Where to go and what to do in Hanoi for locals and tourists?

Famous tourist attractions in Hanoi and tours between the capital city and neighboring provinces will help turn the visits on the occasion of the 31st SEA Games into memorable experiences.

Lowering logistics costs key to competitiveness

Lowering logistics costs is key to increasing the competitiveness of Vietnam’s export products and the whole economy.

Banks urged to ‘sacrifice’ profit to rescue businesses

Many commercial banks have set high profit targets, which makes it difficult to reduce lending interest rates. However, there is still room for banks to cut interest rates if they can accept lower profits.

Vietnam eyes 15-day visa exemption from Russia

Vietnam's Trade Counsellor in Russia Duong Hoang Minh has proposed the Russian Government consider exempting visas for Vietnamese tourists for 15 days, in the context that it has exempted visas for visitors from Laos and Thailand for 30 days.

Pets banned on Hanoi pedestrian street

The walking of pets on Hoan Kiem pedestrian area in Hanoi will be entirely banned from May 27.

Doctors warn of ‘precocious puberty’ condition and parents’ misuse of medicine

Since 2003, nearly 3,000 children have been brought to the National Children’s Hospital to receive treatment related to precocious puberty, according to Nguyen Ngoc Khanh of the hospital’s Department of Endocrinology - Metabolism - Genetics.

31ST SEA GAMES: UPDATES MAY 20

SEA Games 31: Swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang shines with two more golds for Vietnam on May 19

USAID helps ease congestion at Cat Lai container port

The USAID and the General Department of Vietnam Customs unveiled an action plan comprising of 21 solutions aimed at improving the operational efficiency of Cat Lai container port, during a workshop held on May 19 in HCM City.

Former Deputy Health Minister gets four years in jail in fake medicine case

Former Deputy Health Minister Truong Quoc Cuong was given four years in jail in the first-instance trial of the case relating to the trading of counterfeit medicine labelled as Health 2000 Canada.

HCM City real estate: more high-end property, but fewer affordable products

For high-end large-scale projects and developers with projects that need to borrow capital, HCM City People’s Committee believes that it’s necessary to strengthen supervision over the granting of credit.

Korea resumes granting visas to Vietnamese tourists

The Republic Korea (RoK)’s Ministry of Justice announced on May 19 the issuance of tourist visas for international travelers, including Vietnamese visitors.

SSC officials disciplined in move to ‘clean’ the stock market

The Central Inspection Commission has announced the expulsion of Le Hai Tra, General Director of the HCM City Stock Exchange (HOSE), and has disciplined a number of leaders and former leaders of the State Securities Commission (SSC).

Vietnam retains top place, exceeds set targets at SEA Games 31

Athletes scored 22 more golds for Vietnam on May 19, helping the hosts to maintain their top place in the medal table and exceed their set target of winning 140 gold medals.

Vietnamese gene data to be protected by Blockchain technology

Genetica, a Vietnamese startup on gene decoding, has stated that it will use Blockchain technology to protect data thanks to a partnership with an American technology company.

PM’s working trip to US enhances Vietnam’s position, prestige

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to the US to attend the ASEAN-US Special Summit, and pay working visits to the US and the UN from May 11-17 has produced a lot of important results.

Mega-urban project Vinhomes Ocean Park 2 - The Empire launched

Vinhomes Joint Stock Company has officially launched the mega-urban project Vinhomes Ocean Park 2 - The Empire.

'Urban wonders' in Vinhomes Ocean Park 2 - The Empire

The focus of the real estate market in the East of Hanoi at present is the Vinhomes Ocean Park 2 - The Empire project.

New medical technique helps men with no sperm become fathers

Hung Vuong Hospital has performed a technique using immature sperm and mature eggs for two fathers who cannot produce sperm.

SEA Games 31: Vietnam retains regional ‘throne’ in athletics

Athletics competitions of SEA Games 31 wrapped up on May 19 with the last four events and host Vietnam retaining its ‘throne’.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 19

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VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 19

US agrees to import Vietnamese pomelos

Lao student studies Vietnamese to achieve artistic dream

Before deciding to study in Vietnam, Ting Yangkeo was already passionate about one thing: art.

Cultural flower tour opens

Hanoi-based travel company Asia Exotica has just launched a new service offering tourists a chance to experience Hanoians' long history of floral tradition.

Vietnam has huge potential for saving energy: experts

For a developing society and economy like Vietnam’s, energy is the engine behind growth, especially in post-pandemic recovery.

HCMC needs over US$3 bln for housing development

The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has just reported to the Ministry of Construction on implementing the housing policy and real estate market in 2022.