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ADB maintains 6.5% GDP projection for Vietnam this year

The Asian Development Bank, in its flagship economic update released on September 21 in Hanoi, has maintained its favourable economic outlook for Vietnam, with the country’s GDP projected to expand 6.5% this year and 6.7% next year.

Police investigate sudden deaths of six rhinos in Nghe An

The police have launched an investigation into the sudden deaths of six rhinos raised at Muong Thanh Green Land Dien Lam, an ecotourism site in Dien Chau district of Nghe An province in central Vietnam.

GM Quang Liem defeats two-time world champion at Generation Cup 2022

Vietnamese chess GM Le Quang Liem on September 20 recorded a stunning victory over World Cup champion Levon Aronian in the ninth match of the Julius Baer Generation Cup which is getting underway online.

Hanoi needs nearly US$900 million to fully convert to electric buses

Hanoi will need about 21 trillion VND (887.27 million USD at current exchange rate) in the coming years to replace all petrol- and diesel-powered public buses with electric alternatives, according to Vietnamnet e-newspaper.

Vietnamese youngsters make world 3-cushion championship debuts

Vietnam has had two representatives competing at the 13th World Championship 3-Cushion Juniors (U22) in Heerhugowaard in the Netherlands for the first time.

Vietnam’s foreign trade nears US$500 billion in eight months

Despite the recent difficulties, Vietnam’s import-export value almost hit US$500 billion in the first eight months of the year and is expected to rise to US$800 billion by year-end.

Natural disasters leave 119 dead and missing in Vietnam this year

As many as 119 people in Vietnam are dead or missing so far this year due to natural disasters, according to the Central Steering Committee on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.

Ambassador jointly chairs UNGA 77 opening

The 77th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 77) was officially launched in New York on September 20 (local time), with Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, jointly chairing the opening.

A 'miniature Switzerland’ in Ha Giang

In the fall, the scene in Suoi Thau steppe in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang is compared to “miniature Switzerland” by tourists.

FDI influx prompts Vietnam to improve business environment: experts

A recent strong influx of FDI to Vietnam has prompted the government to design long-term policies and create a favourable and transparent environment for foreign investors to operate in a long term in the country, according to experts.

Three Vietnamese movies attend Balimakarya Film Festival

Three Vietnamese movies including Memento Mori: Earth (Memento Mori: Earth), Maika: The Girl From Another Planet, and the documentary film Children in the Mist participate in At the 2022 Balimakarya Film Festival.

Shortage of drugs, medical equipment a problem across medical facilities

The shortage of drugs and medical equipment continues to affect the nation's medical facilities, greatly affecting quality of care.

Rookies make waves in Vietnam’s smarthome market

The smarthome market is becoming exciting with the appearance of many potential players.

Too many barriers will cause businesses to fail

The goal of developing 1 million businesses by 2020 has failed. The biggest challenge lies in the business environment.

Morning brief news September 21

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on September 20 sent greetings to the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam's admission to the UN.

Chinese fond of branded produce, but Vietnam’s durian remains unknown

Vietnam has found a way to export durian to China. But Chinese know only Thailand’s Monthong and Malaysia’s Musang King durian.

Ministry of Finance proposes delaying auto localization rule abolition

There will be regulatory gaps when the automobile localization ratio regulations are abolished on October 1, 2022, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said, proposing delaying the abolition to have time to adjust.

Blockchain going mainstream - hype or reality?

Blockchain technology is being adopted by governments and companies around the world, but there are still some challenges for blockchain to go mainstream in Vietnam,

First nature film festival in Vietnam to take place this month

The Spanish Embassy on September 20 hosted an event to introduce the first environmental film festival featuring international and local films and conversations on sustainability and harmony with nature in Vietnam.

Department head at Government Office arrested for taking bribes

A department head at the Government Office was arrested on September 20 on the charge of receiving bribe in connection with the case at the Consular Department under the Foreign Ministry.