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Neem leaves salad: A speciality of An Giang province

Neem leaves salad, or ‘goi sau dau’ in Vietnamese, is among the most famous dishes of the Mekong Delta province of An Giang.

Brokerages set different targets for 2023

Although 2023 is forecast to be a difficult year, many securities companies still set a target of positive profit growth in 2023, besides some others adopting more prudent plans.

Vietnam joins international efforts in human trafficking prevention

Vietnam is making efforts to materialise the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration in line with the Prime Minister’s Plan dated March 20, 2020.

Number of teachers quitting at alarming rate

The country saw a particularly alarming trend of more teachers leaving their jobs.

Bond rule tweaks loosen constraints

To address issues of transparency and investor protection, the government has issued a new decree that introduces several key changes to the regulatory framework for corporate bonds in Vietnam.

Bank law to be amended to ensure banking system safety

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is collecting comments on its draft revised Law on Credit Institutions to better ensure the safety of the banking system.

National railway investment requiring foreign push

Foreign investors are being urged to explore funding railway lines linking seaports as part of the country’s railway development plan – despite high costs, few successful projects, and a lengthy period to see returns.

What does the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank mean for Vietnam?

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the US is expected to cause upheavals in the global financial market and problems for countries, including Vietnam. However, economic growth will still continue to be good.

Health sector suffers from institutional bottlenecks

To settle shortages of drugs and medical equipment, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other ministries need to give advice to the government to build a long-term legal framework to manage bidding.

Workers to have five days off for public holidays in April, May

Workers in Vietnam will enjoy five consecutive days off from April 29 to May 3 to celebrate Hung Kings Commemoration Day, Reunification Day, and International Workers’ Day in April and May.

Vietnam wins four gold medals at 2023 International Art Photo Contest

Vietnam wins four of the 12 gold medals at the 2023 International Art Photo Contest.

Vietnam seeded No. 2 ahead of AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup’ second qualifiers

The Vietnamese women’s football team have been placed in Pot 2 ahead of the draw for the second qualification round of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2024 which will be held in Malaysia.

National Museum of History launches first night tour for local and foreign visitors

Local and foreign visitors now can enjoy a 90-minute night tour of the Vietnam National Museum of History in Hanoi, with the activity promising enticing cultural, culinary, and architectural experiences for guests.

Saigon Heat awarded runner-up title at ASEAN Basketball League 2023

Vietnamese representative Saigon Heat won the runner-up title of the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) 2023 after losing to Hong Kong Eastern of China in the final round held on March 14 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Government leader to hold dialogue with youths on human resources

A dialogue between the Prime Minister and youths will be held in both online and in-person formats on March 26 on the occasion of the 92nd anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 15/2023

Gov't sets up working groups to monitor public investment disbursement

Renewable energy investors continue to make proposals on power purchase prices

Renewable energy investors have just submitted a recommendation to the Prime Minister regarding the rectification of shortcomings in the process of building and promulgating a price mechanism for power generation for transitional power plants.

Defense Ministry’s help sought to deal with vehicle inspection overloads

The Ministry of Transport has asked the Ministry of National Defense for help to cope with excessive workloads at automobile registration and inspection centers, especially those in Hanoi and HCMC.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 15/2023

Vientiane requiem for Gac Ma battle martyrs

Dak Lak authority warns about spontaneous adventure travel

Travellers are being warned to only take official, organised trips following the death of man who fell into a river in Đắk Lắk Province.