Little-known account concerning Kien Giang's "tomb of 3,000 taels of gold"

A tomb area with exceptionally unusual construction lies in a little lane in An Hoa ward, Rach Gia city (Kien Giang) - the mausoleum of Mr. Ha My Suongthe.

Vietnam’s fifth city joins UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities

Cao Lanh is the fifth city in Viet Nam to join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, following Hai Duong (2015), Ho Chi Minh City (2015), and Sa Dec and Vinh (2020).

Vietnam to strictly handle corruption, negativities in land management

The Government asks that related ministries and state agencies to develop their own action plans to complete the land law system synchronously in order to improve the efficiency of land use and management.

Hanoi to build six more parks

The Hanoi government has decided to establish a steering committee for park and flower garden upgrading and building projects in charge of developing six more parks in the 2021-2025 period.

Handmade mooncakes favourites with consumers ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival

With the Mid-Autumn festival rapidly approaching, the mooncake market is rallying with erected stalls offering a different kinds of handmade cakes in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colours.

Vietnam ranks first at Finswimming World Cup Round Swimming Pool 2022

Vietnam topped the Finswimming’s World Cup Round Swimming Pool 2022 in Thailand after securing 26 gold, 11 silver, and five bronze medals.

Vietnam, OECD talk draft economic report

A draft report on Vietnam’s economy was tabled for discussion at a meeting held at the headquarters of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris on September 5.

Vietnam's agricultural sector persists $50 billion export target

Despite numerous difficulties coming from the domestic and international situation, the agricultural sector has managed to achieve important targets, and it still persists in this year’s agro-forestry-fishery export target of $50 billion.

8-month budget revenue is close to yearly target, but businesses still under pressure

Budget collections have unexpectedly increased at a time when people and businesses are still in dire straits. Economists have urged the government to reduce taxes and fees to prevent serious consequences.

Vietnam looks to UNESCO’s support for World Heritage Committee candidacy: FM

Vietnam will run for a seat in the World Heritage Committee in the 2023-2027 tenure and expects to get support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

Warning about electricity shortage, Vietnam to import power from Laos

Anticipating an electricity shortage, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has asked permission from the Prime Minister to import electricity from Laos and develop transmission lines to bring electricity from Laos to Vietnam.

Footwear enterprises facing challenges

Vietnam's leather and footwear enterprises face many challenges in the remaining months of 2022, especially the lack of market information, according to the Viet Nam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (Lefaso).

Be Group receives US$100 million loan from Deutsche Bank

Be Group Joint Stock Company, the owner and developer of the on-demand multi-service consumer platform “be”, has inked a US$100 million with the Deutsche Bank.

Conditions for granting registration certificates to foreign NGOs

The Government has issued Decree No 58/2022/ND-CP (Decree 52) on the registration and management of foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Vietnam.

Sea encroachment projects in Quang Ninh result in environmental concerns

Having many shallow coastal areas and alluvial flats, the Northern Province of Quang Ninh has had a series of large-scale sea encroachment projects to build urban and tourist areas in recent years.

Vietnam one of world's best performing stock markets in August

Last month, the benchmark even witnessed an outstanding breakthrough with a gain of more than 74 per cent over the previous month.

Domestic instant noodle consumption growing 20 percent annually

Vietnam passed South Korea to lead the consumption per capita of instant noodles in the world in 2021, according to the World Instant Noodles Association (WINA).

Vietnam's aerobic gymnasts win gold at Asian championships

Trinh Quang Manh and Phan Thi Uyen Nhi won the first gold medal for Vietnam at the seventh Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships which is organised in Pattaya, Thailand.

Japan opens up to Vietnamese tourists

Japan has decided to welcome the return of Vietnamese visitors from September 7, according to information given by Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio.

Vietnam seeks US assistance to realize climate change adaptation goals

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested that the US continue to support Vietnam in negotiations on the establishment of a Just Energy Transition Partnership to help the country realize climate change adaptation goals.

Vietnam, Laos aiming fo 2 billion USD in bilateral trade

Trade ties between Vietnam and neighbouring Laos have been growing since they established diplomatic relations 60 years ago (September 5, 1962-2022).

Floating with the clouds on Bach Moc Luong Tu

Staying true to its name, Bach Moc Luong Tu boasts a majestic beauty with a dreamy landscape of clouds, fog and sunshine.

Businesses set urgent goals to cut carbon emissions

A representative of Nestlé Group says that the company has announced a commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Vietnam must prepare for new wave of investments

Many provinces and cities across Vietnam have announced quite optimistic results in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects in the last months of the year.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 5

First Vietnamese Children’s “Ao Dai” Festival held in Phu Tho