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Three VN destinations named among 16 UNESCO heritage wonders in SEA

Ha Long Bay, Hoi An Ancient City, and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park have been listed among the 16 UNESCO world heritage wonders throughout Southeast Asia, as compiled by UK-based travel magazine Wanderlust.

Over one tonne of drugs seized in H1: Vietnam customs

The General Department of Vietnam Customs seized over more than a tonne of narcotics and detained 148 people in 140 related cases over the first six months of the year.

Vietnamese badminton player beat the world’s 13th ranked opponent

Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh beat Michelle Li of Canada 2-0 in the second round of the women’s singles content at the Canada Open badminton tournament on July 7.

Four consecutive quakes hit Kon Tum district

Four consecutive earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 3.5 to 4.2 hit Kon Plong district, the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum, on the morning of July 7.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 8/2023

Vietnam represents potential lucrative market for Korean beauty products

Vietnam faces shortage of emergency-care doctors

Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, the largest general hospital in the entire country, has complained about the lack of emergency-care, or resuscitation, medical workers. The problem has remained unsolved for many years.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 8/2023

Restricting personal vehicles and promoting public transport key solutions for traffic safety

Ha Giang: Modernizing immigration procedures at Thanh Thuy int’l border gate

Ha Giang is a mountainous province on the northern border of the country. With a border length of more than 277km with China, Ha Giang has 4 main border gates of Thanh Thuy, Tam Pun, Xi Man and Pho Bang.

Famous ‘pho’ restaurant owner brings the dish to island soldiers for free

Vu Ngoc Vuong from Nam Truc district of Nam Dinh province is famous for running a chain of ’pho’ (rice noodle soup with beef or chicken) restaurants in Hanoi, selling around two to three thousand bowls daily.

Brackish lagoon through the lens

Xuan Thuy National Park, nestled in Giao Thuy District, Nam Dinh Province, is a vast expanse of brackish lagoon and alluvial area.

Binh Dinh Province organizes training conference on human rights

The Human Rights Steering Committee of the central province of Binh Dinh coordinated with the Office of the Government’s Steering Committee on Human Rights to organize a human rights training conference on April 20.

Vietnam ready to discuss with the US on issues of religious differences

The US State Department has a report that lacks objectivity about the religious situation in Vietnam. Vietnam is always ready to exchange with the US in the spirit of frankness, openness and mutual respect.

Growth target beyond reach?

As external factors – like weaker consumption in the U.S. and EU markets and stagnant recovery in China – are unfavorable, Vietnam will have to make the most of the domestic market in the second half of the year to achieve the growth target of 6.5%.

Many FIEs suffer losses, pay modestly to State budget

More than 25,000 foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) exist in Vietnam, compared to nearly 800,000 local firms. But the FDI companies are the main players in most fields.

Hanoi begins legal proceedings against former policemen killing people’s goats

The Hanoi People’s Procuracy on Friday began legal proceedings against three former policemen for robbery.

Vietnam, China hold negotiations on maritime issues

VN and China held the 16th round of negotiations of the working group on the sea area beyond the mouth of the Gulf of Tonkin and the 13th round of talks of the working group for consultation on cooperation for mutual development at sea on July 4.

Vietnam's banking sector faces uphill battle in 2023: FiinGroup

Vietnam's banking sector is grappling with stagnant credit growth, rising non-performing loan (NPL) ratios, and the need for sustainable credit activities.

Chinese micro electric cars enter Vietnamese market

Vietnamese like the convenience and practicality of micro electric cars which allow them to travel within the city, but the high prices and the lack of smart technologies may keep them from buying, analysts say.

Stable economic environment a must to fuel national growth in H2

The latest statistics unveiled by the General Statistics Office (GSO) show the Vietnamese economy expanded just 3.72% during the first half of the year.

Number of searches for ChatGPT declines in second quarter

A survey by Coc Coc, a well-known Vietnamese browser, found that searches for ChatGPT in Vietnam decreased by 6 percent in the second quarter 2023 compared to the second quarter, and use of has AI Chat and Ai Search increased by 101 percent.