Some durian shipments to China warned over food safety

The Plant Protection Department received GACC’s warnings and asked enterprises which owned these violating shipments to comply with the regulations on origin tracing, recalling and handling.

Young people with outstanding achievements honoured

The Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) held a ceremony in Hanoi on March 23 evening to award young people who obtained outstanding achievements in different fields in 2023.

Top Finnish legislator begins official visit to Vietnam

Speaker of the Parliament of Finland Jussi Halla-aho and a high-ranking delegation of the Finnish Parliament arrived in Hanoi at noon on March 24, beginning a three-day official visit to Vietnam.

After HCM City, Hanoi now wants to develop BT projects

Proposing restoring the BT (build, transfer) project model, Hanoi wants to have more choices to mobilize resources and investment.

’Junk’ bank cards causing waste issues

In order to increase market share of bank cards, banks have been issuing debit cards regardless of whether customers use them or not, which has caused waste.

Finance Ministry probes land lease debts of My Dinh Sports Complex

The complex has leased land without proper permission, disregarding public finance principles and leasing at below-market rates, resulting in significant losses of state funds.

21-year-old student dies of H5 influenza virus

A 21-year-old male student at Nha Trang University died on Saturday after an eight-day fight against the H5 influenza virus.

Vietnam forecast to become “AI dragon' in trillion-dollar market

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to contribute trillions of US$ to the global economy annually, with Vietnam being forecast to become an "AI dragon", thereby helping to further promote AI development in Southeast Asia.

Breakthrough policies look towards green economy

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) holds producers and importers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, including their disposal and recycling.

Vietnam Business News March 24/2024

India initiates anti-dumping probe on tempered glass from Vietnam

American chef loves ‘Vietnamese pizza’, organizes family food tour in HCM City

On the occasion of his parents’ trip to Vietnam, a professional American chef recently led a family food tour by motorbike through HCM City.

Vietnam News Headlines March 24/2024

Fishing vessels’ violations of foreign waters gradually curbed: border guard official

Recognition of VN’s market economy status will be testament of VN-US confidence

Vietnamese National Assembly Chair Vuong Dinh Hue on March 20 received a delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC). This was the third working session between Hue and the USABC since the beginning of the 15th National Assembly.

Hanoi 11th grader wins place at 'virtual' securities investor contest in US

Within one month of making transactions on a virtual stock market, Do Thai Toan raised his assets from $1 million to $7.5 million.

VN to increase maritime, inland waterway transport to ease road transport

Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang said in the coming time Vietnam should increase the proportion of maritime and inland waterway transport to at least 50 per cent in order to reduce logistics costs and road accidents.

Iranian referee called to officiate Indonesia-Vietnam match

Iranian referee Alireza Faghani has been assigned to take charge of Vietnam’s upcoming fixture against Indonesia in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced.

National costumes for Miss Junior Idol World contest revealed

Nguyen Phuong Thao and Nguyen Tran Bao Linh will represent the country at Little Miss Junior Idol World 2024 and Mini Miss Junior Idol World 2024.

Farmer earns billions of VND from raising fish in tarpaulin-lined tanks

Nguyễn Chí Tâm is one of the pioneers in Cao Lãnh City in implementing a new fish farming model with high efficiency.

Vietnam remains attractive destination for foreign investors

Vietnam's economic strength is reflected in controlled macroeconomic indicators and the country has increasingly affirmed and strengthened its important role in the supply chain diversification strategy of multinational corporations.

Vietnam resolutely refutes illegal claims in East Sea: Spokeswoman

As repeatedly affirmed, Vietnam has full legal basis and historical evidence to assert its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) in accordance with international law.

Ho Chi Minh City Youth Fest kicks off

The 4th Ho Chi Minh City Youth Fest 2024 opened on March 22 evening with the message “ New generation – Adaptation – Connection and Sharing”.

Nearly 20 commercial banks lower deposit rates

Nearly 20 commercial banks in Vietnam have adjusted deposit rates since the beginning of this month, with most lowering rates.

Vietnam romance movie released in international markets

Vietnamese drama and romance movie Mai has been released in international markets since March 22.

No Vietnamese casualties reported in Moscow terrorist attack: diplomat

There has not been any information on casualties related to Vietnamese people in the terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow on March 22 evening (local time).

Vietnam Ultra Marathon 2024 draws over 22,000 runners

Over 2,200 runners from 38 countries and territories joined the Vietnam Ultra Marathon (VUM) 2024, which was organised for the first time on March 23 in Mai Chau district, the northern province of Hoa Binh.