Mekong Delta farmers set to receive $40 million in carbon credit payments

Farmers in the Mekong Delta will receive close to 1,000 billion VND ($40 million) from the carbon credit program tied to Vietnam's 1-million-hectare high-quality rice project, with funding support from the Transformative Carbon Asset Facility.

Party Chief, President To Lam meets PM Modi in New York

During his participation in the United Nations Future Summit and High-Level General Assembly session in New York on September 23, General Secretary and President To Lam met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM requests credit package to support flood-stricken people, businesses

The Prime Minister has tasked the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to help families and businesses suffering from the storm, including extending debt payment deadlines, freezing debt, offering unsecured loans, and providing a zero-dong credit package.

Millions of border-crossing orders slip through without paying tax

In H1/2024, billions of USD worth of small-scale goods crossed VN borders each month, leaving a massive gap in tax revenue. As other countries close tax loopholes on small-value imports, VN faces increasing pressure to amend outdated tax policies.

Hanoi to develop three new cities by 2045, expanding urbanization

Hanoi is set to develop three new cities by 2045, with key urban centers in the North, West, and South. These cities aim to boost urbanization rates and improve infrastructure, according to the city's latest development plan.

Hanoi mother gives birth to 5 children in 7 years, spends VND50 million a month

Thuy, a 29-year-old mother in Hanoi, said she and her husband intentionally planned to have five babies within seven years after they were married in 2017.

Throwing and catching broken clay pots of rice attracts diners restaurant

After breaking a clay pot to get the rice crust at the bottom of the pot, a restaurant worker immediately throws a rice piece to another person standing far away holding a plate to catch it.

Emergency advisory: Vietnamese citizens urged to leave Lebanon

The Embassy of Vietnam in Egypt, which also covers Lebanon, has issued an urgent notice advising all Vietnamese citizens currently living or working in Lebanon to leave the country while commercial flights are still available.

Former Education Publisher chairman arrested over $1 million bribe allegations

The former Chairman of the Vietnam Education Publishing House, Nguyen Duc Thai, has been arrested for allegedly accepting nearly VND 24.9 billion ($1 million) in bribes.

Microsoft and Google deny partnership with MetaHub Finance

Despite claims of backing from Microsoft and Google, both companies have confirmed that they have no relationship with MetaHub Finance, a project currently under scrutiny for potential multi-level marketing schemes involving cryptocurrency.

VN's 2nd tallest skyscraper, Landmark 72, hits the market for over $748 million?

Landmark 72, Vietnam’s second tallest skyscraper located in Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi, is reportedly being sold by AON Plc for $748.5 million, according to South Korean media.

Warm reunion between Party Chief, President To Lam and American friends

In a meeting filled with emotion and camaraderie, President To Lam expressed gratitude to his American friends for their unwavering support of Vietnam, while also sharing Vietnam’s achievements in building socialism and peace.

Universities earning over VND1 trillion: Who tops the list in 2023?

In 2023, two universities exceeded 2,000 billion VND in revenue, with FPT University topping the list at VND2,920 billion, primarily from tuition fees.

Farmers struggle with massive debt after losing everything to storm Yagi

After the devastation caused by Storm Yagi, thousands of farmers in Vietnam are left with nothing but debt, as their livestock, fish farms, and crops have been completely wiped out.

Imexpharm boosts growth with enhanced R&D for global supply chain

Supported by a team of leading talents in the pharmaceutical industry, Imexpharm is set for major advancements.

Attracting resources for green transport infrastructure development

Green transport underpins the development of a green economy. It requires establishing policies, attracting resources, and innovating economic tools to address climate change, manage resources, and protect the environment.

Top leader attends seminar on development of semiconductor and AI industries

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended a seminar on enhancing Vietnam-US cooperation in the development of the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) industries in New York on September 22.

Top Vietnamese leader receives President of Boeing Global in New York

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam hosted a reception in New York on September 22 afternoon (local time) for President of Boeing Global Brendan Nelson.

Vietnam looks for ways to spark domestic consumer demand

From now until the end of the year, many trade promotion and consumer demand stimulation programmes will be launched to boost the domestic market.

Nearly 46,000 flights delayed over eight month timeframe

Flight delays have been significant over the past eight months, with 26% of the total number of flights, nearly 46,000, running behind schedule, according to reports from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Sharp increase in number of int’l passengers refused entry at airports

The number of passengers being refused entry at airports across the country has increased sharply, reported the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAA).

HCM City adds nearly 60,000 jobs in Q3

Falmi’s survey conducted at over 19,400 local firms showed that there were more than 13,100 job vacancies in the four key industries,

Real estate firms reach final stage of restructuring

The domestic real estate market is evolving in a progressively positive direction, as evidenced by numerous businesses striving to resolve lingering issues from the previous phase.

Hanoi’s glorious moments alive at virtual exhibition

Various documents and images spotlighting the struggle of the Hanoi people and army against the French colonists from the end of the 19th century to 1954 are being showcased at a 3D virtual exhibition recently opened in the capital city.

Banks seek legal authority to seize collateral, ease bad debt burden

At a recent meeting with the government, banks proposed the right to seize collateral as a solution to streamline the handling of bad debts, particularly in cases where legal proceedings drag on.