Childhood of Uncle Ho portrayed in new movie

Vietnamese people will have the chance to learn more about the life of President Ho Chi Minh – the “Old father of the Vietnamese nation”, through a movie about his childhood will be premier nationwide on May 17.

PM orders intensified carbon credit supervision

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a directive focusing on bolstering carbon credit management to effectively implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Vietnam cueist wins Scottish Open Pool 9-ball Championship 2024

Vietnamese cueist Duong Quoc Hoang has won the Scottish Open Pool 9-ball Championship 2024 in Scotland, the UK.

Head coach Kim Sang-sik to make debut appearance today

Head coach of the Vietnam national football team Kim Sang-sik of the Republic of Korea is scheduled to make his debut appearance at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) today (May 6).

State agencies vow to punish online ad platforms that violate regulations

All online ad platforms and agents, both domestic and cross-border, have to observe Vietnamese laws.

Bank deposits decline for first time in over two years

Banks’deposits decreased for the first time in two years as of the end of March, according to data from the central bank.

CAAV to begin inspecting air ticket sales from May 7

The Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority (CAAV) has decided to follow the direction of the Transport Ministry to inspect ticket sales of domestic airlines.

Supply pressures ahead for Vietnam’s coffee exporters

Coffee export businesses are wary over an October start for the harvest season, meaning healthy export figures thus far in 2024 may be dampened by dwindling supply.

​​​​​​​VN needs drastic reforms to create firm ground for economic growth

Vietnam’s economy has a good start with a growth rate of 5.66 per cent in the first quarter of this year, the highest rate since 2020. However, whether the recovery is firm remains a question.

Final rehearsal held for 70th Dien Bien Phu Victory anniversary

The official rehearsal for the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024) took place in Dien Bien province on May 5 morning.

Australian man passionately devoted to VN's environment sector

Michael, graduated from the University of Sydney and did his Ph.D at Southern Cross University, originally came to Việt Nam as recruited by the United Nations Development Programme and the ministry as a chief technical advisor for a project in 2007.

Exploring the stalactite castle in Quang Binh

Tien Son Cave is often hailed as a stalactite castle, enchanting visitors with its majestic beauty, crafted by layers of stacked stalactites forming unique and captivating shapes.

Real estate sector set for stronger recovery later this year

Vietnam's economy has been exhibiting diverse signs of recovery, with growth projected to reach 5.5 percent in 2024 and gradually climb to 6 percent in 2025, as per the latest Economic Update Report released today, April 23, by the World Bank.

Debates over ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products

There are debates over banning e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products as the Ministry of Health proposed a ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products whereas the Ministry of Industry and Trade wants to legalize the two products.

Personnel resource: Vital for VN to join semiconductor industry

Promptly developing high-quality human resources is vital for Vietnam to utilize its advantages and participate effectively in the multibillion-dollar chain of the semiconductor industry, said Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha.

Vietnam faces population decline as birth rate falls

Without timely policy adjustments and solutions to raise the birth rate, Vietnam's population will gradually decrease, hindering the country's socio-economic development.

Central region taking better advantage of its strengths for comprehensive growth

Many provinces in the Central region have updated their planning, more clearly identifying their strong points for green and sustainable growth overall.

Vietnam lacks chip-design engineers despite high salaries

The number of semiconductor engineers in Vietnam is low compared with demand, especially in chip designing.

Vietnam, France look to stronger defence cooperation

Talks were held between Vietnamese Minister of Defence General Phan Van Giang and French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu in Hanoi on May 5.

Vietnam shows keen interest in Cambodia's Funan Techo canal project

Vietnam is greatly interested in Funan Techo canal project and respects the legitimate interests of Cambodia in accordance with the 1995 Mekong Agreement, relevant regulations of the Mekong River Commission.

OV, French citizens rally in support of Tran To Nga’s Agent Orange lawsuit

More than 200 overseas Vietnamese and French friends gathered with various organisations at the Place de la République in Paris on May 4 to express their support for Vietnamese-French Tran To Nga.

Foreign media spotlights Vietnam's Dien Bien Phu Victory

As Vietnam is preparing for celebrations of the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory on May 7, international media outlets have continued to spotlight this historic event.

Gold at historic peak, auctions receive lukewarm reception

Gold prices reached a historic peak last week after consecutive auction sessions held by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) were met with lukewarm enthusiasm.

Vietnam Business News May 5/2024

Vietnamese pomelo likely to be exported to Australia

Vietnam’s social networks lose in competition with Google, Facebook

Cross-border platforms bear fewer duties than Vietnamese social networks. It is unreasonable to protect foreign platforms while imposing strict regulations on domestic ones.