Tourism sector required to adapt to digital transformation

The collaboration with technology platforms and tourism business sectors will bolster efforts to quickly adapt and take advantage of digital transformation effectively.

Paragliders to compete in first national cross country competition

The Vietnam XC Open-Putaleng 2022, the first national cross country paragliding competition, is taking place in Lai Chau province on November 16-20.

Foreign experts hail Vietnam’s efforts to curb inflation

Foreign experts have appreciated Vietnam’s economic governance policies to help well control the impact of imported inflation, given increasing inflation in many countries around the world.

Hackers sell Vietnamese users' data online

In the last two weeks, on a hackers’ forum, ads to sell personal information of Vietnamese users have appeared.

New policy on legal compliance shouldn't interfere with scheduled exams: education experts

Three days ago, a 12th grader from a central province went to Hanoi to attend an IELTS exam, but had to return home the next day as the test was delayed.

Real estate market unstable, developers delay business plans

Many real estate developers in Southern Vietnam have decided to postpone their sales plans as market conditions are unfavorable.

Construction Ministry wants property transactions carried out via trading floors

After failing to make it a rule that all real estate transactions have to be carried out via trading floors, the Ministry of Construction (MOC) has again attempted to apply the principle.

Why Apple and Xiaomi moved production to Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the few Asian countries that has not suffered an economic downturn in two years of Covid-19. This year, Vietnam's GDP is forecast to increase by about 5.5%, according to the World Bank.

Acceleration sought for socioeconomic recovery

The national Plan on Socioeconomic Development next year may not reach its desired growth goal if risks continue lingering and the country’s hallmark scheme on recovery keeps its existing slow pace in implementation.

Data centres in Vietnam: an investment goldmine

In 2016, Vietnam was already described as Southeast Asia’s Silicon Valley.

The rustic rice cake of Nghe An Province

Although the process of making Sa Nam banh duc (plain rice cake) is quite difficult, the cake has been a popular activity among the people of Nghe An Province for decades and has become a long-lasting tradition handed down by ancestors.

Five railway routes planned for HCM City by 2030

HCM City has planned to build five railway routes by 2030. The projects have been added to the national railway network development plan for 2030 approved by the prime minister.

Pressure on lending interest rates strengthens at year’s end

The recent sharp increase in deposit interest rates has pulled lending interest rates up by 3-4 percent per annum over the same period last year.

Jungle booked: wild forest treks teaching life-skills

A series of treks in Da Nang jungles are helping children and adults develop new skills and a better understanding of the stunning natural environment.

Real estate market in state of limbo

Hundreds of housing projects in Ho Chi Minh City are currently entangled in legal procedures. Experts predict that the real estate market is now entering a recession phase.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 16

Vietnam appoints Honorary Consul in Indian state

Vietnam receives antiquities from US

The Vietnam National Museum of History has received a number of antiquities of Vietnamese origin handed over by the United States.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 16

Lobster exports to Chinese market skyrocket

Vietnam moves out of low English proficiency group for first time

Vietnam climbed six places this year to rank 60th out of 111 non-native English speaking countries and territories in Education First's EF English Proficiency Index (EPI).

President starts Thailand visit, attendance in 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok on November 16, starting an official visit to Thailand and attendance in the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

Hanoi Old Quarter: Exceptional activities to celebrate Vietnam's Cultural Heritage Day

The fascinating cultural events aim to introduce precious tangible and intangible heritages of Vietnam to the public and international friends.

Vietnam rice prices gain top spot on global markets

The export price of Vietnamese rice stands at the highest spot on global markets, some US$20-50 per ton higher than the rice prices of Thailand and India.

Vietnam's seafood market share in Latin America increases thanks to CPTPP

Vietnam's seafood industry enjoyed a significant increase after more than three years of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) taking place.

Gasoline market under pressure ahead of November 21 operating period

Due in part to Nghi Son Refinery & Petrochemical's financial and capital losses, people are still struggling to buy gasoline.

Vietnamese billionaires get rich quickly thanks to real estate

In Vietnam, many people get rich quickly thanks to land-related businesses, while many corruption cases are also associated with land. This shows an urgent need to amend the land law.