Chinese EV maker sees Vietnam as key market in Southeast Asia

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has chosen Vietnam as a key market for its development in Southeast Asia, Vo Minh Luc, CEO of BYD Auto Vietnam, has said.

General Secretary To Lam: "The people's happiness is my joy and purpose"

In his inaugural speech, General Secretary To Lam pledged his unwavering dedication to serving the nation and its people, emphasizing that the happiness of the people is his joy and purpose.

Vietnam disappointed by US market economy recognition decision

Despite significant economic reforms and international recognition, the decision does not fully reflect Vietnam's progress, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

General To Lam elected General Secretary of Communist Party of Vietnam

General To Lam, a member of the Politburo and the President of Vietnam, has been elected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam for the 13th term, with a unanimous vote.

VNFOREST: Negotiations on agreements on forest carbon credit sales continue

Many localities in Vietnam that want to sell forest carbon credits are awaiting guidance on the sales.

Old hu tieu shop: owner vocal

Amid a forest of eateries in HCM City, a special hu tieu shop owned by ‘Aunt Ba’ still attracts diners thanks to its special way of serving: bowls of hu tieu are carried from the second to first floor by a rope.

Prohibiting petrol distributors from trading with each other faces opposition

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has voiced concern about the proposal on prohibiting petroleum distributors to buy or sell with each other, saying that this is against market rules.

Vietnamese stir-fried dishes make the top 100 in Asia

Five dishes from Vietnam have been named in Taste Atlas's "Top 100 Stir-Fried Dishes in Asia." The list includes the popular water spinach with garlic, celebrated for its delicate flavors and vibrant presentation.

Police announce hotlines, seek public input on traffic and safety violations

Many provincial and municipal police directors have publicized their mobile phone numbers, calling on people to contact them to report law violations.

Surge in cryptocurrency investment indicates multi-billion-dollar opportunity

Hundreds of billions of dollars in cryptocurrencies are estimated to have flowed into Vietnam over the past year; however, the lack of a legal framework monitoring this capital flow might lead to tax losses and risks such as money laundering.

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Vietnam remains second largest export market of Laos

Vietnam's pharmaceutical industry faces many challenges

Vietnam's pharmaceutical industry still faces many challenges and difficulties in the context of increasingly deep integration with the world, heard a seminar in Hanoi.

How should agencies and the public prepare for the end of 2G services?

The success of the 2G cessation campaign will heavily depend on how Vietnam prepares for the change.

Tripadvisor names Hanoi among world's top food destinations

Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi has ranked among the top 15 culinary destinations in the world as voted by readers of the world's largest travel guidance platform TripAdvisor.

Vietnamese enterprise strives to penetrate Latin American market

Vietnamese baking ingredients producer Tan Nhat Huong is joining nearly 300 top global and regional brands at the 17th Mexipan in Mexico City, Mexico from July 31 to August 3.

Vietnamese students claim medals at world contests

Two Vietnamese students won bronze medals at the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) and the Adobe Certified Professional World Championship (ACPWC) 2024 in California, the US.

HCM City hosts first World Student Festival

The first World Student Festival Ho Chi Minh City 2024 and the eighth International Student Science Forum officially kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on August 2.

India’s Adani Group plans to invest 2 billion USD in Lien Chieu Port project

Adani Group, one of the leading firms in India, has proposed an investment of 2 billion USD in Lien Chieu Port in Da Nang to help perfect the logistics ecosystem in the city and the central region of Vietnam.

Vietnam to adopt Indian stem cell technology

The Hanoi-based Hoang Lam Cosmetic Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India’s Stempeutics Research Pvt. Ltd. to introduce stem cell technology in Vietnam.

Foreign investment in property sector in seven months surges 78%

Foreign investors injected more than 2.87 billion USD into the Vietnamese realty market during January-July, a year-on-year surge of 78%, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI)’s Foreign Investment Agency.

Vietnamese food on Paris Olympics menu

Vietnam’s two popular dishes of pho (noodle soup) and nem (spring rolls) have been chosen by host France to serve athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

VinaCapital upbeat about Vietnam’s stock market

Leading investment fund VinaCapital remains confident in the Vietnamese stock market in the last months of this year despite foreign investors’ heavy net selling.

Vietnam Airlines receives Boeing 787-10 dreamliner

Vietnam Airlines took delivery of its fifth Boeing 787-10 on July 31, making it the 30th wide-body aircraft in the national flag carrier's fleet.

Vietnam has a market economy: Expert

Vietnam has a market economy, if the pace of reforms it has undertaken from the Doi Moi (Renewal) period in 1986 to now is taken into consideration, Senior Lecturer in Economics at Australia’s Deakin University Dr. Cong Pham has assessed.

Personal data breaches in Vietnam continue to be common

Noting that violations in personal data protection in Vietnam remain common, the deputy head of A05. Trieu Manh Tung, said the investigation agency is dealing with hundreds of personal data purchase groups.