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Blackpink to take the stage as planned in Hanoi

“Blackpink World Tour 2023” – a show featuring the Republic of Korea’s girl group phenomenon will go ahead as planned in Hanoi's My Dinh stadium for two nights on July 29 and 30, the Hanoi People’s Committee announced on July 25.

Visit Vietnam Year 2023: Binh Thuan ready to hold big “Cau Ngu” festival

As a host of Visit Vietnam Year 2023, Binh Thuan will organise a big “Cau Ngu” (Whale worshipping) festival, making it a prominent event to attract visitors to Phan Thiet city in particular and the province in general.

Vietnam, Israel sign free trade agreement

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat on July 25 signed the Vietnam - Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA) in Tel Aviv.

President meets Vietnamese community, foreign friends in Italy

State President Vo Van Thuong on July 25 (local time) met in Rome with the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Italy and representatives of the Vietnamese businesses and community there, as part of his State visit to the European country.

Cyberspace scams escalate post-pandemic

The police reported that the number of traditional crime cases have been on the decrease, but cyberspace crime has increased sharply, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Da Nang – no shortage of great summer fun

Da Nang City is well-known for its beautiful beaches, but there are also plenty of fun places to hang out for the summer holiday.

Increased AI application in hydrometeorological operations in VN

The Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration (VNMHA) has been maximising resources from partnerships and support to modernise and gain access to technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), for its operations.

Ancient town to host Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange

Hoi An will host the annual 19th Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange on August 4-6 in cooperation with the Japanese Consulate General, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Japan and Vietnam.

Polish bread flourishes among specialties in Nam Dinh Province

Polish bread features distinctive flavour and taste thanks to a special fermentation process, and salt and water sources in the locality

HCM City’s push towards becoming regional medical tourism hub

With 131 healthcare establishments, highly-qualified medical professionals, top-notch technologies, and affordable costs, the city has enormous potential to become a preferred global destination for medical tourists.

Official information about $20 million project registered by Le Diep Kieu Trang

The capital contribution of the project registered by Le Diep Kieu Trang with investment capital of $20 million located in HCM City Hi-Tech Park was still incomplete at the end of 2022 when the workshop was liquidated.

Automaker Thaco's value drops to US$3.8 billion

Thaco, the automobile manufacturer owned by billionaire Tran Ba Duong, has seen fluctuations in valuation with the difference of up to several billion, according to transactions in recent years.

Buyers disappointed about 'ugly' car-number plates put up for auction

Motorists have expressed their disappointment about the list of 153,000 car number plates to be auctioned for the first time, slated for August 15, because most of the numbers are not as "beautiful" as expected.

Agro-forestry-fishery export to EU down 16.6% in first half

The value of Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery export to the European Union (EU) market reached 2.1 billion USD in the first half of this year, down 16.6% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Loan shark ring, led by Chinese nationals, provides loans to 1 million borrowers

On July 24, the Police Department of Quang Nam Province revealed its successful collaboration with several operational units of the Ministry of Public Security in dismantling the largest online loan-sharking network to date.

Major banks further cut deposit rates

Four State-run banks have further reduced interest rates for deposits of various tenors in a bid to make loans cheaper for businesses that are struggling to survive tough times.

Commuters discouraged from using public transport due to weather

Although Hanoi's buses have been equipped with air conditioning, those who do not exercise often and sweat during summer are still hesitant to use public transport.

Tuyen Lam to become UNESCO-recognised outstanding Asia-Pacific tourism area

The Tuyen Lam Lake National Tourism Area in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has met all UNESCO criteria to become an outstanding tourism area in Asia-Pacific.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 25/2023

Fertiliser enterprises apply modern technology to reduce emissions

Hippo gives birth at HCM City zoo

A hippo at Dam Sen Cultural Park in HCM City has given birth to her first calf, weighing 25kg after an eight-month pregnancy.