Vietnam always welcome APEC investors: President

This is a good opportunity for APEC investors to come to Vietnam and the country always welcomes APEC businesses to invest and cooperate for mutual benefit and development.

Home-loan interest rates rise, low-income earners struggle to find accommodations

After a long period of staying at a low level, home loan interest rates have begun to increase. With higher house prices and interest rates, the dream of owning a house is becoming more difficult.

Red River Delta needs leaders at a higher level than provincial chairs

Having the second largest economic scale among six economic zones, the regional institutions of the Red River Delta are among the weakest, according to Dr Tran Dinh Thien.

Student wins gold medal at International Mathematics Olympiad twice

Ngo Quy Dang has earned the maximum score at the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO). In a previous IMO competition, he was the first Vietnamese 10th grader to participate in the event.

Local K-Pop fans gear up for singing contest

K-Pop lovers nationwide will have the chance to display their talents through the “K-Pop I Love 2022” singing contest due to take place in three major cities between August and October.

Vietnam among eight cheapest countries for retirement worldwide

Magazine Travel + Leisure of the United States has made a list consisting of some eight countries, including Vietnam, that offer retirees an opportunity to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle and a lower cost of living.

10 best bars in Vietnam as voted by Travel + Leisure readers

With the nation reopening to international tourism, readers of American magazine Travel + Leisure have voted to decide the 10 greatest bars in the country where tourists can shake up the night time with loud music, blinking lights, and a good time.

Remembering the martyrs

A delegation of Party, State, National Assembly, Government and Vietnam Fatherland Front leaders on Tuesday offered incense in tribute to fallen combatants at the Martyrs’ Monument and paid tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum

Vietnamese Embassy working with UK authorities following discovery of human remains

Representatives from the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK are working with local police following the discovery of human remains in a building in Manchester.

US-funded project to modernise universities in Vietnam

A five-year project costing US$14.2 million funded by the United State Agency for International Development (USAID) will help to modernise three universities in Vietnam to become high-quality higher education institutions.

Dinh Hong Quan to defend IBF title

International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Dinh Hong Quan will defend his title on July 30 at The Grand Ho Tram Resort in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.

Cross-border wildlife trafficking discovered in An Giang

Border guards of the Mekong Delta province of An Giang that borders Cambodia has reported it has detected a case of wildlife trafficking.

Special Korean programme set excite HCM City residents

The “My Soul Seoul in Ho Chi Minh” tourism promotion event is scheduled to be held on August 2 at the GEM Center in the southern metropolis.

Vietnam aim for Top 4 finish at 2022 ASEAN Para Games

Vietnamese disabled athletes left for Indonesia on July 26 as they go to compete at the 11th ASEAN Para Games with the aim of winning 40 gold medals and clinching a Top 4 finish in the medal tally.

DOC promotes peace, trust, cooperation between ASEAN, China: Former FM

The Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) has contributed to promoting peace, trust and cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China.

Rising quality key to sustainable farm exports to the EU

Local firms have no other alternative but to opt for higher product quality to ensure sustainable exports to the EU market.

Action plan on electric vehicles signed

In 2022-2030, Vietnam plans to shift to using electric vehicles for road transport. By 2050, 100 percent of buses and taxis would use electricity and green energy.

Sons, daughters of famous businesspeople leave top posts

Some young sons and daughters from famous business families have unexpectedly resigned from their posts after gaining achievements.

Food prices still high despite petrol price cuts

From its peak, petrol prices have fallen by 20.7-25.6 percent to the level of five months ago. However, food and foodstuff prices have not dropped.

Food, consumer goods decline sluggishly

Although gasoline prices have dropped sharply, many products have merely decreased slightly or kept their old prices.

Clear and effective policies help mitigate external shock impact

Despite the global economy enduring an array of unpredictable fluctuations, the timely introduction and effective implementation of Government policies have contributed to Vietnam avoiding external shocks whilst also promoting growth.

Petrol prices cool, cost pressure reduced

Falling petrol prices have given cheer to people and businesses and may stimulate consumer demand in the near future.

Business results suffer from securities investments in Q2

As the financial report season begins, besides companies announcing large profits with strong growth, many saw great losses in the second quarter of 2022.

Vietnamese shares fall as large-caps drag

Heavyweight stocks dragged Vietnamese’s blue-chip share indices lower on Tuesday, pressuring the overall stock market amid weakening market sentiment.

Apartment prices continue to rise because of supply shortage

Apartment prices in Hanoi have been increasing, now hovering around VND40 million per sq m.