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Overseas Vietnamese woman honored for her pho business in Slovakia

In 2020, Lucia Thao Huong Simekova, born in 1993, was honored by Forbes Slovakia as one of 30 under-30 people who have outstanding business activities in the Eastern European country.

Vietnamese baguette listed among world’s 24 best sandwiches

Website CNN Travel of the United States recently published an article hailing the world’s 24 best sandwiches, with Vietnamese Bánh Mì (baguette) featured on the list.

Southeast Asia’s six-nation visa to lure more tourists to Vietnam

A Thailand-initiated single visa programme of six ASEAN countries is expected to help Vietnam attract more long-haul and high-spending travelers, according to insiders.

Rains cause red sand ‘flood’ in Binh Thuan, vehicles buried

Sand washed in by heavy rain “flooded” a road in Phan Thiet City on May 21 morning, burying vehicles and properties.

Wrestling competition on the muddy field in Bac Giang

The festival to pray for water source took place at Van Village in Viet Yen District of Bac Giang Province on May 19.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (May 21-27/2024)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from May 21 through 27.

Vietnamese track-and-field athletes win bronze at Asian Relay Championship

Vietnamese track-and-field athletes on May 20 brought home a bronze medal in the 4x400m mixed relay at the Asian Relay Championship 2024 which is getting underway in Thailand.

Vietnamese tourism introduced at US’ Times Square

BestPrice Travel has recently promoted its “Taste Vietnam” campaign in New York’s Times Square, presenting images of Vietnam to the whole world.

Huynh Nhu officially ends contract with Lank FC

Huynh Nhu, captain of the Vietnamese national women’s football team, has decided not to extend her contract with Lank FC of Portugal after the 2023/24 season concludes.

Student exchange is key to digital workforce global capability

By promoting internship and international exchange programs, the Post and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) aims to improve students’ capabilities, helping them join the international labor market.

Apple removes over 5,000 Vietnamese apps for fraud

As many as 5,064 Vietnamese apps were removed from the App Store in 2023 due to fraud-related issues, according to the App Store 2023 Transparency Report.

Vietnam doubles down on protecting biodiversity

Vietnam is making widespread efforts to promote conservation activities, including by participating in the global Convention on Biological Diversity, as a response to the United Nations’ call for ecosystem restoration.

Vietnam Business News May 21/2024

Ministry proposes issuance of new decree on regional minimum wage

Vietnam’s rubber exports expected to reach $3.3 billion in 2024

Over the past four months, the country shipped nearly 500,000 tonnes of rubber worth $743 million, up 6.4 per cent in volume and 14 per cent in value.

Older people tricked out of money by scammers impersonating policemen

Two older women in Hanoi have been reported being tricked out of VND15 billion and VND18 billion over the last month.

Rising middle class pushes wealth management potential in Vietnam

The rapid increase of an affluent and middle class generates opportunities for wealth management services in Vietnam.

Chess master Phuc to compete at World Junior U20 Championship

Vo Pham Thien Phuc will be Vietnam’s sole representative at the World Junior U20 Chess Championship in June in India.

Health Ministry stresses food origin control to prevent poisoning cases

Multiple food poisoning cases have been recorded across the country, with hundreds of victims affected in each.

Government proposes putting land laws into effect six months earlier

The Vietnamese Government agreed on Friday to propose that the National Assembly put the Law on Land, the Law on Housing and the Law on Real Estate Business into force from July 1 this year.

Vietnam reaffirms commitment to "One China" policy

Vietnam respects the principle of non-interference in each other’s internal affairs and believes that maintaining peace, stability and cooperation in the Taiwan Strait is crucial for the region and the world.