Specific policies proposed for North-South high-speed railway project

Specific policies proposed for North-South high-speed railway project

The project is expected to be 1,541km long, with a design speed of 350km per hour. The construction is due to start in 2027 and completed by 2035.
Bến Thành - Suối Tiên metro line operates at 100% capacity in trial run

Bến Thành - Suối Tiên metro line operates at 100% capacity in trial run

To date, the entire Bến Thành - Suối Tiên Metro project has reached 99 per cent completion, with the remaining one per cent mainly consisting of final inspections and procedures before it enters full operation.
Hà Nội to restrict polluting vehicles across key districts

Hà Nội to restrict polluting vehicles across key districts

Hà Nội is moving forward with a plan to restrict polluting vehicles across 12 current districts, along with some soon-to-be-upgraded districts and two new cities, aiming to improve air quality and reduce congestion.
NA Chairman attends national great unity festival in Ha Nam

NA Chairman attends national great unity festival in Ha Nam

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended the national great unity festival in Loi village in Thanh Huong commune of Thanh Liem district in the northern province of Ha Nam on November 10, on the occasion of the 94th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) (November 18).
Vietnamese universities strive to attract international students

Vietnamese universities strive to attract international students

Over recent years, the number of international students studying at Vietnamese universities has steadily increased, reflecting a growing recognition of Vietnam’s higher education quality. This rise is attributed to universities focusing on quality assurance.
Social network users must authenticate accounts from December 25

Social network users must authenticate accounts from December 25

Livestreamers who work commercially will have to use personal identification numbers to authenticate their accounts.
Long Thanh Airport’s runways expected to be completed three months ahead of schedule

Long Thanh Airport’s runways expected to be completed three months ahead of schedule

(VEN) - The phase-3 project at Vietnam’s US$16-billion and largest airport – Long Thanh – is expected to complete basic construction before December 2025, with equipment installation and trial operations beginning in early 2026.
Hanoi makes efforts to link handicrafts with tourism

Hanoi makes efforts to link handicrafts with tourism

(VEN) - Hanoi has been making efforts to link handicraft products with the development of craft village, creating unique tourism offerings.
Elevated section of Hà Nội metro line 3 officially inaugurated after three months

Elevated section of Hà Nội metro line 3 officially inaugurated after three months' commercial runs

Urban metro is a high-quality, environmentally friendly transport method that many countries have been prioritising to resolve congestion and pollution, Vice Chair of Hà Nội People's Committee said, adding that the urban metro development is a key task for the capital city in the new era.
HCM City aims to become ASEAN healthcare hub by 2030

HCM City aims to become ASEAN healthcare hub by 2030

Ho Chi Minh City strives to have 23 doctors, 40 nurses and 42 hospital beds per 10,000 residents by 2030.
Việt Nam’s path to sustainable poverty reduction

Việt Nam’s path to sustainable poverty reduction

Poverty reduction is now one of Việt Nam’s three national target programmes, with the 2021–2025 phase aiming for a one to 1.5 per cent annual reduction in multidimensional poverty and a fall of over 3 per cent for ethnic minority households.
Metro line connecting capital with airport needed

Metro line connecting capital with airport needed

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.
Military aircraft crash in Binh Dinh: Both pilots found safe

Military aircraft crash in Binh Dinh: Both pilots found safe

Both pilots involved in a military aircraft crash, which occurred during a training flight over Tay Xuan commune in the south central province of Binh Dinh’s Tay Son district on November 6, were found safe at night of the same day.
Shortage of vaccines is due to procurement procedures: MoH

Shortage of vaccines is due to procurement procedures: MoH

Many localities have requested the Ministry of Health to continue acting as the central procuring authority for vaccines and to allocate them to localities.
1,400 ha Phu My port planned in Binh Dinh

1,400 ha Phu My port planned in Binh Dinh

(VEN) - On November 4, the People’s Committee of Binh Dinh Province sent an official dispatch to the Ministry of Transport proposing the additional planning of Phu My port area which will c​​over an area of 1,400 ha, belonging to Binh Dinh seaport.
Prime Minister orders strict action on

Prime Minister orders strict action on 'Three Nos' fishing vessels by November 20

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính ordered authorities to launch a strict campaign to combat fishing vessels that lack proper documentation and fail to meet legal standards for fishing activities.
WB, Switzerland help boost Viet Nam’s sustainable urban development

WB, Switzerland help boost Viet Nam’s sustainable urban development

The Swiss Government and the World Bank (WB) on Monday signed an agreement to promote green and resilient growth in Viet Nam’s major cities.
VRA proposes over $7.2b for Lào Cai-Hà Nội-Hải Phòng-Quảng Ninh Railway project

VRA proposes over $7.2b for Lào Cai-Hà Nội-Hải Phòng-Quảng Ninh Railway project

The project aims to meet the growing demand for rail and to maximise the line’s capacity.
Eastern section of $1.23b southern expressway will soon be opened for use

Eastern section of $1.23b southern expressway will soon be opened for use

Construction of the 57.8-km Bến Lức-Long Thành expressway began in 2014, with capital estimated at over VNĐ31.3 trillion (US$1.23 billion).
Vietnam aims to produce innovative medicines

