Culture

Spotlight on Vietnam: Can the silver screen boost tourism?

09:41 | 01/11/2024 Culture

Vietnam's tourism and cinema industries are aligning like never before, with policies fostering collaboration between the two sectors. However, effectively promoting Vietnamese tourism through cinema in foreign markets remains an uphill battle.

Documentary film festival offers voices for sustainable development

09:29 | 31/10/2024 Culture

The Voices for Tomorrow: Documentary Film Festival for Sustainability, is being co hosted by the Goethe Institute Hà Nội and the Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents (TPD).

The 7th HANIFF gets ready to welcome international artists

10:13 | 30/10/2024 Culture

HANIFF is a chance for local cinema lovers to enjoy an unforgettable array of cinematic works in Hà Nội.

Exhibition on Tây Nguyên culture opens

11:16 | 29/10/2024 Culture

A special exhibition featuring the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Gia Lai and its people has opened at the Museumof Hồ Chí Minh City.

VN int’l fashion week Fall/Winter 2024 prepares to open

11:38 | 04/11/2024 Culture

Sixteen international and Vietnamese fashion designers and brands will display their latest collections at the Aquafina Việt Nam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) Fall/Winter 2024 held in Hà Nội from November 13-16.

Delicacy of Hà Nội’s autumn

11:29 | 04/11/2024 Lifestyle

Cốm (young rice) is a delicacy of Hà Nội’s autumn, from which many popular dishes have been created, but it is also being developed in new ways by younger cooks.

$10-billion national target programme on cultural development officially proposed to parliament

18:02 | 02/11/2024 Culture

By 2030, Việt Nam will work to restore 95 per cent of special national relics (equivalent to about 127 relics) and 70 per cent of national relics (equivalent to about 2,542 relics). The cultural industry is expected to contribute seven per cent to the country's GDP.

HCM City to host Chợ Lớn culinary fair

11:11 | 29/10/2024 Culture

HCM City’s District 5 will organise the annual Chợ Lớn Food Story culinary fair at the District 5 Culture – Sports Centre from December 8-12.

UNESCO official applauds Ninh Binh for heritage value promotion

09:37 | 29/10/2024 Culture

UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations Firmin Edouard Matoko on October 28 applauded the northern province of Ninh Binh for its determination, commitment and direction in preserving and promoting the value of Trang An heritage site.

Northern province boosts Quan Ho preservation and promotion

16:14 | 28/10/2024 Culture

(VEN) - The northern province of Bac Ninh has been actively preserving and promoting the values of its Quan Ho (love duet singing) through practical initiatives, including provision of special policies benefiting Quan Ho artisans and villages.

Vietnam’s culture popularised in US

10:04 | 28/10/2024 Culture

An event promoting Vietnam’s economy, culture and cuisine has been held in Washington D.C, attracting more than 100 participants.

42 Vietnamese movies to compete at 7th Hanoi Int’l Film Festival

11:01 | 25/10/2024 Culture

A total of 42 Vietnamese movies will compete in three categories, namely feature films, short films, and contemporary Vietnam films, at the upcoming seventh Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF VII), according to the organising board.

Reclaiming breakfast: noodles at dawn

15:03 | 24/10/2024 Culture

Bánh Cuốn is a morning revelation, Bun Cha asserts its dominance before 10am, and the best Phở spots run dry by nine.

Over 100 burials from 4000 years ago discovered at Vườn Chuối

14:16 | 23/10/2024 Culture

An important characteristic is that the Pre-Đông Sơn graves show a practice of extracting front teeth in adults, which is not observed in the Đông Sơn cultural period.

Vietnamese artists win three gold awards at Asia Pacific Arts Festival 2024

09:40 | 23/10/2024 Culture

Artists of Hanoi-based Le Ngoc Theatre won a Gold Plus and two gold awards at the 2024 Asia Pacific Arts Festival held in Singapore from October 19 - 20.

Artist displays paintings created from natural materials

09:23 | 21/10/2024 Culture

The exhibition Đất (Earth) displays nearly 50 paintings mostly created over the past three years, including 15 large paintings measuring 4.2m by 2.1m.

