Vietnamese Embassy mobilizes support after shopping center fire in Warsaw

A devastating fire in a Warsaw shopping center destroyed numerous stalls owned by Vietnamese merchants. Authorities and the Vietnamese Embassy are working to assist affected individuals.

Vietnam News Headlines May 12/2024

NA Standing Committee to commence its 33rd session on May 13

Saigon Breaking Battle winners Fido Crew to compete in France next year

Fido Crew will represent Vietnam to compete at the international breakdance competition Battle UNITY due to take place in Caen, Normandy (France) in 2025.

Iridescent cloud spotted in Ho Chi Minh City sky

An Iridescent cloud or five-coloured cloud hung in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City, southern Vietnam, on May 12 afternoon, capturing great public attention.

Vietnam Business News May 12/2024

Strong recovery seen in industrial production in four months

Mysterious 'floating' lake discovered in Quang Binh

A mysterious lake has been discovered in Thung Cave within the World’s Natural Heritage Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, in the central province of Quang Binh.

Environmental audit to be effective management tool in Vietnam

An environmental audit is well established in countries with modern industries, but is very new to developing countries including Vietnam.

Design contest for cultural park in Red River’s middle, riverside areas

A competition has been launched to seek creative design ideas for planning a multi-functional cultural park on the Hong (Red) River.

US named Vietnam’s largest export market in first four months

The US was the largest export market of Vietnam in the first four months of this year, with an estimated export revenue of 34.1 billion USD.

Many Vietnamese traders’ stores affected in Poland shopping centre fire

Vietnamese Ambassador to Poland Ha Hoang Hai said on May 12 that a fire that had broke out at the shopping centre on Marywilska street, Warsaw, Poland, where many Vietnamese run stalls.

Vietnam, EU join hands for clean environment

An event themed “Vietnam - EU joining hands for a clean environment” took place in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, on May 12.

Vietnamese shrimp a gateway to EU market

Amid rising tensions in the Red Sea and the EU’s commitment to remove tariffs, there’s a promising opportunity for Vietnam’s shrimp exports to Europe, albeit with strict conditions ahead.

American chef praises Hai Phong baguette sandwiches

Chad Kubanoff, 37, an American chef, believes that Hai Phong spicy bread is the most delicious Vietnamese sandwich, followed by milk-dipped, pork skin and braised beef sandwiches.

Key driver gains a must for growth

Only slight order number improvements and enterprise confidence sentiment mean it may be difficult for the country to hit its desired growth goals this year.

Semiconductor tech now as 'hot' as computer science major: educators

Semiconductor technology has been a popular training major in recent years, according to Pham Nguyen Hai from the Faculty of Physics under the Hanoi University of Natural Sciences.

Localities expand activities to develop carbon credit market

Localities across the country are undertaking activities to develop the carbon credit market.

Businesses lobby through unofficial channels: survey

A Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) survey has found that businesses try to exert influence on development planning through many unofficial ways.

How will Vietnam benefit from US recognition of market economy status?

The United States is considering recognizing Vietnam’s market economy status that will enable the local economy to elevate its role internationally, and remove barriers to trade cooperation and investment attraction.

Domestic companies run geen tourism services to meet travellers’ demands

Tourism companies are adapting to meet the rising trend of green travel, which is increasingly appealing to travellers, especially those from developed nations.

Child safety equipment in cars must be mandatory in VN

The National Assembly is currently seeking opinions on the draft Law on Road Traffic and Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, expected to be reviewed and passed at the upcoming 7th session.

Climate change intensifies extreme weather events in 2024

Vietnam is forecast to see more than usual extreme weather events in 2024, including heatwaves and hailstorms, as climate change continues to have an impact.

Hanoi to implement cashless payment for administrative procedures starting June

Starting from June 1, the one-stop-shop departments at all levels in Hanoi will implement cashless payment solutions for fees and charges associated with administrative procedure applications.

Domestic auto market shows signs of recovery

Cautious optimism as Vietnam’s car market shows tentative signs of growth, which is expected to improve even more with new government policies to support the sector.

Overseas Vietnamese attend Global Summit of Women for first time

Forty members of the forum of overseas Vietnamese (OV) women in Europe have for the first time attended the Global Summit of Women, which opened in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday (local time).

Young oncology doctor faces paralysis after freak accident at coffee shop

Hoang Minh Ly, a doctor at the National Cancer Hospital was crushed by a giant glass window falling from the second floor of The Coffee House in Thai Ha, Hanoi.