Rare twin Quan Am lotus blooms in Nghe An

In recent years, lotus ponds in Kim Lien Commune, Nam Dan District, Nghe An Province, have produced various unique twin lotuses. However, the appearance of the super rare Quan Am twin lotus has captured significant attention.

Finance Ministry launches audit on loss-making cement giant Vicem

The Ministry of Finance has launched an audit to investigate the financial, accounting, and tax compliance of Vietnam Cement Industry Corporation (Vicem) and its three subsidiaries following significant financial losses.

Coach Kim Sang Sik's strategy for Vietnam's AFF Cup 2024 quest

The Vietnam national football team is allowed to register only 23 players for the upcoming AFF Cup (ASEAN Cup) 2024. However, Coach Kim Sang Sik needs a larger pool of players if he aims to secure the championship.

Floods and landslides devastate Ha Giang, child dies in house collapse

Continuous heavy rains from the evening of July 7 to the morning of July 8 have caused severe landslides in Hoang Su Phi District, Ha Giang Province, resulting in significant loss of life and property.

Renowned scholar Cao Huy Thuan passes away in France

Venerable Thich Thien Niem from Khuong Viet Buddhist Temple in France, along with the family of Professor Cao Huy Thuan, have confirmed his passing to VietNamNet. The esteemed Vietnamese scholar died at 23:26 on July 7, 2024, in France.

Vietnam women's volleyball team ascends world rankings

The latest update to the women’s volleyball world rankings has witnessed the Vietnamese team climb up a total of four places after securing a bronze medal at the 2024 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Challenger Cup which recently concluded in the Philippines.

Vietnam takes 52 golds to finish top at SEA jujitsu championship

Local competitors topped the medal tally at the 2024 Asian Regional Championship’s Southeast Asia region which wrapped up on July 7 in Indonesia.

DPPA promotes competitive electricity market development in VN

Implementing the direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) mechanism between renewable energy generators and large customers is important to developing a competitive electricity market in Vietnam.

VAR technology to be applied at AFF’s competitions

Currently in the ASEAN region, there are only three countries that officially apply VAR in domestic leagues, namely Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam.

Vietnam to compete in the SEAAGTC as a title favourite force

Vietnam will send a team of 16 and compete in four tournaments of the championships.

Hanoi police work hard to prevent fire hazards

Hanoi Police Department are deploying both immediate and long-term measures to prevent fires at rental facilities and other establishments under fire safety regulations.

Vietnam News Headlines July 8/2024

Vietnam finish first at 2024 SEA Rowing and Canoeing U19 and U23 Champs

Planning of fishery port system, storm shelter areas by 2030 approved

The system of shelters for fishing vessels ensures the capacity of over 83,600 fishing vessels to safely anchor and shelter from storms.

Hanoi ready for first lotus festival

Hanoi is ready for its first lotus festival that will take place from July 12-16 at the Cultural and Creative Space in Tay Ho district.

Vietnam-Japan digital transformation association debuts

The Vietnam-Japan digital transformation association (VADX JAPAN) made its debut in Tokyo on July 7.

Hanoi Autumn Festival to feature plentiful activities

The second Hanoi Autumn Festival will be held in mid-September on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the capital city’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2024), according to a plan announced by the municipal People’s Committee.

Strategic collaboration: CMC proposes AI chip design partnership with Samsung

During his recent official visit to South Korea, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Samsung Chairman Lee Jae Yong. On this occasion, CMC Chairman Nguyen Trung Chinh put forth strategic proposals to collaborate with Samsung.

Vietnam Business News July 8/2024

New laws help further bolster real estate market

Bac Giang on high alert after student tests positive for diphtheria

A high school student temporarily residing in Bac Giang has tested positive for diphtheria, a dangerous infectious disease with epidemic potential.

Ample space for Vietnam to boost exports to the US, experts

In the first half of this year, Vietnam exported about US$55 billion worth of goods to the US, up 26 per cent year-on-year, ranking first in terms of turnover growth, far surpassing other markets such as the EU, ASEAN and South Korea.

Online trials save Vietnam US$4 million in a short time

The adoption of online trials has saved the Vietnamese state budget more than 96 billion VND (US$4 million) in a very short period.

Vietnam’s FDI capital likely to hit US$40 billion this year

Vietnam expects to attract about US$39-40 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) capital this year, a figure which is equivalent or higher than the same period in 2023, said Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong.

Capacity of Ca Mau Airport to be upgraded to make it five times as big

Ca Mau Airport in the southernmost province of Ca Mau will be upgraded to take on five times the amount of traffic by 2030, according to the airport’s plan approved by the Ministry of Transport.

Dong Nai woman confesses to serial poisoning of family members with cyanide

Nguyen Thi Hong Bich has confessed to poisoning four family members with cyanide due to ongoing domestic conflicts, resulting in the deaths of three individuals.

Chinese seafarer rescued in East Sea by Vietnam Maritime Rescue Force

The Vietnam Maritime Rescue Force has rescued a Chinese seafarer who suffered a serious occupational accident in the East Sea.