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Five export items fetch US$1 billion each in first half of January

Five export products have earned more than US$1 billion each in the first half of January 2023, according to the Vietnam General Department of Customs.

Popular places to view lunar New Year’s Eve fireworks display in Hanoi

With the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival drawing near, several fireworks viewing spots in the capital have begun to sell tickets to both local residents and tourists, with the price starting at more than VND2 million per person, including refreshments.

Power price hike on the cards in Vietnam

Despite Electricity of Vietnam’s (EVN) intention to increase energy rates to rebalance its budget for 2023, the status of coal-fired power does not yet seem to be declining.

Da Nang, Khanh Hoa ready to receive Chinese travelers for Tet holiday

At least two localities have stated they are ready to receive Chinese travelers after nearly three years of interruption because of Covid-19.

Cultural diplomacy helps raise Vietnam's position in the world: deputy minister

After a year of implementing the Strategy on Cultural Diplomacy to 2030, issued by the Prime Minister in November 2021, Vietnam's cultural diplomacy has achieved markedly results.

Ministry projects added industrial value growth of more than 8.5% annually

A draft plan on the restructuring of the industry and trade sector targets average annual growth of over 8.5% in added industrial value.

Vietnam – France decentralized cooperation conference slated for April 13

The Hanoi People's Committee has recently unveiled a plan to organize the 12th conference on decentralized cooperation between Vietnam and France.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan undertakes role of acting President

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan will undertake the role of acting President of Vietnam until the National Assembly elects a new President, the NA Standing Committee made the announcement today.

Diplomats of G4 countries visit HCM City-based Village Chance

Ambassadors and Chargé d'affaires to Vietnam of the G4 countries, namely New Zealand, Canada, Norway and Switzerland, recently visited Village Chance - a complex of schools and apartments for the disabled, poor and orphaned children, in HCMC.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 18

PM pays homage to late Government leader, General Giap

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 18

Volume of corporate bond’s private placement decrease by 66% in 2022

Art exhibition celebrates the Year of the Cat opens in Hanoi

An art exhibition themed “Draw the Cats” opened at Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam or Temple of Literature – the first university in Vietnam - on January 17 to welcome the upcoming Lunar New Year 2023 – the Year of the Cat.

New petroleum management policy debated

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) is amending regulations on petroleum trade management and collecting opinions from relevant branches. Viewpoints vary.

Hanoi to close Hoan Kiem pedestrian area, Old Quarter for Tet activities

The Hanoi People’s Committee has announced the closure of the pedestrian spaces around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter, allowing citizens to travel smoothly during the Tet holiday.

Ha Giang listed among world’s top 52 places to go in 2023

Ha Giang, a northern mountainous province in Vietnam, has been named among the top 52 places worth visiting this year, as selected by New York Times of the United States.

China’s re-opening to impact Vietnam

China’s re-opening will boost Vietnam’s economy in tourism, exports and foreign direct investment (FDI).

VN needs to move forward on global minimum tax

Given the short timeline before the global minimum corporate income tax was in force, experts urged Viet Nam to take action to come up with...

Vietnam team welcomed home after AFF Cup defeat

Hundreds of football fans gathered at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport to welcome the Vietnamese national football team after their defeat in the AFF Cup final.

Deputy PM meets with global business leaders, senior officials at WEF meeting

Vietnamese Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha on January 17 joined leaders of global enterprises in a discussion, and met with senior foreign officials as part of his activities at the 53rd World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Enterprises expect State to provide more support to reform business environment

Business leaders are calling for increased efforts from government agencies to implement crucial business environment reforms in the coming year.