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Vietnam to host Miss Grand International 2027

Vietnam will play host to the Miss Grand International 2027 pageant, announced the organisation board of the Miss Grand Vietnam beauty contest at a press conference on June 3.

Border guards bust drug trafficking ring from Laos to Vietnam

Border guards in the central province of Nghe An have successfully smashed a drug trafficking ring from Laos to Vietnam, detaining a Lao national and seizing 6,000 synthetic drug pills.

Non-traditional security risks pose threat to Vietnamese stock market

The rapid development of the Vietnamese stock market has also led to increased risks, including non-traditional security challenges like transnational or high-tech crimes, which can have a widespread impact on stock market operations.

Vietnam Business News June 4/2024

Vietnam's state budget collection up nearly 15% in five months

Vietnam holds about 30 million tonnes of rare earths

Rare earths include 17 elements, most of which play an irreplaceable role in producing high-tech equipment, batteries, permanent magnets for electric vehicles, wind turbines, aeroplanes, phones and the defence industry.

Super Junior back to Vietnam with July 28 concert in Ho Chi Minh City

Korean all-male pop band Super Junior is due to hold a concert at Phu Tho Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on July 28 as part of their Asian tour “Super Show Spin-off: Halftime”.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang tourism hub calls for more investment in new destinations

The central province of Quang Binh's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Management Board has announced a project to boost tourism in the area calling for investment in nine destinations and 11 tourist routes by 2030.

Virtual Japanese film festival returns to Vietnam

Film lovers in Vietnam will have a chance to enjoy several Japanese films when the Japanese Film Festival Online comes back this June.

State Bank of VN pegs gold bullion at over US$3,000

SJC-branded gold bullion is sold at 77.98 million VND (3,069 USD) per tael on June 4 as approved by the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Japanese contractor demands additional costs for HCM City’s metro line 1

Japan’s Hitachi, the contractor carrying out the Contract Package 3 for the HCM City’s Metro Line 1, has requested compensation from the investor for project-related additional costs amounting to nearly VND4 trillion (US$153.3 million).

Vietnam News Headlines June 4/2024

Green Hanoi promoted on World Environment Day

Severe weather warnings issued for northern region

Most of the region will experience moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, with some places experiencing very heavy rain, with rainfall ranging from 40 - 70mm, and some places exceeding 150mm.

’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.