Vietnam’s fruits enter choosy markets

In the domestic market, a red-flesh pomelo is priced at VND23,000-45,000/kg. In the US, it is VND535,000 per kilogram.

Ambassador Marc Knapper: Vietnam - US relations at strategic level

"I think our relationship with Vietnam is fundamentally strategic in nature...", US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper said in an online exchange with VietNamNet readers.

Over VND9.6 trillion proposed for upgrading HCMC’s polluted canal

The HCMC People’s Committee has proposed investing over VND9.6 trillion in the Xuyen Tam Canal upgrade project at a meeting this morning, December 7, according to the local media.

Agencies write laws to help SMEs but lack information about the businesses

Some content needs to be more clearly quantified to better assess the effectiveness of these activities and the feasibility of regulations on SMEs.

‘Glorious ashes’ spark little hope for Vietnam’s cinema

‘Glorious ashes’ hit the screen when the audience became too discouraged about the  appearance of local movies with low revenue.

Foreign investors arrive, industrial real estate benefits

Industrial Zone (IZ) developers are pocketing big money as Vietnam is welcoming new foreign investors.

American EDM band wants to 'bring Vietnamese music to the world'

Hotel Lobby - the famous EDM band in the US - has selected Vietnam as a destination in the near future.

Localizing construction of high-speed railways contributes to growth

Building a high-speed railway (250km/h) will facilitate the development of the entire railway industry, experts said.

A majestic pagoda in Tra Vinh Province

Phno Don is one of the biggest and most majestic of the 143 pagodas in Tra Vinh Province. It is a splendid example of Khmer architecture.

Vietnamese ICT enterprises more deeply involved in global value chain

Over 10 years ago, Vietnamese software companies performed only a few stages under orders from foreign partners but the work has now expanded.

China proposes re-signing protocol for seven kinds of Vietnamese fruit

China has proposed signing protocol for seven types of local fruit exported to the northern neighbour via official channels for stricter management, as is currently applied to durian and star apples.

10-year-old translator brings scientific knowledge closer to young readers

Children’s history book series, Unstoppable Us, by best-selling author Yuval Noah Harari, has been translated from English into Vietnamese by a 10-year-old translator and published by Omega Plus.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 7

Quang Ninh hosts Winter Carnival 2022

Floods kill five in central region

Heavy downpours and floods in the central region in the past few days claimed the lives of five people as of 5pm on December 6.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 7

Vietnam spends nearly 190 million USD on importing pork in ten months

Vinfast faces challenges in North America

North America is a promising market, but it is not easy to be successful because there are many rivals there.

Festivities celebrate holiday season in HCM City

HCM City is preparing to launch a series of festivities to celebrate the New Year and Tet holidays (Lunar New Year).

Young driver offers thousands of free rides for poor patients

Dang Xuan Hieu, 24, has for four years given free trips to thousands of poor patients in Ha Giang Province.

Policies take effect in December 2022

Below are among new policies on import and export nomenclature, electricity generation price bracket, and licenses to manufacture tobacco products taking effect from December.

Finance Ministry to raise taxes on land and housing

Taxes on land and housing in Vietnam are far lower than those in other countries, exposing the need for higher tax rates to improve fiscal revenues.

Vietnam, RoK enter new chapter of cooperation

Vietnam and the Republic of Korea have entered a new chapter in their relationship as they upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership during President Nguyen Xuan Phuc's official visit to the country.

Free piano class for the elderly in HCM City

Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays, a piano class in Thu Duc district in HCM City has given free lessions for dozens of elderly students over the past 5 years.

Business safety in the digital age

Vietnamese businesses are facing challenges related to cyber security and difficulties adapting to digital transformation.

Tax refunds worth trillions of VND

Tax bodies are working on problems related to VAT refunds in order to help businesses get money to invest in operations, following a dialogue held last week.

Legal loopholes exist for trading forbidden goods

Many students believe that e-cigarettes are not toxic, but are fragrant and stylish.