Vietnam News Headlines May 9/2024

PM chairs Red River Delta Region Coordinating Council’s meeting

Five Vietnamese footballers banned from competitions for drug use

The Vietnam Football Federation has decided to ban five football players of the Hong Linh Ha Tinh FC from local competitions following news that they were involved in a drug use scandal.

Experts consider how to tackle the problem of e-cigarettes

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has proposed a ban on e-cigarettes, while the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) wants to legalise them by allowing a pilot management programme to control the products.

Hanoi works hard to lure more visitors

As a gateway for tourists to come to Vietnam, Hanoi has rolled out initiatives to lure more travelers, focusing on diversifying cultural activities and promoting coordination between sectors to support the tourism industry.

Vietnam adds over 110,000 new securities accounts in April

Vietnam witnessed the addition of 110,761 new securities accounts in April, bringing the total number of domestic securities accounts to over 7.7 million, according to data provided by the Vietnam Securities Depository (VSD).

Nine Dynastic Urns inscribed on UNESCO Memory of World Register

The Nine Dynastic Urns, housed in the Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, have been inscribed in the Memory of the World Register.

Vietnam no longer uses AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19

Vietnam has for long not used the AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 across the country, said a representative of the Drug Registration Division of the Drug Administration of Vietnam under the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam poised to bridge global semiconductor workforce gap

Vietnam has the potential to meet the global semiconductor workforce need in short, medium and long terms, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung told a recent seminar.

Germany launches Hanoi Climate Talks series

The German Embassy hosted its first discussion of the “Hanoi Climate Talks” series on May 8, focusing on “Decarbonizing the Steel Industry: Challenges and Opportunities for Vietnam”, in an effort to address various climate change-related issues.

HCM City makes Agoda list of ideal Asian destinations for extended stays

Ho Chi Minh City has caught the eye of foreign travelers to earn a spot on a list of Agoda’s top Asian destinations for extended stays.

Echoes of heroism: former youth volunteer’s tale of victory in battle

Without the dedicated efforts of youth volunteers and frontline workers in transporting supplies during the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, victory would not have been possible.

Japanese firm to build biomass power plant in Yen Bai

Japan's renewable energy firm Erex is going to invest in a 50MW biomass power plant project in Van Yen district, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai.

May peace prevail and spirit of fallen soldiers safeguard Vietnam

Memories of the victory of Dien Bien remind us that Vietnam as a country must ensure to keep peace reigning long.

German man killed, wife injured after motorbike falls into abyss in northern VN

A 64-year-old German man died while his 61-year-old wife was injured in a traffic accident that occurred on May 8 morning in the northern province of Hoa Binh.

Happy Shop offers opportunities to women with disabilities

Over the past two years, thanks to the skilled hands of women with disabilities at Happy Shop, tons of garment waste in Hoi An have been used to make handicraft products.

Will Chinese EV manufacturer be welcomed in Vietnam?

BYD, a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, plans to enter the Vietnamese market in June. Whether it will be welcomed in the country remains an unknown.

Vietnam Business News May 8/2024

Hanoi attracts over 1.1 billion USD in FDI in four months

VN tops pepper exports, but prices are lowest in the world

Vietnam has been No 1 globally in pepper exports for 20 years, but its export prices are the lowest in the world.

Vietnam News Headlines May 8/2024

Over 17.4 million people join social insurance

Four Vietnamese footballers detained for using banned substances

The police have detained four players of Hong Linh Ha Tinh FC, a V-League football team, for investigations after the four players used banned substances in a hotel in Ha Tinh province, central Vietnam.

Vietnamese peacekeepers inaugurate smart camp in Abyei

A smart camp built by the Vietnamese engineers who are taking on a UN peacekeeping mission in Abyei between Sudan and South Sudan was inaugurated at Highway base on May 7.

SBV ready to intervene to stabilise foreign exchange rate: Deputy Governor

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will manage the exchange rate flexibly, adjusting in line with general trends while still ensuring macro-economic stability and foreign currency balance, said its Permanent Deputy Governor Dao Minh Tu.

Vietnam yet to record SO2 mass heading for territory

A meteorologist has refuted rumours regarding a mass of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) originating from Indonesia heading towards Vietnam, stating that this is incorrect information.

Ninth grade student wins national UPU letter writing competition 2024

A ninth-grade student from Da Nang won first prize at the Universal Postal Union (UPU)’s 53rd International Letter Writing Competition in Vietnam after sharing how to bring happiness to children.

ACB performs well under 'reign' of Tran Mong Hung's family

Asia Commercial Bank, or ACB, has become stable since Tran Mong Hung’s family returned to take over management. ACB is one of the best known banks in Vietnam.

Not many in VN feel sense of job fulfillment: survey

Having a sense of purpose at work matters to people in Vietnam, but not many are feeling a sense of fulfillment at work, a survey has found.