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Vingroup, Techcombank propose lower interest rates for social housing

Private conglomerate Vingroup and Vietnam Technological and Commcercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank) have proposed a new preferential credit package for social housing.

Japanese dolls, Ukiyo-e Arts to promote annual Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange

Exhibitions of Japanese dolls and Ukiyo-e Arts will introduce the opening ceremony of the annual 20th Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange in the ancient town on July 26-August 4.

Hanoi Int'l Film Festival to take place in November

The 7th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) will be held from November 7- 11, throwing open the doors of the capital to international filmmakers.

Khanh Hoa announces restoration of ancient Dien Khanh citadel

The Dien Khanh ancient citadel in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa is set for a facelift, with restoration and upgrade work scheduled to begin in September 2024.

Clip calls for protection of wild birds

A survey conducted by the ENV at 125 restaurants in Hanoi between 2020 and June 2024 reveals that 42% of them included dishes made from wild birds on their menus.

Enjoy Da Nang 2024 festival kicks off

The “Enjoy Da Nang 2024” festival was kicked off at East Sea Park, the central beach city of Da Nang on July 17.

Prime Minister orders joint investigation into Vietnamese deaths in Bangkok

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issued an urgent directive regarding the deaths of four Vietnamese tourists and two Vietnamese-Americans in Bangkok, Thailand.

VN’s cultural industry makes more money than what is assumed

The attitude that the cultural industry spends too much but cannot earn enough money has impeded calls for investment in the industry.

Vietnam submits extended continental shelf claim in central area of East Sea

Vietnam submitted a dossier for the Extended Continental Shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in the central area of the East Sea to the United Nations, in accordance with UNCLOS 1982.

Money laundering scheme unveiled: Inside Truong My Lan's operations

In the second phase of the Van Thinh Phat case, Truong My Lan's personal secretary and driver have been indicted for money laundering. The Chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Group used these individuals to carry out her personal objectives.

Vietnamese authorities push for restoration of Wolfoo videos on YouTube

The Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information under the Ministry of Information and Communications has requested Google to address the ongoing issue of Wolfoo cartoon videos being unjustly hit with copyright strikes on YouTube.

Multiple economic indexes surpass expected levels

Vietnam saw excellent achievements in socio-economic development in the first six months of the year. However, now is not the time to be complacent, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Green growth and innovation drive Khanh Hoa’s economic rebound

“By June, our export orders were full, ensuring production continuity until the first quarter of 2025,” shares a leader from Khanh Viet Corporation (Khatoco) in Khanh Hoa.

Trinh Van Quyet's family makes additional payments to mitigate case consequences

Former FLC Chairman Trinh Van Quyet has paid an additional 23 billion VND ($906,000) towards remedying the consequences of his case.

End of an era: 2G phones disappear from shelves as Vietnam phases out network

The once ubiquitous 2G "brick" phones are rapidly disappearing from retail shelves, a trend that will accelerate as Vietnam nears the shutdown of its 2G network.

Ministry pushes for direct power purchase agreements across Vietnam

Effective from July 3, 2024, Decree 80 outlines the framework for direct power purchase agreements, aiming to enhance the collaboration between renewable energy suppliers and major electricity users.

Heavy losses force Duc Long Gia Lai to divest major asset in China

Today, the company is struggling with accumulated losses of several trillion VND, shares trading at a fraction of their former value, and plans to sell a factory in China.

Ministry flags potential violations in proposed car registration fee reduction

The Ministry of Finance has raised concerns about the potential risks of reducing registration fees for domestically produced cars, highlighting the possibility of violating international commitments.

Coach Kim Sang Sik busy preparing VN national team for upcoming challenges

Although the V-League 2024/2025 season has not yet begun, this does not mean that Head Coach Kim Sang Sik is idle. On the contrary, the South Korean strategist is quite busy preparing the Vietnam national team.

New decree permits closure of fraudulent accounts

Since July 1, banks have had the right to block and close accounts if they find signs of fraud.