SEARCH RESULTS

Advanced search

State removes difficulties to reach wood export target this year

The State will remove difficulties to achieve the export target of timber and forest products this year.

Hanoi's roadway and sidewalk leasing plan needs careful consideration

The management of roadways and sidewalks needs to be done carefully with high public consensus and having to choose the right time.

Agent Orange victims make efforts to overcome adversity

According to figures, 4.8 million Vietnamese were exposed to Agent Orange, with over three million of them becoming victims.

Vietnam to host World Flower Council Summit for the first time

The 37th World Flower Council Summit is scheduled to take place in Da Lat City from September 8 to September 12, marking the first event to be held in Vietnam.

US travel guide reveals top 10 best places to visit in Vietnam

US travel publisher Lonely Planet has suggested the top 10 best places to visit in the nation, including fast-paced cities, beautiful beaches, and misty mountains that feel like the edge of the known world.

HCM City’s District 1 to organise largest culinary event ever

HCM City's District 1 will organise a F&B Networking Fair 2023 later in August to highlight special Vietnamese culinary characteristics and promote businesses in the field.

Efforts made to bring back red-crowned cranes from brink of extinction

The number of red-crowned cranes descending on the Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has been declining over the past years, with a mere three spotted in their latest return in 2021.

Traditional blacksmith craft in Cao Bang forges bright future

Phuc Sen Commune, nestled within the Non Nước Geopark in the northern province of Cao Bang, is bestowed with enchanting landscapes.

Po Klong Garai Tower - mystical masterpiece of Cham people in Ninh Thuan

Having gone through many historical events and the destruction of time, Po Klong Garai Tower has been preserved well. In 2016, this work was recognized by the Prime Minister as a special national monument.

EVN requested to handle solar power projects due to incorrect pricing

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) asked VN Electricity (EVN) to propose economic solutions for 14 solar power projects enjoying the incorrect FIT pricing mechanism.

Heartfelt condolences pour in for HAGL FC following tragic loss of three members

The VN Football Federation (VFF) and numerous coaches and players have expressed their heartfelt condolences to Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) Club following the tragic deaths of their three members.

British man admits travelling in Vietnam to abuse children

In June this year, Behn was further charged with 23 counts of sexually assaulting a child and causing a child to engage in sexual activity. The charges relate to boys aged six to 11 living in Việt Nam, spanning 2008–2018.

MIC policy to support mobile virtual network operators

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) will create a transparent legal framework for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) to negotiate when buying traffic.

Odd job: sitting still by puddles catching bees, earning big money

Summer days are a busy time for many Nghe An people. They spend time hunting for golden bees to sell to merchants and restaurants.

Apple Pay won’t have big impact on Vietnam’s e-wallet market: experts

Specifically reserved for iOS users, with the use of international payment cards and POS machines for payment, Apple Pay won’t have a big influence on the domestic e-wallet market, experts say.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 13/2023

Mekong Delta’s export turnover in 6 months reaches over US$10 billion

Man with cerebral palsy graduates from university, expects to teach history

Six years ago, Le Ngoc Tan Anh, who has cerebral palsy, brought his great passion for journalism when entering the exam room. Though his dream did not come true, he eventually obtained a higher education level, and expects to become a teacher.

High logistics costs hurt Vietnam’s economic competitiveness

Inadequate transport infrastructure and connectivity, and domestic enterprises’ low capacity and slow technology adoption and digital transformation are hindering the otherwise rapidly growing logistics industry, experts have said.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 13/2023

Techfest Hanoi 2023 slated for October

Multiple culture, tourism events to be held in localities in remaining months

As of July, the tourism sector had achieved 83% of its yearly target in the number of international visitors, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.