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Huyen’s latest gold makes her most successful SEA Games runner of all time

Nguyen Thi Huyen becomes the most successful SEA Games runner ever after winning her 12th gold medal on May 11 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Da Nang introduces tourism market data

Da Nang has begun building the first-ever Index of Da Nang destination attractiveness (IDDA) in surveying tourism service quality and satisfaction among travellers.

Vietnam saves $2.3 billion in 2022 thanks to thrift, anti-waste work

Vietnam has made a total saving of nearly VNĐ54 trillion (US$2.3 billion) for the State budget last year thanks to thrift practices and fighting against waste.

Better capacity, coordination needed in fight against smuggling, trade fraud

In Q1, authorities detected and handled more than 28,000 cases, of which 278 cases and 679 people were prosecuted.

Penalties commuted for Vietnamese athletes in doping scandal

Results Management Council and an agency responsible for taking samples for doping tests at SEA Games 31 decided on May 11 to reduce penalties for five Vietnamese runners that tested positive for banned substances at SEA Games 31 last year.

Da Nang and Sa Pa among top destinations for Vietnam summer trips

A large number of Vietnamese tourists have chosen Da Nang and Sa Pa as destinations for their summer trips, according to a recent survey conducted by Southeast Asia research and analytics firm Milieu Insight.

Police break up drug trafficking ring from Canada to Vietnam

The police in Tay Ho district of Hanoi have broken up a transnational drug trafficking ring led by a Vietnamese-Canadian man.

ASEAN consumes half of Vietnamese fertilizer exports

April witnessed Vietnam export fertilizers to nine markets, with six ASEAN member states alone consuming 66,648 tonnes, or 50.5% of the country's overall fertilizer export market share.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 12/2023

Hanoi moves to lead nation’s industrialisation, modernisation

Drink aids in boosting energy for night owls

The late-night economy contributes to an increased GRDP. In some big city centers in the world, it can contribute up to 5-10% of GDP.

Online Apple Store for Vietnam to open next week

Apple is scheduled to officially open an online store, the first of its kind in Vietnam, on May 18.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 12/2023

COVID-19 infections rise again with two deaths reported on May 11

Da Nang mountain among Asia's most scenic: Microsoft Travel

The Microsoft Travel news site has listed the central coastal city of Da Nang City among the eight places with the best scenic mountain views in Asia.

Belgian Queen impressed by Vietnam’s progress in child protection

Belgium’s Queen Mathilde, who is Honorary President of UNICEF Belgium, has wrapped up her three-day visit to Vietnam

Vietnam still tops SEA Games medal standings on May 11

Eight more gold medals won on May 11 consolidated Vietnam’s top position on the medal standings at the ongoing 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Cambodia, with 57 golds.

Search volume for Vietnam’s tourism ranks 11th in the world

The search volume of accommodations in Vietnam is rising rapidly, ranking 11th in the world, indicating a strong recovery in demand for tourism in the country.

Ministry seeks to remove offensive apps from TV screen interface

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) plans to ask five large TV manufacturers to remove TV viewing apps on screen interfaces and TV controllers that violate the law.

The investment differences between renewable and coal-fired power

While investment in renewable power was 480 percent higher than planned, investment in thermal power sources only neared 60 percent, according to a government report.

A fiscal expansion

A solution to economic growth that the Government has doubled down on is to spur public investment, with major infrastructure projects given a focus. Such efforts have yet to pay off. What is the problem?

Users of Facebook, YouTube, TikTok to be required to ‘show their face’

Most users have applauded the watchdog agency’s intention to force owners of Facebook, TikTok and YouTube accounts to identify themselves. However, there still exists concern about bogus accounts on the platforms.