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Vietnam News Headlines June 12/2024

Vietnam elected as Vice-Chair of General Assembly of State Parties to 2003 Convention

HCM City unveils labour, employment strategy through 2025

In response to the city's slowing labour productivity growth, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has issued a labour and employment strategy for the 2023-25 period, with a vision to 2030.

Vietnamese exports recover in 2024, still face challenges

Vietnamese businesses need to use clean energy, make specific commitments and actions to convert to sustainable and environmentally friendly production to meet increasingly strict requirements, experts say.

Vietnam exit World Cup qualifiers after loss to Iraq

Outclassed and outmatched. The best way to describe Vietnam in their final match against Iraq in the second round of the AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

How Truong My Lan and associates illegally transferred US$4.5bil across borders

In the second phase of the Van Thinh Phat case, the investigative agency has uncovered illicit financial activities abroad, involving over 106 trillion VND (equivalent to $4.5 billion) orchestrated by Truong My Lan and other individuals.

Legality of virtual assets once again laid on the table

The government is considering building a legal framework for either prohibiting or correcting of virtual assets (VA) and virtual asset service providers (VASP) in Vietnam.

Reviving Thanh Lieu woodblock heritage: A journey of preservation & innovation

The "Thanh Lieu Woodblock - Journey to revive a craft village" project marks a concerted effort not only to safeguard a rich cultural heritage but also to foster development and innovation within the Thanh Lieu craft village.

Da Nang aims to have 1,500 chip designers in six years

The Da Nang Information and Communications Department is drafting a plan on developing a semiconductor and AI industry, with focus on chip designing, assembly, testing, and packaging, according to the department’s deputy director Tran Ngoc Thach.

The untold story about banyan tree with 130 hives

An ancient banyan tree in Dien Bien province is the home to 130 wild beehives which produce precious honey, bringing great benefits to villagers.

Just roll with it: A Swiss expat’s journey into Vietnamese cusine

The vibrant streets of Hanoi are known for their chaotic charm, with bustling markets and aromatic food stalls lining every corner.

Vietnam takes urgent action to have EC's "yellow card" removed

To have the “yellow card” that the European Commission (EC) has imposed on Vietnamese seafood regarding illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing lifted has been considered an urgent task of the fishery sector.

Over 1,000 drones illuminate HCM City's Sky, drawing thousands of spectators

On the closing night of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City River Festival, the sky was lit up by over 1,000 drones, creating a spectacular display that drew thousands of spectators to the banks of the Saigon River.

E-commerce industry on road to meeting US$35 billion revenue target in 2025

The market size of Vietnamese e-commerce hit US$20.5 billion last year, marking an increase of about US$4 billion compared to 2022, and the industry is likely to achieve the US$35 billion revenue target ahead in 2025.

Da Nang Airport introduces automated luggage check-in for int'l passengers

In a significant enhancement to passenger convenience, Da Nang International Airport has introduced an automated baggage drop system, enabling international travelers to check in their luggage without queuing.

Parents queue overnight for first grade applications

In Phong Chau town, Phu Ninh district of Phu Tho province, a significant number of parents embarked on an overnight wait to secure application forms for first-grade admission at Bai Bang Paper Primary School.

Flash floods and landslides warning for northern Vietnam

Hanoi is forecast to experience similar conditions to the northwest region, with temperatures ranging from 26°C to 34°C.

Victims demand urgent resolution of billion-dollar Van Thinh Phat bond fraud

Victims of the billion-dollar Van Thinh Phat bond fraud case are urging authorities to expedite the investigation since they face financial ruin.

Vietnam to brace for three to four tropical storms till year’s end

Between seven and nine tropical storms/tropical depressions are expected to form in the East Sea from now till the end of 2024, of which three to four will slam into Vietnam’s mainland, mainly from September to November.

US blogger suggests 14 Vietnamese famous dishes to try

Las Vegas blogger Lauren Breedlove recently introduced 14 Vietnamese famous dishes on the Celebrity Cruises' website.

UOB projects Vietnam’s Q2 GDP growth rate to hit 6%

In 2025, UOB expected the Vietnamese economy to grow at 6.4%