Street performances launched outside Opera House

HCM City has launched a special music programme offering street performances outside the Opera House in District 1, as part of its efforts to entertain and attract locals and visitors.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 18

National steering committee on green growth established

Banning coffee shops on Hanoi's ‘train street’: Better solutions should be sought

According to a report made by the People’s Committee of Hàng Bông Ward, there are 15 business households running coffee shops along the train line. Only four follow safety regulations and have a business licence, Vietnam Television cited.

Discovering golden paddy fields in northern region this autumn

Sa Pa, Mu Cang Chai, and Hoang Su Phi represent ideal destinations in which travelers can view golden paddy fields in the northern region this autumn.

Quynh Hoa named winner of Supermodel International 2022

Vietnamese representative Bui Quynh Hoa became the winner of the Supermodel International 2022 contest which concluded in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on September 15.

Construction Ministry plans changes to estate brokerage regulations

According to the Ministry of Construction (MOC), many individual real estate brokers do not declare and pay taxes as required by the law. Current regulations don’t have tools to control this, which causes loss of revenue to the state budget.

Vietnam facilitates foreign firms’ investment activities: PM

PM Pham Minh Chinh chaired a hybrid meeting with foreign-invested enterprises and business associations on September 17, during which he pledged to create favourable conditions for FDI enterprises to invest successfully and sustainably in Vietnam.

Paragliders enjoy spectacular flights over Mu Cang Chai terraced fields

Dozens of professional Vietnamese and foreign paragliding pilots will gather to showcase their spectacular and innovative paragliding skills in Mu Cang Chai, home of one of the 10 most beautiful terraced rice fields in the world.

Construction Ministry plans to build 1.8 million apartments for low-income earners

The Ministry of Construction (MoC) has submitted a plan to build over 1.8 million apartments under a social housing scheme for low-income earners and workers in industrial zones (IZs) by 2030.

Vietnam to cut gas power capacity in electricity development plan

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has been told to finalise the National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP VIII) for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2045, focusing on reducing coal power plants.

Super-cars seized or sold after famous owners jailed or indicted

In Vietnam, many businessmen have bought Roll-Royce special edition cars priced at tens of billions of VND. But those cars were seized or sold after the owners were arrested or imprisoned for illegal acts.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 17

Vietnam remains world's second biggest coffee exporter

Half of Vietnam's population set to earn US$20 a day by 2030

Vietnam is forecast to have around 48 million people, nearly half of the population, whose daily income would hit over US$20 by 2030 (in 2011 purchasing power parity, or PPP).

Forest rangers face violent illegal loggers, low pay

Beyond the hardships and dangers, the forest rangers in the Central Highlands Tay Nguyen still patrol the forest day and night. But every ranger ponders the question, how to accomplish their mission and be there with their family and close ones.

High prices trouble people and businesses

Though the consumption and use of services have increased compared to the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumer demand is still low while commodity prices have reached a new height.

Railway workers' untold stories

There are two railways that crosses Lang Son Province: Hanoi - Dong Dang and Mai Pha - Na Duong, both with a length of 123 km. These two railways pass through deserted areas with forests that pose dangers to railway workers on duty.

Noodle soup with roasted duck: a change-of-pace breakfast in Hanoi

Pho vit or noodle soup with roasted duck, an ethnic specialty from the mountainous areas, has gradually cemented its position on Hanoi's cuisine map.

Vietnam vows to control inflation, prevent VND from depreciating

Experts have given many noteworthy recommendations for Vietnam’s economy, with emphasis on the need to ensure the stability of the dong/dollar exchange rate.

Cash flows into overseas Vietnamese homeland continue to support its rise

Over the past years, Vietnamese overseas have helped improve livelihoods back home with increasingly large remittances, with inflows into the nation expected to continue increasing this year.

Vietnam's bond market expands to nearly $100 billion

The growth was driven by both the Government and corporate bond segments.

Gasoline prices ‘hot’, retailers demand higher discounts

Petroleum retailers want a minimum discount of VND700 per liter of gasoline sold to break even, VND1,000 per liter to cover expenses, and over VND1,000 per liter to make a profit.

US maintains anti-dumping duties on Vietnam’s pangasius

The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade said the DOC is receiving applications for the POR19 on Vietnamese pangasius for the period from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022.

Wife of Khai Hoan Land chair is in Top 200 richest people in Vietnam’s stock market

Tran Thi Thu Huong of Khai Hoan Land Group (KHG) has been listed among Vietnam's top 200 richest people, while her husband, Nguyen Khai Hoan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Khai Hoan Land, among top 100.

Hanoi working to build own cultural brand

Hanoi is making the best use of its cultural and human resources to create internal strength and an important driving force to act for its sustainable development.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 17

Hoang Su Phi terraced field heritage week kicks off in Ha Giang