Society

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.

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.

Bình Định proposes pilot project for flying taxis

09:18 | 31/10/2024 Society

BÌNH ĐỊNH — Bình Định Province has recently submitted a request to the Ministry of Transport, seeking approval from the Prime Minister to develop a pilot project for flying taxis in the region.

Second tunnel of Khe Nét railway renovation project cleared

16:57 | 30/10/2024 Society

QUẢNG BÌNH—Tunnel number two, part of the railway renovation project in the Khe Nét Pass area of the central province of Quảng Bình, was officially cleared on Wednesday (October 30), two months ahead of schedule.

Fines for underage driving proposed to increase five-fold

16:52 | 30/10/2024 Society

HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Public Security recently proposed raising the fines for allowing a minor to operate a vehicle to five-fold the current level.

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.

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.

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Domestic car production peaks, ensures abundant supply

17:04 | 07/11/2024 Economy

HÀ NỘI — Domestic car production this year has reached a new high with 38,200 cars assembled in October, according to data released by the General Statistics Office (GSO) on Wednesday.

Việt Nam ready to attract major semiconductor players with new initiatives

16:51 | 07/11/2024 Economy

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam has shown it is ready to welcome and collaborate with semiconductor companies and investors from around the globe, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng stated at the opening of SEMIExpo Vietnam 2024 on Thursday.

Vietnam gives top priority to relations with China: PM

16:43 | 07/11/2024 Policy

Kunming – Developing relations with China is a consistent policy, an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority in Vietnam's foreign policy, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told Chinese Premier Li Qiang at their talks in Kunming city in China’s Yunnan province on November 7.

Hanoi attracts 1.6 billion USD in FDI in ten months

15:18 | 07/11/2024 Investment

Hanoi attracted 58.4 million USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in October, bringing the total in the first ten months of this year to 1.6 billion USD.

Metro line connecting capital with airport needed

15:04 | 07/11/2024 Society

Residents of Hanoi increasingly yearn for a metro line linking the Noi Bai International Airport to reduce the costs and travel times for both locals and tourists.

Rice exports likely to set new record in 2024

11:07 | 04/11/2024 Trade

Vietnam sold 800,000 tonnes of rice overseas for 505 million USD in October, bringing the country's total export volume and value in the first ten months to nearly 7.8 million tonnes and 4.86 billion USD, up 10.2% and 23.4% year-on-year, respectively.

High real estate credit growth raises concern

11:04 | 04/11/2024 Economy

State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s Governor Nguyễn Thị Hồng said real estate loans by the end of September this year were VNĐ3.15 quadrillion, up 9.15 per cent compared to the end of last year.

How the US election result can impact Việt Nam's exports

11:07 | 04/11/2024 Economy

Vietnamese businesses need to step up the building of close relationships with partners and associations in the US.

M&A activities show signs of recovery

11:11 | 04/11/2024 Economy

Mergers and acquisition (M&A) activities in Việt Nam have been showing signs of recovery in recent months as several large companies announced finished deals.

VN among the top three ASEAN countries in term of industrial competitiveness

11:15 | 04/11/2024 Economy

The industrial sector's share of GDP could be over 40 per cent, with the manufacturing and processing industry alone accounting for around 30 per cent of GDP.

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Vietnam's key contributions to ACMECS

11:02 | 07/11/2024 Infographic

Vietnam officially joined the Ayeyawady - Chao Phraya - Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) at the first ACMECS Ministerial Meeting in Thailand in November 2004. As an active and responsible member, Vietnam has made and continues to make significant contributions to ACMECS.

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.

Policy

Vietnam gives top priority to relations with China: PM

16:43 | 07/11/2024 Policy

PM puts forth proposals to develop new-generation GMS economic corridors

14:59 | 07/11/2024 Policy

Kunming – Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined leaders of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and China as well as heads of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and regional and international organisations at the 8th Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) Summit which opened in Kunming city in China’s Yunnan province on November 7.

Vietnam proactively raises initiatives within CLMV

11:08 | 07/11/2024 Policy

Since the establishment of the Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam (CLMV) cooperation mechanism, Vietnam has consistently acted as an active and responsible member, making significant contributions to the mechanism.

Revised Pharmacy Law only fixes tip of iceberg

10:54 | 07/11/2024 Policy

National Assembly (NA) deputy Phạm Khánh Phong Lan, from the HCM City delegation, spoke to Vietnamplus during the current session of the NA looking at the draft revisions to the Pharmacy Law.

Industry & Trade

Vietnam’s path to sustainable semiconductor industry

10:47 | 07/11/2024 Industry

(VEN) - Vietnam’s semiconductor industry development strategy aims to reach an annual revenue of over US$25 billion in the 2024-2030 period, US$50 billion in the 2030-2040 period, and US$100 billion in the 2040-2050 period.

Industrial production index rises 8.3 per cent in ten months

16:30 | 06/11/2024 Industry

The Industrial Production Index in October increased by 7 per cent, pushing the increase in the first 10 months to 8.3 per cent, compared to the same time last year.

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.

Investment

Hanoi attracts 1.6 billion USD in FDI in ten months

15:18 | 07/11/2024 Investment

Hanoi attracted 58.4 million USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in October, bringing the total in the first ten months of this year to 1.6 billion USD.

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.

Finance-Banking

Việt Nam's stock market moves closer to emerging market status amid key policy changes

18:05 | 06/11/2024 Stock Market

The swift efforts by the Vietnamese securities regulator to eliminate pre-funding requirements have garnered praise from FTSE Russell and Morgan Stanley.

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

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.

Environment

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).

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.