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VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 31

AFF Cup 2022: Vietnam 0 – 0 Singapore

Record high growth reported for Vietnam's agriculture in 2022

The agricultural sector has achieved all goals set for this year, including a growth rate of 3.36%, a record for many recent years, reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Vietnamese shipping fleet ranks third in ASEAN

Vietnam’s shipping fleet has recently undergone an increase in its performance to rank third in Southeast Asia and 22nd in the world overall, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Artists and scandals: public demands censure

Vietnamese audiences are often strict with celebrities and will say ‘no’ to those who have no sense of morality.

Affordable tourism combos needed to lure foreign travelers

The number of foreign travelers to Vietnam was still modest, just 3.5 million, in 2022.

Vietnam makes great strides in AI usage

The 2022 Government AI Readiness Index report shows that Vietnam ranks 55th globally and sixth among 10 ASEAN countries in terms of readiness for artificial intelligence (AI).

Students reluctant to conduct scientific studies

Many Vietnamese students are still reluctant to participate in scientific research projects even though they receive training and funding.

Vietnam urged to improve services to lure foreign tourists

Vietnam needs comprehensive measures, including improving service quality and removing all restrictions related to visa policies, to attract more foreign tourists, experts said.

Vietnam needs a policy corridor to promote circular economy

While the circular economy has become a trend in developed economies, it could also be implemented to develop Vietnam if there is an appropriate legal and policy corridor, said experts.

How possible is tourism industry’s eight million visitor target?

Vietnam has set a target of receiving eight million foreign visitors in 2023, and this target will only be achieved by refining visa policies, improving the quality of tourism products, and increasing the readiness to welcome visitors.

Two Deputy PMs no longer Party Central Committee members

Deputy Prime Ministers Pham Binh Minh and Vu Duc Dam will no longer hold positions as members of the Party Central Committee for the 2021-2026 tenure.

Top 10 cultural, educational, tourism and sports highlights of Vietnam in 2022

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selected ten highlights representing the achievements of the culture, sports, and tourism sectors over the past 12 months through an online poll.

Hanoi to set off fireworks at six venues on New Year’s Eve

The capital will put on firework displays at six locations to welcome in 2023, according to a plan recently issued by the municipal People’s Committee.

Pope Francis extends New Year greetings to Vietnam

Pope Francis, head of the Holy See, wished the leaders and people of Vietnam a merry Christmas and a happy New Year while meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung at the Christmas Mass recently held in St. Peter's Basilica.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 30

Stock market to growth sustainably in 2023: Deputy Finance Minister

Alibaba chairman sentenced life in prison for property fraud

The HCM City People Court on December 29 sentenced Nguyen Thai Luyen, 36, chairman of the Board of Directors of Alibaba Company, to life imprisonment for property fraud, causing more than 4,500 victims to lose over US$101 million.

VN fighters win silver belts in first pro MTGP

Four Vietnamese fighters claimed silver belts in the first international Muay Thai tournament known as “The Home Coming” which was managed by the Muay Thai Grand Prix (MTGP) and organised in Vietnam for the first time.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 30

New Year countdown music party to be held in downtown HCM City

China reopening will boost Vietnam’s GDP by 2% pts in 2023: Vinacapital

China’s reopening is expected to boost Vietnam’s GDP growth by over 2 percentage points next year, driven by the full resumption of Chinese tourist arrivals in the second half of 2023.

Vietnam animation studio releases 21 new films

Tiny Planet, Paradise Guava Tree, Puffy-Haired Girl, Behind the Witchcraft, The Legend of the Nêu tree, and Miracle of Dạ Trạch Lagoon were among the six best films chosen to be screened at the premiere.