Agencies warn about new swindling campaigns via email

The Authority of Information Security (AIS) under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) have warned users against international new online swindling via emails.

Shortfall of planes adds to complexities

Global airline giants insist they have enough planes in Vietnam, at a time when concerns are being raised over sustainability in the supply chain.

Great melodies from HBSO take the stage

Melodiousness must be seen as lying at the heart of HBSO’s next concert, set to take place at the Saigon Opera House on April 20, beginning at 8 p.m.

Hanoi Tourism Festival to take place in late April

The festival aims to honor Hanoi's cultural and historical values and boost the capital's tourism promotion.

Luoi long soup – A refreshing choice for hot days

Luoi long, also known as drooping prickly pear (scientifically known as Opuntia monacantha), is commonly found in central Vietnam and provinces in the south-central region.

Bac Lieu develops the shrimp industry value chain

With available potential and advantages, Bac Lieu has been developing many shrimp farming models applying high technology, being environmentally friendly, enhancing the value chain and becoming a leading locality in the country in this field.

Hai Duong to launch train service to China this month

The Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) has said it will launch a train service connecting Cao Xa Station in the northern province of Hai Duong to China on April 23.

Ancient town to develop brand as non-smoking heritage site

Quảng Nam province has been among the first areas in Việt Nam to promote green tourism criteria including waste recycling, waste reduction, energy-saving and plastic-free consumption.

2024 is expected to see fiercer competition in FMCG

Increased fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) competition highlights the need for brands to identify growth drivers.

Policies proposed to boost industrial zone development

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has proposed six groups of policies for accelerating the development of industrial zones and economic clusters.

UN Tourism opens calls for Best Tourism Villages 2024

The UN Tourism is calling on its member states, including Vietnam, to submit up to eight candidate villages to nominate for the ЭBest Tourism Villages” awards 2024.

Personal-income tax regime unreasonable, but will remain until 2026

Under the current PIT law, wageworkers have to pay PIT if they have monthly income of VND11 million or more. But freelancers with incomes of tens of millions of dong do not pay this tax because their incomes are not identified by taxation agencies.

Deputy PM meets US officials, businesspeople

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on April 4 held separate meetings with some US officials and businesspeople following the 2024 Vietnam Executive Leadership Programme (VELP) held in Boston, the US.

Developers must verify with foreign homeowner’s database before sales

Following contract signings, developers must promptly notify the local housing management agency of the transactions so that the database can be updated.

Indian motorcyclist to be prosecuted for hit-and-run

Rather than stopping to assist the victim, Rohit callously left the scene, leaving Chou unattended.

State authorities will not participate in petroleum price management process

The second draft was revealed on April 1, a few days after the ministry submitted the first draft of the revised Decree on petroleum business.

Quang Ninh hospital first outside cities to harvest multiple organs from donor

A successful case of multi-organ harvesting from a brain-dead donor was performed at the Việt Nam - Sweden Uông Bí Hospital in Quảng Ninh Province on April 2, the local Department of Health reported.

Border gate with China opens, trade resumes

The trade of goods across the Vietnam-China border has returned to a pre-Covid-19 level of activity.

Local grounds become overloaded with thousands of seized vehicles

The grounds where seized vehicles are kept in large cities are getting overloaded, and the vehicles, exposed to the sun and rain, are becoming damaged.

Vietnam News Headlines April 5/2024

VN needs policies to mobilise resources for early childhood education: PM

Japanese film crew promote tourism of central Vietnam

Japanese film crew Tokai TV are currently taking a trip to produce films of several tourist destinations in Da Nang city and Quang Nam province, central Vietnam, in an effort to promote the nation’s landscapes and people.

Chinese automaker Chery to build US$800 million factory in Vietnam

Chinese automaker Chery's Omoda&Jaecoo and Vietnamese company Geleximco signed a joint venture agreement on April 4 in the northern province of Thai Binh to construct a US$800 million automobile plant.

Coach Troussier issues apology to Vietnamese fans

A day after leaving his position as head coach of the Vietnam national team, French coach Philippe Troussier has written a letter on his personal page expressing many thoughts, apologies, and thanks to local fans during his career.

Vietnamese women suffer less discrimination than ASEAN, world averages

Gender-based discrimination in Vietnamese social institutions was rated at low levels, lower than the Southeast Asian and world averages, according to the recent report from OECD’s Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI).

Game design degrees expected to boost industry growth

With the emergence of university-level courses focusing solely on the gaming industry in recent years, Vietnam is looking forward to a growth boost in the industry for digital economy development in the near future.