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Transactions worth VND400 million to be reported to SBV

Transactions with a value of VNĐ400 million or more must be reported to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) from December 1, 2023, according to a new policy.

Korean language study project introduced in Da Nang

The Korean International Co-operation Agency (KOICA) has funded facilities and equipment worth VNĐ300 million (US$12,000) for Korean language smart study (KLaSS) – the Korean language digital education project at the Da Nang-based Dong A University.

Cultural heritage values of Hanoi introduced in exhibitions

A series of exhibitions honouring the cultural heritage values of Hanoi have been opened at the Hanoi Museum, as part of the events celebrating Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day on November 23.

Thuy Linh beats world-class opponent at China Masters 2023

Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh (world No. 22) shockingly recorded an impressive first-round win against Marin Carolina (world No. 5), at the ongoing China Masters 2023.

Infrastructure, planning and market keys to LNG power development

Infrastructure, planning and a market mechanism were among key issues that must be addressed in order to develop a market for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Vietnam, heard participants at a conference on LNG on November 22 in Hanoi.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 23/2023

Sugar prices to surge towards the end of the year: VSSA

Economic corruption cases in banking, real estate to be thoroughly dealt with

From the beginning of the year, prosecuting agencies have temporarily seized, secured assets, frozen accounts, and restricted transactions of assets worth over VNĐ232 trillion (nearly US$9.6 billion), in addition to many other valuable assets.

Phu Yen's Nghinh Phong Tower Square wins 2023 Asian Townscape Award

Nghinh Phong (Welcoming Wind) tower square, located on the coast of Tuy Hoa city, the south-central province of Phu Yen, is the only representative from Southeast Asia to have received the 2023 Asian Urban Landscape Award.

Can Tho students win Global Robotics Games 2023 championship

A team from the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho won the championship of the Global Robotics Games 2023 – an international competition for youngsters aged from 4-10 held by Singapore non-profit organisation Developing Innovative Youth (DIY).

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 23/2023

President Vo Van Thuong to pay official visit to Japan

Soc Trang rice painting sets Vietnam record

A painting made of ST rice in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang has set a Vietnam record for the biggest of its kind.

UNESCO to memorialize progenitor of Viet Nam’s traditional medicine

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will honor Progenitor of Vietnamese traditional medicine Hai Thuong Lan Ong Le Huu Trac in 2024 on the occasion of his 300th birth anniversary.

Phu Yen pioneers in building film production index

The central province of Phu Yen has become the first locality in Vietnam to build a cinema culture index, promising to effectively lure domestic and international film crews.

Finance Ministry turns down auto manufacturers’ tax proposals

Proposals by Toyota and Ford about tax incentives have not received support from the Ministry of Finance (MOF) which says there are already many policies to support the domestic automobile assembling and manufacturing.

Vietnam's IPO market has slowed down in 2023

Vietnam saw just three IPO listings in the first 10 months of 2023, raising approximately $7 million.

Ballet The Nutcracker to receive three performances from HBSO

Christmas is nothing without The Nutcracker, the celebrated ballet by Tchaikovsky. It will be performed by HBSO in the Saigon Opera House on December 8-10, starting at 8 p.m.

Award-winning journalist exposes wildlife traffickers, polluters in forests

As the writer of reports winning high prizes at competitions, Hoang Van Chien, born in 1988, has experienced many hardships to become a journalist aiming to protect wildlife named in the Red Book.

Vietnam elected member of World Heritage Committee for 2023-2027 tenure

Vietnam secured a seat at the World Heritage Committee for the 2023-2027 tenure with the highest number of votes in the Asia-Pacific region.

Positive impacts evident among students as STEM education initiatives multiply

STEM education has clearly had positive impacts in the local academic sphere, teachers say, but this is only the beginning of a challenging road.

Hand embroidery on Bodhi leaves help young woman earn a good living

Kim Thoa from Thanh Hoa province developed her hobby of embroidering on different materials and making handicrafts. Her embroidered paintings on Bodhi leaves have become famous and earned her high profits.