Tax authority clarifies: business travel bans for tax debts flexibly enforced

Vietnam’s Tax Administration official clarifies that temporarily preventing business travel is not the most severe measure used in tax collection and is applied judiciously based on specific circumstances.

Vietnam's durian dominates fruit exports, outpacing dragon fruit

Specifically, durian brought home 2.2 billion USD, a five-fold increase from the previous year.

'Sweet potato cocoons': VN team in Africa treats locals to traditional specialty

With local ingredients, a young Vietnamese man created a delicious Vietnamese dish, called ‘sweet potato cocoons’, that has been a hit with Angolans.

ADB remains upbeat about Vietnam’s economic prospect

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintained its positive economic outlook for Vietnam, forecasting the country’s GDP growth at 6% in 2024 and 6.2% in the following year.

VN makes progress in treating cancer cases of the elderly

When an elderly person contracts cancer, he or she and his family often give up and let things run their course. However, doctors believe that everyone has a chance to be cured.

Quang Ninh speeds up storm recovery efforts to attract tourists

The typhoon that hit Vietnam’s northern province on September 7 left a significant amount of debris, including broken aquaculture rafts and household waste, requiring a lot of time for cleanup.

Exploring the 'Giant Eye' of Cao Bang

Mat Than Mountain, nestled in the scenic Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark, stands out with its spectacular natural hole resembling a giant eye.

Vietnam Business News September 25/2024

Nearly 46,000 flights delayed over eight month timeframe

Vietnamese couple embarks on peacekeeping mission together

A young married couple, Captain Hoang Huu Cong Thanh and Lieutenant Nguyen Thi Nguyet Ha, from Hai Duong have joined the peacekeeping forces headed to Africa, a testament to their commitment and dedication.

Vietnam's improved telecom infrastructure leads to leap in e-gov't ranking

The great efforts made in all three "pillars", including telecommunications infrastructure, the workforce and online public services, have helped Vietnam jump by 15 grades in the e-government ranking.

PM highlights six key roles of new industrial revolution center in HCMC

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inaugurated the Fourth Industrial Revolution Center (C4IR) in HCM City, underscoring its crucial role in aligning with Party directives and contributing to the country's industrial and technological advancements.

Cambodia's exit from development triangle unlikely to affect other cooperation

During a meeting in New York, Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister confirmed that its withdrawal from the Development Triangle Area would not impact other existing cooperative mechanisms among Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Vietnam's largest pool 9-ball tournament offers record prize money

From September 25 to 29, Ho Chi Minh City will host the 2024 9-Ball Pool Championship, the most significant international billiards competition ever in Vietnam, featuring a total prize pool of 2.8 billion VND ($113,000).

Appellate court reduces sentence for Tan Hoang Minh’s chair to 7 years

In a recent appellate verdict, Do Anh Dung, chairman of Tan Hoang Minh Group, saw his sentence reduced from eight to seven years by the High People's Court in Hanoi.

Dramatic rescue of Vietnamese climbers in Swiss Alps concludes successfully

A grueling 14-hour rescue operation was successfully conducted to save two Vietnamese climbers stranded on the snowy peaks of the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps.

New land price index set to increase Vietnam's housing costs by up to 20%

The Ministry of Construction predicts a 15-20% rise in housing prices following the update of Vietnam's land price index to reflect market values more accurately.

Park Chung Gun declines contract renewal with Vietnam shooting team

After a decade of leading Vietnam to international shooting accolades, South Korean expert Park Chung Gun has decided not to renew his contract with the Vietnam shooting team.

Huge losses prompt calls for mandatory agricultural insurance with bank loans

After the devastating impacts of Typhoon Yagi, experts propose making agricultural insurance mandatory when obtaining bank loans, aiming to provide a lifeline to farmers facing catastrophic losses.

Emergency evacuations underway in Quang Binh due to landslide emergencies

In an urgent response to imminent landslide threats, Quang Binh authorities have declared an emergency and ordered the evacuation of 40 households from the base of Cay Suong hill in Quy Dat town.

Major urban rail initiatives poised to enhance connectivity in Hanoi & HCM City

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired a key meeting to discuss advancing urban rail projects in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, focusing on strategic planning, technology selection, and funding mechanisms.

National Assembly to consider $834.5mil additional investment in Vietcombank

The Government has requested the National Assembly to sanction a substantial investment of VND 20,695 billion (over $834 million) in state capital for Vietcombank.

Chief editor and staff of Environmental Magazine detained for alleged extortion

The Thai Binh Provincial Police have detained the Editor-in-Chief and several staff members of the Vietnam Urban and Environmental Magazine under emergency orders, investigating alleged extortion activities.

Hanoi opts out of fireworks to support flood victims

In a gesture of solidarity and responsibility, Hanoi has canceled all fireworks activities planned for the 70th anniversary of the capital's liberation to prioritize support for victims of recent storms and floods.

HCMC hosts 5th Economic Forum, focuses on industrial & digital transformation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the 5th Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum, emphasizing the city's strategic initiatives toward sustainable and modern industrial development.

Party Chief, President To Lam meets with Presidents of EC & Ukraine

During his working visit to New York, USA, on the afternoon of September 24th, General Secretary and President To Lam held meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.