Bun bo Hue served in Japanese schools

Bun Bo Hue, a type of spicy beef noodle soup, has been put on the lunch menus of 35 Japanese elementary and secondary schools in Saijo City of Ehime Prefecture in the northwest of Shikoku Island.

Once ridiculed by ‘sharks’, Dat Bike startup receives $5 million worth of capital

Dat Bike, a Make in Vietnam electric motorbike startup, has successfully called for $5 million in capital.

The mysterious beauty of Con Dao

Isolated from the mainland, the Con Dao Islands are one of the best places to visit in Vietnam. Long used as a prison mainly for political prisoners and resistance fighters before 1975, this place is now recognised for its unspoiled natural beauty.

Pedestrian streets should focus on quality over quantity

While the general public is excited about the presence of pedestrian zones in Hanoi, others are still sceptical about the effectiveness of the many walking-only areas that the capital city is planning to open.

Private enterprises too dependent on crony culture

Forbes Magazine recognized seven Vietnamese billionaires in it 2021 issue, which came as great news for the private sector. This news may now encourage other Vietnamese business people to look more towards development and new ideas.

Major festivals and recreational activities on public holidays

A broad array of diverse activities are being launched across the country in celebration of the upcoming National Reunification Day and International Labour Day. Let’s take a look at some of the exciting events.

9-spur cocks lay ‘golden eggs’, sell for millions of dong

Nine-spur cocks, thought to exist only in Son Tinh Thuy Tinh legend, are now thought to be real.

VN businesses struggle to import intermediate goods from China amid COVID lockdown

Manufacturers reliant on raw materials imported from China are struggling now after China enforced strict COVID-19 lockdown policies to curb recent...

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 29

Photo exhibition in HCM City celebrates National Reunification Day

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 29

Denmark seeks new cooperative opportunities in Vietnam

Steelmakers deny advantage from anti-dumping fix

The Ministry of Industry and Trade earlier this month issued Decision No.625/QD-BCT on upholding the application of anti-dumping measures on some cold-rolled stainless steel products in Vietnam originating from Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China.

VN central bank sells US dollar forward for first time since 2018

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has recently sold US dollar forward for the first time since 2018 to support the liquidity of the foreign exchange market.

Experts gather to discuss solutions to revive VN economy

The risk of high inflation and the rising price of assets have been put forward at a seminar to discuss how to support and revive the economy in the new normal, after the great impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Liem finishes second at Oslo Esports Cup

Vietnamese grandmaster Le Quang Liem came second at the Oslo Esports Cup after enjoying a victory over world No.26 Van Foreest Jorden of Norway in the final match of the tournament held on April 28.

‘Figures in a Garden’ auctioned for US$2.3 million in Hong Kong

The painting ‘Figures in a Garden’ by Le Pho (1907-2001) fetched US$2.3 million at the Modern Evening Auction of Sotheby's which was held on April 27 in Hong Kong (China).

American man falls to death from Da Nang high-rise building

An American man was found dead on the ground of Son Tra Ocean View, a block of flats in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, on April 28.

Hanoi starts renovation work on century-old French villa

The villa is expected to become a tourist attraction and will be an ideal place to hold promotional events for Vietnam-France trade and economic cooperation.

Vietnam to benefit most from RCEP: WB

Vietnam is anticipated to enjoy the highest trade and income gains among members of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), according to a latest World Bank report.

Vietnam placed 56th in Chandler Good Government Index 2022

Vietnam has been placed third among low-middle-income nations and 56th globally out of 104 ranked countries in the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) 2022 freshly released by the Singaporean-based Chandler Institute of Governance on April 28.

Hien Luong Bridge – A symbol of the aspiration of national reunification

Hien Luong Bridge is the centre of the Hien Luong – Ben Hai twin bank historical relic cluster, which is recognised as a special national relic of Vietnam.

Netflix & BHD launch training program for winners of dubbing contest

The top six winners of “Voice of Wonder” - Netflix’s first-ever dubbing contest in Asia Pacific, co-hosted with BHD - will participate in a series of dubbing training activities.

Under-the-table fees still plague businesses, more transparency needed

The 2021 report on provincial competitiveness index (PCI) released by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on April 27 showed that unofficial fees are on the decrease, but remain common in some spheres of state management.

Inner-city toll plan aims to unclog poor traffic flows

As both of Vietnam’s largest metropolises suffer from clogged-up traffic veins that slowly bog down the flow of people and goods, one solution could become the use of tolls in inner-city areas, as Ho Chi Minh City is now planning.

Protecting copyright in cyberspace: challenging issue

The digital environment poses challenges for the protection of the rights of subjects and activities of management and enforcement agencies on copyright and related rights.

Vietnam, Oman sign agreement on visa exemption

Vietnam and Oman have sealed an agreement on visa exemption for bearers of diplomatic, special and official passports.