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Police break up drug trafficking ring from Canada to Vietnam

The police in Tay Ho district of Hanoi have broken up a transnational drug trafficking ring led by a Vietnamese-Canadian man.

ASEAN consumes half of Vietnamese fertilizer exports

April witnessed Vietnam export fertilizers to nine markets, with six ASEAN member states alone consuming 66,648 tonnes, or 50.5% of the country's overall fertilizer export market share.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 12/2023

Hanoi moves to lead nation’s industrialisation, modernisation

Drink aids in boosting energy for night owls

The late-night economy contributes to an increased GRDP. In some big city centers in the world, it can contribute up to 5-10% of GDP.

Online Apple Store for Vietnam to open next week

Apple is scheduled to officially open an online store, the first of its kind in Vietnam, on May 18.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 12/2023

COVID-19 infections rise again with two deaths reported on May 11

Da Nang mountain among Asia's most scenic: Microsoft Travel

The Microsoft Travel news site has listed the central coastal city of Da Nang City among the eight places with the best scenic mountain views in Asia.

Belgian Queen impressed by Vietnam’s progress in child protection

Belgium’s Queen Mathilde, who is Honorary President of UNICEF Belgium, has wrapped up her three-day visit to Vietnam

Vietnam still tops SEA Games medal standings on May 11

Eight more gold medals won on May 11 consolidated Vietnam’s top position on the medal standings at the ongoing 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Cambodia, with 57 golds.

Search volume for Vietnam’s tourism ranks 11th in the world

The search volume of accommodations in Vietnam is rising rapidly, ranking 11th in the world, indicating a strong recovery in demand for tourism in the country.

Ministry seeks to remove offensive apps from TV screen interface

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) plans to ask five large TV manufacturers to remove TV viewing apps on screen interfaces and TV controllers that violate the law.

The investment differences between renewable and coal-fired power

While investment in renewable power was 480 percent higher than planned, investment in thermal power sources only neared 60 percent, according to a government report.

A fiscal expansion

A solution to economic growth that the Government has doubled down on is to spur public investment, with major infrastructure projects given a focus. Such efforts have yet to pay off. What is the problem?

Users of Facebook, YouTube, TikTok to be required to ‘show their face’

Most users have applauded the watchdog agency’s intention to force owners of Facebook, TikTok and YouTube accounts to identify themselves. However, there still exists concern about bogus accounts on the platforms.

Global pressures still apparent in mission to stabilise economy

Despite a state budget surplus in the first four months of this year, economic difficulties have put a dent in government revenues, with income falling across all sectors.

US veteran promotes arts to link peace and heal the wound

David Thomas, founder Indochina Arts Partnership and an US artist and American War veteran, paid a special visit to VN during his journeys in Da Nang, Hanoi and destination in central VN in April of 2023.

Elite four-legged warriors vital part of military missions

These working dogs are loyal and reliable fellow warriors that stand shoulder to shoulder with their human counterparts to carry out search and rescue missions every time they are deployed.

Standard Chartered revises 2023 growth forecast down to 6.5%

In its latest macro-economic update on Vietnam, Standard Chartered Bank lowered the country’s 2023 GDP growth forecast to 6.5 per cent from the previous 7.2 per cent and became more cautious on the external front.

Government officials may face ouster sans two-thirds of confidence vote

Government officials will have to step down from their posts in 10 days if they get low confidence votes from two-thirds of voters, according to a new draft decree.

The indispensable companion for young people to welcome summer

After foodie slip-ups with friends, detox beverages are indispensable companions that help Gen Z stay fresh for summer.