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Phu Quoc emerges as a global hotspot for MICE tourism with free visa policy

Thanks to a free visa policy and a growing number of direct international flights, Phu Quoc Island is quickly emerging as a hotspot for MICE tourism.

Billionaire Nguyen Dang Quang’s consumer giant to list on HoSE

Masan Consumer, a leading FMCG company in Vietnam, is preparing to list on HoSE in 2025, marking a pivotal moment in its growth strategy.

Mysterious tiger deaths in Dong Nai: Investigation underway amid A/H5N1 concerns

Authorities are investigating the mysterious deaths of dozens of tigers at the Mango Garden tourist site in Dong Nai. The facility has conducted autopsies on the animals and is preserving their carcasses for further examination.

Vietnam Business News October 2/2024

Vietnam needs a comprehensive national green transition strategy

Vietnam News Headlines October 2/2024

Cold spell bringing cool weather in the north

VN boasts low rates of pardoned individuals committing new crimes

Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh expressed hope that this year’s pardon would inspire other inmates to work toward their own future pardons, particularly in light of upcoming national celebrations in 2025, when large-scale pardon is expected.

Changes driving foreign investor activity in the stock market

Analysts said that the change in Circular 68 could elevate Việt Nam’s market status and attract foreign net buying.

Vietnamese fighters qualify for Karate World Cup 2024

The nation has secured three spots to compete in the Karate World Cup 2024 National Team Championships which is scheduled to take place from November 22 to November 24 in Spain.

Vietnam to host First UN Tourism Conference on Tourism for Rural Development

The nation is scheduled to host the first UN Tourism Conference on Tourism for Rural Development, with the event scheduled to run from December 9 to December 11 in the central province of Quang Nam.

Programme to promote Vietnamese culinary culture launched

The Tourism Information Center under the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) on October 1 unveiled the 2024 co-operation programme aimed at promoting Vietnamese cuisine.

Vietnam ranks 49th on global beauty chart

The nation has been placed at 49th on the latest global beauty rankings of Missosology, the world’s leading publication on beauty pageants.

Chinese swindlers arrested in Quang Ninh

Police based in Mong Cai city in the northern province of Quang Ninh have arrested 10 Chinese fraudsters who used technology in order to steal money from their countrymen living in China.

Heavy rain causes severe flooding, landslides across several northern localities

A deluge of rain hit several northern localities from September 30 to October 1, causing severe flooding and landslides to occur on a number of key roads roads.

Vietnam spends nearly US$1 billion on rice imports

Despite the country’s status as one of the world’s leading rice exporters, Vietnam is expected to spend nearly US$1 billion on rice imports for processing this year.

Top leader To Lam begins state visit to Ireland

General Secretary and President To Lam and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam landed at Dublin Airport at 8:30 pm on October 1 (local time), beginning a state visit to Ireland at the invitation of Irish President Michael D. Higgins.

Vietnam triumphs at UN human rights review: Official

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has approved Vietnam's National Report under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), with the country accepting a record 84.7% of recommendations.

Innovation - important factor for Vietnam’s development in new era: PM

Innovation has been considered an irreversible trend and an important factor that helps accelerate digital transformation, green transition and sustainable development in Vietnam in the new era, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on October 1.

IMF forecasts Vietnam's economic growth to reach 6.1 % in 2024

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2024 Article IV Consultation with Vietnam.

PM calls for 450-day drive to eliminate substandard housing by late 2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 1 called for the launch of a concentrated drive lasting 450 days and nights, pooling public strength to eradicate temporary and dilapidated housing nationwide by the end of 2025.

HCMC seeks to unlock investment potential of remittances by overseas Vietnamese

Ho Chi Minh City plans to create funds for overseas Vietnamese seeking to invest in real estate and small and medium-sized enterprises, and buy bonds for funding infrastructure.