VN’s Steel industry ranks 12th in world crude steel production

This accomplishment not only highlights the industry’s rapid growth in production output but also signifies its increasing independence and diversification of product types.

The invisible neighborhoods of Hanoi

Every day when I leave our family apartment and venture into the neighborhood I am thankful to live in a great place.

VN triumphs in boys’ singles at SEA table tennis championship for first time

Nguyen Duy Phong brought home the first gold medal in the men’s singles at the Southeast Asian youth table tennis championship which recently wrapped up in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

Local students win second prize at international science and engineering fair

A project submitted by Vietnamese students won second prize at the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF) Grand Awards, the highest prize won by the nation over the past 12 years.

Vietnam News Headlines May 18/2024

PM emphasises need to diversify resources for social housing development

Vietnam’s businesses slow in using new technologies

Vietnam has many firms that provide smart technology solutions such as AI and blockchain to the world market, but many Vietnamese enterprises are not using the technologies.

With its 'gold mine' of resources, Hanoi needs to develop more strongly: experts

Former Vice Standing Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council Phung Huu Phu has questioned how well Hanoi has used its "gold mine" of resources to develop.

Gold business licences to be revoked if there is no e-invoice compliance

Many jewellery businesses do not issue invoices and customers pay directly in cash.

Police continue urging victims to come forward in $1b bond fraud

Police are continuing to urge victims to come forward and provide any relevant information and documents in a VNĐ30 trillion (US$1.18 billion) bond fraud case, part of what is considered the largest financial scandal in Vietnam’s history.

Robust opportunities for US exports of agricultural products to VN

The US exported $3.1 billion in agricultural products to Vietnam in 2023, the third largest agricultural exporter to Vietnam after China and Brazil.

Foreign capital outflows continue, Korean & Taiwanese investments boost stocks

Taiwanese and Korean capital flowing through ETFs into Việt Nam experienced a positive surge, according to data from FiinTrade.

Citizens warned of potential dangers when installing monitoring cameras

Thanks to their cheapness and easy installation, monitoring cameras have become a favorite choice of many families to increase security. Yet these tools possess certain risks of revealing confidential information if not properly set up.

Japanese duo of illusionists to wow audiences in Vietnam

Renowned Japanese duo illusionists Ai and Yuki will return to Vietnam for their magic performance entitled "Ninja Magic Show", which will take place at Hanoi's Central Circus from May 18 to 26.

Korea Tourism Night to be held in Hanoi

A Korea Tourism Night 2024 is scheduled to take place on May 24 at Inter Continental Hanoi Landmark 72 in the Vietnamese capital.

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.