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PM issues directive to enhances data sharing for e-commerce development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 31 signed Directive No. 18/CT-TTg on promoting data connection and sharing for e-commerce development, preventing tax loss, and ensuring monetary security.

Difficulties for education in Central Highlands need addressing

Teaching literacy skills for children in the Central Highlands becomes a discouraging job owing to various obstacles in the professional and personal aspects.

Exhibition in Hanoi to praise Hungary's national poet

The cultural event aims at celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sándor Petőfi - a famous Hungarian revolutionary poet and writer.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 31/2023

Australian Prime Minister to pay official visit to Vietnam

Saigonese release lanterns to celebrate Buddha's birthday

Thousands of people gathered at Phap Hoa Pagoda, HCM City, on May 30 for in the largest lantern releasing ceremony to pray for peace on the occasion of the Buddha's 2567th birthday.

Thua Thien-Hue province to host Ao Dai week 2023

The community Ao Dai week is scheduled to take place in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from July 6 to July 12, with the event aiming to promote the beauty of the country’s traditional outfit, as well as showcasing local culture and tourism.

700-year-old gold apple tree recognized as heritage tree

A 700-year-old gold apple tree (or yellow Diospyros decandra Lour ) in the north-central province of Ha Tinh has been recognized as a heritage tree by the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE).

Land erosion worsens in Mekong Delta

At the end of May 2023, the beginning of the rainy season increased land erosion along rivers and canals in the Mekong Delta including the Tien River, Hau River and Ca Mau peninsula.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 31/2023

Bac Giang plans to export 96,000 tonnes of lychee

Vietnam projected to become 20th largest global economy

Vietnam, a rising economic powerhouse in Southeast Asia, is set to witness remarkable growth over the coming years.

Apple's resilient iPhone sales and Samsung's dominance amidst declining market

A new report by Counterpoint Research highlights the intricate dynamics of the Vietnamese smartphone market, which has encountered formidable obstacles.

ID app to be tested for boarding domestic flights in early June

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) will allow passengers to use the mobile ID app VNeID to board domestic flights at all local airports from June 1 to August 1 on a trial basis.

Rice traders incur losses despite export surge

Rice traders reported losses even though their export volume and value last month doubled the figures of the same period last year.

Apple stores in Vietnam denied providing warranty to local users

Many iPhone users are upset with Apple authorised service providers (AASP) in Vietnam after their phones warranties were not honoured.

Foreign investors’ net-selling pressures indices

While individual investors' cash flow is becoming a support for the market, foreign investors are strongly net selling out multi-trillions dong.

Luxury brands looking to expand market to Vietnam

Many luxury brands have begun implementing a market diversification strategy in Southeast Asia, especially Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, according to Savills Vietnam.

60% of Japanese retailers to expand operations in Vietnamese market

A survey recently conducted by JETRO highlights that 100% of Japanese retailers operating in Vietnam expect their profits to increase over the course of the year, whilst 60% plan to expand their businesses over the coming one or two years.

Retail sales of consumer goods, services top $22 billion in May

Total revenue from retail sales of consumer goods and services in May was estimated at 519 trillion VND (22.09 billion USD), an increase of 1.5% over the previous month and 11.5% year on year thanks to the long holidays in the beginning of the month.

Singapore biggest foreign investor in HCM City

Singapore was the biggest foreign investor in HCM City in terms of newly-registered projects and capital contribution for share purchases in the last five months, with 72 new projects worth $121.5 million.

India plans numerous activities to foster ties with Vietnam in 2023: Diplomat

The Indian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City will hold a range of cultural exchange, and trade, investment and tourism promotion programmes in 2023, aiming to foster the ties between India and Vietnam.