Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on June 19-25.

A number of global semiconductor manufacturers are increasing their presence in Viet Nam, making the Southeast Asian country a rising star in the world semiconductor market.

The EU's ban on deforestation-linked imports are causing concern among Vietnamese producers as the requirements to trace commodities back to their origin can push up costs and entail finding alternative suppliers.

Authorities of the capital city of Hanoi asked district administrations to set up teams of dog catchers to capture roaming dogs.

Vinacomin to supply 18.7 million tonnes of coal to thermal power plants in H2

The Ministry of Transport is scheduled to build two new air terminals in central Vietnam from now till 2030, the ministry said in its transport development plan for the north-central and central coastal region till 2030 with a vision for 2045.

Deputies to the National Assembly resumed their mid-year session in Hanoi on June 20 after a week-long break, focusing on legislation.

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism will replace the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism to govern all tourism services and activities in the country as of July 1, 2023.

The Ministry of Education and Training has just issued a draft regulation on the conditions and procedures for the recognition of foreign educational qualifications/diplomas for use in VN.

Ten groups of occupations are recording a sharp fall in recruitment demand, and the unemployment rate may increase, said recruiting service provider Navigos Group.

A government directive acknowledges that in the coming year, domestic and international circumstances necessitate a continued focus on overcoming limitations and weaknesses, while building upon and promoting the achieved results.

A 20-driftwood sculpture collection will go on installation at the Hoi An Garden in  Wernigerode, the twin town of Hoi An, in Germany, during the third ‘lantern festival’ in Wernigerode on August 24-27.

Improvements in the group of investment administrative procedures are still slow and not yet in sync with policies to attract investment at the local level.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy has organised activities in Venice to celebrate the Vietnam-Italy Year 2023 and the 50th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic ties, with highlights being a fashion show featuring outfits by Hoang Hai.

Ho Chi Minh City is facing challenges to realise its yearly growth target of 7.5%, as the rates recorded in the first and second quarters failed to meet expectations.

Cashless payments are developing rapidly in Vietnam, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, with transactions via banks averaging 40 billion USD per day, according to Pham Anh Tuan, Director of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s Payment Department.

PM attends inauguration of two expressways in south central region

The Hoan Kiem Lake weekend promenade and its environs in downtown Hanoi have become a brand, a cultural boulevard and a highlight of the capital city.

Predictions about real estate firms remain worrisome. Twenty-three businesses will not be able to maintain operation until the end of the third quarter and only 43 percent will exist by the end of the year unless conditions approve.

Despite weak global consumer demand, many foreign buyers are still looking to Vietnam for sourcing goods and business cooperation.