won two silver awards at the recent international New York Photography Awards 2022 that attracted over 3,500 entries by photographers from 50 countries across the world.

New awareness of national enterprises

Resolution 29-NQ/TW outlining the path that leads the country to a powerful and prosperous future in the near future once again affirms the role of national enterprises.

Millions of USD in science & technology funds remain unused

Only 0.02 percent of enterprises have set up science and technology funds, and the disbursement rate has been only 40 percent.

Commissioned officer delays flight to save pregnant woman in Dubai

Major Vu The Anh, a UN peacekeeping officer in South Sudan, after completing his mission, delayed his flight home to help a pregnant woman in Dubai.

The hidden fairy stream on Dinh Mountain

The peaceful and pristine beauty of the Fairy Stream (Suoi Tien) in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, located away from the hustle and bustle of the city, leaves tourists with a lasting first impression.

VietNamNet celebrates 25th anniversary

On December 19, 2022, VietNamNet enters its 26th year as one of the leading online newspapers in Vietnam.

Early peach blossoms amid chilly conditions in Hanoi

Despite there still being more than a month until the start of the Lunar New Year Festival, known locally as Tet, peach flower blossoms can already be found on sale at Quang An flower market.