PM Chairs Meeting on Vietnam’s International Financial Centre

Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting with relevant agencies to discuss and give opinions on the draft Resolution of the National Assembly to develop an international financial centre with incentives aligned to international standards. According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting focused on formulating strategies to position Vietnam as a key player … Read more

Vietnam Strengthens Role in Global Semiconductor Supply Chain at SEMICON SEA 2025

Hanoi: Vietnam is taking another step toward deeper integration into the global semiconductor supply chain through its active participation in SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEA) 2025, held from May 20-22 in Singapore. Notably, this year marks Vietnam’s debut with a national pavilion at the exhibition, aiming to promote the country’s image and foster investment and technology … Read more

China Recognises 829 Growing Area Codes for Vietnamese Durian

Hanoi: The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has updated its records to include 829 growing area codes and 131 packing facility codes for Vietnamese durian, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment’s Plant Production and Protection Department. The department underlined that this is a positive development for Vietnamese durian, especially in the … Read more

Da Nang to Expand Water Recreation Activities to Boost Tourism

Da Nang: The Da Nang People’s Committee has approved a plan to expand water-based recreational activities along its inshore areas and the Han River as part of efforts to leverage marine and river tourism potential. The plan covers motorised and non-motorised water sports such as jet skiing, parasailing, banana boat rides, paddleboarding, kayaking, and windsurfing. … Read more

Binh Thuan Mobilises Resources to Eliminate Substandard Houses

Binh Thuan: The south-central province of Binh Thuan has stepped up efforts to eliminate makeshift and dilapidated houses, aiming to complete all planned repairs and new builds for poor and near-poor households by June 30, 2025, according to the provincial steering committee. As of May 21, authorities had supported 824 out of 971 eligible households, … Read more