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'Mai' celebrated as Best Vietnamese Film at DANAFF II

The closing ceremony of the 2nd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II) took place on the evening of July 6, featuring an awards ceremony for various categories.

Phong aiming high for Paris Games

Le Quoc Phong made national headlines as he officially qualified for the Paris Games, becoming the country’s most surprising Olympic qualifier.

Circular agriculture a game changer for rice industry

With 40 million tonnes of straw produced yearly across the country, efficient recycling and reuse can deliver significant benefits to farmers while contributing to VN commitments made to the international community to reduce the country’s emissions.

Vietnam drafts law to address issues in UN peacekeeping operations

Adjustments to the drafting timeline were proposed to ensure thorough consultation and timely completion of the law.

Landmark revised Capital law sets stage for Hanoi's future development

The many breakthrough regulations in the law are meant to develop Hanoi in a way that is worthy of a special urban area, the political, economic, cultural, educational centre of the country, towards a ’cultured - civilised - modern’ capital city.

Scientific research and quality standards needed to enhance VN ginseng’s value

Establishing quality standards for Vietnamese ginseng and its products is essential to ensure that the Vietnamese medicinal herb meets international regulations and can compete with other types in the market.

Ministry of Public Security proposes fines for domestic violence

A fine of between VNĐ30 million to VNĐ50 million ($1,967) is proposed for forcing a spouse to have sexual intercourse against his or her will.

Vietnam moves to revise GDP growth scenario for 2024, sticks to 7% rate

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has revised two scenarios for Vietnamese economic growth this year after recording a high growth rate of 6.42% during the first half of the year, with high hopes of securing a 7% rate by the end of the year.

Phu Quy's underwater wonders: A tourist's captivating experience

Learn about the unique challenges and rewards of underwater photography in Phu Quy, a premier diving destination in Vietnam.

Vietnamese singers organize live shows despite big losses

Live shows always cost a lot of money, so singers will take a big loss if they cannot find sponsors. However, some famous artists have still ‘won big’, with tickets selling out.

The ‘village of waste and billionaires’ in Hung Yen province

Over the last 30 years, households in Khoai hamlet in Van Lam district in Hung Yen province have become well off by collecting things that other people throw away. But they have also had to endure environmental pollution.

Lending interest rates drop, but businesses dare not borrow money

Businesses have confirmed that commercial banks now are lending capital at low interest rates, below 5 percent. However, many businesses don’t intend to borrow money as they lack orders.

Vietnamese businesses still reluctant to use AI

Many Vietnamese enterprises are still reluctant to use AI (artificial intelligence) because they are unable to arrange capital and human resources, and are afraid of their jobs being replaced,

Net-zero strategy: retailers wrap vegetables with banana leaves

Amid the green consumption trend, big retailers in Vietnam have shifted to environmentally friendly products, wrapping vegetables with banana leaves and installing machines for clients to receive money for discarded waste.

Foreign travelers have unexpected reactions to strong smell of shrimp paste

Bun dau mam tom (vermicelli with fried tofu and shrimp paste), which has been voted one of the worst dishes in Vietnam by a foreign magazine, turns out to be a favorite of many foreign travelers.

Vietnam News Headlines July 6/2024

Pangolin released into the wild in Binh Phuoc

Surge in Hanoi suburban apartment prices leaves workers struggling

Real estate experts express surprise and concern as suburban apartment prices in Hanoi reach unprecedented levels, making home ownership increasingly unattainable for workers.

Vietnam Business News July 6/2024

Market held to help boost OCOP products’ access to Cambodia

Binh Thuan enhances human rights efforts with comprehensive approach

Human rights initiatives in Binh Thuan prioritize inclusivity, emphasizing socio-economic progress and religious freedom for diverse communities.

From Germany to Vietnam: How young entrepreneur revolutionized rice distribution

Driven by her love for her homeland, Dang Thuy Linh, a young female entrepreneur born in 1981, returned to Vietnam from Germany to build the high-value "My Nhan Lang Gao" brand, aiming to conquer both domestic and international markets.