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Experts warn of child abuse as parents post children’s photos on social media

Parents need to learn how to behave properly on social media, or their children may become victims of social evils.

14 associations offer suggestions on recycling, fearing price increases

Business associations believe that the cost norms of recycling (Fs) are overly high, which may lead to a possible goods price increase, thus causing difficulties for enterprises and consumers.

Investors negotiate electricity prices, MOIT approves prices for 8 projects

Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) has repeatedly warned of electricity shortages, saying that hydropower reservoirs are exhausted.

WHO helps Vietnam seek rare drugs for botulism treatment

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urgently contacting to find a source of rare drugs to support Vietnam in treating botulinum poisoning cases, according to the Drug Administration of Vietnam (DAV) under the Ministry of Health.

Large Japanese businesses seek to scale up production in VN

Sojitz CEO Fujimoto Masayoshi said on May 19 at a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh that many large Japanese corporations want to expand or relocate production to Vietnam.

Ba Vang Pagoda sets new world record

Nestled among the scenic mountains surrounding Uong Bi city in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, Ba Vang Pagoda claimed a new world record as recognised by the World Records Union (WorldKings) on May 21.

Hanoi hosts international chess tournament

The Hanoi international chess tournament 2023 officially kicked off on May 22 at the Cultural Exchange Center in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Hanoi to clean up, refurbish West Lake

Tay Ho district People's Committee will soon submit to the Hanoi People’s Committee a draft regulation on the management and exploitation of the West Lake – the biggest freshwater lake in the city.

New resolution on tourism calls for services to attract wealthy travelers

Restructuring the market with importance attached to markets with high spending levels is one of the key points of Resolution 82 released by the government on May 18 on solutions to speed up tourism recovery and development.

Hai Phong special show celebrates President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday

A special program performed by Hai Phong City’s workers was held at the Viet Tiep Friendship Labor Culture Palace on May 17 to celebrate the 133rd birthday of former President Ho Chi Minh.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 23/2023

Deputy PM urges acceleration of electricity licensing for finished wind, solar power projects

Transport Ministry weighs proposal for second int’l airport in Hanoi

The Ministry of Transport has assigned its relevant agencies to look into a recent proposal by Hanoi City to make its second airport an international one.

Vietnam has potential to become regional vaccine production centre

By leveraging international experience and collaborating with relevant parties, VN has the potential to become a leading country in the region regarding vaccine production.

Hanoi hosts Hong Kong music festival’s preliminary round

The 10th Hong Kong International Music Festival (HKIMF)’s preliminary round will be held in Hanoi on May 27 and 28.

NA-devised solutions expected to fuel economic growth

Many legislators have expressed their hope that solutions to be devised at the ongoing fifth session of the 15th National Assembly will soon tackle difficulties to regain growth momentum for the economy to reach this year’s targets.

Vietnam loses AFC Champions League spot due to AFC reforms

From the 2024 to 2025 season onwards Vietnamese football clubs will no longer be able to secure a place in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League.

Australian tourists hunt for cheap airfares to Vietnam

Kelly Szymanowicz, an Australian tourist from Sydney, said that she would extend her summer vacation with her family in Vietnam for three weeks as she loves Vietnamese culture, beaches, and the reasonable travel costs on offer.

Lotus-based dishes of Dong Thap set Asian Records

The Asian Records Organisation (ARO) has presented a culinary value certificate to lotus-based dishes of the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap for the 2022 - 2023 period.

Vietnam among six largest Thai tourism markets

Thailand has welcomed 9.47 million foreign tourists, including 84,221 Vietnamese visitors, so far this year, earning about 391 billion baht, equivalent to over US$11.3 billion, in revenue.