Việt Nam News

Environment

Hà Nội’s craft villages must embrace greener methods

The development of the villages also puts pressure on the city’s environment.

Society

Co-operatives can connect dragon fruit farmers with market

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Lê Minh Hoan said that dragon fruit producers must reorganise their production as per market demand.

Economy

Long way to go for Vietnamese durian

Vietnamese durians have made a name for themselves as a great-tasting fruit for consumers overseas, but still have a long way to go to maintain their position on the international scene, according to insiders.

Economy

UKVFTA to accelerate Việt Nam’s institutional reform

As Việt Nam has signed many new free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries or regions that require more stringent standards not only on quality but also on production processes, it is crucial for local enterprises to quickly adapt to new rules.

Economy

Việt Nam's economic growth forecast at 7.5 per cent in 2022: World Bank

Việt Nam’s GDP growth is forecast to surge from an estimated 2.6 per cent in 2021 to 7.5 per cent in 2022, with resilient manufacturing and a robust rebound in services serving as the driving forces for economic recovery. 

Society

Mass vaccinations against monkeypox not currently recommended

The latest guidelines from the health ministry concerning the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of monkeypox still have not prescribed vaccines to the general public.

Economy

Việt Nam’s manufacturing output continues to rise

The Vietnamese manufacturing sector remained in growth territory at the start of the third quarter of the year, but there were some signs of demand softening. As such, output, new orders and employment all increased at weaker rates than in June, according to S&P Global.

Economy

Wood exporters urged to prepare for increased trade remedy investigations

Experts urged wood exporters to diversify markets, standardise supply chains and be well equipped with trade defense knowledge in the face of increasing trade protectionism.

Society

Vigilance urged against COVID-19 amid emergence of new epidemics

The Government leader stressed the significance of vaccination and urged ministries, agencies and localities, particularly the Ministry of Health, to step up communication work, as he was addressing the 17th meeting of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

Society

Vietnamese, British agencies coordinate in identifying fire victims

The Consular Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK will continue to actively coordinate with Vietnamese and British competent agencies in the identification of victims in a blaze in Greater Manchester on May 7.

Society

Khánh Hòa man opens blood donation club

Lê Thanh Ninh established a blood donation club to mobilise more people to donate

Economy

Textile firms see mixed performance in Q2

In contrast to a sector-wide pickup in the first quarter of 2022, textile firms had a mixed performance in the second quarter.

Society

Workers to have four days off for National Day

As this year's National Day (September 2, 2022) is on Friday, so workers nationwide will have a total of four days off.

Economy

Enterprises, workers in non-State sector and FDI rise rapidly

The number of enterprises and employees working in the non-State sector and FDI increased rapidly, whereas that of State sector fell markedly.

Society

High-tech farming makes millions for young entrepreneur

After six years of tinkering, Bùi Xuân Quế's high-tech baby melon growing model has brought positive values and created a new direction for local farmers.

Economy

Exporters to update UKCA mark

As trade activities with the United Kingdom are growing significantly, especially after the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), it is necessary for Vietnamese exporters to update the UK Conformity Assesssed mark, a mandatory for industrial exported goods to the UK starting next year.

Economy

Demand for express delivery all set to boom: experts

Việt Nam’s express delivery services market was worth US$0.71 billion last year, and is projected to grow at 24.1 per cent a year to reach $4.88 billion by 2030.

Economy

Trade remedies imposed on sugar imports from five ASEAN countries

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has decided to impose trade remedies against sugar products imported from five ASEAN countries that use Thai sugarcane.

Society

Monkeypox prevention control must be “one step ahead, one level higher”: Government

In the face of dangerous infectious diseases like COVID-19 and dengue fever, the Government leader said proactive prevention and control of monkeypox must be carried out with the spirit of “one step ahead, one level higher” to avoid concurrent outbreaks and to protect people’s lives and public health.

Society

Firefighters sacrifice for the lives of others

Yesterday hardly anyone knew their names. Today they are national heroes, remembered by a nation, and posthumously rewarded for paying the ultimate price.