Province

HCM City tightens food monitoring as Tết approaches

11:08 | 05/02/2024 Province

The work of ensuring food safety during Tết (Lunar New Year holidays) has been tightened in HCM City recently so people can enjoy the festive season safely.

HCM City braces for traffic congestion around airport amid Tết rush

06:00 | 01/02/2024 Province

HCM City and aviation authorities have taken a number of measures to ensure security and ease congestion at Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport before, during and after the Tết (Lunar New Year) rush in February.

Provincial industries experience new breakthroughs

14:00 | 31/01/2024 Province

(VEN) - Under the guidance of the Provincial People’s Committee and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Hung Yen Department of Industry and Trade has focused on monitoring the production and business situation, accelerating administrative reforms, and improving the investment environment to attract domestic and foreign investment, and to create new production capacity for the industrial sector.

Orientations to build Hung Yen as ecological, smart city

14:00 | 30/01/2024 Province

(VEN) - Thanks to great efforts and high determination, Hung Yen City has completed targets in every aspect, marking a smart, ecological and innovative urban area which creates a new position in its way to development.

Lao Cai seeks solutions for mining, hydroelectric enterprises

06:00 | 18/04/2024 Province

(VEN) - The Lao Cai Provincial People’s Committee recently organized a conference on solving difficulties for industrial enterprises during operation in the province. The event was attended by more than 40 mining and mineral processing, and hydroelectric businesses.

Bac Kan Province: Positive signs of industrial production, trade

06:00 | 03/04/2024 Province

(VEN) - In January 2024, the industrial production index, the total retail sales of consumer goods and services, and the import-export value of Bac Kan Province showed a positive outlook compared to the same month last year. This is an important premise for the locality to achieve its annual goals and targets.

Positive changes seen in HCM City’s transport infrastructure development

09:08 | 19/02/2024 Province

With great efforts of the entire political system, HCM City has seen strong changes in developing its urban transport infrastructure system.

Hung Yen Province accelerates industrialization

14:00 | 27/01/2024 Province

(VEN) - In recent years, the economy of Hung Yen Province has maintained a relatively high growth rate, thanks to breakthrough socioeconomic development solutions. Hung Yen is striving to become a modern, rapidly developing, and sustainable industrial province.

HCM City airport new terminal is 50 per cent complete

06:00 | 25/01/2024 Province

Construction of the third passenger terminal at HCM City’s Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport is around 50 per cent complete.

Ho Chi Minh City brings regional specialties to distribution channels

14:00 | 17/01/2024 Province

(VEN) - In addition to the VND22 trillion package to stabilize the lunar New Year (Tet) market, the industry and trade sector of Ho Chi Minh City has linked regions and localities with distribution channels to have more regional specialties and One Commune One Products (OCOP) to serve consumers.

Da Nang promotes sale of OCOP and typical products

14:00 | 16/01/2024 Province

(VEN) - Through effective support programs, the city of Da Nang has helped businesses promote the sale of One Commune One Product (OCOP) products and typical products, especially on e-commerce platforms.

FDI a major driving force of economic growth

14:00 | 15/01/2024 Province

(VEN) - From the beginning of 2023 to November 20, Quang Ninh Province attracted more than US$3.1 billion of foreign direct investment (FDI), taking the lead among localities nationwide in attracting foreign investment.

HCM City to overcome challenges to achieve 7.5-8% growth in 2024

10:28 | 08/01/2024 Province

Challenges such as bureaucratic obstacles, land clearance issues and project implementation delays must be overcome for HCM City to reach its growth target of 7.5-8 per cent for 2024, said a city official.

Hai Phong to further strengthen economic pillars in 2024

14:00 | 05/01/2024 Province

(VEN) - In 2024, the port city of Hai Phong will concentrate on developing industrial, logistics and trade sectors – the three pillars of the local economy. This orientation was made at the 13^th session of the city’s 16^th People’s Council of the 2021-2026 tenure.

WB-funded agriculture project benefits 29,000 farmer households in Soc Trang

06:00 | 31/12/2023 Province

As many as 29,000 farmer households in the Mekong Delta province of Song Trang benefited from the Vietnam Sustainable Agriculture Transformation (VnSAT) project funded by the World Bank, heard a conference to review the project in the locality on December 28.

