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Vietnam among Asia-Pacific’s top-performing markets in 2024 first half

An article by the business and financial news site CNBC has named Vietnam among Asia-Pacific’s three top-performing markets in the first half of this year, besides India and Japan.

Coming of age festival to be held in 2024

The national coming of age festival will be a highlight in the activities to be held by the National Committee on Youth of Vietnam and competent ministries and sectors in 2024, heard a conference held in Hanoi on January 8.

Air travel hectic on threshold of Lunar New Year

Domestic air carriers said they will operate about 33,800 flights during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, or between January 24 and February 2, up 14% year-on-year and 21% as compared with normal days.

Vietnam marks first bird’s nest batch exported to China by air

Vietnam has exported bird’s nests to China by air for the first time, which once again reflects opportunities for the bird’s nest industry to develop sustainably, especially after a protocol on bird’s nest export to China was signed.

Iranian movies to entertain Vietnamese cinema-goers

Five movies made by different Iranian filmmakers will be presented to Vietnamese audiences during a film week dedicated to the cinema industry of this Islamic country.

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Draft amended Land Law likely to be approved next week

The National Assembly (NA) will consider the approval of the draft amended Land Law and the draft amended Law on Credit Institutions – the two extremely important bills – at its fifth extraordinary session scheduled to take place next week.

Vietnamese grandmaster wins Bullet Brawl chess tournament

Vietnamese Grandmaster Le Tuan Minh has emerged victorious in this year’s first weekly Bullet Brawl arena, an online tournament where titled players competed for a piece of the 1,000 USD prize fund.

High-grossing films to be released on Tet occasion

Several highest-grossing films will be released to entertain Vietnamese movie buffs on the occasion of Tet (Lunar New Year), one of the two busiest seasons for the Vietnamese film industry.

Vietnamese doctors gain impressive achievements in 2023

Vietnamese doctors have mastered new techniques such as liver transplants with different blood types for older children, preparing new radioactive drugs, and saving a newborn baby who weighed 400 grams.

Educational reform facing serious challenges

The educational quality in Vietnam has greatly improved after 10 years. The new General Education Program 2018 has brought various breakthroughs, yet this development is not equal among different localities.

Labor federation proposes fewer working hours, businesses say ‘no’

Laborers want to cut the working time limit to below 48 hours a week, but businesses say the proposal is unreasonable.

Mergers and acquisitions market set to thrive in 2024

After a sluggish period, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is expected to rebound in 2024, with significant deals anticipated across various industries.

Business shutdowns and the theory of ‘creative destruction’

As many as 158,800 businesses left the market in the first 11 months of 2023, an increase of 20 percent over the same period last year.

Bui Hui Plateau – A hidden gem for nature lovers

Bui Hui Plateau has emerged as an idyllic camping destination, offering expansive hills and vast stretches of lush green grasslands that extend to the horizon.

HCM City to host conference to call for investment in green growth development

Ho Chi Minh City plans to hold a conference calling for greater investment into green growth development towards meeting its sustainable development goals and accelerating economic restructuring in association with innovating green growth models.

HCMC police force expand its investigation into big drug trafficking

Ho Chi Minh City Police are coordinating with Department C04 and local police to continue to expand the investigation into the big drug trafficking and arrest leaders of the ring.

Art from nature’s palette: dried flower pictures

Dried flower art has gained popularity due to its natural appeal and use of environmentally friendly materials.

Majority of state organizations pay little attention to cyber security

In 2023, about 12,850 cyber-attacks were detected, which is a rise of 5.3 percent compared to 2022.

Phu Quoc, Tay Ninh, Da Nang - irresistible tourist paradises in 2024

Many key destinations such as Phu Quoc, Tay Ninh, and Da Nang have welcomed the vibrant 2024 New Year season, despite previous challenges.