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HCM City to develop 42 parks along Saigon River

09:05 | 28/10/2024 Society

HCM City has announced plans to build 42 parks along the Saigon River to enhance green spaces, stimulate economic growth, and improve the quality of life for its residents.

Airports in central region resume services after storm

17:18 | 27/10/2024 Society

Four airports in the central region of Vietnam have resumed operations on October 27 afternoon after Typhoon Trami made its way through the region.

Four airports to temporarily halt operations due to typhoon Trami

19:20 | 26/10/2024 Society

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued a document requesting the suspension of operations at four airports, including Da Nang, Phu Bai, Dong Hoi, and Chu Lai, due to impacts from typhoon Trami.

Urgent push needed for 2024 new rural development goals

15:25 | 26/10/2024 Society

Key challenges remain, including rigid waste management regulations and difficulties in the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme, where many products lack the competitive edge needed for market success.

Hà Nội introduces unlimited free bus passes for disabled people, the elderly, poor

15:18 | 30/10/2024 Society

Residents of Hà Nội, who contributed to the revolutionary cause, are disabled or elderly will now be able to use free bus passes without any expiry date.

Central provinces inundated, begin to tackle aftermath of Storm Trami

09:27 | 29/10/2024 Society

Localities in the central region are ramping up efforts to handle the devastation caused by Storm Trami, which made landfall in the early afternoon of October 27.

Concerted efforts underway to prevent IUU fishing

14:29 | 28/10/2024 Society

Vietnam is making thorough preparations to welcome the European Commission (EC)'s inspection delegation with the hope of having its “yellow card” on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing against the fisheries sector removed, thus boosting seafood exports to the EU market.

Việt Nam working to improve efficiency of law implementation on human rights: Expert

15:19 | 26/10/2024 Society

According to the expert, no matter how comprehensive the Constitution and laws may be, if they are not strictly enforced, the Party and State's sound policies and guidelines on human rights will not come into reality.

Urgent response urged as Typhoon Trami looming

15:45 | 25/10/2024 Society

Hanoi – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has urged proactive response to the looming threat of Typhoon Trami, which is barreling toward Vietnam's central coast.

Hà Nội seeks views on low-emission zone plan

09:25 | 25/10/2024 Society

The goal will be supported by increased investment in public transport, including metro lines and bus rapid transit (BRT) routes, awareness-raising campaigns and incentives for a phasing out of motorbikes.

One more runway to be built at Phu Cat Airport

11:37 | 24/10/2024 Society

(VEN) - The Ministry of Transport has recently responded to voters from Binh Dinh Province regarding the plan to construct one more runway at the province-based Phu Cat Airport.

Warning about new forms of online scams

17:16 | 23/10/2024 Society

(VEN) - The Ministry of Information and Communications’ Department of Information Security has issued a warning to the public to stay vigilant against new forms of online scams, such as receiving requests to recover Gmail accounts, scams impersonating animal rescue centers, and scams spreading through text messages.

2025 Lunar New Year holiday plan submitted to PM

15:12 | 23/10/2024 Society

If the plan is approved, public employees will enjoy a continuous nine-day break from January 25 to February 2, comprising five days off for the holiday and four days for the regular weekend.

Shortest possible route selected for North-South high-speed railway

16:05 | 22/10/2024 Society

HÀ NỘI — The route for the North-South high-speed railway has been studied and selected by consultants to be as short as possible, adhering to several factors that align with national and local planning requirements.

Con Dao Airport to be upgraded for better services

11:19 | 22/10/2024 Society

(VEN) - On the morning of October 21, the Ministry of Transport announced that it would review and work with the People’s Committee of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province to finalize a plan for upgrading and expanding Con Dao Airport.

New $7-billion railway line to boost transport capacity across ten provinces in northern region

08:55 | 22/10/2024 Society

HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam Railway Authority has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Transport for the review and approval of the planning for the Lào Cai-Hà Nội-Hải Phòng-Quảng Ninh railway line.

New Zealand Education Day 2024 draws over 1,000 attendees

17:06 | 21/10/2024 Society

The New Zealand Education Day 2024, held in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on October 19 and 20, attracted over 1,000 attendees.

Accelerating key transportation projects in Mekong Delta

17:01 | 21/10/2024 Society

(VEN) - The Mekong Delta has 120km of expressways already in operation, 428km currently under construction and expected to be completed by 2025, and 215km under study for investment preparation.

Hà Nội’s agriculture in the digital era

14:45 | 21/10/2024 Society

HÀ NỘI — Many cooperatives and enterprises in Hà Nội have adopted digital technology on a large scale, producing high-quality agricultural products that ensure food safety and can adapt to climate change.

Petrovietnam staff join removal of temporary, dilapidated houses

10:16 | 21/10/2024 Society

(VEN) - To promote the spirit of mutual love and affection among employees in the oil and gas industry, the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) has always actively participated in building houses for the poor with the highest responsibility.

