Bac Lieu plans to become renewable energy export hub Tropical depression expected to strengthen into typhoon within 24 hours Ministry outlines two economic growth scenarios for 2025 Tapping the potential to sell seaweed-based carbon credits Hà Nội attracts investment in agricultural product processing
Ministries asked to review and revise policies on infrastructure development

Ministries asked to review and revise policies on infrastructure development

11:28 | 22/07/2024 Society

HÀ NỘI - Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has signed a decision to implement the plan for constructing a joined-up infrastructure system across Việt Nam, with plans to be in place by the end of 2024.
Newspaper of Industry and Trade closely collaborates with Vietnamese trade offices abroad in market information

Newspaper of Industry and Trade closely collaborates with Vietnamese trade offices abroad in market information

17:17 | 21/07/2024 Society

(VEN) - On July 18 and 19, 2024, the Meeting of Vietnamese Trade Counselors in the European region took place in Italy with the aim of promoting economic activities and trade promotion to boost Vietnamese exports to European countries and the rest of the world. Additionally, it aimed to strengthen efforts to connect, coordinate, and support enterprises in their export promotion activities.
First Vietnamese university to train foreign medical postgraduates

First Vietnamese university to train foreign medical postgraduates

15:48 | 19/07/2024 Society

By early 2025, the university plans to open the first courses in general medicine and dentistry for approximately 100 Indian students.
Deputy PM requires the master planning of the urban railway network with a century-long vision

Deputy PM requires the master planning of the urban railway network with a century-long vision

17:19 | 18/07/2024 Society

HÀ NỘI – Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has directed Hà Nội and HCM City to select top design consultancy firms to finalise and appraise the master plans for their urban railway networks, envisioning a century-long development.
Việt Nam to focus on training workers for semiconductors, hydrogen and carbon credits

Việt Nam to focus on training workers for semiconductors, hydrogen and carbon credits

11:00 | 23/07/2024 Society

The Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Đào Ngọc Dung has set a training directive for the rest of the year that semiconductor chips, hydrogen and carbon credit sectors will be the focus.
Businesswomen’s role in green economy promoted

Businesswomen’s role in green economy promoted

07:29 | 23/07/2024 Society

(VEN) - The Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) recently organized a forum connecting female entrepreneurs of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia with discussions focusing on businesswomen and green economy.
Mekong Delta strives to secure inland waterway traffic safety

Mekong Delta strives to secure inland waterway traffic safety

16:46 | 22/07/2024 Society

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta, which comprises 12 provinces and Cần Thơ City, has a dense river and canal network, which plays a major role in transporting people and goods.
Hung Yen ready for longan harvest season

Hung Yen ready for longan harvest season

14:58 | 18/07/2024 Province

Farmers in the Red River Delta province of Hung Yen are making final preparations for the 2024 longan harvest season that will start next month.
Urgent need to improve young labourers’ skills

Urgent need to improve young labourers’ skills

11:44 | 16/07/2024 Society

There are many concerns that vocational education is not keeping pace with the changing needs of the work place, since it is vocational training which has the strongest and most direct ties to the labour market.
Making all efforts to complete Mekong Delta

Making all efforts to complete Mekong Delta's expressways ahead of schedule: PM

17:19 | 14/07/2024 Society

HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính had a working session on Saturday with ministries and localities in Mekong Delta to resolve obstacles and promote strategic transportation infrastructure development, after concluding two field inspections of the construction of expressways.
Việt Nam helps Laos build drug treatment and rehabilitation centre

Việt Nam helps Laos build drug treatment and rehabilitation centre

16:07 | 13/07/2024 Society

VIENTIANE — Construction of a drug treatment and rehabilitation centre started in Vientiane province of Laos on July 12 with the support from the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security.
Nhổn-Hà Nội Station metro line granted international safety certificate

Nhổn-Hà Nội Station metro line granted international safety certificate

16:00 | 12/07/2024 Metropolis

The Nhổn-Hà Nội Station metro line project has received a safety certificate - a first and necessary stage on the way to being allowed to start operating.
Gov

Gov't targets to complete 1,541km of high-speed railway by 2035

15:48 | 12/07/2024 Society

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for innovative and strategic approach to complete the building of 1,541 kilometers of high-speed railway by 2035.
VN shows a strong determination to shift towards EVs

VN shows a strong determination to shift towards EVs

15:08 | 12/07/2024 Society

Việt Nam is highly committed to transforming towards green practices across various industries, including the car industry.
Hà Nội makes efforts to promote digital transformation in agriculture

