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HOSE to roll out KRX system

The Hochiminh Stock Exchange, or HOSE, is gearing up to launch its new trading system, KRX.

Singapore PM to visit Vietnam next week

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will pay an official visit to Vietnam from August 27 to 29 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh, said the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

UK expects Vietnam to ratify its CPTPP accession

The UK expects Vietnam to swiftly ratify the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) agreement.

VN athlete wins gold at World Para Powerlifting Championships

Le Van Cong on August 23 secured a gold medal for Vietnam in the men’s 49kg category at the ongoing World Para Powerlifting Championships in Dubai, after defeating defending champion Omar Quaranda from Jordan.

National team to play three friendlies ahead of World Cup qualifiers

The national men’s football team are set to play friendly matches against China, Uzbekistan, and the Republic of Korea in October in preparation for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying and 2023 AFC Asian Cup campaigns.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 24/2023

Singaporean PM and his spouse to pay official visit to Vietnam

Which border gates permit foreign citizens to enter Vietnam by e-visa?

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has freshly announced a list of 13 international airports permitting foreigners to enter and exit with electronic visas.

Violinist Duy to perform with international soloists at opera house

Vietnam's leading violinist Bui Cong Duy and international soloists will dazzle HCM City’s audiences with two concerts at the Opera House on August 25 and 26.

Australia announced $94.5m package for climate change adaptation in VN

Visiting Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong on Tuesday announced her country’s new US$94.5 million support package for climate change adaption in Việt Nam's Mekong Delta from 2023 to 2034.

Upstream oil businesses profit from higher rents and limited supplies

Given the tightening of crude supplies in the global market, the oil and gas drilling segment is in high demand, boosting the business prospects of upstream service providers.

MIC warns ministries, provinces they may not reach digital-data targets

After analyzing the deployment situation in the first months of the year, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) said that ministries and provinces may not be able to complete tasks for the year of national digital data.

Vietnam receives over 677 mln USD in aid from NGOs during 2020-2022

Vietnam received over $677 million in aid from foreign NGOs during the 2020 – 2022 period, heard a conference co-hosted by the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations and the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations on August 23.

Trading floor for land use rights needed in Vietnam

The establishment of a land use rights trading floor will help this market operate in an open, transparent, healthy and sustainable manner, said experts.

E-cigarettes not allowed in Vietnam, but ads are seen everywhere

New-generation cigarette products have a variety of designs and flavors, leading to rapid popularity among youth, especially students.

Laos, Thailand mull over building expressway linking to Vietnam

Authorities of Laos and Thailand have discussed a feasibility plan to construct a 160-kmexpressway from the central Lao province of Savannakhet to Lao Bao border gate of Vietnam, Lao media reported.

UKVFTA stimulates growth in Vietnam’s export-oriented industries

The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) has had a significant impact on Vietnam’s export-oriented industries, driving growth and opening up new opportunities for both countries, experts have said.

14 associations lodge complaints about one fee to 9 ministers

In a petition to nine ministers, 14 associations say that proposed recycling fees are unreasonably high and even higher than those applied in some European countries.

Goalkeeper Kim Thanh honoured at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Local goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh came sixth in terms of making the most saves at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which concluded in Australia and New Zealand on August 20.

The rustic charm of bean porridge

In the treasured memories of Hanoi locals is a dish that brings back the coziness of childhood and serves as a delicious escape from the city’s scorching days – bean porridge with tofu and pickled garden eggs.

Legal barriers needed to ban e-cigarettes among students

Many experts have suggested establishing a legal framework to control new-generation tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and heated tobacco, and prohibit their use among students.