Construction of Trường Sa Museum set to begin

09:10 | 21/10/2024 Culture

The Trường Sa Museum project will be built on an area of 1.7ha, at the boundary of the Gạc Ma Memorial Site in Cam Lâm District, where 64 naval soldiers are commemorated for bravely sacrificing their lives to defend the Gạc Ma (Johnson South), Cô Lin (Collins) and Len Đao (Landsdowne) reefs in Việt Nam’s Trường Sa (Spratly) Archipelago on March 14, 1988.

Jazzing up the life

17:01 | 17/10/2024 Culture

Dozens of Vietnamese and foreigners have joined in Theatre Dance Vietnam to learn dancing in the background of Jazz music in a Broadway style. The school was co-founded by An Hoàng Khánh Linh, who learned Theatre Jazz as well as Tap Dance, Ballet, and Street Dance at the Broadway Dance Centre in New York. Look at the art and the young people’s enthusiasm for it!

Việt Nam Week in US helps promote Vietnamese cultural heritage

11:04 | 16/10/2024 Culture

The Vietnam Week 2024 has been held in Washington DC, the US, aiming to honour the country’s rich cultural heritage, enrich Vietnamese-American people's identity and commend the achievements of the Vietnamese-American community.

Hà Nội would be a great host for City of Heritage Festival

10:08 | 16/10/2024 Culture

Hà Nội has rich cultural resources and favorable conditions in terms of its location and attractive creative art spaces, a perfect place for such a festival.

Central Highlands culture-inspired dance performance showcased

15:24 | 14/10/2024 Culture

The Vietnam Dance Week 2024 under the theme “River of Light” opened at the Kon Klor communal house in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on October 13.

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New Zealand announces new government scholarship for Vietnamese students

18:21 | 23/11/2024 Society

Education New Zealand (ENZ) recently announced the New Zealand Universities Awards (NZUA), a provider-based and government-supported scholarship initiative designed for Vietnamese students pursuing undergraduate studies in New Zealand.

Vietnam prioritises education for youths on friendship, solidarity with Cambodia: NA leader

18:19 | 23/11/2024 Cooperation

Vietnam places high importance on educating young people about the preservation and development of the country’s friendship and special solidarity with Cambodia, said National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man at his meeting with former Cambodian NA President Samdech Heng Samrin in Phnom Penh on November 23.

Top Vietnamese leader concludes official visit to Malaysia

16:33 | 23/11/2024 News and Events

Kuala Lumpur – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left Kuala Lumpur at noon on November 23, wrapping up their three-day official visit to Malaysia, at the invitation of Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his spouse.

MM Mega Market hosts 2024 Customer Fair

16:29 | 23/11/2024 Companies

The 2024 Customer Fair took place at MM Mega Market Vietnam from November 21-22. This annual event was held across 21 stores of MM Mega Market nationwide.

Exhibitions in Hà Nội downtown celebrate Heritage Day

13:55 | 23/11/2024 Culture

This year marks the 19th anniversary of the Việt Nam Cultural Heritage Day since its inception in 2005, aiming to promote the traditions and sense of responsibility among those working to protect and promote the value of Việt Nam's cultural heritage.

MM Mega Market Vietnam celebrates the Week of Italian Cuisine

15:14 | 20/11/2024 Companies

MM Mega Market Vietnam (MMVN) kicked off its much-anticipated “Week of Italian Cuisine”. The event aims to introduce Vietnamese consumers to the rich heritage of Italian cuisine, stimulating the consumption of imported Italian food and beverages.

Tra fish sector aiming for production, processing greening for sustainable development

15:38 | 20/11/2024 Industry

HCM City - Greening production and processing to meet export requirements is both a trend and a necessity for many industries, including the tra fish sector.

Vietnamese trade counselors in Americas contribute to trade growth: Minister

15:44 | 20/11/2024 Trade

Hanoi – Vietnamese trade counselors in the Americas gathered at a conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 18 to evaluate their work in the past time and discuss orientations and tasks in the time ahead, aiming to further promote the export of Vietnam's goods to countries in the region and the world.

