35 American businesses recognised for corporate social responsibility

Thirty-five companies were recognised for their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts at a ceremony in Hanoi on Wednesday.

Nuclear power key to green transition and energy security: General Secretary

Ninh Thuận Province’s economy grew 1.7 times compared to the start of the term, with an average annual GRDP growth rate of approximately 9 per cent, ranking among the fastest in Việt Nam.

Vietnam News Headlines December 5/2024

Vietnamese community in RoK not affected by recent political developments: Embassy

US to provide 12.5 million USD to support Vietnam in combating IUU fishing

The assistance package will support Vietnam in strengthening maritime law enforcement and combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Online Friday 2024 successful with impressive figures

The Online Friday 2024 drew logistics companies, digital infrastructure solution providers, influential content creators and e-commerce platforms.

PM orders swift response to military exercise accident in Military Region 7

PM Chính expressed condolences and sympathy to the families and relatives of the affected soldiers.

Vietnamese Government, US chip giant NVIDIA sign cooperation agreement

PM Chinh acknowledged contributions of NVIDIA and Jensen Huang himself to Vietnam’s development, particularly in leveraging science, technology, and AI to drive national growth.

HBSO welcomes Christmas with classical ballet The Nutcracker

The Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will perform the world-famous classical ballet The Nutcracker at the Opera House on December 6, 7 and 8 to welcome the Christmas season.

Public Security Ministry prepared to build airport in Bac Ninh

The Mobile Police Command under the Ministry of Public Security recently held a conference to review and implement plans for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Gia Binh Airport Construction Project in Bac Ninh province, northern Vietnam.

Vietnam and Japan ink parliamentary cooperation agreement

The National Assembly of Vietnam and the House of Councillors of Japan have signed a document to enhance cooperation between the two countries’ parliaments.

Up to 5,000 extra train tickets provided for Tet holidays

The Railway Transport Joint Stock Company will operate an additional 11 trains with 5,000 extra seats to meet the high travel demand during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays 2025.

Appealing concerts stimulate tourism demand in Vietnam

Premier music concerts in Vietnam are emerging as powerful economic catalysts, transforming not just the entertainment industry but also significantly boosting tourism and local businesses.

Hanoi’s 11-month state budget revenue tops 17.6 billion USD

Hanoi’s total state budget revenue from January-November reached 447.2 trillion VND (17.6 billion USD), surpassing the yearly estimate by 9.5% and marking an 18.3% year-on-year increase, according to the municipal People’s Committee.

Vietnam’s fruit, vegetable exports likely to set new record in 2024

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports are projected to reach 6.6 billion USD by the end of November, fulfilling the annual target of 6-6.6 billion USD, one month ahead of schedule.

PM orders development of modern railway systems in major cities

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City must complete their construction master plans and submit to the Prime Minister for consideration before December 25.

Vietnam Business News December 5/2024

Rubber industry adaptive to EU Deforestation Regulation

Hung Yen’s famous eel noodle soup

Not only visually appealing, Hung Yen’s famous bun thang luon (eel noodle soup) captivates diners with its unique flavor, crafted from a variety of ingredients such as fried eggs, pork rolls, crispy pork belly, and eel.

Discussions should focus on how to begin, not on whether to postpone project

Here is the second part of the talk between VietNamNet and National Assembly’s former deputy chair of Economics Committee Nguyen Van Phuc about the North-South high-speed railway project.

Visionary leadership vital for Vietnam to avoid economic stagnation

Despite decades of high growth, Vietnam remains at risk of falling into the middle-income trap, highlighting the need for visionary leadership and innovative policies.

‘Lao  Nong Vlog’ channel earns billions of dong from selling eel breeders

Lao Nong 'Vlog', who has attracted millions of likes for his videos on his TikTok channel, is known as the 'tycoon of eel breeders’ in the North.

Recent appointments reduce Vietnam’s “Trump risk” for investors

Michael Kokalari, a chartered financial analyst and chief economist at VinaCapital, stated so in his recent report.

Measures needed to accelerate disbursement of foreign-funded public investment

Drastic measures are needed to remove roadblocks and accelerate the disbursement of foreign-funded public investment in the remaining months of this year, as the disbursement rate remains far below the target of 95 per cent.

2025 holiday schedule announed early, expected to boost tourism

Vietnam’s 2025 holiday schedule was announced early, which is expected to help both people and tour operators actively prepare for holidays across the year.

Hai Phong plans to build Vietnam’s longest sea-crossing bridge

The northern port city of Hai Phong is planning to construct the longest sea-crossing bridge in Vietnam at a total cost of more than 8.7 trillion VND (342.45 million USD).

14 Vinschool students dominate top global and national Cambridge Exam rankings

Vinschool continues to set the benchmark for academic excellence in Vietnam, with 14 students achieving top honors in global and national rankings of the 2024 Cambridge International Exams.