Quang Nam diversifies trade promotion activities

14:00 | 19/12/2023 Province

(VEN) - The south central coastal province of Quang Nam has adopted many policies to expand export markets for its products.

Thai Binh Province develops green industrial zones

14:00 | 17/12/2023 Province

(VEN) - The Red River Delta province of Thai Binh is promoting the development of industrial clusters in a bid to achieve the targets of its plan for industry and trade development in the 2021-2025 period.

Yen Bai industry and trade sector exceeds targets

14:00 | 13/12/2023 Province

(VEN) - To implement Resolutions No.11/NQ-CP dated January 30, 2022 and No.01/NQ-CP dated January 6, 2023 of the Government, the Yen Bai industry and trade sector has carried out many activities to facilitate stable production and business activities for local enterprises.

Hải Phòng plans to become international logistics centre by 2050

06:00 | 13/12/2023 Province

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has recently signed a decision approving the new master plan for Hải Phòng City, with the northeastern city evolving into a major seaport hub in the region and globally, anchored by three key pillars of development.

Can Tho urged to mobilise all resources for master plan realisation

09:21 | 11/12/2023 Province

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 10 asked the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho to mobilise all possible resources to successfully implement its master plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

City seeks $3.6b to extend first metro line to Bình Dương, Đồng Nai provinces

06:00 | 08/12/2023 Province

HCM City will need over VNĐ86 trillion (US$3.6 billion) from public funds to extend its first metro route to the neighbouring provinces of Bình Dương and Đồng Nai.

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“The Road to Dien Bien Phu” full of emotion

14:59 | 07/05/2024 Lifestyle

(VEN) - To mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024), the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum held the “The Road to Dien Bien Phu” exhibition to introduce 70 outstanding artworks, such as paintings, graphics, sculptures, sketches, and posters by 34 authors produced between 1949 and 2009.

IC development challenges Dong Nai Province

14:00 | 07/05/2024 Industry promotion

(VEN) - Under the plan, the southeastern province of Dong Nai will have 27 industrial clusters (ICs) with a total area of almost 1,500 hectares in the 2021-2025 period. However, only four of the 27 ICs have had their infrastructure projects accomplished as of the end of 2023, while the rest are still under investment procedure handling and site clearance.

Vietnam, France agree to strengthen their strategic partnership

11:21 | 07/05/2024 Vietnam and EU

French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu's visit "holds significant importance in strengthening the Việt Nam-France Strategic Partnership and reaffirms their commitment to leaving the past behind and moving forward".

PM offers incense to fallen soldiers in Điện Biên Phủ

09:51 | 07/05/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính offered incense to heroes and martyrs at the A1 cemetery in Điện Biên Phủ city, the northern province of Dien Bien on May 6, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory (May 7).

MoF refuses to cut import tax for some materials of animal feed production

09:36 | 07/05/2024 Finance-Banking

The Ministry of Finance has refused to reduce import tax rates for some crucial materials of animal feed production as proposed by Bến Tre Province's voters.

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Green transformation in tourism starts with correct understanding, awareness: expert

06:00 | 07/05/2024 Tourism

Many tourism businesses still have insufficient and incorrect understanding of these principles so the implementation of green tourism within the Vietnamese business community is still limited.

Vietnamese celebrated director to head jury at Shanghai International Film Festival

06:00 | 07/05/2024 Lifestyle

According to the organisers of the film festival, the works of the Vietnamese French director and scriptwriter, who won the Best Director Award at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in 2023 for The Taste of Things, blend the expressions of Eastern and Western cultures, with sensitivity, delicacy, and a romantic style.

HCM City achieves $127 million in tourism revenue over five-day holiday

06:00 | 04/05/2024 Tourism

HCM City’s tourism revenue is estimated at more than VNĐ3.23 trillion (US$127 million) during the five-day holiday celebrating Reunification Day from April 27-May 1, according to the city Department of Tourism.

Optimising UNESCO titles for national development

06:00 | 04/05/2024 Lifestyle

With 65 UNESCO titles spanning all the 63 cities and provinces, Việt Nam contributes to enriching, protecting, and promoting the cultural treasures of humanity. This helps international friends better understand the country, its people, traditions, and history.