Domestic firms seize opportunities to join North-South high-speed railway project

15:50 | 20/11/2024 Society

Hanoi – A seminar to discuss opportunities and challenges for Vietnamese businesses in joining the North-South high-speed railway project was held in Hanoi on November 19, attracting the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Transport and businesses.

NA Chairman's Cambodia visit expected to help expand bilateral ties: ambassador

15:55 | 20/11/2024 News and Events

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyễn Huy Tăng highlighted that this is Mẫn’s first official visit to the neighbouring country in his capacity as the top legislator.

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Strengthening Vietnam-Cambodia friendship and cooperation

09:00 | 22/11/2024 Infographic

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man leads a high-ranking delegation to make an official visit to Cambodia, and attend some international events hosted by the neighboring country on November 21 to 24.

Vietnam - Malaysia Strategic Partnership

10:54 | 21/11/2024 Infographic

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the relationship between Vietnam and Malaysia has been continuously strengthened and developed positively across all areas, especially since it was upgraded to a Strategic Partnership in August 2015.

Vietnam, Dominican Republic strengthening cooperation

08:45 | 20/11/2024 Infographic

At the invitation of Dominican President Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona and his spouse, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, pay an official visit to the Dominican Republic from November 19 to 21, 2024. This visit holds significant importance as it marks the first official trip by a Vietnamese leader to the Dominican Republic, taking place ahead of the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations (July 7, 2005 – July 7, 2025).

Vietnam - Brazil strategic partnership

10:26 | 19/11/2024 Infographic

During his trip to Brazil from November 16-19 for the G20 Summit and bilateral engagements, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The two leaders agreed to elevate the Vietnam-Brazil bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership and issue a joint statement on the upgrade of the ties.

Nhon - Hanoi Station elevated urban railway comes into operation

09:04 | 18/11/2024 Infographic

The elevated section of the pilot Nhon - Hanoi Station urban railway project has officially entered commercial operation, three months after its debut. This marks a pioneering step toward green transformation, laying the foundation for the capital's public and sustainable transportation development.

Policy

New decree on using telecommunications accounts for payment proposed

09:29 | 22/11/2024 Policy

Currently, the use of a telecommunications account to pay for small-value goods and services in the country, called Mobile-Money service, is being implemented in a pilot programme.

Parliament approves amendments to pharmacy law

08:54 | 22/11/2024 Policy

On drug price management, the NA Standing Committee reviewed and concurred with the Government’s proposal to implement measures for publishing projected wholesale prices for prescription drugs.

VAT tax reduction should continue until mid-2025: Ministry

17:15 | 21/11/2024 Policy

Hanoi - The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed Vietnam's value-added-tax (VAT) reduction should continue until at least June 2025, saying the tax cut has provided both the business community and the economy with much-needed support.

NA deputies scrutinise investment policy for North-South high-speed railway project

08:54 | 21/11/2024 Policy

The preliminary total investment for the project is estimated at VNĐ1.7 quadrillion (around US$67.34 billion). To ensure its progress and success, 19 special policies have been proposed.

Industry & Trade

Vietnam’s automotive supporting industry: A bright future ahead, riding the wave of growth

20:42 | 22/11/2024 Industry

(VEN) - In recent years, the demand for transportation vehicles in Vietnam has surged rapidly, making the market highly promising, as assessed by experts.

VN's food processing industry struggles to improve quality and value chain integration

11:36 | 22/11/2024 Industry

Despite accounting for 19.1 per cent of Việt Nam’s processing sector, the food processing industry has been struggling with major issues such as poor-quality raw materials and subpar value chain integration, said industry insiders and economists.

Tra fish sector aiming for production, processing greening for sustainable development

15:38 | 20/11/2024 Industry

HCM City - Greening production and processing to meet export requirements is both a trend and a necessity for many industries, including the tra fish sector.

Solutions discussed to ensure coal supply for electricity generation in 2025

16:24 | 19/11/2024 Energy

Việt Nam Electricity (EVN), Việt Nam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (TKV), and Đông Bắc Corporation have proposed solutions to secure sufficient coal for power generation as thermoelectricity is expected to rise significantly to meet 2025's socio-economic power demand.

