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Thai oil refining firm eyes investment in Vietnam

Thai Oil Plc (TOP), Thailand’s the largest oil refining company by capacity, is looking forward to pouring its investment in Vietnam, Indonesia and India, in the fields of oil refinery, lube oil and high-value petrochemical products.

2,022 people to perform Xoe dance in Yen Bai

A total of 2,022 people will join a Xoe dance performance of the Thai ethnic people on September 24 night when the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai receives the UNESCO certificate for this art genre.

Vietnamese ST25 rice used in Japanese Cabinet Office lunch

For the first time, Vietnam's ST25 rice has been used to process dishes on the menu of the Japanese Cabinet Office, Minister of Agricultural and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan has said at the recent government meeting.

Hanoi honoured as Asia’s Leading City Break Destination

Hanoi was honoured as Asia’s Leading City Break Destination at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2022 – Region: Asia & Oceania held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism.

Ministry works to welcome back foreigners

The Vietnamese Foreign Ministry has suggested measures to the Government to open the door to foreign tourists, experts and investors, including resuming visa waivers for citizens from 13 countries and visas for foreigner tourists.

Foreign Direct Investment needs new approach

For the last many years, Vietnam has been in a quandary as to how to approach all Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects, and how best to take advantage of the opportunities they offer.

US Presidential Envoy John Kerry: clean energy will help attract more investment

US Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, who is paying a visit to Vietnam, spoke to local media about the US’s support to Vietnam during the process of energy transition.

Conquering majestic Luoc Dac Plateau

Luoc Dac Plateau has not yet developed mass tourism, so it retains a wild beauty. This new trekking road is suitable for travellers in good health and passionate about discovering the grandeur of nature.

Couple spends decades living in and protecting Ru Cha Forest

Nguyen Ngoc Dap, 78, and Tran Thi Hong, 76, have been living in Ru Cha Forest in the central province of Thua Thien Hue for about 40 years.

Businesses complain about capital shortage, SBV to raise credit limit

Commercial banks report that their credit is growing well and loans are provided to production and business projects, but businesses say that they cannot get loans.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 8

Vietnam strives for 33 percent of renewable energy sources by 2030

As domestic tourism recovers, foreigners still rare: experts

The four-day national holiday between September 1 and 4 witnessed a bustling travelling atmosphere throughout the country, which was a sign of a full recovery of the tourism sector in the country.

World-renowned driver Russ Swift set for Vietnam return

British driver Russ Swift, 71, is set to put on a series of exciting shows across three major Vietnamese cities of Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City this October after two years of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hanoi artisan revives traditional toys

Exquisite animal toys made of colorful powder may help light up Hang Ma street on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 8

Face mask in public places now a must: Ministry

Govt' to tighten supervision of public companies

The Government plans to tighten supervision over capital build-up among public companies and to enhance the stock market's stability and safety, said Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc.

Vietnam animation studio wins lawsuit against owner of "Peppa Pig" (UK) in a Russian court

Sconnect, a Vietnamese animation studio, has just won a lawsuit regarding intellectual property rights against British Enterprise Entertainment One UK Limited (EO) in a court in Moscow, Russia.

Licenses of 5 petrol distributors to be revoked at 'reasonable time': official

The top priority is ensuring sufficient petroleum supply and revoking business licenses of five distributors at a "reasonable time", said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai.

Hanoi family keeps the craft of making mooncake moulds alive

Every year when the Mid-Autumn festival is just around the corner, the family of Tran Van Ban in Thuong Cung Village, Thuong Tin, Hanoi, is busy making moon cake moulds.

Tham Thuy Hang-legendary actress passes away at 82

Star Tham Thuy Hang, a symbol of the beauty of Southern Vietnam's cinema in the period before 1975, passed away at her home in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7, at the age of 82.