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Foreign referees invited to officiate V.League 1

The Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF) invited a number of foreign referees to take charge of key matches in the upcoming 24th round of the V.League 1 2023/2024 season.

Int'l retailers seek qualified Vietnamese suppliers

Large international retailers including Aeon, Uniqlo, Walmart, Amazon, Safeway, Carrefour, Decathlon, Central Group and Ikea have been visiting Vietnam seeking partnerships in industrial, agricultural and handicrafts products.

Online scams a growing threat in Vietnam

The growing threat of online scams in Vietnam has prompted experts to warn citizens about the significant financial losses they could face, urging stricter security measures to protect individuals from falling victim to the schemes.

Vietnam News Headlines June 18/2024

Party official urges focusing on political and ideological education for journalists

Quang Ninh to host ABU Robocon 2024

The ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2024 (ABU Robocon 2024) will be held at the Quang Ninh Multi-Purpose Gymnasium in the northern province of Quang Ninh’s Ha Long city from August 19-28.

Plastic waste reduction - key to sustainable e-commerce development

The booming e-commerce sector, covering online retail and food delivery, is discharging an “alarming level” of single-use packaging and plastic waste.

Exotic crawfish from China flood Vietnamese market, raising concerns

Chinese crawfish is imported and sold at many Vietnamese markets. It has become one of the best sellers on online markets. Vietnamese businesspeople have imported Chinese crawfish in large quantities as domestic demand is high.

HCM City to launch new app boosting connection with citizens

Ho Chi Minh City plans to launch a new app called “HCM City Metro Connect" in September to better serve and connect with citizens.

Technology stocks surge in 2024, FPT, CMG lead the way

Technology and telecommunications stocks have witnessed remarkable growth since the beginning of 2024, while maintaining high price-to-earnings (P/E) valuations.

Vietnam secure 12th ticket to Paris 2024 Olympics

The Vietnamese sports delegation has secured 12 official spots at the Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, the Sports Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on June 17.

Hospitals propose increased health insurance coverage for organ transplants

Health experts proposed developing a structured pricing system for organ transplants as a basis for health insurance reimbursement, to be applied uniformly across all medical facilities nationwide.

Satellie cities of Hanoi need 'specific' policies to develop

Satellite cities belonging to Hanoi need to be treated as special areas managed by specific schemes, including an urban government model, in order to make a breakthrough in their development.

Tourism to become major green industry by 2030

Tourism is expected to directly contribute 8-9 per cent and 13-14 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025 and 2030, respectively.

National treasure: Sao Vang bronze drum insured for $1 million

Sao Vang bronze drum, a valuable and unique artifact in the Dong Son bronze drum collection of the National Museum of History, has been insured for $1 million.

Updating biometrics on the banking app remains difficult, report some customers

Biometric verification will be mandatory for new mobile banking users and large transactions, but many users report difficulties updating their data by the July 1 deadline.

How high should renewable-power prices be?

The government of Vietnam needs to set renewables prices at reasonable levels that can benefit investors, EVN and consumers, experts say.

Wind power the fulcrum for renewable energy companies

The share of wind power is targeted to increase significantly, from 5 per cent in 2022 to 19 per cent by 2030 and 29 per cent by 2050.

Vietnamese should focus on making chips

FPT President Truong Gia Binh says that Vietnamese should focus on learning how to develop AI, make microchips, and manufacture automobiles, rather than doing agriculture and tailoring clothes.

Marine spatial planning: Blueprint to develop ocean resources

The maritime space of Vietnam is renowned for its richness in natural resources as well as its significant economic, geopolitical, defence and security positions, both regionally and globally.

Smuggling gold: The hidden crisis in Vietnam

As gold prices in Vietnam soar above global market rates, a hidden crisis emerges. Traders, enticed by the lucrative profits, are employing increasingly sophisticated methods to smuggle gold into the country.