Hoa Binh effectively implemented 4 strategic breakthroughs

To realize the four strategic breakthroughs of the Resolution of the Provincial Party Congress for the 2020-2025 term, Hoa Binh Province has implemented many important policies and solutions.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 18

Vietnam sends nearly 1 million guest workers in 2013-2021

Viettel wants to make chips amidst global shortage

Vietnam’s telecom giant Viettel Group has proposed developing and manufacturing chips for domestic and international markets.

Nguyen Danh Huy appointed as Deputy Minister of Transport

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision to appoint Mr. Nguyen Danh Huy, head of the Planning and Investment Department under the Ministry of Transport, as new Deputy Minister of Transport.

FLC, HAI face trading suspension

The Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HOSE) will ban FLC Group (FLC) and HAI Agrochem JSC (HAI) from trading their shares due to delays in releasing their audited 2021 financial reports.

Mid-Autumn Festival toy market in Hanoi crowded on evenings

The Mid-Autumn Festival is three weeks away, but many families and young people have flocked to Hang Ma Street (Hanoi) to go for a walk and buy toys.

Vietnam among best global destinations for foodies: Skyscanner

Skyscanner, a travel site based in Scotland, has named Vietnam among the world’s six best destinations for food lovers, alongside Mexico, India, Thailand, Nepal, and Singapore.

Vietnamese rapper 16 Typh hailed by famous hip-hop magazine

The prestigious music magazine HipHopDX has praised the music video of the hit “Million Dollar Boy” by Vietnamese rapper 16 Typh.

Vietnam's top tennis player enjoys record high in world rankings

Vietnam’s top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam has passed a milestone in his career when rising to the world’s No.332 in the latest Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings.

Vietnamese cultural village to be built in Korea

A Vietnamese cultural village will be built in the county of Bonghwa, Gyeongbuk province, the Republic of Korea, heard a recent meeting between the county’s mayor Park Hyun-guk and Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Vu Tung.

PetroVietnam proposes US$19 billion oil refinery complex and national oil reserve

The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) has proposed to the Government an investment in a refinery and petrochemical complex and a national reserve of crude oil and petroleum products in Long Son Petroleum Industrial Park.

27 senior Party members disciplined in H1/2022

The Party Central Executive Committee, the Politburo, the Secretariat, and the Central Commission for Inspection disciplined 27 officials managed by the Politburo and the Secretariat in the first six months of 2022, 20 cases up year on year.

Hanoi to inspect fire prevention at all karaoke parlors

Half a month after the karaoke parlor fire in Cau Giay District, the Hanoi People's Committee has asked districts to inspect all karaoke parlors and bars and handle violations.

Vietnam needs extra US$368 billion to achieve net zero emissions

As the energy industry has a crucial role in achieving net zero emissions by 2050, it requires a structural transition toward green growth. Therefore, Vietnam needs assistance from developed countries regarding both financial and technical issues.

Labor Minister proposes harsh punishment for child offenders

Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung signed an official letter requesting to have harsh punishment for child offenders and strengthening measures to prevent violence against children.

Pu Sam Cap Cave: the hidden charm of Lai Chau

Pu Sam Cap Cave in Pu Sam Cap Commune, Sin Ho District, in the northwestern province of Lai Chau, is known for its wild, beautiful and mysterious beauty.

Hanoi’s three largest parks are seriously degraded

Many public works in the parks of Thu Le, Bach Thao, and Thong Nhat in Hanoi are in disrepair, affecting urban beauty and public experiences.

Why are thousands of public employees taking private-sector jobs?

Many public employees have recently quit their jobs and taken a job in the private sector. This indicates that the public sector is not attractive and that many problems need to be addressed.

Kon Tum Province records 300 earthquakes over a year

The Central Highland province of Kon Tum has recorded more than 300 earthquakes since April 2021, according to the provincial administration.

Highly-infectious BA.2.74 Omicron sub-variant detected in Vietnam

Vietnam has detected a number of new, highly-contagious Omicron sub-variants, including BA.2.74, said the General Department of Preventive Medicine on August 17.

Relaxing visa policy to attract more foreign tourists to Vietnam: insiders

Vietnam’s visa policy should be more open to lure international tourists, insiders have said.

Vietnam Airlines resumes, increases frequency of several flights in September

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will resume flights connecting the central city of Da Nang with Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur and Thailand’s Bangkok from September 1 and September 15, respectively, the carrier has announced.

Da Lat listed among world’s best places for binge-worthy dating

Booking.com has named Vietnam's Da Lat city among the world's six places for the summer’s binge-worthy dating shows.

Quang Ninh refutes allegations of sea encroachment in Ha Long Bay

The authorities of Quang Ninh province has refuted information that it has allowed a project to conduct sea encroachment and subdivide land plots for sale, which seriously undermined the conservation of the UNESCO-recognised Ha Long Bay.

VN extends time of anti-dumping investigation on tables, chairs from Malaysia, China

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has decided to extend time limit of investigation on applying anti-dumping measures on table and chair products originating from Malaysia and China by six months.