Việt Nam News

Politics & Laws

UN ready to support Việt Nam in responding to new challenges: Coordinator

There are four priority development outcomes that the two sides have identified – social services, economic transformation, climate change, resilience and sustainability, governance, and access to justice

Economy

Central bank reduces intervention on OMO

The open market operations (OMO) have been more stable this month after the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) reduced its intervention in the market.

Economy

Shares to keep upward trend this week: brokers

Vietnamese shares are forecast to continue their upward trend this week as profit-taking pressure is cooling down significantly.

Environment

Việt Nam strives to conserve endangered elephant species

Since 2012, August 12 is recognised as World Elephant Day. World Elephant Day has become an opportunity for everyone to raise awareness about elephant protection and seek solutions to reduce conflicts between elephants and humans; as well as efforts to preserve this species in the wild.

Economy

PM urges speeding up restructuring of Hà Bắc fertiliser plant

Politics & Laws

Venezuela-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group debuts

President of the Venezuela-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group Saul Ortega Campos affirmed that the group aims to expand and deepen the two nations' traditional solidarity, friendship and comprehensive cooperation

Economy

Việt Nam seeks foreign investment in medical devices production

The Vietnamese medical devices market, which is growing annually at more than 18 per cent, relies heavily on imports, representing significant opportunities for foreign businesses, according to the HCM City Medical Equipment Association.

Sunday

Vietnamese piano virtuoso garners international awards

Nguyễn Việt Trung, a laureate of many international music prizes, is dubbed the "Golden Man" of Việt Nam.

Economy

More derivative products needed: experts

Even though the Vietnamese derivatives market has been operating for five years, it has few products. Therefore, it is necessary to create new products to increase the market’s appeal, said experts. 

Economy

Shares finish week higher on the back of steel, securities sectors

Vietnamese shares finished the week higher, ending several days of sell-offs with a rebound fueled by securities and steel stocks.

Politics & Laws

Việt Nam ready to enhance UN peacekeeping participation

Since Việt Nam officially joined UN peacekeeping forces in 2014, it has successfully deployed over 500 personnel on peacekeeping missions and to the UN headquarters.

Society

Buddhist celebration cultivates gratitude for parental love

The Vu Lan Festival is a gentle reminder every year for those who have lost sight of being grateful to appreciate their families

Economy

Market ends lower on stronger sell-off

Indices ended lower on Thursday as stronger risk-off sentiment weighed on the market, with the VN-Index posting the second daily fall.

Economy

Air passengers reach record number, delays and cancellations increase

The number of air passengers reached nearly 12 million, an increase of more than 40 per cent in July compared to pre-COVID, said the Civil Aviation Administration of Việt Nam (CAAV).

Society

Transport ministry clamps down on taxi drivers overcharging at Tân Sơn Nhất Airport

The Ministry of Transport has announced a plan to strengthen inspection and crack down on taxi drivers' illegal practices, such as enticing passengers, overcharging or refusing to take passengers at HCM City's Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport.

Media-OutReach

Virtuos Bolsters Southeast Asian Presence With Launch of Game Development Studio in Kuala Lumpur

Virtuos Bolsters Southeast Asian Presence With Launch of Game Development Studio in Kuala Lumpur

Media-OutReach

Moscow City Court ends dispute between Sconnect and Entertainment One

Moscow City Court ends dispute between Sconnect and Entertainment One

Economy

Going green gives businesses a competitive advantage

Shifting to green growth would help businesses increase their competitiveness and catch up with trends in the domestic and foreign markets, delegates told a seminar in HCM City on August 10.

Society

Authorities must be ready to respond to extended bad weather after typhoon

Authorities have been urged not to let their guard down as Typhoon Mulan weakens into a tropical low-pressure system on Thursday morning.

Politics & Laws

Finland third EU country to suspend recognition of Việt Nam's new passports

The embassy of Finland in Hà Nội said the reason for the non-recognition is due to the lack of place of birth on the new passports.