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7 places that are worth a visit in Điện Biên

06:00 | 05/05/2024 Tourism

Here are seven recommended places for those who intend to visit the province.

Policy

Decree fosters industrial cluster development

06:00 | 07/05/2024 Policy

(VEN) - The Government has recently issued Decree 32/2024/ND-CP (Decree 32) on the management and development of industrial clusters (ICs), creating a more favorable mechanism for IC development.

Decree regulates conditions for cars from abroad to Việt Nam

06:00 | 06/05/2024 Policy

HÀ NỘI — Foreign drivers using their vehicles in Việt Nam must complete a stringent set of procedures through a recognised travel company before they enter the country.

Fresh policies come into effect in May 2024

06:00 | 03/05/2024 Policy

New policies regarding standards for civil servants holding leadership and management positions, management and development of industrial clusters, transportation of dangerous goods, and penalties in fishing sector shall come into effect this May.

Employment Law to be revised for better assurance of employees’ interests

10:53 | 01/05/2024 Policy

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has recently released the latest draft of the amended Law on Employment with several significant changes.

Industry & Trade

IC development challenges Dong Nai Province

14:00 | 07/05/2024 Industry promotion

Textile and garment businesses face difficulties due to lack of domestic supply

05:00 | 07/05/2024 Industry

HÀ NỘI — The textile and garment industry has long faced an imbalance between production stages.

Automobile industry reported strong sales in Q1

06:00 | 05/05/2024 Industry

HÀ NỘI — April 2024 marks the second consecutive month the automobile industry reported significant growth since the beginning of the year, according to a report by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO).

DPPA boots renewable energy, competitive electricity market

15:06 | 03/05/2024 Energy

(VEN) - A direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) will help attract investment in the development of renewable energy and a competitive retail electricity market.

Investment

Foreign, domestic investment in Ba Ria - Vung Tau rises sharply

09:22 | 07/05/2024 FDI

Foreign and domestic investment in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau stood at almost 1.63 billion USD and over 25.93 trillion VND (1 billion USD) during the first four months of 2024, surging 7.2-fold from a year earlier.

Foreign investors encouraged to invest in petroleum storage infrastructure

08:27 | 05/05/2024 Investment

The Vietnamese Government has given green light to foreign investors to invest in developing oil and gas storage and supply infrastructure system, but they cannot participate in distributing, importing and exporting petroleum.

Cambodian media values Vietnam's foreign investment attraction

09:50 | 03/05/2024 Investment

The SBM NEWS website of Cambodia has published an article praising Vietnam's ability to attract foreign investment, especially in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh.

Thai Binh province rolls out red carpet for Dutch businesses

10:45 | 30/04/2024 FDI

The northern province of Thai Binh always accompanies and creates the best conditions for enterprises, including those from the Netherlands to invest in and run long-term and effective business in the locality, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Ngo Dong Hai has affirmed.

Finance-Banking

MoF refuses to cut import tax for some materials of animal feed production

09:36 | 07/05/2024 Finance-Banking

The Ministry of Finance has refused to reduce import tax rates for some crucial materials of animal feed production as proposed by Bến Tre Province's voters.

Government proposes extending VAT cut until year end

09:10 | 05/05/2024 Finance-Banking

The Government has proposed extending the cut in value-added tax (VAT) from 10% to 8% on specific groups of goods and services from July 1 until the end of the year to support business and production activities.

Stock market upgrade to help Vietnam lure another 10 bln USD in investment

09:23 | 03/05/2024 Stock Market

The elevation of the stock market to "emerging" status can help Vietnam attract an additional 10 billion USD in both direct and indirect investment, KB Vietnam Securities JSC (KBSV) reported, citing the World Bank (WB).

VND30-trillion credit package for forestry, fisheries businesses

06:00 | 30/04/2024 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - Following the Government’s guidelines, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has assigned commercial banks to realizing a VND30-trillion preferential credit program for forestry and fisheries sectors in order to help them maintain their leading positions as billions-of-US-dollars export revenue earners.

Environment

Is it possible to deny collection for waste unsorted at source?

