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Stronger FDI waves expected into Vietnam

Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to Vietnam are slowing down but promising moves are showing that waves of FDI to the country will be stronger in the coming time.

Bus ride for spring tours of attractions on Hanoi’s outskirts

Travelling by bus is a pretty good choice for exploring Hanoi thanks to its very affordable fares that are ranging from 8,000 VND (0.34 USD) to 20,000 VND (0.85 USD) each ride.

Quang Ninh islands proposed to open to tourists

Five islands in the northwestern province of Quang Ninh’s Bai Tu Long Bay have been proposed to open to tourists.

Raft of deals to brighten up foreign funding picture

Positive signs in economic growth alongside trust from foreign investors are the driving forces helping Vietnam hit between $36-38 billion in foreign investment capital commitment in 2023, up 30 per cent on-year.

Vietnam’s farm exports down in January

Vietnam’s farm, forestry and seafood exports, the most important export items of the country, totaled $3.73 billion in January, a decrease of $1.07 billion from the same period last year, according to the General Department of Customs (GDC).

Biometric authentication of passengers to be used nationwide on air flights

Chip-based ID cards and biometric authentication for airline passengers are being used on a trial basis at Cat Bi Airport and will later be applied nationwide.

Vietnam’s agriculture needs foreign funding

The country aims to leverage investments and enhance capital management mechanisms in agriculture, particularly through official development assistance (ODA) in priority sectors.

Nearly 200 businesses to join Autotech & Accessories show 2023

The 19th Vietnam International Autotech & Accessories Show will take place from May 18-21 in Ho Chi Minh City, expecting 300 booths organised by nearly 200 businesses.

Khanh Hoa to host int’l open water swimming race in April

The Arena OCEANMAN Cam Ranh Vietnam 2023 is scheduled to take place off the coast of the central province of Khanh Hoa from April 13 to 16, marking the first time this international open water swimming competition will be held in the country.

Vietnam needs 600 billion USD to achieve carbon neutrality

Vietnam needs a budget of up to 600 billion USD to achieve the target of carbon neutrality by 2050, according to Kazuo Kusakabe, Chief Representative of Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte Ltd in Hanoi.

Teams from Vietnam, RoK to meet in billiards super cup

The billiards teams of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are set to compete against each other in the Hollywood Asia Super Cup held in Hoi An city, the central province of Quang Nam, from February 17 to February 19.

AI wave set to sweep tech market

The trend for digital transformation and the push from new technology have created momentum for platforms and products applying AI to develop in Vietnam.

Digital transformation must integrate with real life: deputy minister

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung speaks about the outcomes of national digital transformation over the past few years and orientations to make breakthroughs in the future, especially in developing the digital economy.

Man fined for riding horse in HCM City centre during rush hour

The 30-year-old was seen on the white horse riding around HCM City’s centre on Tuesday while wearing a yellow coat and a helmet of a ride-hailing firm Be.

Obstetrician saves hundreds of babies with new, world-class techniques

An obstetrician has saved hundreds of babies in their mothers’ wombs. She is Dr. Nguyen Thi Sim from Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital.

Videocall frauds swindling many out of money

Many criminals are using a new scheme, taking advantage of videocalls to swindle people.

Hoi An restores heritage for longer life

Built in the 18th century, the one-storey wooden structure Quan Thang house in the Old Quarter of Hoi An has sheltered eight generations of the family of Thai Quan Thang – a tradesman from Fujian, China, who settled in Hoi An

Da Nang's famed fish sauce shows its strength

Born into a four-generation fishing family in Nam O Village in the central city of Da Nang, Bui Van Phong, now 70, began making fish sauce as a teenager and has kept developing the family brand for more than half a century.

ChatGPT account prices plummet in Vietnam

Once sold for hundreds of thousands of VND, ChatGPT accounts are now dirt cheap in Vietnam.

Measures to ease Internet congestion in Vietnam introduced

Internet congestion has decreased but connections may still be slow in rush hours, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).