Da Nang announces four projects eligible for sale to foreigners

Da Nang’s Department of Construction has announced four commercial housing projects which can be sold to foreigners in the central city.

Rare Asiatic black bear found in Quang Tri nature reserve

The Management Board of Bac Huong Hoa Nature Reserve in Quang Tri announced on November 26 that a 150-kg Asiatic black bear, listed as an endangered species, was discovered in a forested area in the reserve through a camera trap system.

Wood exports poised to exceed target despite market challenges

Vietnam’s wood processing and export industry is on track to surpass its 2024 export target of 15.2 billion USD, navigating through complicated market developments with strategic adaptability.

Global experts delve into earth, environmental sciences at int’l Vietnam confab

The fourth International Vietnam Conference on Earth and Environmental Sciences is taking place in the south-central province of Binh Dinh from November 26-29, bringing together nearly 130 prominent experts from around the world.

Lunar New Year holiday to span nine days

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a nine-day holiday for the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) – Vietnam’s largest traditional celebration.

Multiple auditors in Vietnam have been suspended by the securities council

The State Securities Council (SSC) has recently suspended many auditors belonging to independent auditing firms, including international auditing firms operating in Vietnam.

Experts suggest importing high-quality workers for North-South railway project

The North-South high-speed railway (NSR) is expected to kick off in two years. Because it takes 7-8 years of study and practice to produce an engineer to operate the railway, importing workers is a solution for consideration.

Father and son in Mekong Delta give free vegetables away to the needy

Besides the vegetables grown in their own garden, a father and son in Mekong Delta also buy clean vegetables at wholesale markets and give them to the needy for free.

Foreign travelers discover different versions of pho throughout Vietnam

Pho is the national iconic dish of Vietnam. With the basic recipe of noodle soup served with meat, Vietnamese will often change the seasoning and ingredients to create different versions, each of which has a special flavor.

Vietnam’s businesses fumble for digital solutions to cut costs

During digital transformation, many businesses are confusing about technologies that seem complex and bring inconsistent experiences.

Vietnamese adventurer joins Africa’s last hunter-gatherers on a hunt

The Hadzabe of Tanzania remain Africa’s only hunter-gatherer tribe, and Vietnamese YouTuber Phan Thanh Quoc had the rare opportunity to join them on a hunt.

Apartment prices rise in HCMC, affordable housing found in neighboring provinces

The apartment shortage in HCM City explains why apartment prices keep rising. Affordable products can be found only in the suburbs or neighboring provinces.

Vietnam Business News November 26/2024

Vietnam, Denmark share vision on clean, sustainable energy

Air carriers increase number of Tet flights, but airfares still soar

Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will provide 3,000 more domestic flights during the 2025 Tet holiday. Other air carriers will also increase their transport output.

Hozo Super Fest 2024 to open in HCM City

A three-day music gala called HOZO Super Fest 2024 will open on Nguyễn Huệ Pedestrian Street in HCM City on December 13.

VN spends more than $10 billion to import record volume of steel

October saw a record steel import volume at 2.41 million tonnes, worth $1.51 billion, representing increases by 55.9 per cent and 41.7 per cent, respectively against the previous month.

Vietnam, Bulgaria issue joint statement

The joint statement was issued on the occasion of the official visit to Vietnam from November 24-28 by President Rumen Radev, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Bulgaria.

The Times reveals 12 best places to visit in Vietnam

Travel writer and photographer Claire Boobbyer of UK-based newspaper The Times recently published an article sharing her amazing experience of visiting Vietnam.

Health Ministry asks for prompt action after schoolgirl dies of diphtheria

The Ministry of Health has requested that northern Cao Bang province take urgent action to prevent the spread of diphtheria following a reported death from the disease in the locality.

Vietnam News Headlines November 26/2024

Party chief To Lam receives Bulgarian President Rumen Radev

Hai Phong’s field-mouse season begins, attracts many diners

Considered a specialty, field mice in Kien Thuy, Vinh Bao and Tien Lang districts in Hai Phong are as expensive as beef, and can be used to make a lot of delicacies.

A veteran cascadeur's narrow escape from death

Lu Dac Long, one of the first-generation cascadeurs in Vietnam, talked with VietNamNet about his first days as a stuntman, and about his memories and work over the last 30 years.

Vietnamese professor elected to World Academy of Sciences

Major General, Professor, Doctor of Science, and People’s Doctor Nguyen The Hoang, deputy director of the 108 Central Military Hospital in Hanoi, has been elected as a full member of the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).

Vietnamese writers win SEA Write Award

Vietnamese writers Nguyen Binh Phuong and Nguyen Mot received the SEA Write Award (Southeast Asian Writers Award) in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 25.

Vietnam’s real estate market among most promising in Asia-Pacific: Knight Frank

Vietnam’s residential property market has captured the attention of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and investors, driven by strong GDP growth, urbanisation, and its strategic role in the “China+1” strategy, according to Knight Frank’s report.