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Foreign minister proposes resuming Vietnam-New Zealand direct flights

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son proposed New Zealand resume direct flights between the two countries soon at a meeting with the Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Adrian Rurawhe on Wednesday.

VN rice exporters expect higher prices as India slaps curbs to reduce global supply

With India’s recent rice export restrictions, Vietnamese exporters expect to increase shipments and hike prices, industry insiders have said.

IT engineer makes bespoke shoes in Japan

Though Trung is very busy as an IT engineer, he still spends time on his passion – making shoes. It takes six months on average to make a pair of shoes.

HCM City suspends 26 karaoke bars for fire safety violations

The competent forces in HCMC have suspended 26 businesses providing karaoke and bar services for violating fire safety regulations and imposed administrative fines of over VND1.2 billion on violators.

Coffee shops on 'train street' must close by September 17 over safety concerns

The sections of track along the Hanoi-Dong Dang railway line, where trains pass close to residential houses, have been popular with tourists for many years, but also pose a major safety hazard.

Safe production sustains Vietnam’s fruit export brand

Vietnam holds huge potential for fruit production, but food safety requirements may be among the major challenges to the country’s export of the products.

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Football: Vietnam beat Hong Kong 5-1 in U20 Asian Cup qualifiers

Quang Ninh: Tourists discouraged from bringing single-use plastics to Co To Island

Tourists are being asked not to bring plastic bottles, bags and other single-use plastic items when visiting Co To Island district in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

Corporate bond market has ample room for improvement

The corporate bond market still has ample room for improvement, according to Nguyen Tu Anh, Director of the General Economic Affairs Department, Communist Party Economic Commission.

Ly Hoang Nam moves up to 272 in ATP rankings, highest ever for SEA player

With impressive achievements in recent times, the Vietnamese No 1 Ly Hoang Nam has risen 18 places to reach 272nd in the latest ranking of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

VN farmers to build brand value through improved cooperation

Vietnamese farmers need to work together on geographical indications and traceability in order to build valuable brands. Once farmers have strong brands, the value of their products will increase.

Plan against smuggling and commercial frauds in post-pandemic introduced

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has recently signed Plan 92/KH-BCD389, dated September 13, 2022 to strengthen the fight against smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods.

Vietnam to receive red-crowned crane eggs from Thailand in November

In addition to preparing to receive two cranes from the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap will be likely to transfer red-crowned crane eggs from Thailand in November.

Danang calls for investment in green industrial parks

Danang is calling for investors to get involved in new green industrial parks. There are three new industrial parks in need of investment: Hoa Cam Industrial Park Phase 2 covering 120 hectares,

Vietnam’s online retail sales hit US$13.7 billion in 2021

Vietnam’s overall online retail sales hit US$13.7 billion in 2021, up US$1.9 billion over 2020, according to the Vietnam E-commerce White Book 2022 released by the Vietnam e-Commerce and Digital Economy Agency.

Interbank interest rates stay high

Interbank interest rates rose to a 10-year high before dropping a little last weekend.

Vietnamese representative wins best catwalk sub-title at Supermodel Int'l

Bui Quynh Hoa, the Vietnamese representative taking part in Supermodel International 2022, finished first in the catwalk sub-contest at the event on September 13 which is taking place in Thailand.

Over 100 Korean artists to join Vietnam-RoK cultural exchange in Hanoi

A cultural exchange held between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) is set to get underway on September 17-18 on Trinh Cong Son pedestrian street in Hanoi, with the participation of over 100 Korean artists.

Merriam-Webster dictionary adds “Banh mi” as part of latest update

Merriam-Webster dictionary of the United States has updated its vocabulary list with 370 new words, including “Banh mi”, which is a renowned local delicacy in Vietnam.

RoK’s naval training ships visit Ho Chi Minh City

The Republic of Korea’s helicopter training ship ROKS Hansando and fast combat support ship ROKS Daecheong anchored at Ho Chi Minh City’s port on September 14, beginning their four-day friendly visit to the city.