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HCM City's waste-to-electricity development plan faces obstacles

The daily domestic waste volume in HCM City was 9,700 tons in 2023, according to the city Department of Natural Resources and the Environment. The figure can be 11,000 tons a day on holidays.

Training human resources crucial for digital transformation

It is forecast that by 2030, the country needs 2.5 million personnel to serve digital transformation, so promoting ICT human resources training is very urgent.

Market recovery hinges on caution as 1,250-point zone provides temporary support

This zone acts as a critical threshold for market stability, providing some respite amidst the prevailing volatility.

Special consumption tax can hurt beverage industry

Vice chairman of the Vietnam Association of Financial Investors (VAFI) Nguyen Hoang Hai said that paying additional tax will erode Vietnamese beverage makers’ competitive advantages.

Da Nang needs new development planning policies

The Prime Minister has released Decision 1287 approving the Da Nang development plan by 2030, with great ambitions.

Hanoi to establish a third city including two districts

After completing its second airport, Hanoi will establish another new city within the territory of Phu Xuyen and Ung Hoa districts, bringing the total cities under the capital region to three.

Leading pop-song hit-makers of 1990s Duong Thu releases new vinyl album at 80

Musician and music teacher Duong Thu has released his latest album in HCM City, featuring top hits from the 1990s and new songs.

MICE – a key revenue generator for Vietnam’s tourism

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) tourism has experienced changes in both quality and quantity, leaving good impressions on foreign tourists and partners.

Nha Trang makes it to 5 budget-friendly summer vacation destinations in Asia

With its rich culture, breath-taking landscapes, and fascinating historical sites Asia has countless destinations fit for a summer vacation. So, put your travel plans in motion and get ready for an incredible summer in Asia!

Vietnam targets all transport means run on green energy by 2050

Vietnam aims to bring net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050, so ideally all means of transport will use green energy. For the country, green transportation was also an urgent requirement to build green and smart cities, experts have said.

Lam Dong announces plan for tourism festival

The Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Lâm Đồng has announced the launching of its annual tourism festival.

Vietnam firms face highest local cyberthreats in Southeast Asia: Kaspersky

Businesses in Vietnam were the worst affected with 17.1 million incidents, according to data from global cybersecurity company Kaspersky.

Female artists tell stories in strokes

The exhibition entitled HerStory: Women in Art features 12 paintings and four sculptures by Nguyễn Thị Hoà, Cristina González, Mai Minh Hằng, Nguyễn Thị Thanh Lưu, Nguyễn Thị Thu Hiền and Alix Aymé.

HCM City proposes commercial rental on over 100 streets with spacious sidewalks

Districts in HCM City have proposed a list of over 100 streets with sidewalks wider than three metres for commercial rental to the municipal Department of Transport

Over 163,000 new stock trader accounts created during March

More than 163,000 new stock trader accounts were created during March this year, an increase of over 50,000 accounts compared to January, marking March the month with the most accounts created in the last six months.

Deputy PM Le Minh Khai meets UN Deputy Secretary General

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on April 5-6 (local time) met with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed during his trip to the US to attend the 2024 Vietnam Executive Leadership Programme (VELP) in Boston.

Flights, tours to Taiwan remain normal after earthquake

Flights from Vietnam to Taiwan (China) are still running after a strong earthquake hit Taiwan on April 3.

NA Chairman arrives in Beijing for official visit

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Beijing on April 7 afternoon, beginning a six-day official visit to China.

HCM City Int’l Film Festival 2024 opens

The Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival 2024 (HIFF 2024) opened in the southern metropolis on April 6.

Gold prices rise, central bank stops issuing bills

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has taken an unexpected move amid higher gold prices, increased dong/dollar exchange rate, and an active crypto market.