JICA-funded project helps Da Nang enhance waste classification at source

A workshop was held in the central city of Da Nang on August 2 to kick off the second phase of a project on waste classification at source and waste recycling funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in the locality.

Businesses spice up Vietnamese market

With a population of nearly 100 million and strength in cultivating spice plants, Vietnam has substantial potential for , consumption and export.

Non-stop toll collection: government 'talks the talk and walks the walk'

With determination from the Prime Minister and the government, the electronic toll collection policy (ETC) has been brought into life after many delays.

Land, house prices ease, transactions on the rise

The prices of land and houses have been leveling off in most localities, according to the Ministry of Construction (MOC).

Luxury car purchasing power improves but deliveries are delayed

The luxury car market in H1 saw sales increasing significantly. But many clients were told to wait six months to a year for delivery.

Exchange rate fluctuations reduce national debt by VND57 trillion

The Government's outstanding debt by the end of 2022 is estimated to decrease by about VND57 trillion, down 2 percent compared to the outstanding balance at the end of 2021.

Vietnam ensures sufficient supply of petroleum for use until year end

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has affirmed that it can guarantee the supply of petroleum for the domestic market until the end of the year.

The splendor of Hoang Su Phi's terraced paddy fields

Located in Ha Giang Province, Hoang Su Phi District has a total area of 3,700 hectares of rice terraces. Aside from being a natural wonder, the fields are a reflection of the hard work and inventiveness of local ethnic groups.

Cheap capital sources at most banks decline in Q2

Despite efforts to increase cheap capital sources, many banks reported their current account savings account (CASA) rate in the second quarter of 2022 declined compared to the previous quarter.

Industrial realty stocks remain attractive in second half of 2022

The shift of global investment to Vietnam is creating a bright spot for the industrial park real estate market.

Experts urge caution in early land investments based on infrastructure plans

Businesses and individuals seeking to profit from land and property investments in areas near infrastructure projects have been warned about the risks of committing before the full project details become clear.

Localities lack capital for development, but misuse public land

Public land and assets valued at multi-trillions of dong have not been fully utilized and many land plots have been left deserted for years. Still, localities continue to complain about the lack of capital.

Comic creator contest to showcase young talent

Young artists will use their comic creativity to entertain the world and connect people together thanks to a new contest launched recently in HCM City.

PM emphasises the need to stablise macro ecomony, markets, politics and people's life

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the need to ensure the stability of the macro-economy, markets, politics, and people’s material and spiritual life while chairing the regular Government meeting on Wednesday.

Tamiflu prices fluctuate, Health Ministry tightens price control

The Drug Administration of Vietnam has sent a document to healthcare departments, hospitals and drug traders, requesting a sufficient supply of drugs for seasonal influenza and strict control over drug prices.

Vietnam attends Mekong-Ganga Senior Officials' Meeting

A Vietnamese delegation joined others from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and India at the Mekong-Ganga Senior Officials' Meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Monday.

Czech Republic latest to stop recognising Vietnam's new-style passports

Czech Republic announced on Tuesday that it would not recognise Vietnam’s new-style passports for “failure to comply with technical standards of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).”

HCM City to set up more vaccination sites for children

HCM City has instructed its districts to set up more COVID-19 vaccination sites for children in August.

Poor, near-poor households to receive housing support

From August 15, eligible families will be given VND40 million (US$1,700) to build a new house or VND20 million for home repairs.

Blue, The Moffatts, A1, and 911 set to perform in Hanoi

Four popular boybands from the 1990s and 2000s -- Blue, The Moffatts, A1, and 911 -- will play at the HAY Glamping Music Festival in Hanoi on August 6.

ASEAN Ministers commit to SEA Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone

ASEAN Foreign Ministers while attending a meeting in Phnom Penh on August 2 reiterated their countries’ commitments to strictly implement the Treaty of Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) to build a region free of nuclear

Hanoi to welcome opening of “ASEAN Cultural Colours” exhibition

An exhibition themed “ASEAN Cultural Coulours” will be held from August 8 to August 12 at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi to mark the 55th founding anniversary of ASEAN.

Ninh Binh named among top 12 coolest movie filming locations to visit in Asia

The US travel magazine Travel & Leisure has named the northern province of Ninh Binh among the top 12 coolest movie filming locations to visit throughout all of Asia.

More than half of fishing boats still ashore, need support

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has proposed using the state budget to support fishermen.

Airlines losses fall, but sky remains overcast

The aviation sector is witnessing slightly brighter business results, but businesses are still facing difficulties because fuel prices are high and international air routes have not fully recovered.