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Hanoi might charge cars entering inner-city area in 2024

The Hanoi Public Transport Management Center has proposed charging vehicles entering the city’s downtown area from 2024 to reduce vehicular traffic.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc calls for more ODA from RoK

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed his hope that the Republic of Korea (RoK) will provide more official development assistance (ODA) for Vietnam with a larger scale while receiving the RoK’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin.

Local dengue fever cases record five-fold increase

The nation has recorded more than 258,480 dengue fever cases this year, marking a 4.8-fold increase compared to the same period from last year.

Vietnam’s overseas investment rises sharply

By 2021, 62 outward investment projects of 14 enterprises had recovered the investment capital with an accumulated amount of $3.64 billion, including $1.74 billion worth of profits transferred home.

RCEP among most-promising trade agreements for Vietnam

Vietnam is expected to reap the most investment and trade benefits from the (RCEP) when compared to many other trade pacts, as most of the country’s largest foreign investors are from the deal’s member economies.

Vietnam’s cyberspace: fertile land for financial crime

With the strong development of digital banking and non-cash payments, Vietnam has become a fertile land for criminals to appropriate users’ assets, according to FPT IS.

HCM City puts classical music revival on the anvil

In recent years, HCM City has paid increased attention to developing its classical music scene, aiming to elevate interest in the art among lay public and attract more international tourists.

Vietnam ranks 2nd in Southeast Asia on online spending

For Vietnam, in 2021, revenue from the internet-based economy was $21 billion, estimated to rise to $57 billion by 2025, up about 271%.

Fostering national digital transformation

With Vietnam making new moves to accelerate digitally, the local tech market has become more appealing to international players over the past two years, with expansion intensifying in specific areas.

Experience new yoga/meditation tour in Lam Dong's pine forest

A tour that combines meditation and yoga lasting 3-5 days, priced from VND13 to VND35 million per person, is a relatively new kind of service in Vietnam.

'Hallyu' brings South Korean culture closer to Vietnam

The popularity of South Korean pop music and television dramas in Vietnam over the past two decades is mostly credited to the phenomenon known as "Hallyu", which literally translates to "the Korean wave".

Princess Linh dances on the ice

Tran Khanh Linh is Vietnam's best figure skater with a dream of reaching the very top of the world.

Artist tells stories of life through abstract art

Painter Vu Bich Thuy has opened her solo exhibition Vị Nhiệt Đới (Tropical Taste) in Hanoi showcasing 36 new abstract paintings on canvas.

VN cement producers facing headwinds

After hitting an export volume approximating 46 million tonnes in 2021, the cement sector faces a tough road ahead due to headwinds in exports and slow rebound in pandemic-hit domestic consumption.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 18

Nearly 290 mln USD proposed to pay foreign loans of Hanoi-Hai Phong expressway

Mekong countries seek post-COVID tourism rebound

Sub-greater Mekong region countries need to join hands in reviving the previous dynamic growth of the Mekong tourism industry as an attractive destination for international tourists.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 18

15th National Assembly’s 4th session will last 21 days

Ngoc Chau anticipated to make Top 5 of Miss Universe 2022

Ngoc Chau, the Vietnamese representative at Miss Universe 2022, is forecast to claim a Top 5 finish in the pageant, according to global beauty website Crown Talk.

Making Tu Le green rice flakes - a specialty of Vietnam’s northwest region

In late September-early October, people in Tu Le, Van Chan District, Yen Bai Province enter the green rice flakemaking season.

Bus rapid route, Hanoi Museum cited as 'ineffective' in fighting waste

The National Assembly supervision mission’s report on thrift practice and combating of waste in 2016-2021 said several major projects were ineffective, including the Hanoi Museum and Cat Linh - Ha Dong bus rapid route in Hanoi.