Hà Nội makes efforts to promote digital transformation in agriculture

17:18 | 11/07/2024 Metropolis

HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội has made significant efforts to accelerate digital transformation in agriculture, aiming to enhance management efficiency and support producers and businesses in understanding market demand and diversifying product consumption channels.
Ministry requires stronger measures this summer to cope with infectious diseases

Ministry requires stronger measures this summer to cope with infectious diseases

09:28 | 11/07/2024 Society

HÀ NỘI — The Minister of Health (MoH) has asked provinces and cities to strengthen disease prevention during summer this year.
UNDP, Vietnam discuss ways to promote circular agriculture

UNDP, Vietnam discuss ways to promote circular agriculture

16:29 | 09/07/2024 Society

A policy dialogue conference was held in Hanoi on July 8 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam to discuss stepping up international cooperation and multi-sectoral coordination for circular agriculture.
High quality, low-emission rice project

High quality, low-emission rice project's pilot model in Mekong Delta yielded positive results

10:37 | 09/07/2024 Society

CẦN THƠ — A pilot model for planting millions of hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice in the Mekong Delta has yielded positive results, including reducing the amount of seed and fertiliser used, lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions while increasing profits.
Southeast key economic region enjoys strong growth in exports

Southeast key economic region enjoys strong growth in exports

16:32 | 07/07/2024 Society

The southeast key economic region has maintained its role as the economic engine of the country with impressive economic indicators recorded in all regional localities so far this year, especially in exports.
Hanoi gears up for Metro Line No. 3 with contractor selection plan approved

Hanoi gears up for Metro Line No. 3 with contractor selection plan approved

14:23 | 05/07/2024 Metropolis

The Hanoi People's Council has approved a plan to select a contractor for the technical support project in preparation for Metro Line No. 3 running from Hanoi Railway Station to Hoang Mai district.
Hà Nội, HCM City recorgnised as emerging cities

Hà Nội, HCM City recorgnised as emerging cities

11:09 | 05/07/2024 Society

HCM City and Hà Nội, the two major cities in Việt Nam, have recently been acknowledged as emerging cities in the Asia Pacific region by Cushman & Wakefield.
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Bac Lieu plans to become renewable energy export hub

Bac Lieu plans to become renewable energy export hub

16:10 | 18/09/2024 Energy

HANOI - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed off a development plan for the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu that will cost 16-18 billion USD from now until 2030.
Tropical depression expected to strengthen into typhoon within 24 hours

Tropical depression expected to strengthen into typhoon within 24 hours

15:51 | 18/09/2024 Environment

HANOI – The National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting has predicted that by 7 am on September 19, the current tropical depression in the East Sea will strengthen into a typhoon, reaching wind speeds of level 8 with gusts of level 10.
Ministry outlines two economic growth scenarios for 2025

Ministry outlines two economic growth scenarios for 2025

14:22 | 18/09/2024 Economy

The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) is predicted at 6.5-7 per cent in the first scenario and 7-7.5 per cent in the second.
Tapping the potential to sell seaweed-based carbon credits

Tapping the potential to sell seaweed-based carbon credits

14:14 | 18/09/2024 Economy

Việt Nam has the potential to cultivate seaweed on one million hectares, providing resources for multiple industries and income from carbon credit sales.
Hà Nội attracts investment in agricultural product processing

Hà Nội attracts investment in agricultural product processing

14:10 | 18/09/2024 Economy

The Hà Nội Department of Agriculture has assisted companies in enhancing production capacity and implementing advanced quality management systems to ensure food safety.

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vietnam wins first ever medal at womens world three cushion championship

Vietnam wins first-ever medal at Women's World three-cushion Championship

10:05 | 18/09/2024 Lifestyle

Nguyen Hoang Yen Nhi became the first Vietnamese player to win a medal at the Women's World Three-cushion Championship, which concluded in France on September 12.
hanois peach kumquat villages left empty handed after typhoon yagi

Hanoi's peach, kumquat villages left empty-handed after typhoon Yagi

10:00 | 18/09/2024 Photo

Rising water level caused many ornamental tree growing areas in Phu Thuong peach village, Nhat Tan and Tu Lien kumquat village to be severely flooded. The trees were submerged in water for several days, causing root rot and mass die-offs, leaving many households with long-standing traditional livelihoods empty-handed.
quang ninh tourism hit by typhoon

Quảng Ninh tourism hit by typhoon

09:07 | 18/09/2024 Tourism

The recent Typhoon Yagi has seriously damaged tourism facilities in the northern province of Quảng Ninh. Now many must rebuild from scratch, in order to return the region to the popular tourism destination it once was.
nation rallies to support communities affected by typhoon yagi

