In a bid to boost inbound tourism, Vietnam is considering increasing the number of nationalities eligible for visa exemptions.

Vietnam is expected to phase out 2G networks by the end of this year given the emergence of new mobile technologies like 5G, according to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VNTA) under the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Industrial real estate has shown positive signs after the country began reopening international air routes. However, higher leasing fees are a concern.

The Ministry of Transport has announced a plan to strengthen inspection and crack down on taxi drivers' illegal practices, such as enticing passengers, overcharging or refusing to take passengers at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City.

Despite the influx of investment and the rapid pace of development, at the moment, there is no specific legal framework for edtech under Vietnamese law.

Automobile sales in Vietnam posted a month-on-month increase of 20% and a year-on-year surge of 88% in July, the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) reported on August 11.

Fuel prices have fallen back to the pre-January level, but many transport firms still refuse to adjust their fares, according to authorities.

Hanoi City has reviewed and handled over 700 long-delayed projects covering a total area of more than 5,000 hectares to speed up the investment in and completion of the projects and avoid a waste of land.

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is developing a strategy with specific goals and norms to develop the game industry, said Le Quang Tu Do, deputy director of the Authority of Broadcasting, Television and Electronic Information.

Five Vietnamese skaters will compete at the 2022 International Skating Union (ISU) Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating which will take place in the Czech Republic from August 31- September 3, and in Italy from October 12-15.

Vietnam is willing to hold trade talks with the United States to timely solve arising problems and strengthen bilateral economic, trade and investment relations, in the interest of businesses and people of the two countries.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to host the first-ever “Namaste Vietnam Festival" from August 12 to September 12 to mark 75 years of Indian Independence and 50 years of Vietnam – India diplomacy this year.

A Strategic Framework for Sustainable Development Cooperation (CF) between the Government of Vietnam and all UN resident and non-resident agencies in Vietnam for the 2022-2026 period was signed in Hanoi on August 11.

Vietnam wants to promote relations with both the United States and China, and expects both sides will exercise restraint for global peace, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing on August 11.

Samsung Electronics’ plan to manufacture semiconductor products in Vietnam has sparked the hope that the Southeast Asian nation will be a new stop for the semiconductor industry.

With the blockchain market showing signs of recovery and the amount of capital increasing sharply in recent weeks globally, investors are now more confident in seeking out stronger connections to move forward.

The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism suggested extending the implementation of support policies until 2023 to help tourism businesses overcome difficulties caused by the pandemic as travel businesses are still facing difficulties.

The government of Quang Ninh Province is set to develop a luxury tourism project at a total cost of over VND24.8 trillion, or US$1 billion, in Van Don District.

The festival is an opportunity to remember the merits of parents and ancestors.

Minister of Public Security To Lam says that the government’s decree on betting is expected to help reduce illegal online betting.

NA Standing Committee adopts resolutions on establishment of administrative units

Vietnam decided on Thursday to further lower retail prices of oil and petrol on Thursday, the fifth consecutive time since late June.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has ratified the national cyber security strategy in response to cyberspace challenges till 2025 with a vision towards 2030.

Drugs containing the active ingredients Tecovirimat, Brincidofvir, Cidofovir, and Probenecid are those recommended by WHO.

The embassy of Finland in Hanoi said the reason for the non-recognition is due to the lack of place of birth on the new passports.