Tea and tourism a perfect brew for Thai Nguyen

Thai Nguyen is known as an attractive destination for tourism, with famous landscapes and the largest tea cultivation area in Vietnam.

Vietnam promotes digital innovation

Vietnam is undergoing significant change as it shifts from a traditional telecommunications infrastructure to a robust digital infrastructure.

Dreamy destinations for sustainable getaway in 2024 revealed

Travel website Booking.com has revealed six dreamy destinations in the nation for travelers looking to enjoy a more sustainable getaway in 2024.

Businesses still have questions about emission-reduction management

Many issues related to emission reductions remain unclear for businesses and experts, including questions on licensing procedures for enterprises taking stock of greenhouse gas emissions, and on quota allocation and carbon credit management.

Former Health Minister receives reduced sentence in Viet A case appeal

Former Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long and five other defendants in the Viet A case had their sentences reduced during an appeal court hearing in Hanoi on May 17.

More gold bullion auctions slated for May 21, 23

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on May 17 announced that it will hold two more gold auctions on May 21 and 23, each will offer 16,800 taels of SJC-branded gold bars.

Winners of 53rd UPU letter-writing contest announced

A ceremony was held in the northern province of Ninh Binh on May 17 to announce and honour the winners of the 53rd Universal Postal Union (UPU) letter-writing competition for young people.

Vietnam– Vatican Joint Working Group convenes 11th meeting in Hanoi

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and Under-Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See Monsignor Miroslaw Wachowski co-chaired the 11th annual meeting of the Vietnam – Holy See Joint Working Group in Hanoi on May 17.

Tuyen bags bronze at continental taekwondo championship

Truong Thi Kim Tuyen of Vietnam took bronze at the Asian Taekwondo Championship on May 17 in Da Nang City.

US company Marvell sets up semiconductor design center in Da Nang

US company Marvell Technology, Inc., which offers infrastructure semiconductor solutions, has announced the opening of a new design centre in Da Nang City.

Thua Thien-Hue gives digital spin to royal antiquities

The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre said on May 17 that it has partnered with Phygital Labs to digitalise 10 artifacts of the Nguyen dynasty and bring the first Metaverse virtual gallery into life.

Central bank to inspect gold trading activities

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on May 17 issued a decision to inspect the compliance with policies and laws in gold trading activities of credit institutions and gold trading enterprises.

Film industry produces box-office hits as well as films with artistic content

“Vietnamese cinema not only has box office victories like Tran Thanh and Ly Hai’s films, but also classics with high artistic content,” Le Thanh Son, a director, has said.

Four Vietnamese nationals feature in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia

Four young local faces have been named in the list of Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia which was released on May 16.

Vietnam Business News May 17/2024

Four-month exports to China see upsurge

Domestic brewers struggle to recover amidst ongoing challenges

Beverage companies are currently operating at less than 80 per cent of their pre-pandemic capacity.

Hanoi Metro announces profit from the Cat Linh–Ha Dong metro line

This marks the second consecutive year the company has reported a positive profit after seven years of losses.

Vietnam succeeds in blocking cash flow to 'dirty' ads

Celebrities, YouTubers and TikTokers will be refused by advertising agents and brands if they post ugly and inappropriate statements and actions on the internet.

Vietnam News Headlines May 17/2024

Ca Mau seeks Gov’t support to deal with sand shortage

Hanoi calls for investments in six urban areas projects

Hanoi is calling for investment in six urban areas projects in Dong Anh district worth a total of 34 trillion VND (1.3 billion USD).

K-pop star Daesung to hold fan meeting in HCM City in early July

K-pop star Daesung plans to meet with fans in HCM City in July as part of D’s Road Asia Tour, his representatives announced on Thursday.

German-Vietnamese writer releases new children’s book

German-Vietnamese writer Isabelle Müller will be taking readers on another fantasy journey in her new picture book that will be published on Children’s Day (June 1)

English subtitles may be required for theatre performances

Chair of the Festival and International Cooperation Committee Le Quy Duong from UNESCO’s International Theatre Institute has proposed a rule that calls for all plays performed at theatres in large cities to have subtitles in English.

Local gymnasts fail to achieve any Olympic spots

Vietnamese gymnasts failed to win any places to compete at the upcoming Olympics during the Men's Artistic Gymnastics Senior Asian Championships held on May 16 in Uzbekistan.

Ao Dai fashion show promotes Vietnamese culture in Australia

Ao Dai (the traditional Vietnamese long dress) inspired by the landscapes of both Vietnam and Australia are presented at a fashion show which is underway from May 13 to May 17 in New South Wales and Victoria.