Minister Nguyen Manh Hung: The future of ASEAN is digital technology

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said that the future of ASEAN is the digital future. Vietnam is ready to share experiences and learn from ASEAN partners.

Vietnam’s economy shows gradual recovery: WB’s report

Vietnam's economy is showing mixed signs of recovery in early 2024, with growth forecast to reach 5.5% in 2024 and gradually rise to 6.0% by 2025, according to the latest World Bank Taking Stock bi-annual economic update released on April 23.

Hanoi to let off fireworks on Capital Liberation Day

Fireworks are set to illuminate the skies over six venues across the capital from 9 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on October 10 as a way of marking its 70th Liberation Day, as decided on April 23 by the Hanoi Municipal People’s Committee.

AFC praises coach Tuan’s tactics as Vietnam enter U23 Asian Cup’s quarterfinals

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has offered plenty of compliments to head coach Hoang Anh Tuan following the impressive performances put in by Vietnam’s U23 squad at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024.

Capital shortage - headache for construction firms

Domestic construction companies will continue to face difficulties in the second quarter of this year with capital shortage top of their problems, a report has revealed.

ASEAN Future Forum 2024 looks to ensure comprehensive security for community

The ASEAN Future Forum 2024 (AFF 2024) entered its second plenary session in Hanoi on the afternoon of April 23, discussing ways to ensure comprehensive security for the people-centred ASEAN Community.

Serene beauty of La Ngau Stream in Binh Thuan

La Ngau Stream has emerged as a captivating destination for tourists for its poetic and wild landscape, evoking a sense of peace and providing fresh air straight from its own pure essence.

PM raises proposals for ASEAN to become global digital transformation model

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 23 proposed breakthrough orientations to make ASEAN a model in digital transformation globally, while co-chairing a business roundtable with his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone in Hanoi.

Vietnam has opportunities to supply workforce for semiconductor industry

The semiconductor industry is struggling with a serious shortage of workers, offering a great opportunity to Vietnam.

Tourists flock to Dien Bien Phu relic site

Thousands of people have been paying visits to Dien Bien Phu City to commemorate the Dien Bien Phu Victory, a prominent triumph during the country’s resistance war against French colonialists.

Data sharing crucial for smart city development

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Pham Duc Long said the decisive factor for smart city development will be data sharing.

Ninh Thuan to turn 2,800 hours of sunshine a year into renewable energy

Ninh Thuan, which has 2,800 hours of sunshine a year, plans to develop power projects using renewable energy.

Vietnam Business News April 23/2024

High coffee prices result in difficulties for the industry

Nha Trang has great potential, but overexploitation hinders development

This year, Nha Trang celebrates its 100th anniversary of the city's establishment. It has had great opportunities over the years but today faces unprecedented challenges.

VN successfully stops 30,000 websites with harmful content aiming at children

The Ministry of Public Security yesterday held a seminar in Hanoi about protecting children in cyberspace.

Vietnam News Headlines April 23/2024

Party official demands full action to remove ‘yellow card’ warning

11 Vietnam startups valued at over $100 million each

The 11 largest-scale startups out of the total of 3,800 innovation startups in Vietnam are valued at $100 million each.

Masan completes 250-million-USD investment deal with Bain Capital

Masan Group Corporation on April 23 announced that it has completed the mobilisation of 250 billion USD from Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm with assets worth 180 billion USD under management.

HCM City: Second banh mi festival slated for May

Ho Chi Minh City will host the second banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) festival on May 17-19, aiming to promote the Vietnamese cuisine which has grown in popularity among foodies from around the globe.

PM calls on ASEAN to pen strategic development vision

ASEAN should have a strategic and comprehensive vision, and improve its resilience capacity to grasp opportunities and handle global headwinds for stable and sustainable development, PM Pham Minh Chinh said on April 23.

Vietnamese female referees to officiate U17 Women's Asian Cup finals

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has named a female Vietnamese referee supervisor, along with two other local female referees, as the officials for several games at the 2024 AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup finals.

Hanoi unlikely to experience temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius as rumor

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that the capital city of Hanoi is unlikely to experience temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius as information spreads on social media.

VN director among winners of Documentaries without Borders In'tl Film Festival

Unveiling life snippets of elderly couples living in the Bến Sắn leper colony in the southern province of Bình Dương, the 30-minute documentary conveys the message of hope and optimism within the depths of their pain.

29 die of rabies in Vietnam in four months

Since the beginning of the year the nation has recorded a total of 29 deaths from rabies across 17 provinces and cities, a figure double compared to the same period from last year.

Van Thinh Phat-linked firms grapple with over VND52 trillion debt

Several businesses linked to Van Thinh Phat Group are grappling with a huge debt burden amounting to VND52.4 trillion, the Ministry of Finance said.

Vehicle registration fee reduction weighed

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has told the Ministry of Finance to prepare and send a vehicle registration fee reduction plan to the Government by May.