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Vietnam gears up to cope with landslides

This year, there have been 122 landslides in the Mekong Delta region of VN that damaged houses, dykes, transport infrastructure and mangroves, the dispatch noted.

Start-ups add value to indigenous resources

Consumers globally are paying more attention to healthy and environment-friendly agricultural products, which offer young entrepreneurs a great opportunity if they know how to take advantage.

Railway sector to urgently upgrade crossings to ensure train safety

According to Vietnam Railways (VNR), since the beginning of this year, the country saw 68 railway accidents, of which 31 occurred at illegal crossroads.

Reminiscing rustic flavor of nam cake

Nam cake is a mouthwatering street food delicacy in Hue that captivates both domestic and international tourists with its irresistible first bite.

New visa policies will boost tourism: insiders

From August 15, people with Vietnamese e-visas can enter and exit the country any number of times within 90 days, a long-awaited and major overhaul of the country’s visa system that is expected to revive tourism and hospitality.

Results and tasks thrashed out for ICT

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on June 30 held a meeting to review the first-half performance and set tasks for the remaining months of the year.

Foreign passengers through Vietnamese airports increase by 500%

The number of international passengers passing through Vietnamese airports reached 15 million during the initial six months of this year, up 493.5%compared to the same period last year, according to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).

Vietnamese fresh lychee hits US supermarket shelves

Nearly 20 tonnes of Vietnamese fresh lychee are being sold at Safeway and Albertsons supermarkets in the West Coast of the United States, including states of California, Oregon, and Washington.

State President joins the Central Military Commission

The Politburo has decided to appoint State President Vo Van Thuong to join the Standing Committee of the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of Vietnam – the highest party organ on military policy in Vietnam.

’Barbie’ movie banned in VN for containing China’s nine dash line map

The movie was expected to hit screens from July 21, but cinema chains across the country have not included it in their upcoming screenings, sparking concerns of its availability.

Vinh International Airport temporarily closed for runway repair

Several flights had shifted their operations to Tho Xuan Airport in Thanh Hoa City from Vinh International Airport in Vinh City from 11 a.m. on July 3 after the airport was temporarily closed for runway repair.

Vietnam’s PMI recovers but still under 50

Manufacturers in Vietnam continued to struggle in the face of weak market demand as the second quarter drew to a close. Output and new orders fell again, with the former in part reflecting power outages caused by heatwaves, according to S&P Global.

EU increases tariff rate quota for steel imports

The European Union (EU) has decided to continue to increase its tariff rate quotas (TRQ) for steel imports from July 1 until the end of June 2024.

Vietnamese consumers remain cautious amid financial uncertainty - report

Local consumers in Vietnam are displaying a heightened sense of caution regarding their financial future, resulting in more prudent choices in saving, spending and investment, according to a recent report by Decision Lab.

Vietnamese noodles exempt from EU residue testing, subject to border controls

Vietnamese instant noodles exported to the EU will no longer require residue testing for ethylene oxide, but will still undergo 20 per cent border controls, according to the European Union.

Ninh Thuan native to represent Vietnam at Miss World Tourism 2023

Nguyen Giang Tien, 25 from the south central province of Ninh Thuan province is set to vie for Miss World Tourism 2023 title at a beauty pageant, scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka from July 20 to July 29.

Legendary violinist Fan Ting to perform in Hanoi

Legendary violinist Fan Ting of Hong Kong (China) along with celebrities will perform at a concert entitled “The International Classical Music Festival: From Beethoven to Rachmaninoff: A Romantic Era” this July.

Vietnam’s economic growth to recover in H2: IMF expert

Vietnam can return to high growth rates over the medium term, as structural reforms are implemented, Division Chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Fiscal Affairs Department Paulo Medas has said.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (July 3-9/2023)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on July 3-9.

Nguyen Nhat Anh's book to be adapted for cinema

Ngày Xưa Có Một Chuyện Tình (Love Upon A Time), a novel by best-sellering author Nguyen Nhat Anh, will be adapted for film in a project by the private HK Film in co-operation with its partners in HCM City.