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Vietnamese women volleyballers advance to AVC Challenge Cup’s semifinals

The Vietnamese women's volleyball team beat Iran 3-0 on June 21, advancing to the semifinals of the 2023 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup in Indonesia.

China remains Vietnam's top pepper export market

Vietnam has exported 2,657 tonnes of pepper to the Chinese market as of mid-June. Exports to US and EU markets have dropped.

US and Vietnam celebrate achievements in addressing environmental pollution

The US and Vietnam celebrated their joint achievements over the past seven years addressing environmental pollution challenges across Vietnam.

Vietnam’s local currency bond market up 5.1%: ADB

The local currency bond market in Vietnam grew 5.1 percent quarter-on-quarter to reach a size of VND2,626.1 trillion (US$111.9 billion) at the end of March.

HSBC cuts its 2023 inflation forecast to 2.6% from 4.0% previously

HSBC Vietnam launched a report entitled “The State Bank of Vietnam - Third time’s a charm?”, with an expectation that the SBV will deliver one more 50bp rate cut in this easing cycle, sometime in the third quarter 2023, to further support growth.

Natural disasters leave 33 dead and missing in first 6 months

Aside from the tragic deaths, property damage from natural disasters is estimated at VNĐ211.3 billion (close to US$9 million).

Former Japan Airlines leader takes helm of Bamboo Airways

The new Board of Directors of Bamboo Airways elected Hideki Oshima, former executive officer at Japan Airlines, as its new chairman following the firm’s annual general meeting of shareholders 2023 in Hanoi on June 21.

Korea Coast Guard commissioner general visits Vietnam

Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam received and held talks with Commissioner General Kim Jong-uk of the Korea Coast Guard in Hanoi on June 21.

Jeet Zdung wins Yoto Carnegie Medal

Vietnamese painter Jeet Zdung has been awarded the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration for “Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear”.

RoK President arrives in Hanoi, starting State visit to Vietnam

President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee arrived in Hanoi on June 22 morning, beginning their three-day State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Vo Van Thuong.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 22/2023

Post-pandemic business support policies should focus on efficiency: experts

Vietnam moves up 11 places on 2023 Global Gender Gap Index

The nation has climbed 11 places on the latest World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Global Gender Gap Index over the past year, marking a rise from 83rd to 72nd place out of 146 countries, with a score of 0.711.

Lawmakers pass revised Law on Electronic Transactions

Deputies of the 15th National Assembly (NA) passed the Law on Electronic Transactions (revised) with 468 voting in favour, equivalent to 94.74% of the total number of NA deputies, on June 22 - the 21st working day of the fifth session.

Vietnam fosters cross-border e-commerce in ASEAN

The vigorous growth of e-commerce in recent years has created a golden opportunity for businesses to enter the export market more conveniently.

African movies to be introduced in Hanoi

A programme to introduce African films screened in the Pan-African Film & TV Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) will take place in Hanoi on June 26-30.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 22/2023

PM Pham Minh Chinh to pay official visit to China, attend WEF’s meeting

VN highlights substantive dialogue, cooperation to promote human rights

At the 53rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, which run from June 19 to July 14, Vietnam continues to promote its participation as a member for the 2023-2025 tenure.

Belgian parliamentarians propose draft resolution in support of VN's AO victims

The Belgian Chamber of Representatives on June 20 held a hearing on a draft resolution in support of Vietnamese Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin.

Vietnam endowed with abundant resources to develop cultural tourism

With cultural richness and a vast array of tangible and intangible cultural heritages, Vietnam is endowed with abundant resources for the development of cultural tourism.

Land prices in Hanoi’s Old Quarter soar, but few transactions reported

The land and houses in the Old Quarter of Hanoi are at sky-high levels. In some areas, the price of one square meter is equal to the value of an entire apartment in the non-central business area.