Vietnam's first exhibition for smart office solutions opens in Hanoi

The first International Exhibition for Smart Office Solutions, Equipment, Machines and Stationery (VietOffice 2024) opened in Hanoi on May 22.

Loc Troi pays rice farmers after delay, apologises

Agricultural services and food conglomerate Loc Troi Group Joint Stock Company announced on May 21 that it had completed payments for the 2023-2024 winter-spring rice crop to farmers in the Mekong Delta after a delay of more than one month.

More men fall victim to domestic violence in Vietnam

The number of men suffering domestic violence in Vietnam is increasing, said Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung.

Vietnam and Netherlands agree to improve trade to $15 billion in turnover

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte on Wednesday agreed to improve trade ties by rising the bilateral trade turnover to US$15 billion.

Lao Cai wants to pilot cross-border e-commerce zone

Lao Cai has proposed the pilot of a cross-border e-commerce zone or a free trade zone in the northern mountainous province to bridge Vietnam and other ASEAN countries with the Chinese market.

Senior Lieutenant General Tran Quoc To assigned to lead public security ministry

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed a decision on May 22, assigning Senior Lieutenant General Tran Quoc To, Deputy Minister of Public Security, to take the helm of the ministry.

Model of traffic safety around schools to be multiplied across Hanoi

This pilot programme targets several schools in the districts of Ha Dong, Bac Tu Liem, and Quoc Oai.

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PM urges enhancement of occupational hygiene and safety rules

Promoting Vietnamese pharmaceutical industry

The Vietnamese pharmaceutical industry is seeing great advantages.

Vietnam vows to digitize greenhouse-gas emissions inventory

Greenhouse-gas emissions stocktaking is difficult for many Vietnamese enterprises, but if the process is digitized, it could take only seven days and save a lot of money.

Central bank works on legal framework for credit scoring

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has proposed using credit scoring to better manage the banking sector and promote the development of finance and fintech companies.

US-China trade war escalates, posing opportunity and risk for Vietnam

The US has imposed additional tariffs on some more products, including electric vehicles, chips, semiconductor and lithium batteries, while maintaining the existing taxation on $300 billion worth of products from China.

VN to tighten management on food production, processing and trading facilities

Food safety has become a key issue in Vietnam with several high profile cases of severe food poisoning, making hundreds of people sick in different provinces.

Counterfeit goods, intellectual property infringements hurt local market

Protecting the brand not only helps businesses prevent counterfeit goods but also increases the brand value in relationships with partners and customers, experts said.

New solution to bring happiness to parents

The support provided by reproductive technology packages has helped many couples burdened with rare genetic diseases to alleviate financial stress and increase the chances of having healthy babies.

Vietnam eyes World Bank’s global logistics top 40 by 2035

Efforts should be made to increase the competitiveness of domestic enterprises to capture a larger market share and elevate the position of Vietnam's logistics sector.

Sam Tang Lake: A serene lakeside retreat

Located among lush green hills, Sam Tang Lake offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling city life, perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Vietnam sends over 800 officers to UN peacekeeping missions

To date Vietnam has sent more than 800 officers to three UN peacekeeping missions and the UN Headquarters.

Non-life insurance companies undergo mixed performance in Q1

Non-life insurance companies have seen a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2024, with several experiencing significant profit growth and others facing challenges.

Vietnamese Ao Dai collection makes US debut

Vietnamese designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam recently launched his traditional long dress collection at the Vietnam Ao Dai festival held in San Jose (California, USA), with the aim of introducing the country’s culture to international friends.

Bad debt still a headache for banks in 2024

Bad debt has returned to become a headache for the banking industry this year as it increased again in Q1 2024 after declining in Q4 2023 for the first time in eight consecutive quarters.

Techcombank's Auto-Earning feature revolutionizes banking

Three months after Techcombank's Auto-Earning feature on its mobile e-banking app was introduced in January, its slogan - "Let your money work" - has become a social media trend in Vietnam.

The 20-year-old Vietnam pho restaurant in South Korea

Vietnamese pho is now available in many countries, including South Korea.

Thousands of people release lanterns to celebrate Lord Buddha's birthday

Thousands of people flocked to the Phap Hoa Pagoda in District 3, HCM City to release lanterns to Nhieu Loc Canal to celebrate Lord Buddha's 2,568th birthday on May 19.

Kim promises to take Vietnam to victory at ASEAN Cup

Kim Sang-sik knows Việt Nam’s challenges at the upcoming ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 but he believes to have positive results.