India’s Adani Group plans to invest 2 billion USD in Lien Chieu Port project

Adani Group, one of the leading firms in India, has proposed an investment of 2 billion USD in Lien Chieu Port in Da Nang to help perfect the logistics ecosystem in the city and the central region of Vietnam.

Vietnam to adopt Indian stem cell technology

The Hanoi-based Hoang Lam Cosmetic Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India’s Stempeutics Research Pvt. Ltd. to introduce stem cell technology in Vietnam.

Foreign investment in property sector in seven months surges 78%

Foreign investors injected more than 2.87 billion USD into the Vietnamese realty market during January-July, a year-on-year surge of 78%, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI)’s Foreign Investment Agency.

Vietnamese food on Paris Olympics menu

Vietnam’s two popular dishes of pho (noodle soup) and nem (spring rolls) have been chosen by host France to serve athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

VinaCapital upbeat about Vietnam’s stock market

Leading investment fund VinaCapital remains confident in the Vietnamese stock market in the last months of this year despite foreign investors’ heavy net selling.

Vietnam Airlines receives Boeing 787-10 dreamliner

Vietnam Airlines took delivery of its fifth Boeing 787-10 on July 31, making it the 30th wide-body aircraft in the national flag carrier's fleet.

Vietnam has a market economy: Expert

Vietnam has a market economy, if the pace of reforms it has undertaken from the Doi Moi (Renewal) period in 1986 to now is taken into consideration, Senior Lecturer in Economics at Australia’s Deakin University Dr. Cong Pham has assessed.

Personal data breaches in Vietnam continue to be common

Noting that violations in personal data protection in Vietnam remain common, the deputy head of A05. Trieu Manh Tung, said the investigation agency is dealing with hundreds of personal data purchase groups.

Phu Quoc sees massive growth in international tourism in H1/2024

In the first half of 2024, Phu Quoc experienced a dramatic increase in international tourism, with flights rising by 186% and international visitors growing by 134.8% compared to the same period in 2023.

Market-based pricing to benefit petroleum consumers: experts

Experts believe that it is necessary to change the current petroleum market management scheme, and apply a market-based pricing policy instead of administrative instructions.

Experts warn of negative population growth rate as fertility rate drops

The average number of babies in 2023 that each Vietnamese woman had was 1.96, the lowest figure in the last 63 years. The birth rate decrease is expected to continue in the years to come.

Vietnam Airlines, Hong Kong International Airport cooperate to open new routes

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) (China) will work together to develop new air routes under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that the former presented to its Hong Kong partner on August 1.

Vietnam, Japan collaborate to streamline overseas worker placement

Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan met with Kubo Yoshitomo, Deputy Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam, on August 1.

US backs Da Nang in combating transnational crime

Currently, Da Nang has official cooperative ties with three US cities, namely Oakland in California State; Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania State; and Houston in Texas Sate.

Vietnam among Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies next decade: Report

The six leading economies in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, are projected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.1% over the next decade.

Vietnam’s fresh pomelo licensed to export to RoK

The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of the Republic of Korea (RoK) has officially announced regulations for importing fresh pomelos from Vietnam on its website.

Development of market economy: Vietnam's renewal milestone

Implementing the renewal process, Vietnam has transitioned from a centrally planned economy to a market one, while actively and comprehensively integrating into the international community and promoting industrialisation and modernisation.

Over 6 billion VND to spend for Siki gibbon conservation in Quang Binh

A grant of over 6 billion VND (238,000 USD) for a Siki gibbon (Nomascus siki ) conservation project in the biodiversity-rich Truong Son mountain range, Quang Ninh district, Quang Binh province, has been approved by the provincial People’s Committee.

Vietnam becomes top ASEAN exporter to EU on back of EVFTA

August 1, 2020, marked a significant milestone for Vietnam and the European Union (EU) as the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into effect.

New vehicles to have to undergo emission testing after 2-3 years of use

The Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, which will take effect from January 1, 2025, stipulates that motorcycle emission testing must protect the environment.

Used car market sees robust recovery: report

The domestic used car market has shown a robust recovery in the first half of 2024, marking a significant turnaround from the slump experienced in 2023, according to industry insiders.

Exploring 200-year-old artifacts in Long An's iconic pagoda

Long An's renowned ancient pagoda is home to treasures dating back more than 200 years, presented by Lord Nguyen to honor the sanctuary where he once sought shelter.

Deadly cyanide still being sold illegally in Vietnam

Many cases of poisoning with cyanide have been found recently, stunning society. A question has been raised: why it is so easy to buy the toxin in Vietnam?

An Giang specialty: crickets more expensive than meat

Crickets fried in fish sauce, a specialty of Tri Ton area in An Giang, attracts both domestic and foreign gourmets.

Vietnamese life expectancy rises, but elderly live with a number of ailments

The average life expectancy of Vietnamese in 2023 increased to 74.5 years, with longevity varying in different localities with a gap of 6.8 years between the lowest and highest figures.