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Natural disaster-resistant houses ensure local livelihoods

Building safe houses designed to withstand natural disasters in areas frequently affected by storms and floods is a practical solution in many localities to help residents cope with natural disasters and stabilise their lives.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 7/2024

2024 a year for making breakthroughs: PM

VN mobile phone market hopes for Tet boost

Technology retail systems hope that the mobile phone market will rebound during the Lunar New Year (Tết) season after going through a difficult December.

Vuong now has $9 billion, and Vietnam has one more US dollar billionaire

The stock assets of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong have soared to $9 billion as shown in Bloomberg’s ranking. Meanwhile, Nguyen Dang Quang has returned to Fobres’ list of the world’s billionaires.

Vietnam's app-based food delivery market not so sweet

The market of Vietnamese food delivery through apps has grown strongly in the past few years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam earns high turnover in 2023 as world's major coffee supplier

Vietnam continues to be the biggest coffee producer and exporter in the world with export turnover of $4.18 billion in 2023. The world market is relying on supply from Vietnam.

Peri-urban villages face pressure from urbanisation

Architect Trần Huy Ánh, from the Hà Nội Architects’ Association, said that suburban areas affected by urbanisation have faced many inadequacies in infrastructure, society, landscape, and ecological environment.

101-year-old man in Long An builds and lives in tomb with seven graves

Not wanting to bother his only living daughter, a 101-year-old man lives alone in a tomb that has seven graves.

Nung An ethnic people preserve unique craft of making conical hats

The Nung An ethnic people in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang have preserved their unique craft of making conical hats for years.

Conditions in place for VN industrial production to rebound in 2024

Industrial production in Vietnam has shown signs of recovery and is believed to have a bright prospect in 2024 thanks to the global consumption rebound and support from the Government, ministries, and sectors.

Two former royal palaces to open door to visitors during Lunar New Year

After a period of restoration, Thai Hoa and Kien Trung Palaces, two important palaces of the former Nguyen Dynasty, are set to open to visitors during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, known locally as Tet.

Central bank to pump VND2 quadrillion into VN economy in 2024

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) forecast that nearly VND2 quadrillion would be pumped into the national economy in 2024 to support economic recovery if the 15% credit growth target is met.

Vietnamese universities first offer major in IC, semiconductor design

Many Vietnamese universities have unveiled plans to enroll and train students in the integrated circuit (IC) and semiconductor design industry in the year ahead.

US emerges as largest consumer of Vietnamese pepper

The United States is Vietnam’s largest consumer of pepper, making up more than one fifth of the supplier’s total exports, according to the General Department of Customs.

Strict sanctions for smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit goods during Tet

The ministry proposed strict handling of violations related to smuggling, trade fraud, goods of unknown origin, and production and trading of poor quality goods not ensuring food safety and hygiene, affecting consumers’ health.

HCM City to invest $1.8b in five BOT projects

The HCM City People’s Committee has signed a decision outlining a plan to implement five Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects on upgrading, expanding, and modernising existing road infrastructure in the city.

53rd UPU letter-writing contest launched in Vietnam

The 53rd International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) was launched on January 5 at the Nguyen Binh Khiem ethnic boarding secondary school in the northern province of Thai Nguyen.

Year of Dragon stamp collection released ahead of Lunar New Year

As the upcoming Lunar New Year – the Year of the Dragon – is drawing near, dragon images, all of which symbolise happiness, peace, and luck, have been chosen to be featured in a new stamp collection.

Vietnam Value hits US$431 billion, up in global ranking

The Vietnam Value has moved up one spot to 32nd out of 100 strong national brands globally, with its value hitting US$431 billion, according to a Government official.

VinFast leadership change: Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong works as CEO

Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, founder and chairman of Vingroup JSC – VinFast parent company - has just assumed his new role as Chief Executive Officer of VinFast, the leading electric vehicle manufacturer in Vietnam.