VN does not accept ‘growing first, tidying up later’ model: PM

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that Vietnam considers green growth, together with digital transformation, the two core factors of growth, and will not accept the ‘growing first, tidying up later’ model.

More feasible solutions warranted for growth

A new scheme to support enterprises amid ongoing difficulties has been tabled, amid the government finding ways to reach desired economic growth.

VN strengthens prevention and control of animal-transmitted diseases

Vietnam needs to implement numerous stringent measures to enhance the prevention and control of diseases transmitted from animals to humans, the Ministry of Health has announced.

Binh Duong promotes industrial tourism

The southern province of Binh Duong is known as one of the largest industrial hubs in the country, so it has a lot of potential to develop industrial tourism.

Maritime farming expected to bring billions of dollars a year to VN

Vietnam has great potential to develop maritime farming. The problem is whether localities are determined to do it, according to Tran Dinh Luan, director of the Department of Fisheries.

Vietnam in waiting list for market upgrade to secondary emerging

Vietnam remains in the watch list for a possible reclassification from frontier to secondary emerging market status, according to FTSE Russel’s Country Classification review in March.

Hanoi to build monorail along Red River

The capital city is considering building a suspended monorail system along the Red River to promote tourism.

Vietnamese patients diagnosed with rare Hematidrosis disease

After going out for lunch with his co-workers, N.T.A in Dong Anh district in Hanoi saw that a wet wipe he used had unexpectedly turned red.

Vietnam Connect Forum 2024 to take place in Hai Phong next month

The 2024 Vietnam Connect Forum is set to run in the northern port city of Hai Phong on April 10, featuring a plenary session and a series of networking activities between Vietnamese localities, businesses and foreign investors.

Hoang Anh Tuan appointed new head coach of U23 Vietnam

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) appointed former national U23 manager Hoang Anh Tuan to be the head coach of U23 Vietnam team at the 2024 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Asian Cup finals, VFF announced on March 28.

All activities in East Sea must comply with int’l law: deputy spokesperson

All activities and claims in the East Sea must comply with international law, stated Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Duc Thang at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on March 28.

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Vietnam welcomes UNSC’s resolution on Gaza ceasefire: Spokeswoman

Gov't issues decree on implementation of chemical weapon convention

The Government has issued a decree regulating the implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction.

Vietnam, Australia cooperate to develop offshore wind power projects

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha received Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski and leaders of Corio Generation of Australia’s Macquarie Group in Hanoi on March 28.

MoIC demands stronger punishments for ‘junk’ SIM cards

The Information and Communications Ministry has asked mobile phone carriers to either fully eliminate junk SIM cards or face strict punishments.

Biometric authentication required for transfers over VND10 million from July

In the wake of recent massive fund disappearances from bank accounts, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has mandated biometric authentication for online money transfers and e-wallet top-ups exceeding VND10 million, with effect from July 1 this year.

Green economy: finish line cannot be reached overnight

Developing green economy and green agriculture is a ‘growing trend’ in Vietnam which will help it reach the ‘net zero’ goal by 2050 as committed at COP 26. However, many business owners think that it is far-fetched and unnecessary for now.

Vietnam Business News March 28/2024

Large livestock businesses are likely to benefit from new regulations

“Mai” enters world's top 20 worldwide box office 2024 | DTiNews

The Vietnamese movie "Mai" directed by comedian Tran Thanh has brought in US$22.1 million in revenue, recording the 16th highest revenue in the 2024 Worldwide Box Office, according to Box Office Mojo of the global box office tracking site of IMDb.

EuroCham Vietnam gets a new head

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) has announced its 2024 board of directors, with Dominik Meichle, managing director of Bosch Vietnam, appointed as the new chairman.

Two more detained in Phuc Son case

The police have detained Pham Hoang Anh, deputy secretary of Vinh Phuc Provincial Party Committee, and Le Viet Chu, former secretary of Quang Ngai Provincial Party Committee, on alleged charges of taking bribes in the Phuc Son Group JSC case.

US unveils anti-subsidy duties on Vietnamese shrimp

Vietnam, one of the largest suppliers of farmed shrimp to the United States, will have to pay preliminary countervailing duties (CVD) from 1.69% to 196%, starting this weekend, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.

World Youth Orchestra to perform in Vietnam

The World Youth Orchestra (WYO) is scheduled to perform alongside the Vietnam National Academy of Music Youth Orchestra (VNAMYO) in the “Sounds of brotherhood” music project which will take place in Hanoi this April.

Vietnam likely to pick foreign coach for national football team

The Vietnam Football Federation is likely to choose a foreign coach for the national football team following Philippe Troussier’s departure, to prepare for the final two matches in the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

US$5 per carbon credit is acceptable price: Ministry

Many people believe that Vietnam is selling carbon credits too cheaply, just $5 per carbon credit, but the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has denied this.

Vietnamese farmers hit jackpot as produce prices rise

Millions of farming households in Vietnam are now pocketing big money as they have bountiful crops and produce prices have been hitting an all-time high.