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Vietnam News Headlines April 11/2024

Top legislator visits Hongqiao legislative centre in Shanghai

Vietnam wants to develop 1 million hectares of low-emission rice-growing area

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) is planning to ask for a VND9 trillion loan to support a one million hectare low-emission rice project in Mekong River Delta.

Former director of Hai Phong Police Department on trial for corruption

Do Huu Ca and 12 other defendants are charged with offenses including fraud, tax evasion, and illegal invoice trading.

Heatwave set to bake northern Vietnam

The nation’s northern region will endure a heat wave starting from April 11, with daytime temperatures anticipated to rise to as high as 31°C in some localities, according to the National Centre for hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

Hanoians prepare floating cakes to celebrate cold food festival

Starting from the early hours of the morning on April 10, Hanoians have been busy making and buying floating cake and lean cake specifically for the cold food festival which falls on the third day of the third lunar month (April 11).

Foreign tourists increase expenditure when visiting Vietnam

International tourists are willing to spend big on destination experiences when visiting the nation, according to a study conducted by Pan-Asian travel and leisure booking platform Klook.

Hue named Vietnam's most affordable destination ​

Hue emerges as the most affordable destination for travellers in Vietnam in April and May, according to the online travel platform Agoda.

Vietnam Airlines signs deals totalling nearly $450 million with Chinese partners

Vietnam Airlines signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on cooperation with Chinese partners, with a total value of nearly 450 million USD, within the framework of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s official visit to China from April 7-12.

Vietnam Business News April 11/2024

Public investment disbursement needs to be accelerated to boost growth

NA Chairman attends policy, law forum in Shanghai

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on April 10 attended a policy and law forum in Shanghai, which was set to promote investment and trade ties between Vietnam and China, as part of his official visit to the neighbouring country.

Viettel opens data centre in Hanoi’s Hoa Lac hi-tech park

The military-run telecom service provider Viettel on April 10 inaugurated its data centre in Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park in Hanoi - one of the largest data centres in Vietnam so far.

Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia-Thailand trade fair opens in Laos

A trade fair to promote trade, investment, and tourism in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand opened in Champasak province of Laos on April 10 as part of the trade, investment and tourism promotion forum in the Lao locality.

NA chairman meets with Chinese groups’ executives in Shanghai

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on April 10 received leaders of major Chinese corporations and businesses in Shanghai city within the framework of his official visit to China.

Prime Minister hosts Vatican foreign minister

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for visiting Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, in Hanoi on April 10.

Netflix ordered to stop distributing unauthorised games in Vietnam

The Authority of Broadcasting, Television and Electronic Information has sent an official letter to Netflix, requesting its compliance with Vietnam’s legal regulations on providing online gaming services.

Vietnam racing in AI development

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has proposed the Government approve a national strategy on artificial intelligence (AI) research, development and application by 2030.

Vietnam’s economic picture begins to brighten

Positive signs for Vietnam’s economic growth can be seen in industrial production and export growth.

Submarine 'soldiers' protect national maritime sovereignty

At 1.30pm March 22, 2014, Submarine 183 docked at Brigade 189 Military Port, officially becoming operational, marking a 10-year process of training and technology transfer for the modern Kilo-636 submarine.

Blue economy – the gateway to sustainable development for Vietnam

Marine biodiversity and diverse ecosystems have provided enormous seafood resources for the country’s economy

Overseas Vietnamese excited about opportunities to buy local property

When the amended Land Law comes into effect in January 2025, more overseas Vietnamese will be able to own local property.