Gov’t proposes special mechanism for North-South high-speed rail project

09:39 | 21/10/2024 Society

The government has submitted a proposal to the National Assembly for a special mechanism to implement the North-South high-speed rail project, aimed at meeting the increasing transportation demand and improving the national transport infrastructure.

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PM meets China’s Yunnan province official

15:17 | 06/11/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Wang Ning, member of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Secretary of the Yunnan provincial Party Committee, in Kunming city on November 6 as part of his ongoing trip to the neighbouring country.

The 2024 Vietwater & WETV exhibitions open in HCMC

14:37 | 06/11/2024 Environment

The international exhibitions on water supply, sanitation, water resources and purification (Vietwater 2024) and on waste treatment and environment technology (WETV 2024) have opened in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).

Party chief’s article emphasises building of streamlined, effective political system

10:36 | 06/11/2024 News and Events

Party General Secretary To Lam has freshly penned an article on building an elite, streamlined, strong, efficient, valid and effective political system.

Vietnam ranks fifth in the world in tea exports

10:26 | 06/11/2024 Trade

Phu Tho - Vietnam has become the fifth-largest tea exporter in the world with 108,000 tonnes exported by the end of September, generating a turnover of 189 million USD.

Singapore desires to lift ties with Vietnam to highest level in 2025

10:13 | 06/11/2024 Cooperation

Singapore desires to elevate its relationship with Vietnam to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2025, ambassador Jaya Ratnam told Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Van Nen at a reception in the city on November 5.

Top legislators of Vietnam, Cuba hold talk

16:09 | 02/11/2024 News and Events

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man held talks with visiting President of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez in Hanoi on November 2.

Top Cuban legislator’s visit evidences resolve to tighten links with Vietnam

16:26 | 02/11/2024 Cooperation

The ongoing visit to Vietnam by President of the National Assembly (NA) of People’s Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez evidences the Caribbean nation’s determination to further intensify bilateral comprehensive cooperation in an increasingly effective, practical, and mutually beneficial manner.

Banking sector prioritises support for import-export firms

16:35 | 02/11/2024 Finance-Banking

Affordable bank credit has supported businesses in key sectors that drive the country’s economic growth, Nguyen Duc Lenh, deputy director of the State Bank of Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City office, told a conference on October 31.

Gold demand in Vietnam falls sharply due to rapid increase in prices

16:58 | 02/11/2024 Economy

(VEN) - According to the World Gold Council, the demand for gold bars and gold coins in Vietnam fell by 33 percent quarter-on-quarter and 10 percent year-on-year, contrary to the global trend. The decline in gold demand in Vietnam is likely due to the sharp increase in gold prices.

Halal tourism: tackling religious and cultural differences

17:57 | 02/11/2024 Tourism

Developing a domestic Halal industry catered to Muslims has been actively promoted by the Vietnamese Government in recent years. Apart from getting Vietnamese food products to meet halal standards to enter Islamic countries, halal tourism is also a new market that experts say Việt Nam should be exploring.

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Vietnam’s role in GMS economic cooperation

09:20 | 06/11/2024 Infographic

At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is leading a high-level delegation to the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit from November 5-8, 2024. On this occasion, he will also attend the 10th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) Summit and the 11th Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam (CLMV) Cooperation Summit and hold working sessions in China.

Practical innovations

09:15 | 06/11/2024 Science - Technology

Recent cooperation between InfraSen, a start-up in semiconductor technology, and MK Group, a leading company in technology, has shown an encouraging sign of unity between scientists and economists. The MK Group will help produce a thermal image core sensor of InfraSen for domestic and overseas markets. Let’s listen to insiders’ voices about semiconductor device production in Việt Nam!

Seven strategic directions to lead the nation into a new era

17:04 | 05/11/2024 Infographic

In the special feature on the new era—the era of the nation's rise—on October 31, 2024, Party General Secretary To Lam outlined seven strategic directions for the country to embark on this new phase of national development.

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.

Vietnam-Cuba traditional solidarity, special friendship

10:12 | 02/11/2024 Infographic

Vietnam and Cuba continue to engage in regular bilateral contacts and exchanges at various levels, particularly at the highest levels. The robust political and diplomatic relationship has facilitated significant economic and trade cooperation between the two nations. Currently, Vietnam ranks as Cuba's second-largest trade partner in Asia and stands as the largest foreign investor from the Asian region in Cuba.

Policy

Amendment to tax regulation on foreign suppliers proposed

09:13 | 06/11/2024 Policy

Under the proposal, the Government plans to clear up rules on foreign businesses which have argued that they do not have a fixed base in Việt Nam.

Lawmakers propose plans for State budget allocation

08:43 | 06/11/2024 Policy

The 15th National Assembly's eighth session continued in Hanoi on November 5 morning to scrutinise the State budget performance in 2024, the State budget projection and the proposed allocation for 2025.

Finance ministry proposes extending environmental tax cut on fuel products in 2025

16:47 | 05/11/2024 Policy

The Ministry of Finance has proposed to continue 50 percent reduction in environmental tax on gasoline (excluding ethanol), oil, and lubricants until the end of 2025 to spur economic growth.

