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Vietnam elected as Vice President of 19th NAM Summit’s Executive Committee

Vietnam has been elected as a Vice President of the Executive Committee of the 19th Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) Summit, representing the Asia – Pacific region.

Vietnam has full legal basis to assert sovereignty over Hoang Sa

Vietnam has full legal basis and ample historical evidence to affirm its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands.

Prime Minister grants interview to Romanian media ahead of visit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh granted an interview to the Romanian media on Vietnam’s development experiences, important policies of the 13th National Party Congress and the prospects of the Vietnam-Romania relationship.

Ten sentenced to life imprisonment in trial of Dak Lak terrorist attack

The People’s Court of Dak Lak on January 20 sentenced ten defendants to life imprisonment on the charge of terrorism in the trial of the case of terrorism in Cu Kuin district in the Central Highlands province on June 11 last year.​

PM receives leaders of Hungarian association, parties in Budapest

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted separate receptions for leaders of the Hungary-Vietnam Friendship Association, the Hungarian Socialist Party and the Hungarian Workers' Party in Budapest on January 20 morning.

Vietnam presents earthquake relief to Japanese localities

Vietnamese organisations and individuals in the Kansai region have donated 600,000 JPY (over 4,000 USD) to help residents in earthquake-hit Suzu and Wajima cities, Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture.

Prime Minister arrives in Bucharest for official visit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived in Bucharest on January 20 afternoon (local time), beginning an official visit to Romania at the invitation of Prime Minister Ion-Marcel Ciolacu.

New law requires banks under special control in 6 cases

With 91 percent of yes votes, the National Assembly on January 18 approved the amended Law on Credit Institutions with 210 articles, expected to take effect on July 1, 2024.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 20/2024

Vietnamese durian put under EU microscope for pesticide control

Royal documents on Hue Citadel building displayed

Nearly 100 royal documents on Huế Citadel building are on display for the first time at Ngọ Môn Square in the Imperial City of Huế.

Rapper Den Vau wins two Mai Vang Awards

Vietnamese rapper Đen Vâu was granted two Mai Vàng (Golden Ochna) Awards at the 29th annual ceremony taking place at the HCM City Opera House on Thursday night (January 18).

Health Ministry calls for better health screening at borders during holidays

The Ministry of Health advises health inspection centres to stay updated on global infectious disease information, ensuring effective monitoring and prevention measures at border checkpoints.

Vietnam lose 0-1 to Indonesia at Asian Cup 2023

Vietnam’s hope of getting a ticket to the Asian Cup 2023 knockout round was jeopardized when they lost 0-1 to Indonesia in a group D match in Qatar on January 19 evening.

Vietnam trade office in Netherlands warns of online trading fraud

The Vietnam Trade Office in the Netherlands has warned of online fraud cases, particularly related to petroleum products, amidst the high demand for this category of goods.

Ninh Binh seeks UNESCO’s enhanced support in heritage preservation

Ninh Binh, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, wants to integrate into the global network of heritage cities and towns to learn preservation and tourism development experiences through UNESCO.

Computer viruses cause losses of 716 million USD in 2023

Computer viruses caused estimated losses of 17.3 trillion VND (716 million USD) to Vietnamese users in 2023, according to a cybersecurity assessment programme for individual users conducted by Bkav Corporation in December last year.

Industry and trade ministry's Party Committee Standing Board disciplined

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission decided to give a warning to the Standing Board of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Party Committee in the 2015-2020 tenure as a disciplinary measure.

Hanoi unveils plan to attract foreign tourists this year

Hanoi is set to implement measures aimed at attracting foreign visitors in 2024, focusing on such key markets as Northeast Asia, the EU, and the US.

Vietnamese, Hungarian PMs attend business forum

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orbán attended a Vietnam-Hungary business forum in Budapest on January 19 (local time).

PM speaks on Vietnam’s policy at National Public Service University in Budapest

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited National Public Service University in Budapest on January 19 where he delivered an important policy speech before delegates from political, military, diplomatic circles as well as scholars and students.