Investment

Thai packaging giant takes 30-year lease for largest ready-built factory in Tay Ninh

16:58 | 22/11/2024 Investment

Thantawan Industry Public Company Limited, a leading plastic bag and straw manufacturer with more than 40 years of experience in Thailand, officially took out a landmark 30-year lease for a ready-built factory at Phuoc Dong Industrial Park, the southern province of Tay Ninh.

Workshop seeks ways to attract Japan’s green investment to Vietnam

09:43 | 20/11/2024 Investment

A workshop was held in Tokyo on November 18 to introduce to Japanese businesses investment trends in Vietnam and its pioneering industrial parks with carbon neutral initiatives.

Government approves investment policy to build Cam Lien Industrial Park in Quang Binh

16:57 | 18/11/2024 Investment

On November 16, the leader of the Quang Binh Provincial Economic Zone Management Board said that the Government had just approved the investment policy for Cam Lien Industrial Park.

Disbursement of public investment must be accelerated: Deputy PM

12:17 | 17/11/2024 Investment

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has called on ministries, agencies, and localities to accelerate the disbursement of public investment from now until the year-end and further tighten investment management.

Finance-Banking

HDBank wins three awards at Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2024

10:53 | 21/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank - HoSE: HDB) has received three prestigious awards at the Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2024, highlighting its leadership in the banking sector, as well as its dedication to transparency and governance.

VIB, Flywire partner to streamline cross-border payments for students from Vietnam

16:46 | 18/11/2024 Finance-Banking

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has announced a partnership with Flywire, a global payments enablement and software company based in Boston, to enable Vietnamese payers to digitally pay international education-related fees in their local currency to higher education institutions all over the world.

Vietcombank issues 2 trillion VND worth of green bonds for first time

18:55 | 16/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) has successfully issued 2 trillion VND worth of green bonds, the first of its kind, to support eco-friendly projects.

UK stands ready to help Vietnam build international financial hub

17:13 | 13/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The UK’s support for Vietnam in establishing an international financial hub is a significant development that reflects the growing economic ties between the two nations.

Environment

Significant progress in fisheries' environmental protection but challenges remain

09:35 | 22/11/2024 Environment

All provinces and cities across the country had issued plans and directives to implement specific activities of the project in line with local conditions.

Hà Nội prepares for temperature drop as cold front approaches

16:56 | 21/11/2024 Environment

According to the NCHMF, the cold front will result in temperatures dropping sharply across the northern region.

Hundreds of damaged irrigation reservoirs need repairing

09:02 | 20/11/2024 Environment

Việt Nam's system of dams and reservoirs is facing numerous challenges. Unusual rainfall patterns, flash floods due to climate change and the degradation of many structures pose significant safety risks.

Greening e-commerce crucial for sustainable development

10:47 | 18/11/2024 Environment

(VEN) - While e-commerce has emerged as a leading sector of the digital economy, driving economic growth and leading the digital transformation of businesses, it has also resulted in significant waste with adverse environmental impacts.

Science - Technology

Việt Nam and Korean NIPA strengthen tech cooperation

10:42 | 22/11/2024 Science - Technology

The Minister of Information and Communications, Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng, commended NIPA for its contributions in assisting Việt Nam in establishing a legal framework for the draft digital industry law.

Cyberattack risks surge with AI advancements

10:39 | 22/11/2024 Science - Technology

Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and complex, especially with the assistance of artifical intelligence (AI), said Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Bùi Hoàng Phương.

People, community at heart of digital transformation: Deputy PM

09:26 | 21/11/2024 Science - Technology

He called on countries and organisations to bolster close cooperation to build an Internet community of safety, responsibility and development while laying stress on Việt Nam's significant progress in the digital transformation programme.

AI is core technology of 4th Industrial Revolution: Minister

11:19 | 20/11/2024 Science - Technology

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung on November 19 emphasised that artificial intelligence (AI) is the core technology of the 4th Industrial Revolution, as important as the steam engine of the first Industrial Revolution, the power generator of the 2nd Industrial Revolution and the personal computer of the 3rd Industrial Revolution.