Nation rallies to support communities affected by Typhoon Yagi

17:12 | 17/09/2024 Infographic

Typhoon Yagi has caused severe destruction across northern Vietnam, leading to heavy rain, flash floods, and widespread flooding in the northern mountainous regions. In response to the extensive damage and loss of life, emergency relief efforts and community support initiatives have been mobilised nationwide to aid affected residents and help them recover from the disaster.
intl community stands with vietnam overcoming typhoon aftermath

Int’l community stands with Vietnam overcoming typhoon aftermath

16:38 | 13/09/2024 Society

The devastating Typhoon Yagi has left terrible consequences for northern localities of Vietnam. In recent days, many countries and international organizations have given helping hands to Vietnam.

Policy

Top leader Tô Lâm pens article on innovating Party leadership

Top leader Tô Lâm pens article on innovating Party leadership

09:38 | 17/09/2024 Policy

HÀ NỘI — Top leader Tô Lâm has penned an article on the continuous innovation of the Party's leadership and governance methods.
Preparations ongoing for send off ceremony of UN peacekeeping missions

Preparations ongoing for send off ceremony of UN peacekeeping missions

09:03 | 17/09/2024 Policy

Engineering Unit Rotation 3 is scheduled to leave Hà Nội for the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) on a UN charter flight on September 24.
Legal framework critical to boosting green credit

Legal framework critical to boosting green credit

13:52 | 15/09/2024 Policy

HANOI – The recent amendment of the plan on green banking development in Vietnam is expected to create conditions for credit institutions to effectively promote green credit.
Việt Nam calls for int’l cooperation in response to climate change

Việt Nam calls for int’l cooperation in response to climate change

11:45 | 15/09/2024 Policy

GENEVA — International cooperation is the key to handle damage caused by climate change, ensuring that no one is left behind, Ambassador Mai Phan Dũng, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organisation, and other international organisations in Geneva said on September 13.

Industry & Trade

Bac Lieu plans to become renewable energy export hub

Bac Lieu plans to become renewable energy export hub

16:10 | 18/09/2024 Energy

HANOI - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed off a development plan for the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu that will cost 16-18 billion USD from now until 2030.
Việt Nam needs to consider energy storage to ensure energy security

Việt Nam needs to consider energy storage to ensure energy security

10:12 | 18/09/2024 Energy

Việt Nam needs to consider the development of a battery energy storage system (BESS) to ensure energy security and sustainable development, experts have said.
Power restored to nearly 99pct of typhoon-affected clients

Power restored to nearly 99pct of typhoon-affected clients

09:22 | 18/09/2024 Energy

EVN units in northern Việt Nam are continuing to mobilise personnel, vehicles, and equipment to repair the damage caused by the storm and ensure full power restoration to the remainders as soon as possible.
Developing supporting industries needs to be a priority

Developing supporting industries needs to be a priority

11:37 | 14/09/2024 Support industries

A report of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) shows that the number of enterprises in the supporting industry sector accounts for only about 4.5 per cent of the total number of companies in the manufacturing and processing industry.

Investment

Swiss investors keen on exploring investment opportunities in Nam Dinh province

Swiss investors keen on exploring investment opportunities in Nam Dinh province

08:57 | 17/09/2024 Investment

Swiss enterprises have expressed their interest in exploring investment opportunities in the northern province of Nam Dinh while attending a workshop recently co-organised by the Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF) and the Vietnamese Embassy in the European country.
FPT partners with Nordic tech giant in digital banking development

FPT partners with Nordic tech giant in digital banking development

19:16 | 15/09/2024 Investment

Global ICT company FPT Software, a subsidiary of the FPT Corporation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership with Vilja, a leading Nordic core banking service provider based in Stockholm, in the framework of the recent Vietnam-Sweden Business Forum 2024.
Hanoi capitalises on advantages to attract FDI

Hanoi capitalises on advantages to attract FDI

10:26 | 13/09/2024 FDI

According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment, since the beginning of 2024, FDI has concentrated on provinces and cities with strong infrastructure, stable labour force, administrative reform efforts, and dynamic investment promotion activities. Among these, Hanoi has consistently ranked among the leading localities in the country for attracting FDI.
PM hosts Japanese multi-industry firm

PM hosts Japanese multi-industry firm's chairman

15:07 | 12/09/2024 FDI

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính urged Mitsui & Co., Ltd of Japan to accelerate the implementation of the Block B gas-electricity project and expand its co-operation and investment in other sectors in Việt Nam, especially offshore wind energy development, during a meeting with its Chairman Tatsuo Yasunaga in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

