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Vietnam urges exclusion from US religious freedom watch list

Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang has conveyed Vietnam's regret and urged the US not to include Vietnam in the Special Watch List for religious freedom.

3 of 14 migrants found in container in Ireland seaport believed to be Vietnamese

Irish authorities have announced that three out of 14 migrants found inside a refrigerated shipping container in the southeastern port of Rosslare, Ireland on January 8 are believed to come from Vietnam.

First police peacekeeping unit of Vietnam established

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) Office for UN Peacekeeping Operations held an inauguration ceremony for the Vietnam Police Peacekeeping Unit No.1 in Hanoi on January 11.

VN requests UN High Commission for Human Rights Office to correct information

Spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on January 11 refuted the accuracy of the information about Vietnam’s human right commitments posted on the website of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Vietnamese shooters win a gold, one more Olympic slot at Asian championship

Vietnamese shooters have won one gold medal and a ticket for Olympic Paris 2024 when competing at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Vietnamese lose VND20 million on online scams

Vietnamese have suffered an average loss of VND17.7 million from scams, reports say.

Transport ministry attempts to control airlines’ fleet development

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) believes that it is necessary to control the development of airlines’ fleets to make sure the number of aircraft fits infrastructure conditions and management agencies’ aviation-safety monitoring capacity.

Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival to be held in Dien Bien Province

Japan is home to the cherry blossom, which is adored by visitors around the world. However, not many people are aware that Dien Bien Province is also home to a stunning cherry blossom oasis that draws visitors to Flower Island.

FDI inflows into real estate hits over US$68 billion

Vietnam has so far attracted 1,135 foreign-invested projects in the real estate sector with a total registered capital reaching US$68.045 billion, according to data provided by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Vietnamese passport drops five places on Henley Passport Index

The Vietnamese passport has fallen by five notches to 87th on a list of the world’s most powerful passports, according to the latest report released by Henley Passport Index.

Hanoi FC signs new contract with Iwamasa Daiki as head coach

Hanoi FC on January 11 signed a contract with Japanese coach Iwamasa Daiki, who is expected to maintain the team’s sound performance in both national and continental competitions.

Seven Vietnamese businesses eligible to export bird's nests to China

Seven Vietnamese businesses have been granted permission to export their bird's nest products to the Chinese market.

Public investment disbursement likely to hit record high in 2023

The disbursement of public investment in 2023 was projected to reach 95% of the plan, equivalent to over 27 billion USD, marking the record high so far, according to Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong.

Vietnam experiencing vibrant sea tourist influx

The tourism industry in 2024 has seen positive signals as ocean liners have bustled at ports for the past 10 days, bringing tens of thousands of foreign visitors to Vietnam.

10-15% earnings growth forecast in 2024 for listed companies

Listed companies’ earnings growth is expected to recover from zero last year to 10-15% this year, but with a wide variation between sectors, according to Michael Kokalari, a chartered financial analyst and chief economist at VinaCapital.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 11/2024

Experts suggest policies to stimulate aggregate demand in HCM City

Vietnam seeks cooperation in India’s strengths

VN wishes to foster cooperation with India and its Gujarat state in particular in the areas of the Indian side’s strengths and Vietnam’s priorities, Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang affirmed while addressing the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 11/2024

Deputy PM asks for detailed progress of Long Thành Airport component projects phase one

70% of institutions are not reviewing or patching security vulnerabilities

The Authority for Information Security (AIS) has found that 70 percent of institutions have not paid attention to examining and fixing security vulnerabilities identified by agencies and security firms.

Cashew industry sees bright global prospects despite challenges

Vietnam’s cashew industry eyes export growth despite global headwinds, according to insiders.