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Nearly 13,000 smuggling and fraud cases uncovered in nine months

The General Department of VN Customs detected 12,949 cases of smuggling, trade fraud and illegal transportation of goods in the first nine months, with an estimated value of seized goods VNĐ23.7 trillion (US$ 955.8 million).

Hanoi and Saigon Railway transport companies set to merge this year

The newly approved plan for managing and exploiting State-owned railway infrastructure is key to enhancing and boosting the performance of the Việt Nam Railway Corporation (VNR).

Banks reduce profit expectations for 2024

A majority of banks have lowered their profit expectations for 2024.

Japan provides 2 million USD in urgent support for typhoon relief in Vietnam

The Government of Japan has announced a $2 million contribution to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to support Vietnam’s critical relief and early recovery efforts after Typhoon Yagi.

VN to focus on improving legal framework for digital technology export

The ministry is speeding up the compilation of the Law on Digital Technology Industry, which aims to create a favourable environment for digital technology companies to make breakthroughs and expand their international reach.

Electricity retail price hiked by 4.8 per cent

Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) has announced an increase in the average electricity retail price by 4.8 per cent, effective from October 11.

More than 61 million tax codes integrated into national population database

The General Department of Taxation aims to give all taxpayers tax identification and electronic authentication by 2025.

Vietnamese youth set to excel in high-tech industries

The Government’s focus on having high-quality AI and semiconductor engineers create opportunities for technology students, but how to get them ready for international workplaces is the question experts are pondering.

Top leader welcomes Chinese Premier in Hanoi

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam on October 12 evening met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who is on a three-day official visit to Vietnam.

Ample room remains for Vietnam-China trade cooperation: experts

The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to create more opportunities for expanding economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two nations, according to experts.

Vietnam News Headlines October 12/2024

Philippine sick fisherman off Ba Ria – Vung Tau coast helped

Hanoi to host Taste of Australia 2024

Taste of Australia – an annual celebration of Australian food, beverages, and culture - will be held at Hanoi’s Thang Long Imperial Citadel on October 17.

Vietnamese women’s futsal team secures 11th place in world rankings

Vietnamese women's futsal team has risen two places to reach 11th place in the world with 1120,38 points, according to world football governing body FIFA’s latest global rankings released on October 11.

Vietnamese, Indonesian coast guards hold joint exercise

The coast guard forces of Vietnam and Indonesia conducted a joint exercise on search and rescue, firefighting and explosion prevention at sea in the waters off the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on October 11.

Market recovery, tourism growth drive sales of consumer goods, services: GSO

Recovery in domestic consumption and production demand, along with strong development in tourism, have contributed positively to the growth of the trade and service sector in the first nine months of 2024.

Fifteen Vietnamese banks named in global top 500 banking brands

Fifteen Vietnamese banks have been named among the world’s top 500 banking brands recently announced by the global leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, according to the Vietnam Banks Association.

Hanoi develops tour to explore Thuong Tin’s craft villages

The Hanoi Department of Tourism and the People's Committee of Thuong Tin district are developing a tour named “Duyen Thai Craft Village Art”.

Entrepreneurs hailed as driver of economic transformation

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam lauded Vietnamese entrepreneurs’ vital contributions to socio-economic development during a meeting in Hanoi on October 11, ahead of the 20th anniversary of Vietnam Entrepreneurs' Day (October 13).

WTO highlights Vietnam’s role in restructuring of global supply chains

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) on October 10 released its Global Trade Outlook and Statistics, in which it affirms Vietnam and Mexico have emerged as “connecting” economies.

Vietnam's auto sales surge by 45% thanks to registration fee support policy

According to VAMA’s report on October 10, sales in the passenger vehicle segment reached 28,973 units in September, a 51% rise over August.