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The path from former enemies to a comprehensive strategic partnership

February 3, 2024 was a special day: it marked the 30th anniversary of the US’s lifting of the trade embargo against Vietnam. The historic decision paved the way for the development of the bilateral relationship between Vietnam and the US.

Vietnam’s economy expected to make breakthrough in 2024

Vietnam’s economy is expected to get better in the Year of the Dragon 2024 and perform well for the rest of the decade.

State President offers incense to ancient king

State President Vo Van Thuong offered incense to King An Duong Vuong at the Co Loa special national relic in Hanoi’s outlying district of Dong Anh on February 20.

WB, EU committed to sponsoring project of one million hectares

The World Bank (WB) and the European Union (EU) are committed to sponsoring the project of one million hectares of high-quality, low-carbon rice production associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta until 2030.

Support policies needed to develop green hydrogen in VN

The support policies for hydrogen development need to reduce risks to investors by including hydrogen in the national energy planning to create a legal framework and priority list for hydrogen development projects and related fields.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 20/2024

Vietnam’s inflationary pressure under control this year, say experts

Tuyen takes US Open silver, strengthening hope to win Olympic place

The Vietnamese athlete finished second in the women’s U49kg after losing to No 1 seed Daniela Paola Souza of Mexico in the final.

Vietnamese singer to debut for Korean boy band

Dang Hong Hai is set to make his singing debut as one of the members of new K-pop boy band NEWKIES.

15-year-old launches Ao Dai collection in UK to celebrate Tet

Vietnamese teenager Anna Hoang debuted a new Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) collection inspired by the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, on February 17 at House of iKons Fashion Week London.

Forest fire happens in Hoang Lien National Park

A forest fire occurred at the Hoang Lien National Park in Seo My Ty Village, Ta Van Commune, Sa Pa Town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, the provincial authorities declared on Tuesday.

Farm exports expect breakthrough

Vietnam's export of agricultural products recorded impressive growth in the first month of 2024 and is expected to see a breakthrough in the whole year.

VN rice sector works on 5 billion USD export target

Vietnam's rice exports are expected to continue their upward trajectory this year, toward a milestone of 5 billion USD in turnover.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 20/2024

Sowing a billion trees on the path to success

Some banks recruit workers, others lay off thousands of officers

As many as 236,000 officers were working for commercial banks by the end of 2023, an increase of 6,400 officers over the year before, according to fourth-quarter financial reports from 27 listed banks.

Park Hang-seo confirms consulting work with FC Bac Ninh

Former chief coach of the Vietnam national football team Park Hang-seo has completed procedures to work as a chief consultant for Bac Ninh FC, a Vietnamese football club.

Ministry applying standards to boost festival management in VN

This year marks the first nationwide implementation of the set of criteria (SoC) for cultural and environmental standards aiming to improve the management and environment of traditional festivals.

Ministry warns of online Tet scams

Many people have fallen victim to increasingly sophisticated scams, which often target gullible, greedy or technologically illiterate people.

Vietnam to send 125,000 laborers abroad in 2024

To realise the target, the MoLISA will continue to improve the quality of workers sent abroad, and prioritise sending labourers from disadvantaged areas and policy beneficiaries overseas.

Massive budget allocated for transport projects in 2024

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said the country will focus on transport projects this year, noting that most of the budget of VND657 trillion for public investments is for transport projects. The disbursement rate must be 95 percent, he said.

130,000 apartments more to be built for low-income earners this year

Vietnam is striving to build 130,000 apartments for low-income earners and workers in industrial parks this year in line with a Government Resolution issued in January 2024, said the Ministry of Construction.