Vietnam gets various nominations at World Travel Awards 2024

Vietnam has made the shortlist in many accolades at the prestigious 31st World Travel Award, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) said on May 11.

Vietnam preserves ethnic minorities’ intangible cultures at risk of disappearing

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a plan to support the study, restoration, and preservation of ethnic minorities’ intangible cultures which are at risk of falling into oblivion.

Hungarian violinist Vilmos Oláh to perform famous works in Hoi An

Hungarian violinist Maestro Vilmos Oláh is due to perform his renowned pieces and hold an exchange with young Vietnamese artists in Hoi An city on May 11.

Vung Tau to host large-scale sea and island festival for first time

A Vietnamese sea and island festival will be held in Vung Tau city of southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on a large scale for the first time, said organisers at a press conference on May 10.

Vietnam Business News May 11/2024

Positive market figures fuel expectations for stable development climate

Vietnam’s human rights report passed at UPR Working Session

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) approved Vietnam’s National Report at its 46th session (fourth cycle) in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 10 (local time).

10-tonne whale carcass buried in Nghe An

A whale carcass weighing more than 10 tonnes was found washed up on the shore of Dien Hung commune, Dien Chau district in the central province of Nghe An on May 11.

Vietnamese businesses resort to security solutions only after being attacked

When working with its clients, CDNetworks has found that many businesses have only paid attention to information security solutions after suffering from cyberattacks.

Vietnam News Headlines May 11/2024

Deputy PM urges more accurate, timely forecast to minimise damage from natural disasters

Litchi output drops by hundreds of thousand of tons

Litchis brought turnover of VND5 trillion to Bac Giang farmers in 2023, but the figure will be much lower this year because of crop failure.

Vietnam Corps of Engineers builds first smart camp at UN Mission

The Vietnam Corps of Engineers opened its first smart camp at a UN mission in Abyei, Africa, on a day that is also important in the country's history - the 70th anniversary of the victory at Dien Bien Phu.

Vietnam needs drastic reforms for economic growth: experts

Drastic institutional reforms are needed to create firm ground for economic growth in the context that persistent challenges, both external and internal, still cloud the growth prospect, experts have said.

Gov’t requests more efforts to rein in galloping gold market

The government has requested an immediate inspection of gold bar trading in an attempt to stabilize the domestic gold market that has grabbed the headlines for the past few weeks.

Vietnam pledges to promote ASEAN-UK cooperation programmes

Vietnam will actively promote practical cooperation programmes between ASEAN and the UK as the coordinator of ASEAN-UK relations in the 2024-2027 period, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has said.

Nearly 3,000 athletes compete at IRONMAN triathlon

Nearly 3,000 triathletes from 52 countries and territories, including a record of 1,532 Vietnamese, are competing in the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam in the central city of Da Nang from May 10 to 12.

Key economic pillars show positive growth

Vietnam's economy has gone through one-third of the 2024 yearly plan and achieved some remarkable results, showing clear recovery momentum through the growth of important pillars.

Vietnam creates favourable environment for innovation development

Over the past time, Vietnam's innovation activities have achieved many remarkable results.

HCM City among cities with wealth growth potential over next decade

The southern metropolis Ho Chi Minh City is named among three cities with wealth growth potential over the next decade by Henley & Partners.

2020 historic flooding scenario likely to occur this year, warn meteorologists

El Nino is gradually weakening and is anticipated to change to La Nina in the last months of the year, causing heavy rain in the central region.

Hanoi plans tourism boost

Hanoi will introduce a range of innovative moves to diversify tourism experiences and foster inter-agency collaboration.

Hi-tech human resources still need further capacity improvement

Vietnamese workers hold numerous opportunities in the high-tech labour market, but stronger efforts are still needed to improve their skills to meet employers’ demand.

HCM City faces land subsidence

Nearly 7,200 hectares of land in HCM City have faced subsidence, mainly in areas near rivers and canals, according to the city’s Department of Construction.

Lang Co Bay, a gem among the world’s most beautiful bays

Lang Co Bay is famous as one of the most beautiful bays in the world, boasting breathtaking natural scenery encompassing rivers, mountains, seas, and enchanting lagoons.

Vietnam to need US$12 billion for EV infrastructure by 2040 - HSBC

Vietnam will need an estimated US$12.3 billion by 2040 to develop its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure to keep up with a projected 2.5-fold increase in EV sales over the next decade, HSBC said in a recent report.

Education empowers Mong ethnic girl to fight against early marriage

At the age of 18, Sơ managed to escape a forced marriage. Some months later, she passed the university entrance exam to the Hà Nội Law University and came to the capital city to realise her dream.