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Vietnam working hard to protect personal data

The Government’s Steering Committee for Human Rights has issued a plan on communications activities towards the 75th anniversary of World Human Rights Day (December 10), heard a press conference in Hanoi on May 18.

AFC investigates “acts of violence” in men’s football final at SEA Games 32

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on May 17 announced that it is investigating "acts of violence" in the men's final at the SEA Games 2023 between Thailand and Indonesia.

Vietnam, WTO agree to promote multilateral trading

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweal agreed to promote the multilateral trading system and other agendas being launched by the organisation.

Explore the mangrove forest called the 'muse' of Hue City

Only about 15km from the center of the former royal capital city of Hue, Ru Cha forest is a rare primeval mangrove forest in the Tam Giang lagoon system.

HCM City wants to use more land to develop public parks

The HCMC authorities have assigned relevant agencies to review the use of land planned for public parks to develop the city’s green space from 2023 to 2025.

Apple’s new online store will have little effect on Vietnamese retailers

Most authorized resellers say that the opening of Apple’s online store in Vietnam won’t affect their business, but will make it easier for customers to choose products.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 18/2023

Foreign invested sector - important growth driver of Vietnam: official

Finance Ministry again proposes special consumption tax on soft drinks

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has again proposed that a special consumption tax be imposed on sugary drinks, excluding milk and nutritional drinks, in the latest draft amended Law on Special Consumption Tax.

HCMC asks John Cockerill to consider establishing its headquarters in the city

Chairman Phan Van Mai expressed high regard for the group's decision to invest in the Asia-Pacific market and establish its headquarters in Vietnam. He also expressed his desire for the group to consider establishing its headquarters in HCMC.

Da Nang calls for investment in 10 logistics centre projects

The People's Committee of central Da Nang City has announced a list of logistics projects calling for investment in the period until 2030.

Two people bathing in Hoan Kiem Lake identified

Hanoi police have identified two people who swam in the city’s iconic Hoan Kiem District.

Binh Duong: Woman mauled to death by Pitbull dog

An 82-year-old woman in the southern province of Binh Duong has been mauled to death by her family’s Pitbull dog.

Creative and funny guide book for expats to explore Hanoi

Newcomers to Hanoi can find information about the capital city through various channels and guidebooks, but for those seeking something a little different, The Hanoi Digest is just the book for you.

Vietnamese athletes break 14 SEA Games records

Local athletes not only won an array of gold medals at SEA Games 32, but they also broke 14 records at the region’s biggest sporting festival.

Vietnam to play a greater role in global commodity exchanges

The Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam (MXV) is to play an increasingly important role in global trade with changes in the Southeast Asia economy's supply and demand impacting the listed prices of commodities on global exchanges.

FDI sector posts over 14 billion USD in four-month trade surplus

Despite an overall export decline due to the shortage of orders, FDI businesses still posted more than 14 billion USD in trade surplus in the first four months, further affirming their role as the main growth driver of the economy.

13th Party Central Committee issues announcement on mid-term meeting

The 13th Party Central Committee has issued an announcement on its mid-term meeting, which wrapped up in Hanoi on May 17 after two and a half days of sitting.

Vietnamese, Russian scientists conduct joint survey on marine resources

Russian research vessel Akademik Oparin has arrived at Nha Trang port to conduct a joint survey on marine resources.

Response plan to El Nino is imperative: experts

According to numerous agricultural experts, 2024 is projected to experience severe droughts, water shortages and saltwater intrusion due to the impact of El Nino, so it is imperative to develop a long-term response plan at the earliest opportunity.