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Vietnam to welcome 17-18 million int’l tourists in 2024

The total tourism revenue in 2024 is expected to reach VND840 trillion (US$34.6 billion).

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 2/2024

Capital to be prioritised for spearhead sectors: central bank

Vietnam's impressions in 2023

Despite a challenging year, Vietnam can be proud of its achievements in 2023.

Recycling of tires, tubes, batteries, and lubricant oils mandatory from 2024

Producers and importers shall have to recycle rubber tires and inner tubes, batteries, and lubricant oils, and cartons according to the mandatory recycling rate and specifications from January 1, 2024.

Oanh sets VIHM record, race walking debuts in capital

5000 marathoners open 2024 with running and race walking categories at the Vietnam International Half Marathon on January 1, the first sport event of the new year, in Hanoi.

Six works receive the Vietnamese writers’ association literary awards 2023

The Vietnamese Writers’ Association has announced six winners of this year’s Literature Awards, including three prose works, one poetry work, one theoretical and critical work, and one children’s literature work.

Money recovered from Van Thinh Phat bond fraud to be returned to rightful owners

The police are scouring the country for over 42,000 victims of a massive bond fraud thought to involve VNĐ30 trillion (US$1.24 billion) by property developer Vạn Thịnh Phát.

Experts foresee VN-Index breaking 1,130 point barrier in 2024

Vietcap Securities Joint Stock Company (Vietcap) predicted a potential weakening in the upward momentum of the VN30 basket, which could result in downward adjustments for large capitalisation groups leading the VN-Index.

Life insurance firms misleading clients set for big fines

Life insurance companies could be fined up to VNĐ100 million for providing "incorrect advice intentionally" under a decree proposed by the Ministry of Finance.

Policy changes in foreign labour recruitment to take effect in January

According to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, the country counted more than 130,500 active foreign workers as of August 2023.

Employment numbers rise but labour market quality yet to improve

Vietnam's labour force (aged 15 and above) in 2023 counts for 52.4 million people.

Vietnam’s 2023 public debt at 37% of GDP

Vietnam’s public debt in 2023 amounted to VND3.8 quadrillion, equivalent to 37% of gross domestic product (GDP), according to the Ministry of Finance.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 2/2024

Around 402,000 tourists visit Hanoi on New Year holiday

Vietnam's fruit, vegetable exports see green shoots

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports surged to a record high in 2023, yet insiders said it is just a start as ample room remains for the sector.

Vietnam's property market hopes for brighter outlook in 2024

A brighter outlook is predicted for the property market in 2024 compared to last year thanks to favourable regulations and interest rates.

No Vietnamese reported dead or injured in Japan earthquake

As of 9 pm on January 1, there had been no Vietnamese people reported dead or injured in the 7.6-magnitude earthquake that hit central Japan earlier the same day, according to Vietnam Embassy in Japan.

Bottlenecks block rice value chain

Experts have pointed out 10 problems that are hindering the development of the rice value chain, though Vietnam has great advantages for production.

VN wants to become ‘country of international sea tourism events’

With its wonderful natural landscapes and beautiful beaches, Vietnam can become ‘the country of international sea tourism events’.

Legal bottlenecks keep housing prices high

The HCM City Real Estate Association (HOREA) says that housing prices are increasing because of legal barriers. Also, high input costs have made it impossible to reduce real estate prices.

Vietnam seeks solutions to protect ‘living heritage’

Experts believe that protecting ‘living cultural heritage’, or heritage holders, is important to develop a sustainable cultural life.