Enterprises urged to pay attention to pesticide residues when exporting to RoK

The VN Trade Office in the Republic of Korea has urged enterprises to strictly comply with regulations on pesticide residue levels when exporting farm produce to this market.

HCM City continues tour of the People’s Committee headquarters

The HCM City plans to continue tours of the municipal People’s Committee and People’s Council headquarters until the end of this year.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 27/2024

Forty-six localities succeed in terminating malaria

Practise sports and support people in need through Million Steps of Kindness

A charity campaign entitled Million Steps of Kindness has been launched to call people to practise sports and raise funds for the Vietnam Red Cross.

Government leader expects technology transfer from Siemens

PM Pham Minh Chinh says he hopes that Siemens will transfer technology to help Vietnam develop the renewable energy industry, expand the electric vehicle market, and support digital transformation in all aspects of social life.

Mai Phuong predicted to win Miss World 2023

Huynh Nguyen Mai Phuong, the Vietnamese representative at Miss World 2023, is anticipated to be named as the winner of the upcoming beauty pageant, according to predictions made by beauty website Pageanthology.

Vietnam establishes strategic relations with semiconductor powerhouses

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung says that Vietnam has strategic relations with semiconductor powerhouses.

Ly Hoang Nam back into top 500 tennis players in the world

Vietnamese tennis ace Ly Hoang Nam has reappeared in the world’s top 500 of the upcoming Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) men’s singles rankings.

Draft procedure for foreigners’ e-identification registration announced

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed a procedure for foreigners’ e-identification registration, which is expected to take effect alongside the identification law on July 1 this year.

103 drug addicts return to treatment centre following escape

More than half of the drug addicts who escaped from a treatment centre in the Mekong Delta province of Sóc Trăng have been apprehended.

Ministry announces new national intangible cultural heritage

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has issued decisions on the inclusion of traditional performing arts, festivals, scripts and crafts, among others, in the list of national intangible cultural heritage.

Comac Airshow makes debut in Vietnam

Two narrow-body aircraft C919 and ARJ21 of state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. landed at Van Don airport in Quang Ninh on February 26, beginning their showcase and desmontration at the Comac Airshow from February 26-29.

Vietnam seeks re-election to UN Human Rights Council

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has called on countries to support Vietnam's bid for re-election as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 tenure.

Hanoi considers setting up two cities directly under its administration

Hanoi Party Committee’s Secretary Dinh Tien Dung said Hanoi is considering establishing two cities, including in the north and west. In the future, another city called Son Tay – Ba Vi and a southern city will be set up.

Áo Dài Museum celebrates 10th anniversary

Fashion shows and exhibitions featuring áo dài (traditional long dress) will be organised on International Women Day, March 8.

More conditions proposed for setting up satellite internet in Vietnam

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has proposed that foreign businesses which want to provide domestic satellite telecommunications services must have a gateway station located in Vietnam.

Vietnamese restaurant has success in Belgium

Vietnamese restaurant has success in Belgium as it was ranked in the list of the top 25 small businesses with added value of less than EUR 1 million paying the highest taxes in Brussels.

VN health sector makes stride in organ transplants

The health sector has made great strides in the performance of organ transplants.

The story of Pa Khoang Lake’s cherry blossom

Thousands of cherry blossom trees on Pá Khoang Island have been nurtured by Dr Trần Lệ, a biologist, who has a long career in high-tech agriculture.

Hanoi to build a digital map system for smart tourism

Administrative reform and digital transformation are important in driving tourism in the capital, helping enhance the visitor experience.

Vietnam needs to complete legal framework for biodiversity conservation

Many localities and businesses have made nature conservation and biodiversity a criterion for sustainable and green development.

Trekking through upland meadows in Lang Son

The northern border province of Lang Son boasts a wealth of stunning landscapes, including the historic Chi Lang Pass, the enigmatic Devil’s Eye Arch, and captivating mountain ranges.

Golden Ball to push captain Hoa to futsal success

Pham Duc Hoa’s dream has finally come true after struggling in football and futsal for decades.

High logistics costs a headache to Vietnam’s agricultural export

Logistics costs have been a headache to the Vietnamese agricultural sector as they account for a lion share in the price of agricultural products.

VN looks to remain a strong competitor for global FDI

Vietnam remained an exception in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on the global and regional scale last year. The Southeast Asian economy was also expected to attract a large amount of FDI this year, said economists and analysts.