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Vietnam introduces program for English-teaching foreigners

The Ministry of  Education and Training has introduced a program for foreigners who are interested in teaching English at foreign language centers in Vietnam.

World Bank to support Ho Chi Minh City on carbon credits

The challenges presented by the carbon credit market were the main talking points of a meeting on January 24.

VN, UAE speed up negotiation for comprehensive economic partnership agreement

The two countries have been expanding cooperation in many fields, notably with the launch of their negotiations for Vietnam-UAE CEPA.

Prime Minister hosts Tet banquet in honour of diplomatic corps

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse hosted a banquet for diplomatic corps in Vietnam on January 24 on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.

Vietnam loses top spot in Southeast Asia

After suffering failure in the last match of Asian Cup against Iraq, Vietnamese national football team have lost their No. 1 position in Southeast Asia to Thailand.

Chinese cruise ship brings 700 foreign visitors to Da Nang

Chinese-flagged cruise ship Zhao Shang Yi Dun docked at Tien Sa port in the coastal city of Da Nang on January 25, with the vessel carrying more than 700 tourists on board.

Hanoians prepare offerings on 15th day of last lunar month

Many residents of the capital have been busy preparing offerings to their ancestors on the 15th day of the last lunar month, which falls on January 25 this year.

Tourists flock to see frost on Mau Son peak

Many tourists have visited the peak of Mau Son Mountain in the northern province of Lang Son over recent days as they head to witness frost which has formed at the 1,500 metre-mountain peak.

Elderly people and children hospitalised due to cold weather

Chilly weather conditions in Hanoi have caused the number of elderly people and children sent to hospital for respiratory illness increase.

Special preferential import tariffs issued to boost Vietnam-Cambodia trade

The Government has issued Decree 5/2024/ND-CP on special preferential import tariffs for Cambodian goods as part of the implementation of the Vietnam-Cambodia trade promotion agreement for the 2023-2024 period.

ASEAN tourism ministers meet in Vientiane to promote regional tourism

Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung joined his counterparts from nine ASEAN member countries and Timor Leste at the 27th Meeting of the ASEAN Tourism Ministers that took place in Vientiane, Laos on January 25.

HCM City to hold fireworks shows at 8 venues on Lunar New Year's Eve

Ho Chi Minh City plans to illuminate the sky with fireworks displays across eight locations on the eve of the upcoming Lunar New Year, an increase of two venues compared to the similar occasion last year.

Spokeswoman: Investigation into Dak Lak incident in line with law

The investigation into a terrorism case in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, which occurred on June 11, has been conducted in accordance with Vietnam’s law, said Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang.

Number of organs from brain-dead donors in Vietnam is lowest rate in the world

The number of donated organs from brain-dead people per year in Vietnam is just equal to 1/110 of the number in South Korea and 1/500 in Spain.

More of Vietnam’s farm produce can officially enter China

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam had good news for millions of avocado and passion fruit growers and animal breeders after returning from a business trip to China.

International competitions putting teachers, students under pressure

Nguyen Cao Cuong, headmaster of Thai Thinh Secondary School in Hanoi, said he often receives emails and calls from private businesses asking him to work with them to persuade students to attend competitions in math, English and science.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 25/2024

Green growth – HCM City’s top priority: official

HCMC gearing up for Tet flower markets to attract visitors

The HCMC’s unique floating flower market will take place on January 25- February 9 (on the 15th-30th days of the last lunar month) on the Tau Hu-Ben Nghe canal along the street of Ben Binh Dong in District 8.

Swimmers to compete at world champs during Tet holiday

Vietnamese swimmers will again celebrate the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday while away from home, as they will be taking part in the world championship next month in Qatar.

Two foreign teachers walk 2,000km to raise money for disadvantaged children

The 2000-kilometre-walking-journey of two foreign teachers is not for recognition, but rather to raise awareness and support for charities working to end human trafficking and transform the lives of deprived children in Việt Nam.