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PM delivers policy speech at Seoul National University

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 3 delivered a policy speech at the Seoul National University.

Vietnam makes progress in budget transparency: OBS report

Vietnam ranks 57th out of the 125 surveyed countries in terms of budget transparency, up 11 places compared to 2021, according to the Open Budget Survey (OBS) 2023 released recently by the International Budget Partnership.

Domestic auto market expected to recover by year-end

Vietnam’s automobile market is expected to bounce back in the last months of 2024 if a proposal to cut registration fees by a half for domestically manufactured and assembled cars is approved.

PM visits Samsung’s semiconductor cluster in RoK’s Gyeonggi province

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage on July 3 visited Samsung's semiconductor cluster in Gyeonggi province as part of his official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Elderly and children in Ho Chi Minh City apply for new iris-enabled ID cards

Following the enactment of the new Citizen Identification Law on July 1, 2024, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department (PC06) has processed over 2,000 ID card applications for the elderly and children.

Historic villages inspire unique names of Hanoi’s newest streets

The Hanoi People's Council recently passed a resolution naming two streets, Trinh Tiet (Chastity) Street and Quan Tinh (Love Pavilion) Street, both over 500 meters long, in My Duc District and Long Bien District.

Vietnam News Headlines July 3/2024

PM orders effective, timely response to heavy rains in northern region

Runner Minh to make his debut at Paris Paralympics

Runner Pham Nguyen Khanh Minh has qualified for the Paris Paralympics this summer.

EURO 2024 ignites vibrant football culture in Vietnam

In the capital city of Hanoi, crowds of enthusiastic football fans gather in many craft beer and restaurants to watch thrilling matches.

Vietnam-Japan Culture Fest comes to Da Nang

Art troupes from Japan and Vietnam will perform in the Vietnam-Japan Cultural Festival showing all aspects of Japanese culture, from fashion to comic books, rock concerts to sports and of course food.

Da Nang Asian Film Festival kicks off, welcoming world-renowned filmmakers

The 2024 Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II) kicked off yesterday, offering numerous surprises, a packed event schedule full of in-depth discussions, and prominent guest judges.

Bank warns of fraudsters impersonating employees over biometric updates

Vietcombank has warned about a new form of fraud, impersonating bank staff to support biometric updates, to steal banking details.

Vietnam and Laos seek UNESCO recognition for transboundary World Heritage site

Authorities of Khammouane of Laos and Quang Binh of Vietnam said that they are preparing a dossier for UNESCO recognition of Hin Namno National Park (Laos) and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park (Vietnam) as a trans-boundary World Heritage Site.

Ride-hailing market sees fiercer competition

According to market researchers, Grab has maintained its position as the largest player; however, Vietnamese companies such as Xanh SM and Be have also grabbed market share.

American International School Vietnam suspends operations for another year

Since April, more than 134 American International School students have been transferred to continue their their education elsewhere.

Vietnam Business News July 3/2024

New law tightens cross-ownership in credit institutions

Domestic enterprises make imprints on real estate M&A market

The domestic real estate market has bottomed out and is gradually making a U-turn, promising a brighter outlook this year with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) bouncing back.

Exploring folk culture through the art of Truong Dinh Huy

From July 5 to 9, the Center for Fine Arts and Photography Appraisal and Exhibition will host an exhibition by Truong Dinh Huy, titled "Dream," featuring 47 works on three main mediums: dó paper, gouache, and acrylic.

Major South Korean corporations eye expanded investments in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has expressed his desire for major South Korean conglomerates to expand their investments in Vietnam, focusing on green and sustainable development, including the creation of eco-friendly urban areas.

State-owned insurance firms plan capital divestment to attract foreign investors

Vietnam's two largest insurance firms – Baoviet Holdings (HoSE: BVH) and PVI Joint Stock Company (HNX: PVI) - have announced plans to divest State capital.