English proficiency standards & graduation delays: Insights from VN universities

Thousands of university students in Vietnam face graduation delays each year due to failing English proficiency requirements. While universities argue that their standards are reasonable, students are left struggling to meet the criteria in time.

VN Urban Environment Magazine’s Vice Chief Editor arrested for extortion

Thai Binh police have launched an investigation into the Vietnam Urban Environment Magazine, arresting key figures in connection with an extortion case under the Penal Code.

Hanoi cancels several events for 70th Liberation Day amid storm recovery

The 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital will see scaled-back celebrations, with several events canceled, as Hanoi prioritizes recovery efforts after Storm Yagi.

Tran Dinh Van permitted to cease working as NA deputy

General Secretary of the National Assembly Bui Van Cuong on September 26 announced the termination of duties of Tran Dinh Van as a deputy of the 15th NA.

Vietnam champions innovation for peace, development: PM

Vietnam advocates innovation that fosters peace, cooperation and development both globally and regionally, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said.

Vietnamese top leader visits Mariel Special Development Zone

General Secretary and President To Lam and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam on September 26 (local time) visited the Mariel Special Development Zone (ZEDM), the first free trade and export processing zone of Cuba.

Spouse of Vietnamese top leader visits Vo Thi Thang Primary School in Havana

The spouse of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, Ngo Phuong Ly, visited Vo Thi Thang Primary School in Playa district of Havana on September 26 morning (local time).

Party, State leader gives encouragement to Vietnamese Embassy, community in Cuba

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met with staff members of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives from the Vietnamese community in Cuba in Havana on September 26 (local time) on the occasion of his State visit to Cuba.

Grand welcome ceremony held for top Vietnamese leader in Havana

The state visit of Party General Secretary and President To Lam to Cuba bears historic significance, opening up a new phase in the cooperation and special friendship between the two countries.

Top leader lays wreath at monument to Cuban national hero

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation laid a wreath at the monument of Jose Marti, a Cuban national hero, in Havana on September 26.

Vietnam acts as partner country at Uttar Pradesh Int'l Trade Show

Vietnam has taken on the role of a partner country at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2024, which opened in Greater Noida City in the Indian state on September 25.

Vietnamese, Slovenian trade agencies seal cooperation pact

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) and the SPIRIT Slovenia Business Development Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation at a bilateral trade forum organised in Hanoi on September 26.

Vietnam Motor Show 2024 arrives in HCM City next month

The Vietnam Motor Show 2024 will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from October 23-27, featuring green energy initiatives, organisers announced at a press conference on September 26.

Embassy continues to advise Vietnamese citizens to leave Lebanon

The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt-Lebanon continued to recommend Vietnamese citizens living and working in Lebanon leave the country, amid tensions between the Israeli army and the Hezbollah escalate into a full-scale conflict in the Middle East.

State-funded war film “Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano” to compete at Oscar

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selected the film “Dao, Pho and Piano” (Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano) as its official nomination to compete in the best international feature film category at the 97th Academy Awards (Oscar).

MPI proposes a national economic sectors system prioritising the green economy

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is currently seeking public feedback on a draft decision from the Prime Minister to establish a new national economic sectors system, which includes a National Green Economy framework.

Taxation authority to hold dialogue with taxpayers in five localities

The General Department of Taxation will organise a direct dialogue with taxpayers from five provinces and cities to hear feedback on the practical implementation of current tax policies.

Foreign investors keen on LNG infrastructure in Vietnam

Under Power Plan VIII, 13 LNG power plants have been approved in Việt Nam with a total capacity of 24 GW

Tax debts and travel bans: businesses call for clearer processes

It is rare for business leaders to risk their reputations by delaying the payment of a few million VND in taxes.

Vietnamese woman brings the taste of home to Zanzibar’s shores

Nguyen Thi Kim Anh, the only Vietnamese living on Zanzibar Island in Tanzania, has introduced her homeland's cuisine to the island, delighting locals and tourists alike.

Quang Ninh mobilizes rapid reconstruction after devastating Typhoon Yagi

After suffering 24.223 trillion VND ($1 billion) in damage from Typhoon Yagi, Quang Ninh province is spearheading its own rapid reconstruction, even passing on Central Government aid to other regions.

UOB revises Vietnamese economic growth downward to 5.9% this year

Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has downgraded Vietnam’s economic growth rate to 5.9% this year due to the impact of recent typhoon Yagi, according to the bank’s latest report on the economic situation in the third quarter of the year.

SpaceX plans to invest US$15 billion in Vietnam

Tim Hughes, senior vice president for Global Business and Government Affairs of the US-based provider of spacecraft, satellite launch services, and satellite communications SpaceX, has said the corporation plans to invest US$15 billion in Vietnam.

Google seeks cooperation with Vietnam in AI development

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met with Karan Bhatia, Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York on September 25 (local time).

Vietnam calls for comprehensive strategy to respond to sea level rise

A Vietnamese diplomat has called for comprehensive and long-term strategies to deal with climate change and sea level rise at a United Nations meeting.