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BlackPink’s success and cultural missteps in Vietnamese film spark debate

The success of South Korean music and cultural export offers valuable lessons for Vietnam, which is grappling with backlash over inaccurate portrayals in its ethnic minority films.

Ca Mau’s "one day as a local" tour captivates foreign tourists

Tourists, both local and international, are flocking to Ca Mau for the "One Day as a Ca Mau Local" tour, where they can enjoy authentic experiences such as crab catching, fishing, and harvesting bồn bồn.

Old apartments with peeling, moldy walls in Hanoi offered for VND4 billion

New apartments in Hanoi have been marketed at sky high prices, while old, degraded apartments are still selling for VND70 million per sq m.

Vietnam Business News October 20/2024

Vietnam rises four places in economic freedom ranking

Electricity retail prices increase, affecting tens of million of clients

The average electricity retail price has been raised to VND2,100 per kwh. It is estimated that tens of million of electricity consumers will be affected by the decision, while producers will have to pay the highest additional amount.

American tourist takes on Hanoi’s exotic street foods: Blood sausage and balut

During a culinary exploration of Hanoi, an American tourist did not hesitate to try dishes that many would be wary of, including balut, blood sausage, and fried sandworm cakes.

Vietnam News Headlines October 20/2024

Italian cruise ship brings more than 3,000 tourists to Quang Ninh

AIS issues warning about online black-credit traps

Swindling people who want to borrow money online by using simple procedures and appropriating assets is one of three fraudulent tricks the Authority of Information Security (AIS) has issued warnings about recently.

More farmers want to cultivate low-carbon rice to earn money from carbon credits

Growing low-carbon rice improves farmers' incomes as it reduces production costs and can also be used to sell carbon credits.

Asset seizures in corruption cases include properties, cash, diamonds, and more

Vietnam’s legal authorities report significant strides in recovering assets from corruption and economic crime cases, with more than $680 million seized and substantial assets voluntarily returned.

Archaeologists reveal significant bronze age discoveries at Vuon Chuoi

Excavations at the Vuon Chuoi site have revealed a pre-Dong Son era settlement, shedding light on the organized society that once existed in Northern Vietnam.

Using AI in digital and green transition, VN can progress more quickly

The countries that start the twin goals of green and digital transition later than others could make a breakthrough and progress faster than some developed countries when using AI, but challenges will be huge.

Vietnam achieves historic record in fruit export revenues to China

The issuance of official export permits has driven record-breaking export revenues from key fruits to China, highlighting Vietnam's growing influence in the market.

VN aims to have 3-5 urban areas with regional and international stature

Building a smart urban area network at the national and regional levels for international connections and developing 3-5 cities with international stature are two of the goals set by the 2021-2030 urban and rural area development planning.

Vietnam to launch specialized museums including currency and education museums

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has announced plans to establish several specialized museums, including the Vietnam Currency Museum and the Vietnam Education Museum, as part of a new cultural development initiative.

Hanoi housewife owns huge collection of pots and pans

Owning a collection of hundreds of pots and pans, a Hanoi housewife feels her married life is sweet and perfect.

Brazilian Striker Geovane Magno applying for Vietnamese citizenship

Geovane Magno, the former striker for Saigon FC currently playing for Hong Linh Ha Tinh, is applying for Vietnamese citizenship.

Miss Vietnam shares bond with Miss Thailand at Miss Grand International

As the Miss Grand International competition heats up, Que Anh shared her admiration for her Thai roommate, highlighting the camaraderie and competitive spirit that defines this year’s pageant.

New tax proposals to help Vietnam meet national anti-tobacco goals by 2030

WHO experts urge Vietnam to adopt an aggressive tax policy on tobacco, suggesting that higher rates will contribute to both public health goals and increased tax revenue.

Economy needs to accelerate before taking off: economist

An airplane needs to perform a run-up and then accelerate to be able to take off on just one kilometer of a runway, or it will fall into a hole. For an economy, the hole is the middle-income trap.