Hanoi's pho restaurants praised by foreign media

In recent years, Vietnamese pho (noodle soup) - the "national dish" of Vietnam – has been praised by many media sites and television channels around the world.

Heat of price war shows no sign of cooling down

Reducing prices to attract customers has been seen as a key to success for many enterprises, but it also contains hidden risks causing damage to their businesses.

Drone show lights up Dien Bien Phu skies ahead of Victory Day ceremony

On May 5 evening, Dien Bien Phu city in the northern province of Dien Bien teemed with spectators who were eager to witness a drone performance put on in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over French colonialism.

Vietnam News Headlines May 6/2024

PM approves Southeast region master plan with vision to 2050

Online shopping on the rise, many offline shops close doors

In an era of e-commerce and online shopping, traditional fashion shops are in danger of closing as rent is rising while the number of clients is decreasing.

Party and State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh

A delegation of the Party and State leaders laid a wreath at President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum this morning in commemoration of the late president on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.

Vietnam Business News May 6/2024

Vietnamese products displayed at African investment, commerce forum

Vietnamese runner wins and sets record at Amazean Jungle Thailand

Vietnamese runner Ha Thi Hau won and set a new record at the Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB, an ultra-trail running tournament in Yala, Thailand, late on May 4 while her teammate Le Thi Hang came second.

PM welcomes French Defense Minister’s visit for Dien Bien Phu victory ceremony

PM Pham Minh Chinh on May 6 welcomed French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu’s ongoing visit to Vietnam where he is scheduled to attend a grand ceremony marking 70 years of the Dien Bien Phu victory over French colonialism on May 7.

SJC gold price hits all-time high

SJC-branded gold prices set a new record high on Monday, reaching VNĐ86 million per tael.

Vietnamese mathematician wins Dénes König Prize 2024

Vietnamese mathematician Dr Pham Tuan Huy, a visiting clay scholar and Stanford Science fellow, has been awarded the Dénes König Prize for 2024 by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM).

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.