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Vietnam's digital economy may reach US$45 billion by 2025

Vietnam’s digital economy is expected to gain robust growth and reach an estimated US$45 billion by 2025, according to a joint report by Alphabet, Temasek Holdings, and Bain & Company.

Develop technical barriers to protect children online

According to the Department of Children (Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs), the National Child Protection Hotline recorded nearly 370,000 calls, with nearly 28,000 calls recorded and more than 1,500 cases receiving support in 2022.

200,000 Vietnamese have cardiovascular accidents a year

Strokes can happen to anyone of any age. However, some people have higher than normal risk of stroke such as smokers, obese people, and those suffering from atrial fibrillation (AF), and those with a genetic propensity.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 3/2023

7th Coffee Expo Vietnam 2023 kicks off in HCM City

Electricity industry faces diminished performance in Q3

The electricity industry faces diminished performance in Q3 as profits plummet due to the struggles of hydropower and thermal power businesses.

Vietnamese marksmen bring home more medals from Asian championship

The Vietnamese side collected three silvers and five bronzes in total from the South Korean championship. This is the highest number of medals Vietnam has won at a continental championship.

Victory Cup 2023 to honour VN's best sportsmen of the year

Considered the Oscar award of Vietnamese sports, the Cup will honour one top candidate in 11 different categories. A big bonus of about VNĐ750 million (US$30,600) will be awarded to the winners.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 3/2023

Vietnam, Mongolia issue joint communiqué

Proposal for new set of textbooks under education ministry causes public concern

Currently, there are three sets of textbooks approved by the Ministry of Education and Training for use in schools. However, the evaluating and editing of the textbooks showed shortcomings, leading to errors in 18 textbooks’ content.

Vietnam, int'l community call on US to end embargo on Cuba

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has joined those of other countries in opposing the US’s economic and trade embargo on Cuba.

National Innovation Centre, Dutch lighting giant sign MoU

Dutch lighting giant Signify and Vietnam’s National Innovation Centre (NIC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate their collaboration in the areas of innovation and sustainability.

HCM City’s tourist arrivals top 30 million in 10 months

Ho Chi Minh City welcomed more than 30 million domestic and foreign visitors during January – October, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Vietnam, Netherlands exchange MoU on customs cooperation

Deputy Minister of Finance Vo Thanh Hung and Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Kees van Baar on Nov. 2 exchanged the MoU on the implementation of the VN-Netherlands agreement on cooperation and mutual administrative assistance in customs matters.

Dutch PM attends roundtable on international law, order at sea in Hanoi

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte visited the VN Diplomatic Academy and delivered a speech at a round-table conference on "International Law and Order at Sea" co-hosted by the DAV and the Clingendael Institute of the Netherlands in Hanoi yesterday.

Vietnam’s 10-month trade surplus hits five-year record high of US$24.6 billion

Vietnam maintained a positive trade balance of US$3 billion in October, raising the country’s total trade surplus during January – October 2023 to more than US$24.6 billion, the highest in five years.

NA deputies debate solutions to develop cultural industry

The revenue from two performance nights of the South Korean girl hand BlackPink was equal to half of the total revenue from performances that Vietnam has targeted by 2030.

Experts warn e-cigarettes are dangerous, may contain narcotic substances

The common characteristic of new-generation drug poisoning cases is the severe conditions of patients, with symptoms of convulsions, hallucinations, uncontrollable behaviors, and damage to the brain and other organs.

Qatari referee to officiate Vietnam match against Iraq

Referee Al Marri Abdulla of Qatar is set to take charge of the upcoming fixture between Vietnam and Iraq in the second qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the game being held on November 21 at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi.

Vietnam to welcome two meteor showers this November

Vietnamese astronomy enthusiasts will have the chance to observe two meteor showers which will occur on November 4 and November 18.

Agencies question $14.2b package for national cultural development programme

It is estimated by the ministry that by 2030, about VNĐ182 trillion will be needed to invest in the programme, including 110 trillion from the State budget, VNĐ36 trillion from local budget and VNĐ36 trillion from others.