Can Tho - Phu Quoc air route to be resumed next month

The air route between the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and Phu Quoc island, a tourism hub off the southern province of Kien Giang, will be resumed from October 28.

Vietnam seeks tourism and cinema cooperation opportunities with Los Angeles

There are bright prospects moving forward for tourism & cinema development between VN and the US on the back of the fine relationship between the two countries, said Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism at his meeting Los Angeles officials.

La Nina forecast to make this year's storm season more extreme: Official

La Nina, with a greater possibility of occurring in the remaining months of this year, may cause the risk of heavy rains, storms and floods, especially in the central region.

Vietnam issues final review of anti-dumping measures on Chinese aluminum

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a decision on the final review results of imposing anti-dumping measures on some aluminum products originating from China.

Vietnam joins leaders’ meeting on Paris Pact for People and the Planet

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son attended a meeting among leaders on the Paris Pact for People and the Planet (4P) in Paris on September 25.

VN & Finland open a new chapter in information and communications cooperation

Vietnam and Finland are enhancing cooperation in digital infrastructure, 5G, and the ICT industry, following a successful working visit by Minister Nguyen Manh Hung.

Landslide in Lao Cai: traffic disruption as 60,000cu.m of debris covers road

In the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, Lao Cai continues to suffer severe damages, including a landslide that has blocked traffic between Bao Thang and Van Ban districts.

Vietnamese Ambassador safe after bomb attack on diplomatic convoy in Pakistan

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the Vietnamese Ambassador in Pakistan was safe after an attack on a diplomatic convoy on September 22.

Fraud-related accounts reduced by 72% following biometric authentication

With only 682 fraud-related accounts remaining, the implementation of biometric authentication has proven effective in reducing payment fraud incidents across the country.

Ransomware attacks increasingly target Vietnam’s financial sector

Financial frauds and cyberattacks on the Vietnamese financial information systems are on the rise, but many domestic financial agencies still do not pay due attention to the issue, officials said.

Vietnam needs drastic measures to promote circular economy

Vietnam needs to drastically raise measures to promote the development of circular economy in order to take up opportunities for accelerating socio-economic growth and promoting sustainable development.

Vietnam Business News September 26/2024

Green Economy Forum & Exhibition 2024 to take place in HCM City

General Secretary and President To Lam arrives in Havana for official visit

On the evening of September 25 (local time), General Secretary and President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-level delegation, arrived at Jose Marti International Airport in Havana to begin a State visit to Cuba.

Vietnam records 3,000 teenage abortions annually, figures likely higher

The actual number of teenage abortions in Vietnam may be significantly higher due to procedures performed at private clinics.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres praises Vietnam’s growing global role

During a meeting with General Secretary and President To Lam, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his special affection for Vietnam and praised its growing role and position in the international community.

Vietnam News Headlines September 26/2024

Vietnam, US share experiences in urban development

President Biden highlights US-Vietnam Strategic Partnership at United Nations

In his final address to the UN General Assembly, President Joe Biden emphasized the significance of elevating U.S.-Vietnam relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, calling it a powerful example of reconciliation.

Businesspeople offer suggestions for stronger socio-economic development

The heads of large corporations leading in their business fields met the members of the government standing committee on September 21 and suggested measures to turn Vietnam into a major industrial production base.

Vietnam seeks US recognition of market economy status

General Secretary, President To Lam expressed hope that the US & VN would continue actively implementing the 2023 Joint Declaration on upgrading bilateral relationship, focusing on discussions for the US to recognize VN's market economy status.

Nguyen Manh Lan wins Mister Vietnam 2024

Actor and model Nguyen Manh Lan claimed victory at Mister Vietnam 2024, earning the chance to represent Vietnam at the Mister International competition.

Thousands of Vietnamese students await diplomas over English requirements

The English proficiency requirement is delaying thousands of students from receiving their diplomas, with some waiting months or even years.

Apartment prices rise by billions of dong over 1 month in Hanoi

Apartment prices keep escalating amid high demand and a supply shortage. Meanwhile, real estate brokers have done well, inflating prices.

General Secretary and President To Lam meets U.S. President Joe Biden

As part of his attendance at the Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in the U.S., on September 25 (local time), General Secretary and President To Lam met with U.S. President Joe Biden.

Int'l Film Festival to take place in November

The 7th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) will be held from November 7- 11.

Many banks stop transactions of ATM magnetic cards

Many banks have recently announced they are stopping transactions of domestic automated teller machine (ATM) cards with magnetic strips, to ensure security for customers in the context of increasing cybercrimes.