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VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 20/2023

Fruits, vegetables may bring home US$ 5 billion by year-end

Miss Earth Vietnam 2023 winner to receive crown worth VND1 billion

The Miss Earth Vietnam 2023 pageant was officially launched in a press conference held on July 19 in Ho Chi Minh City, with the winner to be awarded a crown valued at VND1 billion.

Vietnamese export rice price sets new record

The average export price of Vietnam's rice last year was US$650 per tonne, up 20.8 per cent over the same period last year.

HCM City continues efforts to keep businesses afloat amid tough times

The HCM City Department of Industry and Trade will continue to help businesses mitigate their difficulties and sustain production and stimulate demand for goods and services.

Large-scale off-road car racing tournament to take place in Dak Lak

The tournament “Challenge over mountain and thick forest – Buon Don 2023” brings together strong teams from South Korea, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Australia.

Young people at higher risk of HIV account for 33% of new infections in VN

About 33 per cent of new HIV infections in VN occurred among key young populations, higher than the global average of 27 per cent and the Asia Pacific average of 26 per cent, according to the latest data from UNAIDS 2023 HIV Estimates.

Local e-commerce floors to be integrated

Local e-commerce floors in the 63 provinces and cities in Vietnam will connect with one another through a national integrated e-commerce floor, according to the Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Vietnam has more senior AFC futsal referees

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced that Huynh Nguyen Thanh officially became Asian Football Confederation (AFC) senior futsal referee.

Seven Vietnamese golfers to attend ASIAD 19

The Vietnam Golf Association (VGA) on July 19 selected seven athletes to attend Asian Games (ASIAD) 19 taking place in Hangzhou, China, in September this year.

Former Deputy PM Nguyen Khanh passes away

Former Secretary of the Party Central Committee and former Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Khanh passed away after a period of illness at 8:57 pm on July 19 at Military Central Hospital 108 in Hanoi.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 20/2023

Central budget to be allocated to buy vaccines for expanded immunisation programme

Vietnam to spend big on fuel storage capacity expansion

Vietnam will spend an estimated VND270 trillion (US$11.4 billion) by 2030 to enhance its petroleum and gas reserves and strengthen its supply infrastructure.

US$20-billion loan proposed for HCMC metro projects

A US$20-billion loan was proposed for the development of HCMC’s urban railway network at a conference yesterday of the newly-established Southeastern Region Coordination Council.

Building a production chain, bringing Da Lat artichokes to market

Consolidating and building good production links will be the premise to promote the Da Lat Artichoke brand.

Pilot tourism submarine service in Nha Trang Bay extended

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has approved an extension of the pilot tourism submarine service in Nha Trang Bay in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa until July 2024.

The burden on the banking system

The burden of providing cheaper capital to the national economy once again falls the banking system amid weak financial markets.

Local airlines may reject smart carry-ons

Local airlines may refuse to accept smart carry-on bags that are equipped with lithium-ion batteries unless they meet international aviation safety standards.

Vietnamese designs shine at Miss Supranational Caribbean 2023 pageant

Vietnamese fashion designer Nguyen Minh Tuan has impressed international fashionistas by contributing to the victory of Miss Curaçao, Andreina Pereira, at the Miss Supranational Caribbean 2023 pageant

Demand weak, motorbike sales drop despite sales

Motorbike sales continued to decrease sharply in the second quarter compared with the same period last year, despite sale promotions over many months.

Hoi An to stage play in Paris

An art troupe from Hoi An will perform at the Hoi An Cultural Days in Paris on August 29-30, with folk dance, games, musical performances, and educational events included.