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Vietnam enjoys US$6.35 bln trade surplus in four months

Vietnam produced a trade surplus of US$6.35 billion in the first four months of the year, announced the General Statistics Office (GSO) on April 29.

Foreign arrivals reach nearly 50% of annual target by April

Vietnam welcomed approximately 3.7 million foreign tourists in the first four months of the year, a figure 19.2 times higher than that of the same period last year, and meeting 46% of the target set for 2023.

First air route linking Hanoi and Ca Mau launched

Bamboo Airways opened a new route connecting Hanoi and Ca Mau on April 29, marking the first direct flight between the two localities.

Con Dao National Park recognised as ASEAN Heritage Park

The Con Dao National Park off the coast of the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau received the ASEAN Heritage Park certificate at a ceremony held on April 28.

Five injured in Tuyen Quang international hot air balloon blast

Five people were injured in a blast at an international hot air balloon that opened in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang on April 29 evening.

US extends tax evasion investigation conclusion on VN stainless steel wires

The US Department of Commerce (DoC) has announced the extension of the deadline for issuing its final conclusion on an anti-dumping tax evasion investigation into stainless steel wires imported from Vietnam.

More training courses offered for beauty pageant contestants

More than 30 beauty contests were organized in Vietnam in 2022, which was the result of the loosening of regulations on organizing beauty contests.

Fear of responsibility: a serious 'disease': PM

The Prime Minister’s telegram on April 19 to correct and intensify the responsibility of ministries and state agencies in handling their work was necessary amid the widespread "disease" called "fear of responsibility".

Hanoi's bánh chả makes overseases Vietnamese long for home

As well as traditional treats, such as cốm làng Vòng (Vòng Village’s green sticky rice) and phu thê (husband and wife) cakes, Hanoi is well known for its bánh chả (sweet meat pie in lumps) which is hundreds of years old.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 29/2023

Korean Air to deploy new A321neo aircraft for flights to Vietnam

Fabric scraps given new life by disabled artists

Dong Ho and Hang Trong's folk paintings, collaged from silk fabric scraps, bring a new unique beauty. Even more surprising is that these pieces are created by people with disabilities.

Dak Lak announces Vietnam specialty coffee awards 2023

The Vietnam Specialty Coffee Competition 2023 marked a 5-year journey of continuous and widespread development of the Vietnamese coffee industry.

Gemstone exhibition opens in Lam Dong province

A gemstone exhibition kicked off in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong on April 28 as part of Lam Dong golden tourism week.

Vietnamese bioscientist awarded UK’s Colworth Medal

Dr. Nguyen Thi Hoang Duong will be awarded the Colworth Medal in 2024. Duong is the first Vietnamese to receive the Colworth Medal in its 60-year history.

HCM City draws nearly 980 million USD of FDI in four months

Ho Chi Minh City has attracted 979.65 million USD of foreign direct investment (FDI) so far this year, down 23.45% year on year, according to the municipal People’s Committee.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 29/2023

President Vo Van Thuong to attend coronation of King Charles III of UK

Vietnam’s retail battle continues to be fiercer

Vietnamese companies are expanding their retail system to maintain their home turf advantage and market share.

2023 Sao Khue Award winners announced

The Vietnam Software and Information Technology Services Association (VINASA) on April 28 held a ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of Sao Khue Awards and announce 182 award winners this year.

Ring bringing ecstasy materials from Europe to Vietnam cracked down

Police in Ho Chi Minh City on April 28 announced that they have cracked down a ring that brought raw materials from Europe to make synthetic drugs in Vietnam.

Southern localities signal breakthrough tourism recovery

Southern provinces and cities in Vietnam saw positive signs from the tourism industry in the first three months of this year with diverse products, tours, and activities to attract visitors.