Vietnam Business News May 4/2024

Trade revenue surges 15% in Jan-Apr

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

VNeID not only brings practical benefits to the people but also plays a particularly important role in State management. It helps reduce waste and errors in using traditional documents, saving costs and time for people and the Government.

Digital ads on Vietnam platforms can compete with Google, Facebook

In order to compete with Google and Facebook, digital ad platforms in Vietnam need to have more high-quality users, which would help attract more ads from businesses and brands on their platform.

Hanoi’s pedestrian bridge with contemporary art installations put into use

The Tran Nhat Duat pedestrian bridge with contemporary art installations in Hanoi downtown officially opened to traffic on May 3.

Vietnam’s ‘King of bomb disposal’

Cao Xuan Tho, who is hailed as one of the Vietnamese “Kings of bomb disposal” during the resistance war against the French, still remembers the brutal days spent alongside his comrades on the battlefield in Dien Bien Phu.

Vietnam News Headlines May 4/2024

PM presides over Government’s regular meeting

Logistics cost increase: Enterprises shift exports to nearer countries

Recent geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East region resulted in a current logistics cost increase of about 130 percent compared to the end of 2023. This pushed export businesses to enhance exports to nearer countries.

HCM City considers putting microchips on dogs and cats to control pets

The responsibility of controlling dogs running loose has been assigned to all wards and communes, but many unleased dogs are still seen on streets.

Opportunity for Vietnamese cinema to go global

The first Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival 2024 (HIFF 2024) brought an excited atmosphere to roads and streets in the city last month.

Carbon credit market offers sustainable revenue

There have been positive signs since the Vietnamese Government committed to the goal of Net Zero Carbon Emission in 2050.

Saigon Hi-Tech Park seeks to commercialize research results

HCM City’s Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) is collaborating with many enterprises to commercialise technological research results of its Research and Development Center.

Dien Bien Phu Victory from international perspectives

Exactly 70 years ago, Vietnam won the Dien Bien Phu campaign, forcing the French government to sign the Geneva Agreement in July 1954 and marking the end of the French military presence not only in Vietnam but also in the whole Indochina.

Hanoi actively protects trees during storm season

During the storm season, the risk of trees falling is always present. Typically, in the heavy rain last Saturday evening, more than 400 trees fell across the city.

Unlocking the tourism potential of Hanoi’s subs

Located about 30 kilometers southwest of Hanoi, Quoc Oai District boasts a rich heritage of over 200 distinctive historical, cultural, architectural, and artistic relics.

Preliminary rehearsal of military parade commemorating Dien Bien Phu victory

On May 3, a preliminary rehearsal of military parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory was held in Dien Bien province, with the participation of more than 12,000 people.

Health Ministry plays down public worries about AstraZeneca vaccine side-effects

An official of the Ministry of Health has played down public worries about AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine side-effects after the pharmaceutical giant admitted that the vaccine may cause extremely rare side-effects.

Photos of Vietnamese landscapes honoured at 35AWARDS Photography Award

Two shots taken by local photographers Nguyen Minh Tu and Bui Van Hai have been named among the top 100 in the drone photography category of the ninth 35AWARDS, an international event created in 2015 by the professional photo community 35photo.pro.

Vietnam, Russia seek joint literate, art projects

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi on May 2 hosted a reception for Chairman of the Association of Russian Diplomats Igor Khalevinsky, and writer-poet Svetlana Savitskaya.

French Minister of Armed Forces to attend Dien Bien Phu victory ceremony

French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu and Secretary of State Patricia Miralles will visit Vietnam and attend a grand ceremony on May 7 to mark 70 years of the Dien Bien Phu victory over French colonialism.

Special stamp set marks 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory

The Ministry of Information and Communications has announced that a special set of stamps celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory will be issued on May 5.

Viettel to showcase defence tech at DSA, NATSEC exhibitions in Malaysia

Viettel will showcase its high-tech defence industry products at the 2024 Defence Service Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA) and the National Security Asia 2024 (NATSEC) exhibition in Malaysia from May 6-9.

Heat records broken, more hot weather forecast for May

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

SBV cancels gold auction for third time due to lack of bidders

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced the cancellation of its gold auction for 16,800 taels of SJC gold this morning, May 3, as just one bidder registered to join the auction.

Urgent investigation launched into mass food poisoning in Dong Nai

As of 7am on Friday, hospitals in Long Khanh City had admitted 469 suspected food poisoning cases linked to the consumption of bread from the Bang bread shop in Xuan Binh Ward, Long Khanh City.

Binh Dinh to host Teqball World Series next month

Athletes from 50 countries and regions will take part in the competition in Quy Nhon City, competing in men’s singles and doubles and mixed doubles.