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NA’s second extraordinary session opens

The 15th National Assembly (NA) convened its second extraordinary session in Hanoi on January 5.

Asian, Vietnamese tourists eager to travel internationally

Almost four in five travelers in Asia are eager to travel internationally in 2023 as concerns around inflation and rising costs will likely not stop travelers from packing their bags, reported a Klook study in nine markets, including Vietnam.

Enhancing vigilance at border needed to control COVID-19: official

After China decided to open the border and lift COVID-19 quarantine measures from January 8, health experts said the border opening could increase the number of COVID-19 cases.

Assets of Vietnam’s billionaires drop as stock prices fall

Vietnamese USD billionaires saw their value fall sharply in 2022 because of decreased stock prices. Vingroup’s Pham Nhat Vuong lost US$2.1 billion, while Bui Thanh Nhon was excluded from Forbes’ list of billionaires.

Former director of AIC sentenced to 30 years of imprisonment for bribery

Nguyen Thi Thanh Nhan, 54, former chairwoman and general director of Hanoi-based Advanced International Joint Stock Company (AIC Group), was sentenced in absentia to 30 years of imprisonment

Fiscal incentives proposed for 2023

The Ministry of Finance has proposed multiple fiscal policies in terms of taxes and fees to support businesses and households in 2023, according to a finance official.

Hanoi sign Badovic as head coach; HAGL players leaving

Hanoi FC has signed a contract with coach Bozidar Bandovic who is expected to maintain the champions at high peak nationally and internationally.

Human trafficking rings unveiled

Leaving Vietnam for Cambodia, many Vietnamese thought that they would find "easy jobs with high incomes" as brokers promised. But in fact, since entering Cambodia, they became a "commodity" of human traffickers.

Seafood exports reach record 11 billion USD in 2022, challenges ahead

Despite huge challenges, the seafood sector in 2022 posted a new record in export value of 11 billion USD, up 24% year-on-year and 22% higher than the year’s target of 9 billion USD.

The story of Erythrophleum Fordii in a gilded ancient building

The story of the erythrophleum fordii planted in the main hall of Lam Kinh in Tho Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Province, has provoked curiosity.

Inflationary pressure manageable for Vietnam in 2023: experts

The inflationary pressure on Vietnam in 2023 may not be high, said experts at a conference in Hanoi on January 4.

'Breast milk' fruit from Tien Giang known far and wide

Have you ever tried a Lo Ren Vinh Kim star apple from Tien Giang Province? It is so fragrant, and tasty that it was recognised in the top 11 best specialties of Vietnam by the Asia of Book of Records last August.

Notorious corruption cases to be strictly handled in 2023, says senior Party official

A senior Party official has requested that the Party’s Central Commission for Internal Affairs make timely recommendations in order to help the Party strictly handle notorious corruption cases in 2023.

Omicron sub-variant BA.2.10 detected in Vietnam

Despite the daily number of COVID-19 cases sharply declining, HCM City has recorded several infections caused by the XBB or BA.2.10 sub-strain of the Omicron COVID variant, announced the HCM City Hospital for Tropical Diseases on January 4.

10-year-old boy who fell into concrete pillar pronounced dead

10-year-old Thai Ly Hao Nam who fell into a 35-metre deep concrete pillar in southern Dong Thap Province was pronounced dead late Wednesday afternoon, according to local authorities.

EVN’s proposed electricity price hike under consideration

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has been gathering feedback on a proposal of Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) for increasing electricity prices.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 4

PCR testing no longer required at border gates in Mong Cai from January 8

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 4

AFF Cup 2022: Vietnam crush Myanmar 3-0, advance to semifinal

Vietnamese striker joins K-League 2 side Seoul E-Land FC

K-League 2 side Seoul E-Land FC announced on January 4 that it had signed a new contract with Vietnam's leading striker Nguyen Van Toan.

History distortions in cinematographic activities subject to heavy fines

Distortions of history in cinematographic activities will be subject to fines of 40 - 50 million VND (1,700 - 2,100 USD), according to a new decree of the Government.