Society

New Zealand announces new government scholarship for Vietnamese students

18:21 | 23/11/2024 Society

WB suggests five pillars for Vietnam’s electric transport plans

09:23 | 23/11/2024 Society

Vietnam’s roadmap for transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) and decarbonising the transport sector should focus on five key pillars, including EV production, stimulating consumer demand, developing charging infrastructure, ensuring electricity supply, and training a highly skilled workforce, according to a report issued by the World Bank on November 22.

Association boosts insurance sector’s sustainable development

16:30 | 22/11/2024 Society

(VEN) - The Insurance Association of Vietnam has effectively played its role as a bridge between its member insurance companies and relevant state authorities while protecting the legitimate rights and interests of its members. Vietnam Economic News’ Kim Xuyen spoke with Nguyen Xuan Viet, Chairman of the Insurance Association of Vietnam about this.

Vietnam, Venezuela step up educational cooperation

16:23 | 22/11/2024 Society

Mexico City - An educational cooperation agreement for the 2024-2029 period was signed by Vietnam’s University of Technology and Management (UTM) and Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB) of Venezuela on November 21 as part of activities celebrating the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (December 18, 1989-2024).

Vietnamese Brands

Doubling insurance product’s payout significantly benefits customers

16:22 | 22/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

(VEN) - The Agriculture Bank Insurance Joint Stock Corporation (ABIC) has officially doubled the maximum payout for its Bao An insurance product to VND1 billion. This is a major breakthrough, enhancing financial protection for customers amid an increasingly volatile economy and rising demand for financial security.

PJICO: 30 years of development

11:19 | 22/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

(VEN) - Throughout the past 30 years of establishment and development, Petrolimex Insurance Corporation (PJICO) has solidified its position in the non-life insurance sector and overcame numerous challenges.

VN takes part in food and beverage fair in Chicago

09:45 | 20/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The event is organised by the Private Label Manufacturers' Association (PLMA).

Hòa Bình honey awaits reactions from UK

10:41 | 19/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Farmers, producers, and the agricultural authorities in Hòa Bình Province are waiting for feedback on their locally produced honey, which was exported for the first time to the UK last month.

Culture

Exhibitions in Hà Nội downtown celebrate Heritage Day

13:55 | 23/11/2024 Culture

Vibrant cultural rendezvous in Hanoi

15:30 | 22/11/2024 Lifestyle

(VEN) - The 2024 International Food Festival will take place from December 7-8 in Hanoi, aiming to promote cultural and culinary exchange among nations.

Cultural activities celebrate Việt Nam Heritage Day

10:06 | 22/11/2024 Culture

One hundred paintings from traditional folk painting villages in Việt Nam will go on display at the central city’s Fine Arts Museum in celebration of Heritage Day from November 22-30.

Bac Ninh Province: Dong Ho folk painting needs urgent safeguarding

15:04 | 20/11/2024 Culture

(VEN) - Dong Ho folk painting village, located in Dong Khe Hamlet, Song Ho Commune, Thuan Thanh Town, Bac Ninh Province, boasts an over-400-year history. Its origin is tied to the Vietnamese tradition of hanging paintings during the Lunar New Year (Tet), the Mid-Autumn Festival, and ancestor worship.

Tourism

Agritourism needs opportunities to “take off”

12:05 | 23/11/2024 Tourism

Vietnam, with its developed agriculture, holds huge potential to development rural and agricultural tourism. However, this type of tourism has yet to receive appropriate attention, and is still waiting for suitable policies and right opportunities to “take off”, insiders have said.

Golden time for community-based tourism development

10:38 | 22/11/2024 Tourism

(VEN) - Community-based tourism is a model in which local communities provide tourists with products and services and share the benefits generated by tourism.

Christmas Festival to entertain visitors to Đà Nẵng

09:53 | 22/11/2024 Tourism

A public space in celebration of Christmas Day and New Year – Danang X’mas-New Year – will be opened at the pedestrian area and stages on the Hàn River banks near the Rồng (Dragon) Bridge from December 19 to January 2, offering entertainment and festive activities for all residents and visitors.

How trekking the mountains lifted me up and above ... the clouds: conquering Lùng Cúng

09:45 | 22/11/2024 Tourism

Not only is trekking to the top of a mountain an active physical workout and you get a clean intake of oxygen, it is about the joy of overcoming yourself.