Vietnam News

Vietnam emerges as a rising market for Apple

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VOV.VN - The emergence of several Asian markets such as Vietnam, India and Indonesia offer a ‘golden opportunity’ for Apple, according to the US cable news network CNN.

Great efforts to preserve and sustainably develop biosphere reserves

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HCM City (VNA) - Management boards of biosphere reserves nationwide have taken initiatives and solutions to conserve and sustainably use natural resources, thus implementing Vietnam’s sustainable development goals and promoting tourism development, according to Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan.

PM delivers message at G7 expanded Summit’s first plenary session

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Hiroshima (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 20 stressed that promoting a more substantive and effective global partnership, international solidarity, and multilateral cooperation is key to solving today's complex challenges.

Vietnam enhances role in addressing regional and global challenges

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VOV.VN - Vietnam’s engagement in the coming expanded G7 summit in Hiroshima at the invitation of the Japanese Prime Minister shows the international community’s acknowledgement of the country’s increased role and position globally, has said Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu.

Vietnam attends review conference on Chemical Weapons Convention

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Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh, permanent representative of Vietnam to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), is attending the fifth review conference on the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in The Hague from May 15 to 19.

El Nino to return and impact Vietnam this year

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VOV.VN - El Nino is set to return in late May or early June, with the weather pattern likely to last till early 2024, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting of Vietnam.

Da Nang and Sa Pa among top destinations for Vietnam summer trips

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VOV.VN - A large number of Vietnamese tourists have chosen Da Nang and Sa Pa as destinations for their summer trips, according to a recent survey conducted by Southeast Asia research and analytics firm Milieu Insight.

Indonesia, Vietnam aspire to further promote strategic partnership

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VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Indonesian President Joko Widodo have agreed to further bring into play the traditional close-knit friendship so as to take both nations’ strategic partnership to new heights.

Asian Film Festival 2023 opens in Da Nang

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VOV.VN - The first Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF) themed ‘Bridging Asia’ opened at Trung Vuong Theatre in the central coastal city of Da Nang on May 9 evening.

Plan approved to realise net-zero emissions goal by 2050

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Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a plan on solutions to realise Vietnam’s commitment to cutting emissions to net zero by 2050 announced at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in the UK in 2021.

National strategy targets sustainable use of maritime resources

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Hanoi (VNA) – The Government has recently issued a resolution approving the strategy on sustainable exploitation and use of maritime resources and protection of maritime environment by 2030 with a vision towards 2050.

President’s presence at coronation of King Charles III shows importance of Vietnam-UK ties

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Hanoi (VNA) - President Vo Van Thuong’s attendance at the coronation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from May 4-6 will affirm the importance that Vietnam attaches to its Strategic Partnership with the UK as well as its wish to build up a fine relationship with the King.

Firms invest around US$9 billion into green growth projects in Vietnam

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VOV.VN - Domestic and foreign firms have so far poured nearly US$9 billion into green growth projects, including investments in renewable energy and equipment procurement for the green economy.

Con Dao National Park recognised as ASEAN Heritage Park

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Ba Ria - Vung Tau (VNA) – The Con Dao National Park off the coast of the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau received the ASEAN Heritage Park certificate at a ceremony held on April 28.

Vietnam backs multilateralism in solving global challenges: Ambassador

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New York (VNA) – Promoting the role of multilateralism is of great importance in tackling the current global multidimensional crisis, helping secure financial resources for the implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), recommended Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN).

VinFast opens its first store in Vancouver

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VOV.VN - VinFast has officially opened its first store in Vancouver in the Canadian province British Colombia, marking its first presence on the West Coast of the North American country.

Vietnam seeks support from UK, EU in just energy transition

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Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 17 for Chris Taylor, the UK’s special envoy on climate change, and Principal Adviser on Energy Diplomacy at the European Union Tibor Stelbaczky, who are on a working visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam most promoted in EIU's business climate rankings

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VOV.VN - The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a research and analysis division of the Economist Group of the UK, recently announced the ranking of the global business environment for the second quarter of the year, which recognizes that Vietnam has the highest ranking among the world’s ranked economies.

Rice export prices on the rise

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Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s rice export prices grew 9.2% year on year to 532 USD per tonne in the first quarter of 2023, raising the export value of 1.79 million tonnes during the period by 30.2% to 952 million USD, said the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Ha Long Carnival 2023 to open with a bang this summer

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(QNO) - Quang Ninh (VNA) – The Ha Long Carnival 2023 festival, themed “Ha Long Dance – Harmony of Five Continents”, will open with a low-altitude fireworks display at 8pm on Vo Nguyen Giap street, the northern province of Quang Ninh on May 1.