Vietnam aims to produce innovative medicines

The Ministry of Health has proposed a policy to encourage the transfer of new and innovative drugs, aiming to create more opportunities for patients.
Railway project connecting Quang Ninh (Vietnam) to China in the pipeline

Railway project connecting Quang Ninh (Vietnam) to China in the pipeline

The Vietnam Railway Authority has just proposed that the Ministry of Transport appraise and approve the planning of the railway line Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong- Quang Ninh connecting Vietnam to China.
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Vietnamese trade counselors in Americas contribute to trade growth: Minister

Vietnamese trade counselors in Americas contribute to trade growth: Minister

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

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

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.
MM Mega Market Vietnam celebrates the Week of Italian Cuisine

MM Mega Market Vietnam celebrates the Week of Italian Cuisine

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.
Bac Ninh Province: Dong Ho folk painting needs urgent safeguarding

Bac Ninh Province: Dong Ho folk painting needs urgent safeguarding

(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.
AI is core technology of 4th Industrial Revolution: Minister

AI is core technology of 4th Industrial Revolution: Minister

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.
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Vietnam, Dominican Republic strengthening cooperation

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

Vietnam - Brazil strategic partnership

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

Nhon - Hanoi Station elevated urban railway comes into operation

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.
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Key facts on G20 and Vietnam's participation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is leading a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 16 to 19 at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
vietnam brazil comprehensive partnership

Vietnam - Brazil Comprehensive Partnership

During his trip to attend the 2024 G20 Summit in Brazil from November 16 to 19, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will also take part in bilateral activities in Rio de Janeiro. The visit coincides with the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations (May 8, 1989 – May 8, 2024) and the 17th anniversary of the comprehensive partnership (May 2007 – May 2024) between Vietnam and Brazil, marked by a series of meaningful and diverse events.
Developing relations with China is Vietnam’s top priority: Deputy PM

Developing relations with China is Vietnam’s top priority: Deputy PM

Hanoi – Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long on November 19 held talks with Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of China, on the occasion of his attendance at the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit and his visit to Zhejiang province.
Vietnam pledges to make more contributions to APEC cooperation

Vietnam pledges to make more contributions to APEC cooperation

Lima – Vietnam will continue actively contributing to and effectively implementing cooperation orientations and directions of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), State President Luong Cuong affirmed while addressing the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru, on November 16 (local time).
Amending the Law on Electricity to unlock resources for energy security and net zero emissions

Amending the Law on Electricity to unlock resources for energy security and net zero emissions

The draft amendment to the Law on Electricity, which is on the agenda at the current session of the National Assembly, would be a bold step for Việt Nam towards ensuring national energy security and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Ambassador highlights importance of PM Phạm Minh Chính’s Brazil trip

Ambassador highlights importance of PM Phạm Minh Chính’s Brazil trip

In an interview granted to the press ahead of Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s trip to Brazil for the event, the diplomat said the trip is of significance in different aspects.
Tra fish sector aiming for production, processing greening for sustainable development

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

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

Solutions discussed to ensure coal supply for electricity generation in 2025

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.
Garment industry targets 47-48 billion USD in export turnover next year

Garment industry targets 47-48 billion USD in export turnover next year

Hanoi – Vietnam’s textile and garment industry aims to achieve 47–48 billion USD in export turnover in 2025, according to Vu Duc Giang, Chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).
Residents support restarting Ninh Thuận Nuclear Project, call for clear roadmap

Residents support restarting Ninh Thuận Nuclear Project, call for clear roadmap

Local residents expressed their hope that the project will be implemented with a clear, coordinated timeline and that it will bring transformative development to the province.
Workshop seeks ways to attract Japan’s green investment to Vietnam

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

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

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

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

Disbursement of public investment must be accelerated: Deputy PM

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.
LG plans to pour further US$1 billion investment into Vietnam

LG plans to pour further US$1 billion investment into Vietnam

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s LG Displays Co. Ltd has been licensed to raise its investment in a factory in Hai Phong city, northern Vietnam, by US$1 billion.
Vietnam not manipulating currency: US Treasury

Vietnam not manipulating currency: US Treasury

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has officially announced in its latest report that Vietnam does not manipulate currency.
VIB, Flywire partner to streamline cross-border payments for students from Vietnam

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

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

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

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

UK stands ready to help Vietnam build international financial hub

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.
Hundreds of damaged irrigation reservoirs need repairing

Hundreds of damaged irrigation reservoirs need repairing

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

Greening e-commerce crucial for sustainable development

(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.
National Environmental Protection Plan ensures high quality living environment

National Environmental Protection Plan ensures high quality living environment

The plan aims to effectively conserve biodiversity and maintain ecological balance, proactively address climate change and promote a society that develops harmoniously with nature.
Super Typhoon Man-yi to move into East Sea on November 18

Super Typhoon Man-yi to move into East Sea on November 18

Super Typhoon Man-yi is expected to batter the Philippines’ Luzon island on November 17 afternoon before moving into the East Sea hours later, becoming the ninth storm to affect Vietnam this year, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
AI is core technology of 4th Industrial Revolution: Minister

