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Health minister commends off duty nurse for saving newborn’s life in a taxi

The nurse’s actions exemplify the high standards of medical ethics and the dedication to serving the people by health sector staff, Health Minister Dao Hong Lan said.

Nearly 25% of flights by Vietnamese airlines delayed in first half of the year

According to the Vietnam Aviation Authority’s report, nearly 31,500 flights were delayed in the first half of the year.

Beach tourism hub promotes South Korean market

The central city Da Nang’s tourism industry has begun a South Korean tourist promotion programme "Enjoy Da Nang Again" to encourage even more visitors from South Korea to visit.

Textile and garment exports projected to grow by up to 10% amid abundant orders

The majority of garment companies of the Vietnam Textile and Garment Group have enough orders until the end of the year and are currently negotiating orders for early 2025.

Bac Lieu to host souvenir design contest

The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu is planning to organise a souvenir design contest to highlight the unique traits of the province’s history, culture and people.

Thriller from blockbuster film director to be released

Blockbuster film director Lưu Thành Luân of  HCM City is working on his latest work called Linh Miêu (The Cat).

Banks permitted to sell investment-linked insurance products

Commercial banks can continue to sell investment-linked insurance products through the bancassurance channel.

Football-based gambling ring worth over US$39 million busted

On July 11 the police raided a number of locations in these localities to arrest eight suspects, all of whom will be investigated for gambling and organising illegal gambling activities.

Competition in NPK fertiliser market heats up

The Vietnamese fertiliser market is fragmented, with many small producers, but that is changing

Vietnam Business News July 16/2024

Efforts made to help firms deeply join global semiconductor supply chain

Capturing nature's beauty: A coffee shop in Hanoi's rice fields

During the rice harvest season, a quaint coffee shop nestled in the vast rice fields of Phuong Ban village, Chuong My district, Hanoi, becomes a popular destination for young enthusiasts eager to capture its unique charm and stunning vistas.

MOIT wants businesses to set petroleum prices themselves

The Ministry of Investment and Trade (MOIT) has been insisting on giving petroleum distributors the right to determine prices based on factors to be announced by the state.

Vietnam Summer Camp 2024 inspires patriotism among young OVs: official

The ongoing Vietnam Summer Camp 2024 will enable young overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to witness the country's modern and dynamic development, helping deepen their understanding of the nation, and encouraging them to contribute to its future development.

Vietnam ready to work with Google on culture and tourism promotion

Google will continue supporting programmes and projects in a bid to promote tourism and preserve traditional Vietnamese culture.

Shark Tank Vietnam Season 7: International investor joins panel of sharks

Shark Tank Vietnam is set to return for its seventh season with an exciting lineup featuring four new sharks, including an international investor.

Travel + Leisure ranks Hoi An among world's top 5 favorite cities

The renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure has recently released its list of the 25 best destinations worldwide, with Hoi An, Vietnam, ranking fourth.

Business stories of the week (July 8-12)

Vietnamese people’s incomes have increased faster than those of Thai residents. Banks are warned about online scams. The police launch legal proceedings against Cong Minh Green Tree.

Taxing gold buyers is a tax-on-tax, say experts

The view that it is necessary to tax gold purchases so that people 'love' gold less, according to experts, needs to be done in a calculated way, not to tax arbitrarily, to avoid a tax on tax.

Minister asks for FIATA’s support in dealing with increased shipping freights

Vietnam hopes to learn from experiences and solutions that FIATA member countries and associations have applied, especially in handling port surcharges.

New legal framework to create advantages for foreign real estate investors

Experts believe that positive changes in real estate laws and the policies of the Government will increasingly attract many foreign investors, helping to orient the market to develop in a more healthy manner.