Part 2: Vietnam seeks US-recognized market economy status

Vietnam is looking forward to being recognized as a market economy by the US, which would bring more opportunities to Vietnam’s exports. Many countries have voiced their support of Vietnam.

International hotel brands expand presence in VN

The hotel industry is lagging amid low occupancy rates though room rates are almost at 2019 levels in most areas, according to Savills Hotels.

Measures suggested to boost startup access to capital

There are about 3,800 start-ups in Vietnam at present, including 11 valued at over US$100 million and three at more than $1 billion each, according to the National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation Development.

VN welcomes UN committee’s adoption of draft cybercrime convention

When enters into force, the convention will provide the first global legal framework to help promote cooperation among countries in responding to the threat of cybercrime.

Unique 120-year-old black star trees grace Hanoi's Lo Duc Street

Lo Duc Street in Hanoi is renowned for its 134 black star (Hopea odorata) trees, many of which are ancient specimens planted during the French colonial era, around 120 years ago.

HCM City to choose district deputy chairs through examinations

HCM City Mayor Phan Van Mai has asked the city’s Department of Home Affairs to work with localities to draw up a plan to organize examinations to recruit deputy chairs of districts on a trial basis.

Growth quality depends on executives’ courage to take action

Officials’ spirit of taking responsibility, "daring to think and daring to do", needs to be promoted to help the national economy overcome the current difficult period.

Ministry supports 3-5% interest rate cut for social housing buyers

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) supports a proposal on reducing the interest rate by 3-5 percent for social housing buyers and maintaining a subsidy of 1.5-2 percent for developers.

Artists seek to compose more operas that appeal to general audiences

After ‘Co Sao’ (Miss Sao), the first Vietnamese opera, was performed, artists have tried to create masterpieces that are more accessible to Vietnamese audiences.

Urgent need to improve young labourers’ skills

There are many concerns that vocational education is not keeping pace with the changing needs of the work place, since it is vocational training which has the strongest and most direct ties to the labour market.

VN set up a national committee to promote semiconductor industry development

Prime Minister (PM) Pham Minh Chinh earlier this week signed Decision No 791/QD-TTg on the establishment of the national steering committee to promote the development of semiconductor industry.

Vietnam responds to Cambodia’s construction of Funan Techo canal project

Vietnam respects Cambodia's implementation of the Funan Techo canal project, has said Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Doan Khac Viet when asked to comment on Cambodia's recent official commencement of the canal project.

Vietnam aims to build reputable AI brands

The country is seeking to build 10 reputable artificial intelligence (AI) brands in the region and become a global AI bright spot, according to information set out in the Government’s national strategy on AI research, development, and application.

Last Vietnamese athlete out, VN go home without a medal

Vietnam team go home empty handed after the last athlete fails to advance to medal-match at the Paris Olympics on August 8.

US activist Merle Ratner to rest in peace iin Vietnam

Her cremated ashes will be scattered on Do Son sea in the northern city of Hai Phong in a ceremony held by the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations

The last of the old book sellers: A 90-year-old man's daily struggle in Saigon

Amid the scorching heat and sudden rain showers of Saigon, Tran Minh Quang, a 90-year-old man from Dong Nai, tirelessly arranges and protects his collection of old books on a small pushcart.

Digital archives: from needs to solutions

Digital archives are an essential aspect of modern governance and societal development, particularly in the context of e-government and the digital economy and society.

Circuit-3 500kv transmission lines – continuation of miracle

Thirty years ago, at 7:07pm on May 27, 1994, the 500kV power transmission line system was officially put into operation.

Scientists warn of ‘marriage pressure’ due to abnormal sex ratio

If the gap in the number of boys and girls at birth in Vietnam continues to widen, it will severely impact people born after 2005. By 2030, of those of marriageable age, about 10 percent of men won’t find spouses.

Unsafe food surrounds hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City

The following photo article sheds light on the concerning state of food hygiene around hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam gearing up for aged society

Population aging is creating new pressure and challenges to which the population and development work needs to flexibly respond as there are only 14 years left for Vietnam to prepare for an aged society.

700-year-old Vinh Nghiem pagoda in Bac Giang preserves over 3,000 treasures

Nestled in the tranquil village of Duc La Village, Bac Giang Province, the 700-year-old Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, also known as Duc La Pagoda, stands as a testament to Vietnam's rich cultural and religious heritage.

Soprano Hien Nguyen impresses Italian concert goers with Vietnamese folk tune

‘Quan họ’ (love duet singing) – a Vietnamese traditional music genre that has been recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity – was presented in chamber music style through the charming voice of Hien Nguyen

Hanoi flag-hoisting ceremony marks ASEAN’s 57th anniversary

With direction as the strategic vision, solidarity as the fulcrum, centrality as the foundation, and specific programmes as the tools, ASEAN will be able to harmoniously adapt to possible volatilities, and grow further in the next decade

Commemorating the 57th anniversary of ASEAN: journey of cohesion and resilience

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bui Thanh Son, penned an article on the occasion of the 57th anniversary of ASEAN’s founding writing about how it offers cohesion and resilience.