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VN flight attendants arrested for smuggling drugs from France

Three Vietnamese flight attendants have been arrested at Tan Son Nhat International Airport after being found trying to illegally smuggle in over 10kg of drugs and ecstasy pills from France.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 17/2023

Ministry asked to raise policies to support enterprises

Parents targeted by scammers claiming child is injured, demanding money for treatment

The scammers insist parents immediately transfer money to cover the cost of surgery or treatment.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 17/2023

Party high-ranking official urges building professional revolutionary press

Listed businesses failing to report emissions may receive penalty points from HoSE

The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) said it was considering deducting points of businesses who does not include information on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the annual report period of 2022.

Vietnam’s trade with top 11 Asian markets is set to grow significantly

Vietnam’s trade with 11 other major Asian markets could rise significantly in value by 2030, according to an industry study released by UPS.

HCM City to strictly regulate illegal encroachment, littering in canals

The HCM City People’s Council has discussed feasible measures to address the issue of encroachment into drainage systems and litter in the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal.

Vietnamese Prime Minister urges visa waivers for more countries

The number of foreign tourists to Vietnam remains modest after one year of tourism reopening.

Film on Vietnamese women under last feudal dynasty to be released

Blockbuster Vietnamese-American director Victor Vũ is working on his latest film on Vietnamese women under last feudal dynasty in the 19th century.

SBV cuts interest rates, goes against trend in rest of world

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has taken a daring move by slashing interest rates amid an upward trend in the world. If inflation remains low, Vietnam’s interest rates will be lower than those in developed economies.

More than a tonne of frozen cats found in southern province

Upon questioning, the 39-year-old owner admitted collecting the cats from various provinces in the Mekong Delta region.

Vietnamese man wanted by FBI for alleged money laundering

According to the FBI, Minh was born on October 21, 1973, in the central province of Quảng Bình, and data suggests that from September 2016 to March 2022 he was in the Hà Nội area.

Hanoi makes good use of heritage-based cultural industries

Fostering heritage values to promote tourism and attract more local and international tourists is an important mission of Hanoi’s cultural policy-makers in the coming period.

Francophone Film Festival to wow Vietnamese audience

Vietnamese film lovers will have a chance to enjoy outstanding cinema works from the Francophone community at the 13th Francophone Film Festival which is set to run in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from March 18 to 24.

Vietnam issues action plan to reduce methane emissions till 2030

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued an action plan to reduce methane emissions till 2030, with six major tasks.

Attraction some way off for social housing

The lack of affordable social housing has raised whether foreign developers should be allowed to invest in this segment in Vietnam.

VN central bank must keep a close on financial market: WB

The State Bank of Vietnam must step up efforts in the management of the country's banking sector and prepare for all possible scenarios for timely and effective interventions, according to the World Bank (WB).

Vietnam's top female badminton player now 45th in world ranking

Badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh of Dong Nai team has risen to the 45th from the 49th position in the latest world’s singles women rankings, according to Badminton World Federation (BWF).

Investors reluctant to put money into clean-power projects as pricing remains unclear

Thirty-six wind and solar power investors have sent a document to the Prime Minister requesting to fix problems in the pricing mechanism for transitional wind and solar power projects.

Vietnam wants to expand digital technology to international markets

Going abroad to compete, conquer, and increase revenues is now one priority of all Vietnamese telecoms, digital technology enterprises.