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Electricity price hike leaves minimal impact in short term: Ministry

The recent electricity retail hike of 3 per cent will likely have a small effect on the country's CPI in the short run, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Parkson exiting VN market: an inevitable event

The collapse of Parkson Vietnam is most likely attributable to its inappropriate business strategy.

Nearly 85 per cent of FDI enterprises use outdated technology

Nearly 85 per cent of FDI enterprises are still using outdated technology, which is a challenge for the Vietnamese economy in its efforts to realise the goal of net zero emissions by 2050, according to a report on vov.vn.

Criminals use deepfake AI video technology to scam people out of money

Cybercriminals have begun deepfake video technology to make fraudulent calls and appropriate money.

Vietnamese food outlet listed among 100 best restaurants in New York

A Vietnamese food restaurant called “Mắm” has been ranked 26th among the 100 best restaurants in New York, as announced by The New York Times.

Superhero Gao Red to attend Manga Comic Con Vietnam 2023

Japanese actor Noboru Kaneko who played iconic superhero Gao Red in the famous film “Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger” is set to participate in the Manga Comic Con Vietnam 2023 due to take place in HCM City on July 29-30.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 8/2023

Health ministry carries out programme to ensure vaccine supply until 2030

British and Italian athletes win VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam champions

Two athletes from the UK and Italy triumphed in the male and female categories of the VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam which concluded in the central city of Da Nang on May 7.

Vietnamese scientists manufacture intelligent humanoid robot

Dr. Ngo Manh Tien and his colleagues at the Institute of Physics under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology have successfully manufactured an intelligent humanoid robot IVASTBot, opening up research and robot application in communication.

Vietnamese consumers still favour plastic bags due to their cost-effectiveness

Consumers in VN are reluctant to use eco-friendly products made from natural materials as they are more expensive than plastic products, according to economic experts.

Investment of $304.3 million proposed to upgrade Mekong Delta roads

The Ministry of Transport propose projects to upgrade and improve three national highways, 53, 62 and 91B, in Mekong Delta provinces.

Number of Vietnamese labourers in RoK grows as workers overstay contracts

The number of Vietnamese workers registered to work in the Republic of Korea (RoK) has reached more than 23,400, nearly double the agreed recruitment target between VN and RoK.

The rise of Vietnam's Paradise Island

Phu Quoc has become one of the most-talked-about destinations thanks to its breathtaking natural beauty, iconic landmarks, and unparalleled luxury travel experiences.

A museum in your hands: Vietnam Visual Arts in History, Religion and Culture

Vietnam Visual Arts in History, Religion and Culture is a weighty treasure of more than 500 pages. Nguyễn-Long’s narrative is general yet specific and concise in orienting readers to Vietnamese history.

SEA Games 32: Vietnam win nine more golds on May 7

Vietnamese athletes won a total of nine gold, seven silver and five bronze medals on May 7 – the second official competition day of the ongoing 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia.

Southern largest hydropower reservoir's water drops to lowest level in 12 years

The water level of Tri An hydropower reservoir, the largest of its kind in the southern region, has dropped to “dead level” due to a prolonged dry season and El Niño phenomena.

Is a small-size BYD EV a threat to VinFast’s VF 5?

On the first day of the Shanghai Exhibition, BYD’s small-size electric vehicle (EV) sold out which led many people to believe that the model would have an advantage over the Vietnam-made VinFast VF 5.

Nokia and a strong vision for Vietnam with its refreshed brand

Amid the digital and green transition, Nokia has made an updated company and technology strategy, and unveiled a refreshed brand, as part of its long-term strategic transformation.

SBV to handle banks put under special control

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) received approval on how to deal with banks put under special control, including three banks taken over by the central bank for zero dong.

Mekong Delta province’s rice output tops 10 million rice tons

Farmers in Vietnam's southern tip, Ca Mau Province, harvested more than 1.5 million hectares of winter-spring rice crop; thus, the province’s rice output topped over 10 million rice tons.