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Illicit business relations land officials in jail

Many illicit business relationships between enterprises and state agencies were discovered in 2023, for which state officials and businesspeople had to pay a heavy price.

2024 promises better opportunities for stock investors

Ups and downs in the stock market were seen in 2023, but recovery was still the general trend. Better opportunities are expected to come this year.

6.5% GDP growth, 4% inflation rate to limit goals in 2024: economists

Signs of recovery of Vietnam’s and the world economies appeared in the last months of 2023.

VN sees outstanding successes in foreign relations in 2023

The great achievements in foreign relations in 2023 have brought potential and prestige in the international arena, turning Vietnam into an attractive rendezvous for countries.

First Vietnam Town inaugurated in Thailand

Vietnam Town, the first of its kind in the world, has been set up in the center of Udon Thani City in Thailand. A sign of Vietnamese pride, it acts as a symbol of the friendship between Vietnam and Thailand.

Solar power projects found breaching regulations

The Government Inspectorate has forwarded dossiers about four power projects in Ninh Thuan to the Ministry of Public Security for investigation. Meanwhile, two floating solar power projects in Ba Ria – Vung Tau have been found violating the Land Law.

Vietnamese doctors gain impressive achievements in 2023

Vietnamese doctors have mastered new techniques such as liver transplants with different blood types for older children, preparing new radioactive drugs, and saving a newborn baby who weighed 400 grams.

Labor federation proposes fewer working hours, businesses say ‘no’

Laborers want to cut the working time limit to below 48 hours a week, but businesses say the proposal is unreasonable.

Business shutdowns and the theory of ‘creative destruction’

As many as 158,800 businesses left the market in the first 11 months of 2023, an increase of 20 percent over the same period last year.

Art from nature’s palette: dried flower pictures

Dried flower art has gained popularity due to its natural appeal and use of environmentally friendly materials.

Commercial banks change outlook in 2023

A series of commercial banks changed their appearance in 2023 through new brand identification, which reflected changes in governance, technology, and shareholder structure.

UNESCO director's posts about Vietnam receive thousands of likes

When UNESCO’s Director General Audrey Azouley visited in Vietnam, she posted seven statuses on her X page about Vietnam which received many likes and retweets. This is one of the quickest ways to popularize Vietnam.

Vuong now has $9 billion, and Vietnam has one more US dollar billionaire

The stock assets of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong have soared to $9 billion as shown in Bloomberg’s ranking. Meanwhile, Nguyen Dang Quang has returned to Fobres’ list of the world’s billionaires.

Young people find start-up success with coffee grounds

The project “Coffuel - Innovative solution in recycling industrial by-products to create a sustainable energy supply” recently won first prize in the Start-up Competition 2023 – the first of its kind organised by the Hanoi Youth Union.

7 top events of Vietnam’s automobile industry in 2023

2023 was a tough year for automobile manufacturers as demand was weak despite considerable price decreases. However, there was good news that marked an important milestone of the industry.

Predictions for 2024

Gathering strength to promote economic growth, rather than stabilizing the macro economy, is the 2024 message sent by the National Assembly and government.

Vietnam's impressions in 2023

Despite a challenging year, Vietnam can be proud of its achievements in 2023.

VN has great potential as emerging link in global supply chain

Amazon’s Vice President Eric Broussard said global retail e-commerce has opened up many opportunities and created a new movement for sellers from many countries, including Vietnam.

What are the hurdles for Make in Vietnam digital platforms?

To create Make in Vietnam platforms, it is necessary to remove barriers on the path of digitization.

The man who aims to produce Vietnamese AI talents of international stature

Beginning to code when he was nine years old, Nguyen Xuan Phong spent four years studying business administration at university. At first, he planned to become a businessman, but later realized that technology was his true dream.