AI is core technology of 4th Industrial Revolution: Minister

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.
Global scientific luminaries to gather at VinFuture sci-tech week

Global scientific luminaries to gather at VinFuture sci-tech week

The VinFuture Foundation has announced its flagship Science and Technology Week and Award Ceremony scheduled for December 4-7 in Hanoi, bringing together leading experts in pivotal technological domains such as materials sciences, AI, air pollution and environmental studies.
Hà Nội to host 2024 e-commerce and digital economy forum on November 21

Hà Nội to host 2024 e-commerce and digital economy forum on November 21

The event aims to address the practical needs of businesses in the industrial and trade sectors as they navigate digital transformation.
Telecoms service providers invest in 4G, 5G technologies

Telecoms service providers invest in 4G, 5G technologies

Telecoms service providers in Vietnam are investing in 4G and 5G mobile phone connectivity infrastructure at the same time.
Teachers in digital age confronted with new challenges

Teachers in digital age confronted with new challenges

Modernising classrooms, labs and research equipment is one of the urgent tasks that must be completed for higher education, in addition to the thorough application of university autonomy.
Vietnam, China open two temporary cross-border routes

Vietnam, China open two temporary cross-border routes

Beijing – Vietnam and China on November 17 opened two temporary cross-border corridors to facilitate travel, trade and people-to-people exchanges.
Concerted efforts made to eradicate temporary, dilapidated houses in 2025

Concerted efforts made to eradicate temporary, dilapidated houses in 2025

From 2000 to 2023, more than 1.7 million homes have been either newly built or repaired to support poor households and those facing difficult circumstances.
Party leader requests extra efforts to fulfill education, training reform goal

Party leader requests extra efforts to fulfill education, training reform goal

Hanoi – Party General Secretary To Lam attended a meeting with outstanding teachers and education managers in Hanoi on November 18, during which he asked for stronger efforts to complete the goal of education and training reform.
VN takes part in food and beverage fair in Chicago

VN takes part in food and beverage fair in Chicago

The event is organised by the Private Label Manufacturers' Association (PLMA).
Hòa Bình honey awaits reactions from UK

Hòa Bình honey awaits reactions from UK

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.
Post-Typhoon Yagi trade networking event starts in Hải Dương

Post-Typhoon Yagi trade networking event starts in Hải Dương

The Hải Dương Handicrafts Association and Nam Vũ Clean Agricultural Cooperative organised a trade event in Thanh Hà District to help local businesses expand markets and find partners after Typhoon Yagi.
Hòa Bình exports honey and pearl onions to UK

Hòa Bình exports honey and pearl onions to UK

This shipment marks Hòa Bình Province's second export of processed agricultural products to the UK, and has a value exceeding VNĐ300 million (US$11,800).
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Bac Ninh Province: Dong Ho folk painting needs urgent safeguarding

Bac Ninh Province: Dong Ho folk painting needs urgent safeguarding

(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.
Vietnamese designers tell stories of culture at Fashion Week

Vietnamese designers tell stories of culture at Fashion Week

Vietnamese fashion designers took audiences in Hà Nội on a journey to explore the country’s culture and heritage through their new collections presented at the Aquafina Việt Nam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) Fall/Winter 2024.
Creative City promotes socio-economic development, says expert

Creative City promotes socio-economic development, says expert

The design festival became one of Hà Nội's commitments after joining UNESCO's Creative Cities Network in 2019.
Five Vietnamese creations listed among the world’s 100 best-rated dishes with coconut

Five Vietnamese creations listed among the world’s 100 best-rated dishes with coconut

The dishes include pomelo sweet soup (ranking 33), honeycomb cake (ranking 42), coconut steamed rice with baby shrimp (ranking 80), husband and wife cake (ranking 91) and coconut pandan waffles (ranking 93).
Folk cultural festival on Côn Đảo Island attracts tourists

Folk cultural festival on Côn Đảo Island attracts tourists

The death anniversary of Lady Phi Yến, the 239th, the biggest folk cultural festival on Côn Đảo Island, attracted many Vietnamese and foreign audiences.
Tra Que named among world’s best tourism villages in 2024

Tra Que named among world’s best tourism villages in 2024

Tra Que vegetable village in the central province of Quang Nam has become Vietnam's sole representative to earn a spot on the United Nations World Tourism Organisation's (UNWTO) 2024 list of the world’s 55 best tourism villages.
Quảng Ninh to attract more foreign tourists by year-end

Quảng Ninh to attract more foreign tourists by year-end

The northeastern province of Quảng Ninh, home to Hạ Long bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is actively working to reach its target of 19 million visitors in 2024, including 3.5 million international arrivals.
Vietnam promotes int’l cooperation in MICE tourism development

Vietnam promotes int’l cooperation in MICE tourism development

(VEN) - MICE is a type of tourism that combines meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions organized by businesses for their staff, employees, and partners. Compared to other countries in the region, Vietnam is considered to have great potential for MICE tourism development.
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