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’Begging monk’ stops his cross-Vietnam walk following safety worries

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha confirmed that Le Anh Tu is not a registered Buddhist monk belonging to any pagoda or institution of the sangha, and Tu himself stated he is merely a layperson following Buddha’s teachings.

Foreign investors' net selling exceeds US$2.3 billion since 2023

Foreign investors have net sold Vietnamese stocks on HoSE with a value of 58 trillion VND (over 2.3 billion USD) since the beginning of 2023, indicating a prevailing trend of net selling in the Vietnamese stock market.

Vietnam secures dual results in fighting desertification

In the combat against desertification, Vietnam has step by step obtained dual results as it has successfully prevented land degradation and brought economic benefits to farmers.

Ho Chi Minh City named as world’s fourth-best foodie city

British magazine TimeOut has placed Ho Chi Minh City in the fourth position among its list of the world’s leading 20 cities for food.

VinFast named among world's 100 most influential companies in 2024

Electric vehicle maker VinFast has become the only representative from Vietnam to be listed in the "TIME 100 most influential companies 2024”, alongside Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.

Ban proposed on sale of security cameras with no clear origin

State agencies and experts have proposed imposing a ban on sales of security cameras with no clear origin.

VN promotes digital creativity, green and sustainable growth

Vietnam is making important shifts from telecommunications infrastructure to digital infrastructure, from communications infrastructure to digital economy infrastructure, and from information technology to digital technology.

Film portraying last Queen of Vietnam to be shot next year

The film aims not to reflect a specific period in the nation’s history, but rather to draw inspiration from the life story of Queen Nam Phuong to portray a real historical figure on screen.

Vietnam’s unique fermented tea product maintains its flavour over centuries

“Thạch cổ trà" by IGV JSC (in Ha Dong district, Hanoi), is a unique fermented tea product of Vietnam that can maintain its flavour for centuries.

National economy under growth and inflationary pressure

The national economy is facing a number of challenges, including ensuring growth and curbing inflation after many years of maintaining macroeconomic stability and controlling the rate of inflation at below 4%.

Solar power transforms life on Truong Sa

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) aims to have an entire clean energy system on the Truong Sa Islands and power reserves for up to 36 hours.

Refreshing greenery of Tuyen Quang

With its enchanting landscapes, Tuyen Quang is likened to a green princess in the mountains and forests of northeastern Vietnam.

Nha Trang among eight best beach destinations to retirees

A beautiful beach and high-quality healthcare services have made Nha Trang city in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa one of the eight best coastal destinations for retirees, according to US magazine Travel+Leisure.

Central bank moves to sell SJC gold bars at ‘stable prices’

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on June 3 sold SJC branded gold bars to four State commercial banks and a gold and gemstones company at a stable price in an effort to narrow the disparity between domestic and global gold bar prices.

Khanh Hoa native to vie for Miss International Queen 2024 crown

Nguyen Tuong San, the first runner-up of Miss International Queen Vietnam 2023, has been named as the country’s representative at Miss International Queen 2024, a beauty contest specifically held for local transgender women.

The homeland of first-class teas served to VIP guests

Ancient tea forests with thousands of trees with smooth white leaf buds are the homeland of the famous first-class tea – Bach Tra Shan Tuyet Ha Giang.

First Al movie on domestic violence prevention, control to debut

It tells the story of a young family facing conflicts and violence, warning of the danger of domestic violence, advising victims to seek help from the community and social organisations.

Vietnamese fairytale-inspired stamp set for release

A stamp set inspired by the fairytale “Cây tre trăm đốt” (The Bamboo With 100 Sections) has been issued by the Vietnam Post Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Leveraging data for effective digital transformation in Vietnam

According to Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung, digital transformation creates a new type of resource - data. This is a key factor for successful digital transformation.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (June 3-9/2024)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from June 3 to 9.