06:00 | 07/05/2024 Environment

Unsorted waste could be denied collection, per a draft document proposed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

PM asks for effective preventive solutions against forest fires

06:00 | 05/05/2024 Environment

HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has issued an official dispatch, requesting ministries, sectors, and localities to continue vigorously and effectively implementing fire prevention and control measures nationwide amid hot weather across the country.

Heat records broken, more hot weather forecast for May

06:00 | 04/05/2024 Environment

HÀ NỘI — April saw 112 heat records as the country baked in sweltering weather, with many places breaking temperature records set over a decade ago.

Vietnam faces climate change challenges

06:00 | 02/05/2024 Environment

(VEN) - Without appropriate adaptation and mitigation measures, it is estimated that climate change could cause Vietnam to suffer losses of approximately 12-14.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) annually by 2050, triple the losses in 2020, 3.2 percent of GDP or around US$10 billion.

Science - Technology

2024 VinFuture Prize records 1,469 nominations

06:00 | 07/05/2024 Science - Technology

The 4th edition of VinFuture Prize, an annual international award that honours remarkable scientific breakthroughs and promotes innovations for humankind, has officially closed its nomination portal with a record of 1,469 submissions.

HCM City: Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution to debut in September

06:00 | 05/05/2024 Science - Technology

A centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in Ho Chi Minh City is scheduled to be officially launched in September, with a mission to be Vietnam’s top facility in advising national industrial policies, piloting their implementation in the southern metropolis, and promoting economic transformation in the revolution.

Vietnam’s digital products to go global

06:00 | 04/05/2024 Science - Technology

(VEN) - Vietnamese digital technology businesses have made great strides in development, as more digital application products have been created. In addition to the domestic market, the state needs to support them to bring Make-in-Vietnam digital products and services to the world.

Digital transformation events for banking sector slated for May

06:00 | 03/05/2024 Science - Technology

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced a series of events focusing on digital transformation in the banking sector, scheduled for May 8 in Hanoi.

Society

Điện Biên Phủ Victory shows strength of intelligence, public consensus: Officer

06:00 | 07/05/2024 Society

The Điện Biên Phủ (May 7, 1954) was not only a victory of the strength of intelligence and public consensus but also contributed to the end of the resistance war against the French colonialists of the Vietnamese army and people.

HCM City works to put Metro Line No. 1 into operation soon

06:00 | 06/05/2024 Society

Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line No. 1 (Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien) is close to the finish line but is facing some difficulties, thus the local administration and the investor are making efforts to remove obstacles so that the it can start commercial operation soon.

Online administrative procedures to be processed on one app only from July 1

08:49 | 04/05/2024 Society

HÀ NỘI — Deputy Prime Minister Trần Lưu Quang has asked relevant ministries and localities to use the Vietnam Electronic Identification (VNeID) as the only app in administrative procedure performance from July 1, 2024 to save time and costs.

Over 61,000 people visit President Ho Chi Minh mausoleum on national holidays

11:02 | 02/05/2024 Society

More than 61,000 people, including 3,919 foreigners, paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi during the five-day National Reunification (April 30) and May Day (May 1) holidays, starting from April 27.

Vietnamese Brands

Habeco, northern beer Industry icon, reports largest quarterly loss in four years

06:00 | 07/05/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Habeco's leaders attributed the negative profits to a decrease in financial revenue caused by lower deposit interest rates, resulting in a 16 per cent decline to nearly VNĐ38 billion.

PV Gas unions launch book donation program

14:00 | 06/05/2024 Companies

(VEN) - On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day (April 21, 2014 - 2024), to honor the value of books and promote reading culture among students at primary schools, the Trade Union and Youth Union organizations of Petrovietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV GAS) launched a book donation program with the theme “Donating a book, giving a future.”

Vietnam Airlines reports profit in H1

06:00 | 05/05/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Vietnam Airlines (VNA) reported after-tax profit of VNĐ4.44 trillion (US$173.19 million) in Quarter 1 as it is strengthening its international flights and restructuring.

Phenikaa targets to train over 8,000 semiconductor chip design engineers by 2030

06:00 | 04/05/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The Phenikaa Semiconductor Training Centre will conduct research and training activities in IC design, semiconductors, technology transfer, international cooperation, resource mobilisation, and collaboration and cooperation with domestic and foreign partners to promote research and training activities on semiconductor chip design.