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Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line missed deadline again

Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line has missed the deadline for its elevated section again, after failing to go into commercial operation on July 28.

FDI inflow increases 10.9% to $18 billion in January – July

Foreign investors registered to put in more than 18 billion USD in Vietnam as of July 20, a rise of 10.9% over the same period last year, according to the latest updates of the Foreign Investment Agency.

End of 2G service in Vietnam is 'irreversible'

From September 2024, 2G subscribers will no longer receive services in Vietnam. This is a preparatory step towards complete 2G cessation by 2026.

Hanoi seeks to become semiconductor hub

The capital city of Hanoi is positioning itself as a prime destination for semiconductor investment, with a conference kicking off on July 29 as part of the Hanoi Semiconductor Investment Festival.

New real estate-related laws a catalyst for domestic market: insiders

The Land Law, the Law on Real Estate Business, and the Housing Law, all to be effective from August 1, are expected to help remove pending roadblocks to real estate projects and promote the transparency of the market, according to insiders.

Russia exports one more batch of pork to Vietnam

Up to 69.5 tonnes of frozen pork and by-products from Tomsk province of Russia have been exported to Vietnam, meeting the sanitary and veterinary regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the veterinary requirements of Vietnam.

Vietnam Pho Festival 2024 to take place in Seoul in October

The Vietnam Pho Festival 2024 will be held in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK) in October in an effort to promote Vietnamese culinary culture to international friends.

43% of information systems lack sufficient security measures

As of June 2024, over 3,100 out of 7,200 information systems of state agencies and organizations had been found to have insufficient security measures.

Journey to bring Vietnamese bird’s nest product to China

Khanh Hoa Bird’s Nest Company’s entry into the Chinese market marks a significant milestone for Vietnam’s bird’s nest industry.

Cam Ranh slated to become Khanh Hoa’s economic center

In the future, Cam Ranh City will be an economic, cultural, educational, science and logistics center, and a tourism urban area in southern Khanh Hoa province.

Rooftop solar power systems allowed to sell 10-20% of capacity to national grid

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has been asked to design a plan to allow northern rooftop solar power systems to sell up to 20 percent of their capacity to the national grid.

Match-fixing attempt uncovered at U16 women's national tournament

The Vietnam Football Federation has sanctioned Nguyen Van Nhat, head coach of the U16 Thai Nguyen women's football team, for attempting to fix the result of a match against HCM City team at the 2024 National U16 Women's Football Championship.

Traditional Vietnamese crafts through the lens of photographer Tran The Phong

Photographer Tran The Phong will introduce his new photo book "Vietnam’s Traditional Crafts" along with his 19th solo exhibition, highlighting the beauty and heritage of Vietnam’s traditional crafts.

Nguyen Huy Hoang fails to qualify for finals in Paris 2024 Olympics

Vietnam’s top swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang failed to qualify for the finals in the 800m freestyle event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, finishing with a surprisingly low time.

Timor Leste President José Ramos-Horta set for State visit to Vietnam

Timor Leste President José Ramos-Horta will pay a State visit to Vietnam from July 31 to August 3, as both countries seek to deepen their historical ties and explore new areas of collaboration.

Prime Minister mobilizes experts to investigate surge in Kon Tum earthquakes

Prime Minister has ordered a thorough investigation by experts and scientists to determine the cause of the recent unusual increase in earthquakes in Kon Tum, and to promptly inform relevant authorities and the public.

Vietnam plans steep tax increases on cigarettes and alcohol

In an effort to curb consumption, the Ministry of Finance has suggested a steep increase in taxes on cigarettes and alcohol, detailed in the draft amendment to the Special Consumption Tax Law currently under review.

MOIT: private investors should not develop offshore wind power projects

The Ministry of Investment and Trade (MOIT) says that private investors should not develop offshore wind power projects until all issues related to national defence and national security are anticipated and assessed.

Hoi An's Japanese Bridge reopens after two years of restoration

After a comprehensive two-year restoration, Hoi An's iconic Chua Cau (Japanese Bridge), a symbol of the ancient town in Quang Nam province, is set to reopen to visitors in early August, showcasing its revitalized structure.

Vietnam sees 51% increase in international tourists, led by European influx

As of July 2024, Vietnam's international tourist arrivals have soared to nearly 10 million, a 51% rise compared to last year, driven by a substantial increase in visitors from Europe.