NA deputies call for solutions to ensure the feasibility of drug prevention and control programme

17:33 | 03/11/2024 Policy

Việt Nam faces not only the risk of becoming a transit hub but also the potential of evolving into a production and distribution centre for international drug trafficking.

Industry & Trade

Efforts to bring electricity to remote villages of Ha Giang Province

15:15 | 04/11/2024 Energy

The northern province of Ha Giang has complex terrain and a sparsely populated community, which poses many challenges to infrastructure investment, particularly in bringing electricity to remote mountainous villages. However, thanks to the efforts of local authorities and the electricity sector, Ha Giang Province is gradually realising the goal of providing electricity to all highland villages.

Vietnamese F&B industry works to catch up with green consumption trend

17:38 | 03/11/2024 Industry

By promoting the use of green materials and technologies in production, Vietnam will win the world food and beverage market which is switching to the green consumption trend, according to experts.

PM calls for Qatar's support for energy development in Việt Nam

08:56 | 01/11/2024 Energy

The Vietnamese leader made the call at a reception for Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs of Qatar and CEO of Qatar Energy - a state-owned oil and gas corporation in Qatar and one of the world's leading LNG producers.

Efforts made to create breakthrough in Vietnam's automobile industry

09:28 | 31/10/2024 Industry

The automobile industry is expected to be a locomotive that propels the development of other industries. However, after 30 years, it continues to face numerous challenges. After several missed opportunities, many people hope that the new strategy for the development of the automobile industry will provide additional support for a breakthrough.

Investment

Foxconn to invest US$80 million in Bắc Giang for chip manufacturing expansion

16:16 | 04/11/2024 Investment

Foxconn's Shunsin Technology Việt Nam is seeking an environmental permit for a US$80 million chip manufacturing project in Bắc Giang province.

Da Nang to invest additional 16 million USD into software park

17:19 | 03/11/2024 Investment

The People's Council of Da Nang city has approved the adjusted pre-feasibility study report for the development of Software Park No 2, proposed by the municipal People's Committee.

PM receives heads of leading investment firm, authority of Qatar

09:07 | 01/11/2024 Investment

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh have received leaders of the JTA International Investment Holding and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) in Doha as part of his official visit to the Middle Eastern country.

Forum suggests suitable orientations for green development strategy in Lam Dong

15:44 | 31/10/2024 Investment

An investment forum entitled “Lam Dong Green Plateau — Sustainable Green Transformation: Opportunities for Investors” took place in Da Lat City, in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, on the afternoon of October 30.

Finance-Banking

Krungsri proposes accelerating purchase of 50% of SHBFinance’s charter capital

15:46 | 05/11/2024 Finance-Banking

Ayudhya Public Bank Limited (Krungsri), a member of Japan's MUFG Group, has proposed to the Saigon - Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) that it will speed up the acquisition of the remaining 50% of SHBFinance’s charter capital.

Finance ministry proposes two price management scenarios for year-end

10:11 | 04/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The Ministry of Finance has released two price management scenarios to control inflation until the end of the year.

Banking sector prioritises support for import-export firms

16:35 | 02/11/2024 Finance-Banking

Smart Banking 2024 workshop and exhibition held

15:32 | 31/10/2024 Finance-Banking

While accelerating digital transformation, ensuring operational safety and information security is a priority. The remark was made by Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman and General Secretary of the Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA) at the Smart Banking 2024 workshop and exhibition held in Hanoi on October 29.

Environment

The 2024 Vietwater & WETV exhibitions open in HCMC

14:37 | 06/11/2024 Environment

Workshop looks to address environmental management issues in industrial areas

16:34 | 05/11/2024 Environment

The State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) hosted a workshop in Hanoi on November 5, bringing together top auditors from ASEAN member states to share experience in handling environmental management challenges in industrial clusters and craft villages.

More accurate forecasts at all levels needed to reduce coastal disaster risk

15:07 | 04/11/2024 Environment

Establishing different warning levels for natural disaster risks will help minimise damage and overcome the consequences of natural disasters.

Nearly-98-million-USD environment project inaugurated in Ninh Thuan

10:13 | 03/11/2024 Environment

The Phan Rang-Thap Cham city sub-project – part of the Coastal Cities Sustainable Environment Project funded by the World Bank Group was inauguarted in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan on November 2 with improved infrastructure works that can benefit 69,000 local residents.

Science - Technology

Practical innovations

09:15 | 06/11/2024 Science - Technology

Technology “key” to attract FDI

09:09 | 05/11/2024 Science - Technology

(VEN) - According to Nguyen Van Toan, Vice President of the Association of Foreign Investment Enterprises (VAFIE), apart from environmental factors, technology plays an important role, not only in economic development, but also in the race to attract foreign direct investment.

HCM City partners with Google for Education in digital transformation

14:47 | 04/11/2024 Science - Technology

Tim Paolini, Director of Google for Education for Asia-Pacific and Middle East, had a working session with representatives of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on November 1 to discuss cooperation orientations for digital transformation in education.