Hanoi: Son Tay old fortress citadel boasts historical, architectural values

The Son Tay ancient fortress citadel, covering 16 ha in Son Tay township 40km from Hanoi’s centre, not only bears historic value, but also catches attention for its unique architecture.

PM meets Indonesian President, Thai counterpart, Malaysian lower house speaker

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Indonesian President, his Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha, and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malaysia Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun on the sidelines of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits.

Vietnam tops ranking at 30th ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet

Vietnam ranked first at the 30th ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM-30), which wrapped up in Hanoi on November 11.

Base salary for public sector workers to increase from July 2023

The National Assembly (NA) has decided to raise the base salary for cadres, civil servants, and public employees to 1.8 million VND (72.5 USD) per month from July 1, 2023.

PM stresses importance of upholding solidarity of ASEAN at 41st ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed the importance of maintaining solidarity and promoting internal strength of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) while addressing the 41st ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on November 11.

ASEAN needs to join hands to create new growth engine: PM

The ASEAN needs to strongly open its markets, remove trade barriers, and work together to create new growth engines to catch up with current major transition trend, stated Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the 40th ASEAN Summit.

PM attends ASEAN Summits with partners

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh led a Vietnamese delegation to attend ASEAN Summits with partners like China, the Republic of Korea and the United Nations, within the framework of the 40th, 41st ASEAN Summits and related meetings on November 11.

Vietnam needs to look into recycling discarded vehicles: experts

Statistics revealed that Vietnam has 4.5 million cars and 60 million motorbikes currently in use, and these figures are growing.

Global Robotics Services aims to turn Vietnam into world robotics hub

Choosing Vietnam as its first destination in Southeast Asia, the Global Robotics Services (GRS) is ambitious about developing the market, opening its factory here, and turning the country into a robotics hub of the world.

Sconnect Media will protect the rights of 'Wolfoo' in the US

Since the start of the year, eOne and Sconnect have filed lawsuits against each other in the Russian Federation, the UK and Vietnam, due to an intellectual property right dispute between Wolfoo and Peppa Pig.

Vietnam sets criteria on labelling for domestically consumed goods

Vietnam will have criteria for labelling made-in-Vietnam on domestically consumed goods, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)'s draft of a circular which is circulated for opinions.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 11

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VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 11

PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with Indonesian President in Phnom Penh

ASEAN officially kicks off 40th, 41st summits in Phnom Penh

The 40th and 41st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits officially kicked off in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on November 11 morning.

Enterprises urged to get prepared for crisis

Establishing value chains which were resilient to external shocks would be an important factor for enterprises to enhance their adaptability to crisis.

Demand for more data centers raises need for more electricity sources

The global data center market has great potential as many countries are accelerating digital transformation.

2023 Tet holiday: no bonuses for thousands of workers

The layoff campaign occurring two months before the New Year holiday (Tet) has dealt a strong blow to many workers.

Production gaining big momentum

Though massive difficulties are lingering, Vietnam’s industrial production has continued its uptrend, with an expansion in demands for vital inputs in service of business and production activities – but risks lying ahead.

Youngest candidate for professor title: 'I worked hard to escape poverty'

Dr Le Van Canh, 43, vice rector of International University under HCM City National University, is the youngest candidate for the professor title this year.

Paragliding over golden rice terrace fields in Northern Vietnam

Paragliding over golden rice terrace fields has been launched in Binh Lieu, a mountainous district in northern Quang Ninh province, bringing an unforgettable experience for visitors to enjoy.

Acclaimed writer Le Luu dies aged 81

Veteran writer Le Luu, author of many acclaimed novels in Vietnamese literature, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 81 after prolonged illness.

Central banks brace after new Fed move

Central banks across the globe have announced their recent rate hike in a bid to tame inflation, but market watchdogs predict that the tempo of rate rises is starting to slow down.

Quang Ngai beach severely polluted

A 300-metre beach in the central province of Quang Ngai is being covered with rubbish after recent storms.

Vietnam ranks 76/193 countries in online service index

Vietnam ranks 76th over 193 countries in terms of the online service index in the United Nations’ assessment, up five places compared to 2020.

2022 ASEAN Biodiversity Heroes awarded

The 2022 ASEAN Biodiversity Heroes Awards have been presented to nine individuals whose efforts and advocacies created impact in their respective countries.