Finance-Banking

Eximbank to pay cash dividend for the first time in a decade

Eximbank to pay cash dividend for the first time in a decade

10:13 | 18/09/2024 Finance-Banking

Eximbank plans to distribute its first cash dividend payout in a decade, totalling around VNĐ522 billion (US$21.3 million).
State budget revenue reaches 77.52% of year

State budget revenue reaches 77.52% of year's estimate in eight months

16:25 | 16/09/2024 Finance-Banking

The total state budget revenue in the first eight months of this year reached more than 1,146 trillion VND, equivalent to 77.2% of the estimate for the whole of this year and 117.9% compared to the figure for the same period last year, according to the General Department of Taxation.
Ministry to inspect insurers for motor insurance compliance

Ministry to inspect insurers for motor insurance compliance

18:28 | 14/09/2024 Finance-Banking

The Ministry of Finance will inspect four non-life insurance companies in 2024 to ensure adherence to mandatory motor vehicle insurance regulations.
Housing credit on the rise: SBV

Housing credit on the rise: SBV's office

16:41 | 11/09/2024 Finance-Banking

Housing credit has been on the rise as the property market finds its footing and path to recovery, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Environment

Tropical depression expected to strengthen into typhoon within 24 hours

Tropical depression expected to strengthen into typhoon within 24 hours

15:51 | 18/09/2024 Environment

HANOI – The National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting has predicted that by 7 am on September 19, the current tropical depression in the East Sea will strengthen into a typhoon, reaching wind speeds of level 8 with gusts of level 10.
Natural disaster warning maps proposed after Typhoon Yagi

Natural disaster warning maps proposed after Typhoon Yagi

09:25 | 18/09/2024 Environment

There were many shortcomings in the response to Typhoon Yagi, as warnings of damage risks due to storms and floods were not specific enough, resulting in negligent behaviour.
Tropical depression expected to enter East Sea, strengthen into storm

Tropical depression expected to enter East Sea, strengthen into storm

15:57 | 17/09/2024 Environment

HÀ NỘI — The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported that a tropical depression over the East Sea (known internationally as the South China Sea) is moving westward and is forecast to intensify into a typhoon.
Vietnam, US launch two new projects to strengthen wildlife protection efforts

Vietnam, US launch two new projects to strengthen wildlife protection efforts

09:54 | 17/09/2024 Environment

HANOI – The US Mission to Vietnam and the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) on September 16 launched two new projects to counter wildlife trafficking and reduce illegal wildlife consumption.

Science - Technology

Ministry to trial digital transformation of small enterprises in HCM City district

Ministry to trial digital transformation of small enterprises in HCM City district

15:44 | 17/09/2024 Science - Technology

HCM City will implement a plan to support small and medium-sized enterprises with digital transformation to create a new growth driver for them while boosting socio-economic development, a conference has heard in HCM City.
Ministry proposes applying technology to quality control

Ministry proposes applying technology to quality control

21:21 | 14/09/2024 Science - Technology

Technological solutions include barcodes and electronic labelling, which are tools for manufacturers to monitor product quality and trace origin.
Vietnam to begin phasing out 2G service

Vietnam to begin phasing out 2G service

10:25 | 13/09/2024 Science - Technology

By September 15, 2026, the 2G network will be officially shut down nationwide, freeing up frequency resources for more advanced telecommunications technologies. This move aligns with the development goals of both network providers and the country.
Hanoi overcoming challenges to accelerate digital transformation

Hanoi overcoming challenges to accelerate digital transformation

11:03 | 12/09/2024 Science - Technology

As a major administrative centre of Vietnam, the capital city regards digital transformation as a top priority to enhance governance, facilitate administrative procedures, and connect with citizens and businesses.

Society

Robotic surgery: a new frontier in Việt Nam

Robotic surgery: a new frontier in Việt Nam

10:59 | 18/09/2024 Society

Heightened visibility and the robot’s advanced functionality gives surgeons greater confidence during complex and extended surgeries.
Railway sector suffers over $7.3m in damages due to Typhoon Yagi

Railway sector suffers over $7.3m in damages due to Typhoon Yagi

10:15 | 18/09/2024 Society

The railway sector sustained significant damage to equipment, infrastructure and services due to Typhoon Yagi which affected the northern provinces.
Hanoi proposes developing intelligent transport system

Hanoi proposes developing intelligent transport system

10:03 | 18/09/2024 Metropolis

HANOI – The Hanoi Department of Transport has asked for the municipal authorities’ approval to develop an intelligent transport system (ITS) through leasing information technology services, with a cost of over 392 billion VND (more than 15.9 million USD) sourced from the city's budget for the first phase in 2025 – 2027.
Binh Minh Plastics and SCG implement project "Loving Water for the Future" in Quang Nam

Binh Minh Plastics and SCG implement project "Loving Water for the Future" in Quang Nam

09:49 | 18/09/2024 Society

Binh Minh Plastics Joint Stock Company (BM PLASCO), in collaboration with SCG, has launched a series of initiatives under the “Loving Water for the Future” project in Quang Nam province.

