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PM orders urgent measures to prevent goods congestion at northern border gates

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official dispatch on the implementation of urgent measures to settle goods congestion and promote the export of farm produce through northern border gates.

Vietnam’s top income bracket doubles over five years

Vietnam’s ultra-rich population has nearly doubled over the past five years, according to Knight Frank's The Wealth Report.

Vietnamese Taekwondo fighter beats defending champion at world championships

Vietnamese fighter Truong Thi Kim Tuyen made a splash at the 2023 World Taekwondo Championships in Azerbaijan after defeating the defending champion - Daniela Paola Souza of Mexico 2-0 in the women’s 49kg event during the 1/8 finals on May 31.

Vietnam Science & Technology Innovation Awards 2022 honours 43 works

As many as 43 outstanding works winning the Vietnam Science and Technology Innovation Awards 2022 were honoured on May 31.

Japanese conductor to lead concert in HCM City

Internationally acclaimed conductor Honna Tetsuji will lead a concert featuring works by great composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Sergei Rachmaninov at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on June 9.

Smart border gate control proposed to facilitate trade with China

Smart border gate control should be launched to prevent congestion and facilitate cross-border trade in farm products between Vietnam and China.

10 Gb/s ultra-broadband technology to start in Vietnam

The Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) will use ultra-broadband technology to connect 10,000 households and businesses in the eight largest cities and provinces in the country.

Turnaround in cashew industry: No 1 position shaken to its foundation

After being No 1 in cashew nut exports in the world for the last two decades, the unexpected reversal from a  trade surplus to trade deficit has caused Vietnam’s cashew position to wobble.

Bac Kan has many highly appreciated OCOP products

With many unique local agricultural products and specialties, Bac Kan province is among the provinces with a large number of OCOP products in the country.

Unable to access bank loans, businesses struggle to develop

About 80 percent of surveyed businesses say the biggest obstacle to borrowing money from banks is the lack of collateral.

Vietnam seeks to expand overseas markets for lychees, longans

The Ministry of Industry and Trade held a meeting with Vietnam Trade Offices abroad on May 31 to discuss ways to boost the exports of lychees and longans as many northern localities are harvesting the fruits.

Extra VND1.9 trillion approved for Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line

The Government has approved adding nearly VND1.92 trillion to the investment cost and rescheduling the completion of the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line project to 2027.

Vietnamese paintings auctioned for thousands of Euros

Four Vietnamese pieces by renowned local painters Le Pho and Mai Trung Thu will feature at the "Impressionist & Modern Art” Day Sale auction held by Paris auction house Artcurial.

US magazine names HCM City as best destination for solo backpacking

Ho Chi Minh City has been hailed as the most suitable for solo backpackers, according to online magazine Money.com of the United States.

Vietnam to host Syria on FIFA Days in June

Vietnam will play a friendly match against Syria on June 20 at northern Nam Dinh province's Thien Truong Stadium for FIFA Days.

Will interest rate cuts, debt restructuring and tax cuts foster economic growth?

Agencies have recently launched fiscal and monetary policies expected to serve as a strong push to help the economy escape the risk of growth decline.

Vietnam welcomes international renewable energy projects: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha welcomed Dutch firms and partners to join in the pilot scheme for rooftop solar installation in Vietnam during a reception in Hanoi on May 31 for Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Kees van Baar.

Vietnamese, Japanese football clubs cooperate in training young players

Song Lam Nghe An Football Club will receive experts and coaches from Japan’s Mito HollyHock Club to improve the quality of training for its players, Truong Manh Linh, General Director and CEO of Song Lam Nghe An said on May 31.

Summer tourism season: travelers remain indecisive

Students have begun their summer holiday and the summer tourism season has kicked off. However, people still have not booked tours yet, leaving tourism companies feeling anxious.

Interest rates fall, cash expected to flow

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has, for the third time this year, decided to ease some operating interest rates in an effort to force down commercial lending interest rates.