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Used cars unsold, awaiting push from market for new cars

Buying and selling in the used car market have been interrupted amid information about a possible government decision on vehicle registration tax cuts, commencing on August 1, applied to domestically assembled cars.

Around 8% of Vietnam’s population have accounts for securities trading

Domestic individual investors hold more than 7.98 million accounts for securities trading as of the end of June, or 8% of Vietnam’s population, according to statistics supplied by the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation.

The commune where local people wear black blouses, gather hair into a bun

Located at the eastern foot of Nua Mountain in Vung Tau City in Ba Ria – Vung Tau province, Long Son Big House is well known for the images of people with bare feet and hair buns, wearing black ao ba ba (loose-fitting blouses).

Culture & Business Forum scheduled for November

The 4th Culture & Business Forum (CBF), spotlighting business operations in a multicultural environment, is set to take place in Hanoi on November 10, heard a press conference on the annual event on July 8.

Vietnam’s police rescue trafficked victims sold to Cambodia

Dong Nai Police, joining forces with Bac Giang Police, have rescued two trafficking victims who were going through Dong Nai province on their way to Cambodia.

Ministry to release final draft circular on stock market upgrades

The Ministry of Finance is set to announce the final draft of a circular related to the upgrade of Vietnam's stock market and operate the Korea Exchange (KRX) system this week.

Vietnam affirms itself on tourism map

Vietnam’s tourism has experienced strong developments over the past years, affirming its new position on the global tourism map with high-class products and top-rated attractions.

Vietnam becomes most favourable destination for Koreans in summer

Vietnam has surpassed Japan to top the list of favourable foreign destinations of Korean tourists, according to the travel trend analysis for the third quarter of 2024, which was released by Kyowon Tour Travel Easy on July 8.

Ministry offers two scenarios for economic growth in H2

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has provided updates for economic growth scenarios in the second half of this year, in which the Vietnamese economy could beat forecasts and expand at 7% for the full year.

Woman admits to poisoning family members with cyanide for insurance money

In a shocking turn of events, a woman in Dong Nai province has confessed to using cyanide to murder her husband and two nieces, allegedly to settle personal scores and collect insurance money.

3,000 corruption, economic, smuggling cases cracked in H1

The Ministry of Public Security cracked down on more than 3,000 corruption, economic and smuggling cases, with more than 4,900 defendants involved in the first half of this year, heard a conference.

Vietnam an ideal destination for expats: InterNations

For the fourth consecutive year, Vietnam is the most affordable country in the world for expats, ranking first out of 53 destinations when it comes to personal finances, according to a 2024 InterNations study.

President To Lam to visit Laos and Cambodia in first international trip

Accepting invitations from General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia, President To Lam will undertake state visits to Laos and Cambodia from July 11 to 13.

Nine local higher education institutions among Best Global Universities Rankings

A total of nine Vietnamese higher education institutions feature in the Best Global Universities Rankings 2024-2025, recently released by News & World Report of the United States.

USS Blue Ridge and USCGC Waesche Dock at Cam Ranh for strengthening ties

On the afternoon of July 8, the U.S. Navy ship USS Blue Ridge and the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Waesche docked at the Cam Ranh International Port, marking the beginning of a friendly visit to Khanh Hoa Province from July 8 to 12.

Urgent action ordered as diphtheria claims life of female student in Nghe An

Following the death of an 18-year-old student, the Ministry of Health directs urgent actions to control a diphtheria outbreak in Nghe An and Bac Giang provinces.

VN women's volleyball team makes history, earns $40,000 in rewards

The Vietnamese women's volleyball team has received a substantial reward for their historic achievements at the FIVB Challenger Cup 2024.

Vietnam’s tourism boom impresses Lao media

Laophattananews, a publication by the Lao Journalists Association, recently published an article highlighting the impressive growth of Vietnam's tourism industry.

Vietnam advocates for stronger ASEAN-China supply chain collaboration

On July 6, the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, in collaboration with the China Foreign Affairs University, held a working group meeting within the framework of the ASEAN-China Network of Think Tanks.

Ministry of Home Affairs investigates public sector departures in 3 provinces

The Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated an inspection to address the issue of public servants resigning from their positions and to assess adherence to public service discipline and regulations in Hanoi, Can Tho, and Binh Duong.