The box-like houses in a small alley in HCM City neighborhood

The small alley at No 24 Thu Khoa Huan street in district 1, HCM City, which has existed since the French colonial period, shows a clear contrast between the modern, spacious houses on one side and tiny houses on the other.

FDI, import/export sectors are brightest spots in economy in 9 months

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has reported a strong socio-economic recovery in the first three quarters of the year with 14 out of 15 major factors meeting or exceeding targets.

The craft village in HCM City where every worker has scars

A craft village located in the heart of HCM City for many years provided the livelihood for hundreds of households whose workers bear scars on their bodies from the hard work.

Pho with 0.5 kilo of meat served in giant bowls at Hanoi restaurant

Pho (noodle soup served with beef or chicken) is served in a large bowl with eight different types of beef with a total weight of 450 grams. Only 10 bowls of the pho are sold daily at each branch of the pho chain.

Philippine trio and Ko Pin Yi advance to semifinals at Hanoi Open 2024

Philippine players have dominated the Hanoi Open 2024, advancing three representatives to the semifinals alongside 'Prince of Pool' Ko Pin Yi.

Quang Binh removes cracked 300-ton boulder threatening Phong Nha residents

A 300-ton boulder with a significant crack was successfully demolished using explosives in Phong Nha, Quang Binh province, after authorities evacuated residents to ensure their safety.

Three breakthroughs to transform Hanoi’s transport infrastructure

Key projects such as ring roads and highways, along with the construction of new bridges, are expected to boost regional connectivity and promote the growth of satellite towns.

Drug lord and 34 accomplices to face trial for smuggling over 626kg of drugs

A 67-year-old woman is to face trial accused of being a kingpin in an international drugs smuggling gang.

Huge opportunities with North-South high-speed rail

The Ministry of Transport proposes a design speed of 350 km/h, a total length of 1,541 km, twin tracks, a gauge of 1,435 mm, and an estimated cost of US$67.34 billion for the mega project.

Nearly 13,000 smuggling and fraud cases uncovered in nine months

The General Department of VN Customs detected 12,949 cases of smuggling, trade fraud and illegal transportation of goods in the first nine months, with an estimated value of seized goods VNĐ23.7 trillion (US$ 955.8 million).

Hanoi and Saigon Railway transport companies set to merge this year

The newly approved plan for managing and exploiting State-owned railway infrastructure is key to enhancing and boosting the performance of the Việt Nam Railway Corporation (VNR).

Banks reduce profit expectations for 2024

A majority of banks have lowered their profit expectations for 2024.

Japan provides 2 million USD in urgent support for typhoon relief in Vietnam

The Government of Japan has announced a $2 million contribution to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to support Vietnam’s critical relief and early recovery efforts after Typhoon Yagi.

VN to focus on improving legal framework for digital technology export

The ministry is speeding up the compilation of the Law on Digital Technology Industry, which aims to create a favourable environment for digital technology companies to make breakthroughs and expand their international reach.

Electricity retail price hiked by 4.8 per cent

Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) has announced an increase in the average electricity retail price by 4.8 per cent, effective from October 11.

More than 61 million tax codes integrated into national population database

The General Department of Taxation aims to give all taxpayers tax identification and electronic authentication by 2025.

Vietnamese youth set to excel in high-tech industries

The Government’s focus on having high-quality AI and semiconductor engineers create opportunities for technology students, but how to get them ready for international workplaces is the question experts are pondering.

Top leader welcomes Chinese Premier in Hanoi

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam on October 12 evening met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who is on a three-day official visit to Vietnam.

Ample room remains for Vietnam-China trade cooperation: experts

The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to create more opportunities for expanding economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two nations, according to experts.

Vietnam News Headlines October 12/2024

Philippine sick fisherman off Ba Ria – Vung Tau coast helped

Hanoi to host Taste of Australia 2024

Taste of Australia – an annual celebration of Australian food, beverages, and culture - will be held at Hanoi’s Thang Long Imperial Citadel on October 17.

Vietnamese women’s futsal team secures 11th place in world rankings

Vietnamese women's futsal team has risen two places to reach 11th place in the world with 1120,38 points, according to world football governing body FIFA’s latest global rankings released on October 11.

Vietnamese, Indonesian coast guards hold joint exercise

The coast guard forces of Vietnam and Indonesia conducted a joint exercise on search and rescue, firefighting and explosion prevention at sea in the waters off the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on October 11.

Market recovery, tourism growth drive sales of consumer goods, services: GSO

Recovery in domestic consumption and production demand, along with strong development in tourism, have contributed positively to the growth of the trade and service sector in the first nine months of 2024.

Fifteen Vietnamese banks named in global top 500 banking brands

Fifteen Vietnamese banks have been named among the world’s top 500 banking brands recently announced by the global leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, according to the Vietnam Banks Association.