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Ninth Vietnam - UK strategic dialogue held in London

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and Minister of State in the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Anne-Marie Trevelyan co-chaired the ninth strategic dialogue between the two countries in London on June 12.

Vietnam’s agriculture redefines boundaries

Agriculture has long been the backbone of Vietnam’s economy for a number of comparative advantages, such as cultivated land, forest cover, sea territories, tropical climate, and available and cost effective labour.

Hoi An seeks membership of UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Hoi An is compiling a dossier to seek the recognition of this city, located in the central province of Quang Nam, as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of craft and folk arts.

Dak Lak gun attacks: Normal activities resume in affected communes

Thanks to timely and effective measures rolled out by authorised forces and the strong support and engagement by local residents, after only a short time, peace has returned to Ea Tieu and Ea Ktur communes.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 14/2023

Dak Lak gun attacks: Six more suspects arrested

Summer camp, army semester activities boom as summer holiday begins

Students are expected to have a busy summer holiday as they have many things to do, including attending summer camps in Vietnam and other countries, taking life skill classes, and attending ‘army semesters’.

Thousands of resettlement apartments abandoned in HCM City, huge wastes

Thousands of apartments in Ho Chi Minh City under state management have been left deserted for years. After many years, these apartments deteriorated, wasting thousands of billions of Vietnamese dong.

Incidents of cyberattacks down 15% in Vietnam

There were 695 cyberattacks on information systems that caused incidents in Vietnam in May 2023.

Reputable organisations optimistic about Vietnam’s economic outlook

Many reputable international organisations have shown their optimism about Vietnamese economic outlook, predicting that the country can complete its GDP growth target of 6.5% this year.

Social housing marketed, 1,600 apartments in Binh Duong sold to foreigners

The demand for social housing will be eased as many projects are about to be launched on the market. The average housing price in HCM City is 32 times higher than the average income of Vietnamese.

Man returns home to develop family vinegar recipe

Vu Minh Ngoc established the Bach Coc Youth Cooperative, which can produce up to 2,000 litres of vinegar per month. It is expected to be a foundation for a vinegar-making village where locals can benefit from the traditional craft.

Online exports expected to be economic growth driver

Online exports are seen as a “launchpad” that helps businesses maintain sustainable revenue and increase exports in the context of rising inflation and consumers tightening their spending, according to insiders.

"Energy-saving" equipment rampant online during summer's power shortage

In the hope of reducing the amount of increasing electricity use and cost during the summer, many people have bought the product.

The breathtaking beauty of Sa Mu – U Bo Peak

Sa Mu – U Bo Peak, also known as Sa Mu Peak, boasts an impressive altitude of 2,756 meters above sea level. Nestled within the Ta Xua special-use forest, in Bac Yen District, Son La Province, this peak remains unfamiliar to many tourists.

Discover enchanting destinations in Lai Chau

Lai Chau has rich tourism potential with a cool fresh climate and many attractive destinations.

Vietnam’s e-commerce exports reach US$3.5 billion

MSMEs in Vietnam are poised to reap significant benefits from the rapid growth of the e-commerce sector.

Nation missing out on sports gold mine

The sports economy in Vietnam has the potential to rival the tourism and service industry if there are policies that promote a stronger direction and the entry of pioneering financial backers, a major conference heard last week.

Ministry launches digital investigation support platform

With the digital investigation support platform, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) hopes to help organizations and businesses to strengthen their information security tasks.

Vietnam-China international road passenger transport service launched

The international road passenger transport route between the Mu La Thang border gate in Vietnam’s Lai Chau province and the Jin Shuihe border gate in China’s Yunnan province has been opened to traffic following a ceremony on June 13.

Quang Tri proposes cross-border conveyor to transport coal from Laos

After assessing demand and the transport of coal from Laos to Vietnam across border gates recently, Quang Tri provincial authorities believe that it would be better to set up a conveyor to carry coal to Vietnam.