New stamp set honors Vietnam’s unique indigenous dog breeds

A new stamp series from Vietnam Post highlights the beauty and heritage of four indigenous Vietnamese dog breeds: Bac Ha, Song Ma, H'Mong short-tail, and Phu Quoc.

ASEAN's digital economy: opportunities for Vietnam's growth

ASEAN is currently undergoing a robust digital transformation. How can Vietnam seize opportunities from the region to enhance its digital connectivity and advance its national digital economy strategy?

Strengthening ASEAN-Japan ties: Key messages from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh

During the ASEAN-Japan Summit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged Japan to enhance support for ASEAN businesses in joining Japanese supply chains and developing skilled labor.

Vietnam plans to develop a regional financial hub by 2035

Vietnam aims to establish a regional financial center by 2035 and an international financial center by 2045, as outlined in a proposal presented to the government.

Vietnam’s growth rate skyrockets: Factors behind the surge

The leading Japanese newspaper Nikkei recently headlined, “Vietnam's Q3 Growth Soars Like a Rocket at 7.4%, the Highest in Two Years.”

Vietnam still has large room for development

Only when following a market economy can Vietnam have the opportunity to integrate into the global economy, said Tran Dinh Thien, a respected economist, in a talk with VietNamNet.

Real estate firms in Vietnam show signs of recovery amid ongoing hardships

The Vietnamese real estate market is recovering slowly, facing numerous challenges. Companies are seeking flexible solutions and collaborating with authorities to overcome these hurdles.

Meta AI set to launch in Vietnam in the coming weeks

In its latest blog post, Meta updated the progress of its AI assistant, Meta AI, on a global scale, including Vietnam.

Pre-tax profit of ‘big four’ banks reaches VND120 trillion in 2023

The bad debts of four state-owned commercial banks in 2023 reached VND86 trillion, up 10.5 percent over late 2022. The NPL (non-performing loan) ratio was 1.29 percent, lower than that of 2022.

Youth need to study AI, blockchain and coding to get good jobs

AI (artificial intelligence) and blockchain skills will offer workers privileges in the labor market, as English and office informatics skills did 10-20 years ago, labor experts say.

Economists call for urgent admin reform to remove barriers faced by enterprises

Recent surveys have found that complex administrative procedures continue to be a headache for enterprises, and that administrative reform is needed.

Citing need for more investment resources, press agencies seek lower tax rate

Many press agencies find it difficult to earn enough money to pay reporters and editors, let alone make investments for reproduction. Therefore, lowering the corporate income tax rate to 10 percent is a necessity.

Cloud computing and AI: Is Vietnam ready?

Cloud computing and AI (artificial intelligence) are creating great opportunities for Vietnam in economic growth, but there is still a big gap in the digital workforce that Vietnam needs to fill.

International news highlights Vietnam's unusual milk tea noodle creation

Several international news outlets, such as Oddity Central from the UK and MustShareNews from Singapore, have reported on a unique dish of milk tea noodles with beef introduced by a Vietnamese restaurant.

Why Nam Dinh’s bun dua noodles is a must-try

Known for its unique shape and flavor, this noodle dish from Nam Dinh delights with its sweet crab broth and thick, chewy noodles.

Commemorative stamp released to mark 70 years since Hanoi's liberation

The Ministry of Information and Communications has issued the postage stamp series “Celebrating 70 Years of Hanoi's Liberation 10/10/1954 - 10/10/2024,” marking the eighth commemorative stamp on the theme of Hanoi's liberation.

Hanoi asked to live up to stature as capital of Vietnam in new development era

Party General Secretary and President To Lam highlighted Hanoi’s achievements and asked the city to live up to its stature as the capital of VN in the new development era, at a grand meeting on October 10, marking the capital’s 70th Liberation Day.

Leveraging power of community to protect unique Yok Don ecosystem

Spanning over 115,500 hectares, Yok Don National Park is the only dipterocarp forest ecosystem in Vietnam.

Vietnam Business News October 10/2024

Disbursement rate for public investment remains sluggish: MoF

Vietnamese student to vie for Miss Intercontinental 2024 crown

Bui Khanh Linh, a student of Vietnam National University of Agriculture, will represent the country at the upcoming Miss Intercontinental pageant which is due to take place in Egypt later this year.

Roctober 2024 to be held in HCM City this month

Rocktober 2024, Vietnam’s largest annual “rock-climbing festival”, will be held for the sixth time in HCM City on October 19 and 20.

Precision shooting coach Park Chung-gun receives VN’s Labour Medal

Former national shooting team head coach Park Chung-gun received a Third Class Labour Medal for his decade of dedication to the sport and helping Vietnamese marksmen achieve outstanding results

Vietnamese chess masters take World Cup places after high result at Olympiad

Vietnam have been awarded two places to compete at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) 2025 World Cup in Georgia next July.

Digital infrastructure strategy approved

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh recently signed a decision approving the digital infrastructure by 2025 with a vision to 2030.

Vietnamese stock market remains on FTSE Russell’s upgrade watchlist

Global index provider FTSE Russell has published its October 2024 report, and Việt Nam remains on the watchlist for a potential upgrade to Secondary Emerging Market status.