Vietnam has successful year despite difficulties: PM

In 2023, the Government will continue to apply firm, flexible and effective monetary policies in close and harmonised association with fiscal policies and other policies, ensuring the overall effectiveness to meet the demand of the reality.

CPTPP still holds untapped potential for Vietnamese businesses

There is still a lot of untapped potential for Vietnamese businesses in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) three years after it went into effect.

Ho Chi Minh City sets growth target of 7.5-8% for 2023

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council has passed a resolution on socio-economic development tasks in 2023, aiming to achieve economic growth of between 7.5%-8% next year.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 18

Vietnam, Cambodia look to foster trade, investment partnership

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 18

Korean culture and tourism days take place in Hanoi

Customers' interest in Tet tours remains weak: travel firms

Travel firms have entered the sprint in selling tours as Tet holiday will start in about one month. However, sales have been going slowly.

Young man builds 600 libraries for children in highlands

Returning from a trip to the highlands, Tu Anh thought a lot about the difficult life of the local children. Wanting to help the children escape poverty, he set the goal of building 1,001 libraries throughout the country.

Police lieutenant dives into the sea, rescues 4 people

Hearing a cry for help from people and realizing that someone was swept away while swimming, Lieutenant Hieu immediately jumped into the sea and saved the lives of four people.

Nonprofit group brings electricity, cinema to children in mountainous areas

Over the last 12 years, Ho Hoang Liem and other members of his team have brought "light" to students in remote and difficult areas.

HCMC’s floating flower market on Tet holidays to open on January 6

HCMC’s unique floating flower market on the lunar New Year is scheduled to open on January 6-21 (on the 5th -30th days of the last lunar month).

Major takeaways from Prime Minister's Europe tour

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has concluded his tour to Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Belgium from December 9-15, during which many major takeaways should not be missed.

Cardiovascular diseases on the rise in Vietnam

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are on the rise in Vietnam, especially among the young and people of working age, experts said at a workshop on December 15.

Ten Vietnamese dishes grab international headlines

Vietnamese cuisine is becoming increasingly popular globally due to its wide variety of dishes, and international tourists give plenty of compliments to local dishes.

Mekong Delta man spends 400 taels of gold to provide for hundreds of elderly

Thirteen years ago, a man in Mekong Delta spent 400 taels of gold to build Duc Tho nursing home which has become a home for hundreds of sick or poor elderly people.

Over 90% of Tra fish on sale in US are from Vietnam

More than 90% of Tra fish (Pangasius hypophthalmus) available in the US market comes from Vietnam, said Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in the US Do Ngoc Hung citing statistics from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Vietnam, South Korea to step up tourism cooperation

Vietnamese and South Korean tourism authorities inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) strengthening bilateral cooperation in tourism on December 16, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Experts forecast M&A blockbuster deals in addition to bank restructuring

Many experts made a forecast that there will be many blockbuster deals along with the program of restructuring and forced transfer of weak banks in the coming time.

Domestic car market sees sluggish sales in year-end sale season

While normally a positive time for car sales, this year the domestic automobile market is seeing gloomy days as Tet approaches, according to local car experts.

Temperatures falls below zero, ice and frost recorded on Fansipan Mt peak

The mountain peak of Fansipan, the highest in Vietnam and Indochina, saw ice and frost as temperatures fell below zero on December 17.

Ho Chi Minh City to showcase tourism in Times Square broadcast

A video introducing tourism in Ho Chi Minh City is set to appear during the New Year's Eve celebrations held at the world-famous Times Square in New York City.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 17

Prime Minister chairs fifth Vietnam Economic Forum

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 17

Da Lat flower space, int’l flower expo open

Celebrities damage their reputation by advertising poor-quality goods

Audiences are becoming discouraged seeing celebrities earning money from advertising counterfeit and low-quality products.

42 foreign service providers fulfill tax obligations in Vietnam

Up to 42 foreign service providers have registered, declared and paid tax with a total amount of VND 1.9 trillion (US$ 82 million) to the portal for tax payment of cross border activities, according to the General Department of Taxation.

How can the game industry grow in Vietnam?

Vietnam’s games industry has great advantages in people and favorable terrain to exploit the global industry, which is valued at $184 billion.