Vietnam spent a total of US$480.32 million on importing meat and meat products during the first five months of the year, representing a rise of 1.6% in volume but a fall of 9.1% in value compared to the same period from last year.

Vietnam is expected to resume rapid economic growth over the medium-term economic outlook, and this “rising star” will be one of the fastest growing emerging markets in Asia, some foreign newswires have said.

From September, people in Hanoi can enjoy public bicycle service at a cost from 5,000-10,000 VND (0.21-0.42 USD) for 30 minutes of use, Do Ba Dan, Chairman of Tri Nam Group, the investor in the project, said on July 5.

Torrential rains have killed four people and injured two others in the northern provinces of Ha Giang and Dien Bien in the last four days.

"We are aware of the need to respect the sovereignty and culture of all countries where iMe is present. iMe has quickly reviewed and committed to replacing inappropriate images for Vietnamese people," said Brian Chow, CEO of iMe.

Poet Lam Thi My Da, known for her lyrical poetry that captured the struggles and emotions of the Vietnamese people, has passed away in HCM City at the age of 75.

The Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs has affirmed that the behaviour of the group in Dak Lak which recently violated the law, causing serious insecurity and disorder in the process, will be handled according to legal regulations.

Japan remains the top destination for Vietnamese guest workers, with over 34,500 individuals going to Japan in the first half of the year, according to the Department of Overseas Labor.

The popularisation and use of publications and products with the "nine-dash line" in Vietnam are a violation of the law and are not accepted in the country, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has affirmed.

The Vietnam Football Federation announced that the Vietnamese national women’s football team and head coach Mai Duc Chung arrived in New Zealand on July 6 to start their 2023 FIFA World Cup campaign.

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh recently approved two Foxconn projects totalling more than 246 million USD in investment.

The return of three-month tourist visas makes it much easier for unscrupulous companies to hire foreigners illegally without going through the necessary work permit and visa motions.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has released a report on the results of inspections of four insurance companies, showing that a high percentage of insurance policies sold via banks were canceled after one year.

The third Basel Accord is the latest target of Vietnamese banks after successfully integrating international banking safety standards Basel II.

The GDP growth rate in the second half of the year may reach 8 percent in one scenario and 8.9 percent in a more optimistic scenario, if Vietnam takes measures to increase production and improve the disbursement of public investment.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade was drafting a new decree about liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) business to create favourable conditions for enterprises operating in this field.

In June 2023, the Authority of Information Security (AIS) under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) gave warnings and instructions on how to handle 1,723 cyberattacks on information systems.

To embrace the circular economy and meet consumer demand, many companies in Viet Nam have started using cage-free eggs in their production, experts have said.

With great potential and advantage of being located near Noi Bai International Airport, the connection point of the East-West corridor, the city in the northern part of the Red River will be the new growth pole of the capital city.

Ba Ria-Vung Tau will organise its annual tourism promotion program “Summer Impression" from July 8-27, featuring a series of entertainment, music and culinary events held at Ho Tram Beach in Xuyen Moc District.