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Massive real estate inventory of $20b poses threat to macroeconomic stability

Vietnam is grappling with significant real estate inventory that could comprise nearly 80 per cent of some developers’ assets, raising concerns of potential bad debt and macroeconomic stability, experts warned.

Pouring funds into fake projects, investors lose big money

Hanoi Police on August 23 issued a warning that scammers are impersonating economic groups and businesses with the aim of swindling and appropriating people's assets by inviting them to take part in investment and recruitment campaigns.

Electricity stocks struggle on rising material costs

The price movements of Vietnam’s electricity stocks not only go against the domestic market trend, but also against the rising trend of power shares in the region.

Outstanding intellectuals in science and technology honoured

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man honoured scientists and intellectuals at a ceremony for outstanding science and technology intellectuals of 2024.

HCM City to complete electronic health record system

The HCM City Department of Health has coordinated with relevant departments and units to create technical plans for the implementation of electronic health records (EHR).

Vietnam enhances cooperation in preventing transnational crimes in ASEAN

Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. Luong Tam Quang on August 28 had a meeting with Secretary-General of ASEAN Kao Kim Hourn in Vientiane, Laos, on August 28 on the sidelines of the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime.

VN calls on UN to increase support for developing countries in energy transition

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN) has underlined the need to increase support for developing countries in their energy transition to ensure a fair global shift to clean energy.

Vietnam emerges as second largest supplier of whitefish to US

Vietnam was the second largest provider of whitefish, mainly tra fish, to the United States during the first half of the year, with turnover reaching US$184 million, accounting for 21% of total US import turnover of the product.

Why are thousands of Vietnamese students turning down university admissions?

Despite being accepted into universities, over 120,000 students have chosen not to enroll for the 2024 academic year.

First group of 4,500 Indian visitors tour Trang An Landscape Complex

The Indian delegation will be divided into seven groups that are expected to visit Ninh Binh from August 28 to September 5.

Mu Cang Chai to host paragliding festival during National Day holiday

A paragliding festival will be held in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai’s Mu Cang Chai district from September 1-3, featuring pilots from across the country.

Banks issue bonds to raise long-term capital, adhere to regulations

Commercial banks are seeking to issue bonds to raise long-term capital while adhering to capital safety regulations set by the central bank.

Experts urge actions to address low fertility rate

An international policy consultation workshop held in Hanoi on August 28 sounded the alarm on Vietnam's declining fertility rate, with experts highlighting the linkage between education level, economic conditions and birth rates.

62,000 coastal residents access climate change information

As many as 62,000 have gained access to information on climate change and disaster risks under a project financed by the Green Climate Fund through the UN Development Programme (UNDP).

Robotic surgery revolutionises Vietnam’s healthcare system

Advanced technology is transforming healthcare in Vietnam, offering cutting-edge treatment options domestically and allowing thousands of patients to undergo successful surgeries without the need to seek care abroad.

Vietnam, Australia expand cooperation on energy, minerals

Vietnam welcomes Australia's investment and cooperation in advanced and modern technology to optimise the exploitation and deep processing of key minerals and ensure environmental sustainability.

Coconut export forecast to hit 1 billion USD this year

The Vietnam Coconut Association has forecast that coconut exports will hit 1 billion USD this year, driven by the signing of a protocol for official export of fresh coconuts to China.

Repatriated Goddess Durga bronze statue to be on public display

A bronze statue of Goddess Durga which was illegally trafficked into the US and repatriated to Vietnam will be displayed to the public in the coming time, said a representative from the National Museum of History.

Ministry: winning bids at land auctions far larger than starting prices

The land price frameworks set by local authorities in some cities and provinces are much lower than market prices as local authorities have been slow in updating information about pricing.

Two-story house relocated and rotated 180 degrees in Nam Dinh

In a remarkable engineering feat, a two-story house in Nam Dinh has been successfully relocated and rotated 180 degrees by a team of experts.