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National Assembly approves extended VAT reduction & VN Airlines loan extension

The National Assembly has agreed to continue reducing value-added tax (VAT) by 2% for groups of goods and services from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

Despite being a major exporter, Vietnam imports US$700 million worth of rice

Despite being a major rice-exporting country, Vietnam spent nearly 700 million USD on rice imports in the first six months of this year to meet domestic production and consumption needs.

The Philippine submission: Third round of note-verbal battle?

The Philippines submitted an extended continental shelf claim in the East Sea 15 years after the deadline because the government under President Jr. Marcos is shifting its policy toward greater assertiveness and transparency in the region.

Vietnam's overseas investments: Opportunities and challenges

Overseas investment activities of Vietnamese enterprises show promising growth but also come with significant potential risks. To avoid major setbacks, it is crucial to plan for contingencies right from the start.

Lotus splendor: Capturing the timeless beauty of Vietnam's national flower

The leaves spread out, hanging round on the water surface, cherishing, protecting, sometimes like giant hands, reaching out to embrace each flower, creating unique images of lotus flowers on ponds and lakes in many northern provinces.

Many Vietnamese films fail, some earning only US$17,000

While the first five months of the year saw the spectacular success of "Mai," "Lat Mat 7," and "Gap Lai Chi Bau," with a combined revenue of over 1,000 billion VND, Vietnamese cinemas also recorded a series of films that failed miserably.

Exploring the dishes of Vietnam's newly-awarded Michelin restaurants

On the evening of June 27, the Michelin Guide announced its 2024 list of selected restaurants in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.

Sour ant salad: A Thai delicacy in Mai Chau that stuns and delights

The unique sour ant salad, a delicacy of the Thai people in Mai Chau, garners praise for its distinct flavor.

Tourist's video of overpriced rose apples in Hanoi triggers police investigation

The police in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, are investigating a viral video showing a street vendor charging a foreign customer 200,000 VND per kilogram of rose apples. The video has sparked significant public outrage and debate over the past few days.

Australian YouTuber dares to try Vietnam’s most challenging dish in Ha Giang

After witnessing the process of making soup from young goat droppings, a foreign tourist mustered up the courage to try it.

Hanoi Autumn Festival to take place in September

The city of Hanoi wants to present itself as an attractive, quality and safe tourist destination.

Vietnam Business News June 28/2024

Vietnam holds huge opportunity for semiconductor industry: US expert

RoK extends e-group visa issuance for Vietnamese tourists

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Ministry of Justice on Thursday announced the extension of the pilot e-group visa programme for citizens of the Philippines, Indonesia and Việt Nam for an additional two years.

New musical put literary masterpiece on stage

A famous literary masterpiece by Nguyên Hồng in 1937, Bỉ Vỏ (The Woman Thief) has been adapted into a musical production.

NA approves investment policy for $1b expressway project in southern VN

The section has a total length of 128.8km and investment of VNĐ25.54 trillion (US$1 billion).

E-wallet faces intense competition against VietQR, bank apps

Amid increasingly fierce competition in the digital payments sector, e-wallets are facing significant challenges to maintain their long-term viability.

MOF proposes 50% cut in registration fees for cars

The Ministry of Finance asked key ministries, branches and agencies, for their feedback on the proposal to extend the reduction of registration fees for domestically manufactured and assembled cars in Vietnam

Three more Vietnamese restaurants receive Michelin honour

Three more Vietnamese restaurants received one Michelin star at an announcement ceremony held on June 27 in Ho Chi Minh City, raising the total number of local Michelin-starred dining establishments to seven.

People still reluctant to use non-cash payments because of security fears

Non-cash payments are yet to become popular in Vietnam, including in large cities, because many people are still concerned about security.

An Giang man makes dishes from big 'animals', reveals his secrets on TikTok

Over the past year, a young man in An Giang has posted video clips showing him frying giant worms, cockroaches and centipedes, attracting millions of viewers.