Vietnam eyes 200.000 ha of ginseng by 2030

Quang Nam authorities and the Vietnam Administration of Forestry has set a goal to cultivate as much as 200,000 hectare of panax ginseng and promote it to the international market.

Xanh island-a green pearl in Binh Dinh province

Nhon Chau island commune, which is called Xanh or Green island by the locals in Binh Dinh province, is located in a strategic position of national defense and an unspoiled tourist attraction.

Drug distribution brings high profits as investors acquire pharmacy firms

Attracted by the high profits that drug distributors and manufacturers can make, many investors have decided to buy into pharmaceutical companies.

Nearly 1,700 cars make a giant map of Vietnam

As many as 1,680 cars converged on the northern port city of Hai Phong on July 9 to form the largest map of Vietnam.

Japanese Embassy in Vietnam to open condolence books for late PM Abe Shinzo

The Embassy of Japan in Vietnam has announced it will open a condolence book for late Prime Minister Abe Shinzo from 9am to 5:15pm on July 11 and 12.

Thousands of medical workers resign, low pay is main cause

There has been a wave of medical workers quitting their jobs at public hospitals and medical centers.

700-year-old shipbuilding village shaken by ‘petrol price storm’

Once famous for its profession of building wooden ships that accompanied fishermen on trips to the open sea, Trung Kien shipbuilding craft village in Nghe An province is now struggling to survive.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 10

Vietnam-Japan trade reaches over US$20 billion in first half

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 10

Honorary Ambassador of Korea Tourism in Vietnam in 2022 announced

HCM City to submit new resolution on special policies for the city

HCM City Mayor Phan Van Mai said the city is drafting a new resolution to replace Resolution 54 on the special mechanism and policies for the city.

Vietnam simplifies regulations on business activities in education

The Vietnamese government on July 6 issued Decision No.793/QD-TTg to simplify regulations for certain business activities in the education and training sector.

Vietnam's recruitment demand bounces back

Vietnam has seen the recovery of rising recruitment demand across various industries despite labour shortages in some specific fields and positions.

Fuel price hikes plague travel firms

Consecutive petroleum price hikes so far this year have further burdened travel firms in Vietnam which are trying to gradually recover after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Shinzo Abe – a close friend of Vietnam

For Vietnamese people former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is always a close friend who made significant contributions to developing and elevating the friendship and close relationship that exists between the two countries.

French journalist muses online over Hue City’s timeless charm

Voyageurs du Monde of France recently ran an article on its website Vacance by Emmanuel Boutan, praising the beauty of Vietnam’s Hue imperial city.

Big banks hike deposit interest rates

Large banks are starting to join the deposit interest rate hike race along with small- and medium-sized banks due to rising capital demand pressure after a long time staying out of the game.

The Travel website suggests things to do in ancient Hoi An

The ancient riverbank town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam was recently reviewed by The Travel website as an ideal place for foreign visitors who want to see the exotic culture of Vietnam.

UK exports to Vietnam grow over 23% after UKVFTA

A year after the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) came into effect in early 2021, trade between the two countries has shown significant growth despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

UN Human Rights Council adopts Vietnam-initiated resolution

A resolution on human rights and climate change drafted by Vietnam in coordination with Bangladesh and the Philippines has been adopted at the 50th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Grand energy aims require direction

In order to realise its climate pledges, Vietnam is looking into alternative energy sources, but the sluggish development of the nation’s key power development plan is likely to keep its ambitions out of reach.

Photographer creates camera museum at home

A photographer living in Hanoi has amassed a collection of hundreds of cameras, books, and other photographic artefacts at a gallery he has established in his own home.

Curbing inflation: tightening monetary policy, raising interest rates

Many commercial banks continue raising deposit interest rates amid increasing pressure on inflation and monetary tightening.

Grab adds heatwave surcharge causing customers’ concerns

Many customers today complained that Grab added a heatwave surcharge into the bill.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 9

ASEAN+2022 Police Music Festival opens

Vinfast to open US showrooms next week

Vietnamese car manufacturer VinFast plans to open its six showrooms in Berkeley, Commerce, Corte Madera, San Diego, San Mateo, and Santa Monica in the United States next week.