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Vietnamese professor elected to World Academy of Sciences

Major General, Professor, Doctor of Science, and People’s Doctor Nguyen The Hoang, deputy director of the 108 Central Military Hospital in Hanoi, has been elected as a full member of the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).

Vietnamese writers win SEA Write Award

Vietnamese writers Nguyen Binh Phuong and Nguyen Mot received the SEA Write Award (Southeast Asian Writers Award) in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 25.

Vietnam’s real estate market among most promising in Asia-Pacific: Knight Frank

Vietnam’s residential property market has captured the attention of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and investors, driven by strong GDP growth, urbanisation, and its strategic role in the “China+1” strategy, according to Knight Frank’s report.

Vietnam's pepper exports surpass 1 billion USD in first 10 months

Vietnam exported 18,415 tonnes of pepper in October, valued at 120.6 million USD, the General Department of Customs has reported.

Vietnam welcomes first group of 400 Chinese tourists on charter train

This is the largest group of Chinese tourists visiting Vietnam since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

RoK Government holds roundtable with companies operating in Vietnam

Vietnam is the RoK’s third-largest trading partner, with 9,000 Korean companies currently operating in the country in industries including electronics, semiconductors, and textiles.

Rice exports top 8 million tonnes

According to the General Department of Customs, Vietnam’s rice exports had reached 8.05 million tonnes as of November 15, bringing home 5.05 billion USD.

Vietnamese female guitarist captivates Belgian audience

Vietnamese-origin female guitarist Le Thu has drawn much attention from Belgian audience at the 13th edition of the Brussels International Guitar Festival & Competitions “Our Planet, the Earth” held in Belgium from November 22-26.

Top 10 reputable pharmaceutical, medical supply companies in 2024 announced

The Vietnam Report JSC announced the list of top 10 reputable companies in the pharmacy, medical supply and health care for 2024.

Vietnam begin Asian Esports Games 2024 with win over Thailand

Vietnam beat Thailand in the first match of the women's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang event in the first day of the Asian Esports Games 2024 (AEG) on November 25 in Thailand.

PM orders strengthened state management over e-commerce

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 25 ordered relevant ministries and localities to intensify state management over e-commerce.

LEGO Group seeking hundreds of workers to start operation at Binh Duong factory

LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam Co. Ltd. is seeking hundreds of workers for its 1.3-billion-USD factory in the southern province of Binh Duong which is expected to start operations in early 2025.

Prime Minister urges swift response to floods in central region

PM Pham Minh Chinh in his recent dispatch to ministers and provincial leaders has called for proactive and effective measures to address severe weather conditions and mitigate the impact of prolonged heavy rains and flooding in the central region.

143,000 2G subscribers locked out as they have not upgraded to 4G

As of October 15, 2024, the deadline for 2G termination, there still were 225,000 2G-only subscribers who had not upgraded to 4G, according to the Authority of Telecommunications (AOT) under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

Parents warned not to overvalue English over other academic subjects

Studying English at school, home, on the internet and at foreign language centers, and reviewing for IELTS from sixth to 12th grades are all activities that Hanoi students are doing to prepare for higher education and make their way in the world.

North-South high-speed rail: Vietnam’s largest infrastructure dream

Vietnam’s ambitious $67 billion North-South high-speed rail, designed to cut travel time between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to just 5.5 hours, is moving closer to reality.

Green lifestyle changes drive people towards ethanol fuel

Government incentive policies, promotions by influential figures and growing responsibility towards the environment is causing people to embrace green lifestyles, including the use of ethanol fuels.

Mega high-speed rail project gathers momentum

The ruling Party and Government have stated their commitment to prioritising Vietnamese enterprises in the execution of the project.

VN’s food processing industry struggles to improve quality

Despite accounting for 19.1 per cent of Việt Nam’s processing sector, the food processing industry has been struggling with major issues such as poor-quality raw materials and subpar value chain integration, said industry insiders and economists.

Conquering fear: A foreigner’s first taste of fermented shrimp paste

Pork offal with shrimp paste is a dish many foreigners approach with caution, but one adventurous traveler was pleasantly surprised.