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Legal framework essential to protect personal data, drive digital economy

Data management had emerged as a critical factor in driving economic growth, experts say.

US Treasury continues not to list Vietnam as currency manipulator

The US Department of the Treasury has continued not to list Vietnam as a currency manipulator in its latest semi-annual report on the macro-economic and foreign exchange policies of major trading partners of the US.

HCM City surveys 15,000 enterprises to assess government’s competitiveness

HCM City is carrying out a survey of more than 15,000 firms, cooperatives, and business households as part of its 2023 Department and District Competitiveness Index (DDCI).

Flight delayed following passenger gun jokes

A flight from Da Nang to Hanoi was delayed after two passengers talked about bringing guns in their luggage.

Painting by late artist fetches high price at French painting auction

“Canard et Lotus” (“Mandarin ducks and lotus”), a painting on silk produced by late artist Le Pho, was sold for EUR1.2 million at an auction sale on November 7 at Sotheby’s Paris in France.

Vietnam Days in France 2023 to get underway in Paris

Vietnam Days in France 2023 will officially open in Paris on November 8 as part of activities being held to mark the occasion of the 50th anniversary since the establishment of diplomatic ties and 10 years of the Vietnam-France strategic partnership.

NA deputies question about measures to attract PPP investment

National Assembly deputies yesterday continued the question and answer session, with queries focusing on two key topics, including measures to attract investment in Public-Private-Partnership projects and wastewater treatment in industrial clusters.

Nearly 200 cases of trade violations have been handled in 2023

Deputies questioned Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien on the second day of the question and answer session of the sixth Session of the 15th-tenure National Assembly on November 7.

Education top of agenda: Ministry of Finance’s report

The Vietnam Bank of Social Policies has lent VNĐ745 billion ($31 million) to disadvantaged students by September 4, 2022.

Polish conductor to lead concert at Opera House

Polish conductor and composer Wojciech Czepiel will lead a concert highlighting masterpieces by great composers Beethoven, Chopin and Grieg at the HCM City Opera House on November 11.

VN recommended to regulate MEPS for air conditioners

The cooling sector is a major source of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Long Bien to become new city centre on the riverbank

Long Bien has truly become one of the busiest and bustling places of the capital. Thanks to infrastructure framework invested synchronously, the district has attracted investors and created a huge source of revenue for the budget.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 8/2023

Vietnam looks to int’l cooperation to advance oil and gas industry

VN steel sector sees recovery signals

In the third quarter, nearly 6.5 million tonnes of steel were sold, up 6.3% year-on-year. Of the total, over 2 million tonnes were shipped abroad, representing a year-on-year surge of 70%.

Dong Thap works hard on conserving red-crowned cranes

Dong Thap has approved a project to conserve red-crowned cranes in the Tram Chim National Park in the 2022 – 2032 period with an estimated total budget of over 184 billion VND (nearly 7.6 million USD).

US firms push ahead with investment plans in Vietnam

Many enterprises from the US are planning to make or expand investments in Vietnam, showing their intention to turn the Southeast Asian country into one of their important bases.

Measures needed to remove barriers in trans-border e-commerce

Trans-border e-commerce has made great contributions to Vietnam’s export revenue, with a value of over 80 trillion VND (3.28 billion USD) in 2022.

Vietnam’s digital economy grows fastest in Southeast Asia

Vietnam will remain the region’s fastest growing digital economy between 2023-2025, according to the 8th edition of the e-Conomy SEA Report published on November 7 by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.

Ha Long Bay among world’s 51 most beautiful places: Condé Nast Traveler

Condé Nast Traveler, a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, has named the UNESCO-recognised heritage Ha Long Bay in the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh on its list of the 51 most beautiful places in the world.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 8/2023

Hanoi to host craft village conservation and development festival