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Vietnamese women's life expectancy is 5 years longer than men

The average life expectancy of Vietnamese is 73.6 years, with women having a longer life expectancy than men, 76.1 vs 71.1, respectively.

New visa policy helping facilitate tourism development: Authority

The new visa policy is presenting an opportunity for Vietnam's tourism industry to enhance its competitiveness, said the Ministry of Public Security’s Vietnam Immigration Department during a press conference in Hanoi on August 30.

Vietnam retains leading position with Entrepreneurship Index

Vietnam has retained a leading position in the Entrepreneurship Index for many consecutive years as 88% of people surveyed in the country think that having their own business is a more desirable opportunity.

Information and communications sector plays vital role in digital transformation

The information and communications sector is undertaking a mission to lead national digital transformation, realizing the aspiration of building a powerful and prosperous Vietnam.

Hau Giang to host international rice festival

The first international rice festival will be held in the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang in late 2023, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Hoang Trung.

Vietnam not letting up in free trade deal bonanzas

Since its national establishment in September 1945 and the country’s opening doors to the world economy 37 years ago, Vietnam has reaped significant economic bonanzas from a large network of economic links, including free trade agreements.

How rich is billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong now?

The last week ended with the information that billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong jumped into the 23rd position on Forbes’ list of the top billionaires, with assets increasing by tens of billions of dollars thanks to the sharp rise in VinFast share prices.

Vietnamese specialties popular in Germany

Many Vietnamese opened eateries and restaurants in Germany; thus, Vietnamese specialties are easily found in this country and they are popular to locals.

Duong Lam's culinary traditions charm tourists

As more and more tourists have flocked to Đường Lâm to explore its rich culinary heritage, many households now offer on-site culinary experiences where they can taste local flavours among the intimate settings of traditional houses.

Vietnam’s food map with 126 typical dishes to be unveiled in October

A food festival to honour Vietnamese culinary culture will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from October 20 – 22, during which Vietnam’s food map will be unveiled with a record of 126 delicious dishes.

Memory declining in young people more and more common

Causes of memory decline are often related to stress, work pressure, having to do many things at the same time, sleep disorders, alcohol abuse and using stimulants or drugs.

PouYuen Vietnam offers VND165 billion to laid-off workers

PouYuen Vietnam is set to provide financial aid totaling VND165 billion to 1,220 employees who will be laid off next month, according to the HCMC Department of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs on August 29.

Woman detained on suspicion of dumping newborn into trash bin

A 38-year-old woman named P.T.M. in Nhon Trach District, the southern province of Dong Nai, is under criminal detention on suspicion of having abandoned her newborn child, the provincial police said on Wednesday.

Typhoon Saola enters East Sea

Typhoon Saola entered the northeastern waters north of the East Sea on August 30 afternoon, becoming the third storm hitting the area this year, said the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorology Forecasting.

Thai Nguyen restores intangible cultural heritages of ethnic minorities

Thai Nguyen has recently collected and restored many intangible cultural heritages associated with preserving the traditional cultural identity of ethnic minority groups residing in the province.

President reduces death penalties to life sentences for 11 prisoners

President Vo Van Thuong on August 30 decided to reduce death penalties to life sentences for 11 prisoners.

VN ranks first in Southeast Asia in search volume growth rate for foreign travel

Vietnam ranked first in Southeast Asia in terms of the growth rate in demand for foreign travel, at 170% in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2019, Google announced on August 30.

Infrastructure projects help attract industrial investments to Mekong Delta

One of the critical factors helping attract impressive industrial investments to the Mekong Delta is a series of important infrastructure projects, according to Savills Vietnam.

More medical centers for elderly people needed

More medical centers for elderly people are needed because Vietnam is on the cusp of a dramatic aging of the population. In 2015, Vietnam became an aging society.

Vietnam's exports to China increase but decrease to US, Japan

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development this morning informed the country’s total import-export turnover of agricultural, forestry and fishery products in the first eight months of the year.