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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.

Global pressures still apparent in mission to stabilise economy

Despite a state budget surplus in the first four months of this year, economic difficulties have put a dent in government revenues, with income falling across all sectors.

US veteran promotes arts to link peace and heal the wound

David Thomas, founder Indochina Arts Partnership and an US artist and American War veteran, paid a special visit to VN during his journeys in Da Nang, Hanoi and destination in central VN in April of 2023.

Elite four-legged warriors vital part of military missions

These working dogs are loyal and reliable fellow warriors that stand shoulder to shoulder with their human counterparts to carry out search and rescue missions every time they are deployed.

Standard Chartered revises 2023 growth forecast down to 6.5%

In its latest macro-economic update on Vietnam, Standard Chartered Bank lowered the country’s 2023 GDP growth forecast to 6.5 per cent from the previous 7.2 per cent and became more cautious on the external front.

Government officials may face ouster sans two-thirds of confidence vote

Government officials will have to step down from their posts in 10 days if they get low confidence votes from two-thirds of voters, according to a new draft decree.

The indispensable companion for young people to welcome summer

After foodie slip-ups with friends, detox beverages are indispensable companions that help Gen Z stay fresh for summer.

Vietnam makes proposals for unlocking resources for ASEAN development: official

The trip to Indonesia by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage to attend the 42nd ASEAN Summit from May 9 to 11 has become a fine success.

42nd ASEAN Summit: Vietnam helps build ASEAN’s vitality, reputation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh showed Vietnam’s efforts and wishes to work with other ASEAN member states in building the identity, value, vitality and reputation of the regional bloc and deepen Vietnam's relations with them.

SEA Games 32: Regional countries make strong investment in Vovinam

Vovinam (Vietnamese martial arts) performances at the 32rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) in Cambodia showed regional countries’ adequate investment in developing the sports, according to insiders.

Hanoi to host K-pop Lovers Festival 2023

Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square in Hanoi is poised to welcome the return of the K-pop Lovers Festival 2023 on May 13 as part of a range of activities aimed at celebrating the 30th anniversary of joint diplomatic ties between VN and the RoK.

VFF, Qatar sign deal to promote football development

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and the Qatar Football Association (QFA) have come together to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) relating to developing national football, including giving priority to youth football.

Government asked to explain EVN’s VND26 trillion loss

The NA's Economics Committee has asked the government to specify the major reasons behind the VND26.2 trillion loss incurred by Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) in 2022 and draw up solutions to fix the problems in the electricity pricing scheme.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 11/2023

Roundtable calls for investment in agri-tourism real estate

PM attends ASEAN Summit’s retreat, concludes working trip

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, together with leaders of other ASEAN member states, discussed regional and global issues, at a retreat session of the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, on May 11.