Vietnamese Brands

Vietnamese products promoted at international food fair in Russia

Vietnamese products promoted at international food fair in Russia

10:50 | 18/09/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Vietnam's national pavilion at Russia's leading international food and drink exhibition - Worldfood Moscow 2024 - was inaugurated on September 17.
Vietjet to launch Đà Nẵng-Ahmedabad route in October

Vietjet to launch Đà Nẵng-Ahmedabad route in October

15:52 | 17/09/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The new route which will be launched on October 23, will increase Vietjet’s routes between Việt Nam and India - a country of 1.4 billion people to eight ones, with 60 flights per week.
Increasing presence of Vietnamese goods, traders in RoK benefits both sides: minister

Increasing presence of Vietnamese goods, traders in RoK benefits both sides: minister

17:23 | 16/09/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Vietnamese Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (RoK) Vu Ho joined the RoK’s Minister of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Startups Oh Young-joo and German Ambassador Wilfried Schmidt in a visit to Kyungdong, a traditional market in downtown Seoul, on September 13.
France event highlights Vietnam’s corporate culture

France event highlights Vietnam’s corporate culture

17:07 | 16/09/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The first Vietnam corporate culture day has been recently held in Paris, drawing the attendance of nearly 150 representatives from Vietnamese ministries, sectors, and business associations in France and other European countries, as well as French enterprises.
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Culture

6th Chăm Ethnic Cultural Festival to take place in Ninh Thuận

6th Chăm Ethnic Cultural Festival to take place in Ninh Thuận

09:26 | 18/09/2024 Culture

The 6th Chăm Ethnic Cultural Festival in Ninh Thuận will take place in Phan Rang - Tháp Chàm city in Ninh Thuận province from September 27 to 29 with the participation of artisans, artists, performers, and athletes from the Chăm ethnic community across nine provinces and cities.
Vietnamese lacquer art introduced in Paris

Vietnamese lacquer art introduced in Paris

09:21 | 18/09/2024 Culture

A lacquer painting exhibition has opened in Paris spotlighting 40 prominent painters and artists who are currently active in researching and practising Vietnamese lacquer art.
Việt Nam

Việt Nam's drum performance thrills Kuala Lumpur audience

09:16 | 18/09/2024 Culture

About 20 domestic and four foreign art troupes from Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and Việt Nam attended a performance festival entitled Trống cơm (cylindrical drum) by Việt Nam’s Lệ Ngọc Theatre in Kuala Lumpur.
Vietnamese photographer wins ASEAN SX Photo Contest

Vietnamese photographer wins ASEAN SX Photo Contest

17:17 | 17/09/2024 Culture

Vietnamese photographer Ho Trung Lam has won the Grand Prize at the ASEAN SX Photo Contest 2024 which was held in Bangkok in Thailand.

Tourism

Quảng Ninh tourism hit by typhoon

Quảng Ninh tourism hit by typhoon

09:07 | 18/09/2024 Tourism

The recent Typhoon Yagi has seriously damaged tourism facilities in the northern province of Quảng Ninh. Now many must rebuild from scratch, in order to return the region to the popular tourism destination it once was.
What to do in Phu Quoc - a Vietnamese Island you can visit without a visa

What to do in Phu Quoc - a Vietnamese Island you can visit without a visa

17:09 | 17/09/2024 Tourism

Exploring Southeast Asia has never been easier: Phu Quoc Island is an ideal choice for travel and long-term relaxation, with a complete visa exemption policy for international visitors, a temporary stay of up to 30 days, a populous and rich nature, and impressive architecture.
Khánh Hòa all set to hit full-year target of 9 million tourists in September

Khánh Hòa all set to hit full-year target of 9 million tourists in September

11:25 | 15/09/2024 Tourism

Khánh Hòa Province will soon celebrate achieving its target of receiving nine million tourists this year, according to its Department of Tourism.
Hạ Long city welcoming tourists back

Hạ Long city welcoming tourists back

21:29 | 14/09/2024 Tourism

Hạ Long Bay in the northern province of Quảng Ninh, one of the localities hardest hit by Typhoon Yagi, officially resumed normal operation of tourist boats on September 13, nearly a week after being ravaged by the typhoon.
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