More people report losses from online financial investments

Scammers have appropriated billions of dong by tricking people into making financial investments online.

Inside command tunnel of French general De Castries in Dien Bien province

Throughout May historical sites in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien, including the command tunnel of French general De Castries, have been crowded with people keen to learn about the historic Dien Bien Phu Victory on May 7, 1954.

Vietnam News Headlines May 7/2024

Spanish newspaper refers to Dien Bien Phu Victory as Vietnam’s Stalingrad

Big finance companies face difficulties amid low consumer demand

Many major finance companies have reported falling profits, big losses and negative stockholder equity amid economic difficulties and low purchasing power.

Vietnamese tycoons earn big money while sitting still

The deposits of big corporations at commercial banks have increased recently despite continued interest rate decreases. Some companies have billions of dollars worth of deposits.

Exchange rates remain within controlled range: ADB expert

ADB forecast that low domestic interest rates, fiscal policy measures, and wage increases will drive consumer services in 2024.

"Journey to Lotus Village 2024" marathon set to take place in Nghe An

Co-organised by the Nghe An Department of Culture and Sports, VietNamNet Newspaper, and Win Vietnam, the event is expected to attract approximately 3,000 runners,

Investigation begins on food poisoning case that hospitalised 568 people

The People's Committee of Long Khanh City, Dong Nai, announced on Tuesday that they have transferred the case files of a recent food poisoning incident to the investigative police agency for investigation.

Vietnamese Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village hosts numerous activities in May

At the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, ethnic minority people join State agencies and experts in preserving and introducing their communities' cultural values to visitors.

60 Vietnamese solar companies investigated for anti-dumping in US

The American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee requested to investigate a number of solar battery products under HS codes 8501.61.0000, 8507.20.80, 8541.42.0010 and 8541.43.0010.

Government approves the Red River Delta Region Master Plan

Recognised as a strategically vital area, the Red River Delta will serve as a pivotal force in driving development and leading the nation’s efforts in economic restructuring and the transformation of its growth model.

Pepper exports hit $353 million in four months amidst soaring prices

Ending April, pepper exports reached 83,783 tonnes, worth $353 million, marking a decrease of 18.3 per cent in volume but an increase of 11.5 per cent in value year-on-year.

70-year-old French newspaper copies on Dien Bien Phu Victory exhibited

The first newspaper copies reporting the defeat of French colonialists in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign in the northwestern province of Dien Bien 70 years ago are now exhibited at the Vietnam Press Museum in Hanoi.

Ha Tinh border guards bust large drug trafficking ring from Laos

Border guards operating in the central province of Ha Tinh said on May 7 that they have cracked down on a large drug trafficking ring from Laos, arresting six Laotian nationals in the process.

Russia’s oldest orchestra performs Vietnamese music

Three works by Vietnamese composer Le Tu Minh were introduced at a concert performed by artists of the Moscow state academic symphonic orchestra (MGASO) at the Moscow State Conservatory in Moscow on May 6.

FDI flows strongly into manufacturing, real estate

Vietnam’s industrial real estate industry is expected to continue its strong growth trajectory due to foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows benefiting from tax incentives.

French Defense Minister Lecornu visits former Dien Bien Phu battlefield

French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastian Lecornu made a tour of major historical landmarks, including Hill A1 and general de Castries’s bunker system, in the former Dien Bien Phu battlefield in Dien Bien province on May 6.

Police officers saving drowning Chinese boy commended

The child, a Chinese tourist (about 10 years old), had lunch with his family at a nearby restaurant and had entered the pool alone, resulting in a near-tragic incident.

Legendary Route of Cannon Hauling in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign

The movement of cannons into the Dien Bien Phu battlefield was a miracle that surpassed the enemy's imagination.

Aviation authority explains increase in air fares

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has sent a report to the Ministry of Transport, explaining the sharp increase in domestic air ticket prices and putting forward solutions aimed at regulating the price of flight tickets.

European Literature Days 2024 in Vietnam focuses on gender diversity

Gender diversity is the main theme of European Literature Days 2024 which is getting underway in Hanoi and HCM City throughout May.

Meeting only French nurse in Dien Bien Phu campaign

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, reporters of the Vietnam News Agency in Paris have visited 99-year-old Geneviève de Galard, the only female flight nurse of the French force in the historic 56-day campaign.

International financiers upbeat about Vietnam’s economic outlook for 2024

A number of international financiers have expressed their optimism about Vietnam’s economic growth in 2024 which is likely to be higher than last year’s figure.

Head coach Kim Sang-sik signs contract, introduces winning philosophy

Head coach Kim Sang-sik penned a two-year contract with the Vietnam Football Federation and made his debut appearance at a ceremony in Hanoi on May 6 during which the Korean expert vowed to embark on the winning philosophy during his term in VN.

Petrovietnam announces two new oil and gas fields

The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) on May 6 announced the discovery of two new oil and gas fields, Rong and Bunga Aster, which coincided with the 70th anniversary of the historic Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7).

Call to arms for semiconductor roles

Chip design is set to boom in Vietnam in the coming years, with many investors entering the market. However, human resource training needs more backing for the industry to achieve high quality and capture opportunities.