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Vietnamese man dedicates his life’s work to enhancing rice value

Describing his life to help farmers reduce suffering due to food shortages, Professor Vo Tong Xuan has always been passionate about research into finding rice varieties adapted to climate change in Vietnam.

Deputy PM approves project to build National Statistical Database

The project is expected to bring the country’s statistics to an advanced level in the ASEAN region by 2030, becoming a modern statistical system in the world by 2045.

Keng loóng, traditional dance of Thai people

Keng loóng dancing is an indispensable part of the lives and festive events of Thai ethnic people in Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province.

Green transformation and green aquaculture development become inevitable trend

Vietnam is a littoral country with huge potential and advantages in order to develop the marine economy, including the fishery economy.

Vietnam hoped to become healthcare destination

Thanks to significant achievements in medicine, increasing quality, and reasonable costs of medical examination and treatment services, Vietnam's healthcare establishments have attracted more and more foreign patients.

Export results in 2023 provide stepping stone for rice sector next year

Export results in 2023 are believed to be a stepping stone for the rice sector to seek new markets, affirm the brand of Vietnamese rice, better guarantee national food security, and promote sustainable production and export in the time ahead.

First Resident Papal Representative in Vietnam appointed

Archbishop Marek Zalewski has been appointed by Pope Francis as the first Resident Papal Representative in Vietnam, the Holy See announced on December 23.

Livestock households incur losses as meat prices fall, though Tet nears

It is now high sale season as Tet holiday will start in about a month or so, but millions of farming households have seen poultry prices drop dramatically.

Electric-bus route stops service in HCMC as losses pile up

Many HCM City residents were disappointed to hear that the D4 electric bus route from Vinhomes Grand Park to Sai Gon Bus Station might come to a stop.

Vietnam’s farm produce cements position in Chinese market

Vietnamese Consul General in Nanning Do Nam Trung stressed that both Vietnamese and Chinese businesses attach importance to ‘credibility’.

Gold, US stock prices climb to new high, but Vietnam’s stock index falls

The Vietnamese stock market is under selling pressure despite good prospects. While gold and US stock prices are rising and hitting record highs, the VN-Index has fallen from the 1,100 point peak set 16 years ago.

Turning Mong Cai into a national key border gate economic zone

Mong Cai city is located in the economic belt of the Gulf of Tonkin, an important connection point in the "Two corridors, one belt" cooperation between Vietnam and China.

Unleashing resources for development in northern midlands and mountainous region

To develop the northern midlands and mountainous region, it is necessary to identify the strengths and characteristics of natural resources to find distinct values and build a sustainable development strategy.

Over five million Vietnamese tourists travel abroad in 2023

According to General Secretary of the Vietnam Tourism Association, Vu Quoc Tri, in 2023, more than five million Vietnamese people traveled abroad.

Young girl upcycles old clothes into pretty items

With a passion for fashion, a young girl in the North-Central province of Thanh Hoa has upcycled old clothes into beautiful items.

Solar power projects’ fate unclear as regulations remain undecided

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has submitted to the Prime Minister a plan on implementing the eighth power development plan (Plan 8) for approval. However, the plan doesn’t contain a list of solar power projects that have found investors.

HCMC revs up tourism with map 3D/360

HCMC’s tourism sector is embracing digital transformation with innovative solutions like the Smart Interactive Tourism Map 3D/360.

Mechanism proposed to remove hindrances to offshore LNG and wind power projects

The Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority has been tasked with drafting a report for the National Assembly, seeking guidance on removing impediments to the implementation of offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) and wind power projects.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 24/2023

Bank credit growth improves in HCM City

Timber exports seen declining 15.5% this year

Vietnam’s timber industry is expected to see a 15.5% year-on-year drop in exports, totaling US$13.5 billion, according to the Vietnam Timber and Forest Product Association (Viforest).