Vietnam Business News September 29/2024

Vietnamese firms seek development opportunities at 2nd Asia Economic Cooperation Forum

Why do Vietnamese documentary films avoid topics about politicians?

Director, Meritorious Artist Trinh Quang Tung, deputy general director of the Central Documentary and Scientific Film Company, explained why there are very few documentary films about politicians.

Vietnam, RoK collaborate in crime prevention, control

Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Luong Tam Quang held talks with visiting Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) Cho Ji-ho in Hanoi on September 29.

Miss Tourism runner-up Ha Trang heads for The Miss Globe in Albania

Do Ha Trang, first runner-up of the Miss Tourism Vietnam Global 2024 pageant, left Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport for Albania on September 28 to vie for a title at the Miss Globe 2024 contest.

Belgian son-in-law loves Vietnam, but is not a fan of pho

Pim Gilles Felix Pluut, a man from Belgium, loves many traditional Vietnamese dishes but pho, which is favored by most expats, is not one of his favorites.

First Vietnamese mountaineer scales 8,163m Mt. Manaslu

Nguyen Manh Duy has become the first Vietnamese mountaineer to reach the top of Mountain Manaslu, the eighth-highest mountain in the world standing at 8,163 metres above sea level, reported Nepal-based newspaper Himalaya Daily.

Temporary travel ban for business leaders: what’s the right approach?

The issue of temporarily banning business leaders from leaving the country due to overdue tax debts is stirring debate.

New cold air mass to bring heavy rain to northern Vietnam

A new cold air mass combined with a low-pressure trough crossing the North Central region is anticipated to cause widespread heavy rain across northern and north-central localities of Vietnam.

Rain praying ritual of the X’tieng

The rain praying ritual is a folk belief practice of the X’tieng ethnic minority in Bu Dang district, Binh Phuoc province.

Tax authorities to improve tax debt warnings with digital solutions

The General Department of Taxation is set to introduce multiple digital channels to notify tax debtors more effectively, reducing incidents where individuals discover their travel bans at the airport.

AI-based LLMs increasingly used in businesses

Many institutions are developing LLMs (large language model) and SLM (small language model) of their own through AI integrated workstations to protect security and limit data training costs.

Global icons painted on Ao Dais at Miss Cosmo 2024

In a dazzling fusion of culture and craftsmanship, renowned Vietnamese designer and artisan Trung Dinh has launched a spectacular ao dai collection titled "The Colours of Humanity."

Stage collapse at Miss Cosmo 2024: No serious damage, organizers confirm

Despite the stage collapse incident, the Miss Cosmo 2024 pageant will proceed as planned, with semifinals and finals scheduled for early October.

Businesses need to strengthen capacity for responding to trade defence lawsuits

The Ministry of Industry and Trade believes that it is necessary to continue to promote early warning on trade remedy for Vietnamese export goods.

Ministry warns consumers about fake brands online

The Authority of Information Security (AIS) under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has warned that scammers are using the names and images of major enterprises and brands to create fake sale promotions.

Economic toll from Typhoon Yagi tops $3.4 billion

The recent havoc wreaked by Typhoon Yagi has resulted in estimated economic damages of 81.503 trillion VND (nearly $3.4 billion) across affected regions, with updates still forthcoming as assessments continue.

Vietnam take three titles at World Pickleball Championship Series

Vietnamese athletes won three titles at the ongoing World Pickleball Championship Series in Bali, Indonesia.

Hoa Trung Lake: Da Nang's healing spot resembling Ha Long Bay

Every September and October, the serene Hoa Trung Lake in Da Nang reveals small islets during the dry season, creating a landscape reminiscent of a miniature Ha Long Bay, making it a perfect retreat for relaxation and weekend getaways.

Vietnam, China hold 13th session of Economic and Trade Cooperation Committee

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao co-chaired the 13th session of the Vietnam-China Economic and Trade Cooperation Committee in China on September 29.

First Vietnam fruit festival opens in China

The first-ever Vietnam fruit festival opened in Beijing, China, on September 29, co-organised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade, and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Capital market could be major financial source for private sector: WB

The Vietnamese equity market boasts strong potential to become a major source of financing for the private sector, according to specialists from the World Bank.

Top legislator attends second mock session of Children’s National Assembly

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on September 29 attended the second mock session of the "Children’s NA" initiative, which brought together 306 young delegates from 63 provinces and cities across the country.

Vietnam News Headlines September 28/2024

France's Villejuif city honours Tran To Nga with honorary citizen title

One-armed artist in Quang Nam creates stunning furniture from bamboo roots

A one-armed man in the central province of Quang Nam has amazed many by turning rugged, discarded bamboo roots into unique salon furniture sets, priced between $1,600 and $3,200.

13 provinces to reorganize administrative units, reducing 87 communes

The National Assembly Standing Committee has unanimously passed resolutions to merge administrative units across 13 provinces, streamlining district and commune levels to enhance governance efficiency.

Kien Giang inventor creates UFO-inspired craft, leaves viewers in awe

In recent days, social media has been abuzz with a video showing a strange, UFO-like object gliding on the water’s surface.