Vietnam’s top female volleyball player heading to Indonesia

Vietnam’s top female volleyball player Tran Thi Thanh Thuy has departed for Indonesia to join Gresik Petrokimia Pupuk Club.

Business matching and food products week kicks off in HCM City

The Business Matching and HCMC Products Week 2024 – Food and Beverages kicked off on December 11, offering a platform for enterprises to showcase their products to export partners, sourcing companies, and both domestic and international consumers.

Vietnam’s coffee exports possibly top 5 billion USD for first time

Coffee prices have increased by over 50% on average this year, enabling the export revenue to potentially surpass 5 billion USD for the first time.

HCM City needs over 40 million USD for seven railway lines by 2035

Ho Chi Minh City will need about 40.21 billion USD for constructing seven urban railway lines with a total length of about 355km by 2035, its Transport Department said.

Alcohol consumption in Vietnam linked to 30 diseases, injuries

Among 548,000 annual deaths in Vietnam, alcohol is the cause behind 40,000 cases (over 7 percent).

Vietnamese enterprises need to be united to succeed

Vietnam has vowed to exploit all domestic resources to develop the huge North-South high-speed railway project.

HCM City man obtains doctorate at age 29, returns to work in healthcare industry

Vowing to ‘study to the last’, after obtaining a master’s degree in the UK, Vinh studied in South Korea to eventually earn a doctorate at the age of 29.

Expat’s surprising reactions when trying coconut worms in Vietnam

After tasting a duong dua cocktail (lavae coconut worm cocktail), a western traveler tried fresh duong dua soaked in fish sauce with chili for the first time in HCM City.

Young people delay marriage, afraid to give birth

Young people are delaying marriage and are reluctant to give birth, which is risking a population crisis for the country in the future.

Vietnamese dishes recognised among top 100 best crustacean dishes in the world

There are a number of types of bún riêu, including crab noodle soup, shrimp noodle soup, snail noodle soup, pork greaves noodle soup and others.

Vietnam must transition to three-tier governance, experts advise

A shift to three-tier governance could make Vietnam’s political apparatus leaner, more efficient, and better suited to modern challenges.

Book about Vietnamese mother by French author wins award

‘Loan – Aus Dem Leben Eines Phoenix' (Loan - From the Life of a Phoenix) by Vietnamese-French author Isabelle Müller has won third prize at the 10th National External Information Service Awards.

HCM City explodes with ’mega music festivals’

The year-end period marks a peak for grand scale music events in HCM City.

’The Tale of Kieu’ - a gift to theatre-goers in HCM City this Christmas

Artists from the private IDECAF (Institute of Cultural Exchange with France), one of HCM City’s leading drama troupes, are working to offer a special show this season.

Surprise entry in the elite list of Vietnam’s highest-paid performers

Who are Vietnam’s top-earning singers? From seasoned icons like My Tam to new rap sensations like HIEUTHUHAI, here’s a look at the music industry's elite earners.

Hanoi grapples with redeveloping its ageing infrastructure

While the path to redeveloping Hanoi’s old apartment buildings is fraught with challenges, the city remains committed to its vision.

Legal gaps and challenges delay Vietnam’s air taxi ambitions

Binh Dinh Province’s proposal for piloting air taxis highlights innovation in tourism but requires refinement to meet regulatory demands.

Unique restaurant in Saigon cooks family-style dishes without pots

By cooking and serving all dishes in frying pans, a small restaurant in Binh Chanh District has become a popular destination for diners seeking both delicious food and a unique dining experience.

Vietnam’s exports expected to hit highest growth since 2021

Vietnam’s exports are expected to grow by 18 per cent this year, marking the highest rate since 2021, according to UOB Bank.

Incentives set for domestic air transportation services

The Ministry of Transport recently issued a circular setting mechanisms and policies to manage the prices of domestic air transportation services and specialised aviation services.

Vietnam Business News December 11/2024

New information disclosure regulations for bond issuers effective from December 25

Tax revenue from e-commerce surpasses US$4.2 billion

With the rapid growth of the e-commerce market, tax revenue from this sector reached about VNĐ108 trillion (US$4.25 billion) in the first 11 months of 2024.

Vietnam hits record domestic car production in November 2024

Domestic car production in Vietnam reached unprecedented levels in November, driven by government incentives and year-end market demand.

Vietnam’s supporting industry for electronics needs more support

In addition to the efforts of enterprises, Vietnam’s supporting industry for electronics production needs many helpful policies from the State to promote its development.

Vietnam News Headlines December 11/2024

Developing green and sustainable tourism as a pathway to growth