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Catfish sees higher output but lower export value

Vietnam saw a sharp rise in catfish output but lower export value in the first ten months of this year, according to the Vietnam Pangasius Association.

Vietnam to export first batch of bird’s nests to China this month

The General Administration of Customs of China has officially allowed a Vietnamese enterprise to export bird’s nests to the country, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced.

Hanoi partners with international organisations to develop craft villages

The capital city of Hanoi signed a co-operation agreement with Lund University (Sweden) and the World Crafts Council International (WCC) on November 10 as part of efforts to develop craft villages in Vietnam.

Three die of suspected suffocation in HCM City

Authorities in HCM City are investigating the death of three family members from suspected CO2 suffocation at their house on Friday.

Japan to spend $13 bn to boost domestic chip production

Japan's government said on Friday that it plans to spend 2 trillion yen ($13 billion) to boost domestic production of strategically important semiconductors and generative AI technology.

National action month on gender equality launched

The National Action Month on Gender Equality and Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response was launched on November 10 by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Dog stealing ring busted

A group of men in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa has been detained for stealing nearly 100 dogs within 10 days.

Fitch Ratings remains optimistic about Vietnam's economic growth

Vietnam's economic growth is forecast to accelerate to 6.3% ahead in 2024 before reaching 7.0% in 2025, according to the latest projection made by global credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings.

Kien Giang fishermen attacked by strangers

Crew of a fishing boat from the southern province of Kien Giang were attacked by another vessel, leaving three fishermen injured.

HCM City sees rising unemployment

Many companies in HCM City have laid off staff due to a lack of orders, resulting in higher unemployment.

HCM City bus company manager arrested following deadly accident

The deputy director of Thanh Buoi Bus Company has been arrested as police in the southern province of Dong Nai investigate a deadly accident caused by one of the company’s drivers.

47-year-old Vietnamese bodybuilder wins gold at world championship

Vietnamese bodybuilder Pham Van Mach has just won a gold medal in the men’s 55kg category at the 14th WBPF World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships in South Korea.

Vietnamese representative crowned Little Miss World Tourism 2023

Local teen model Tran Ngoc Gia Han was awarded the title of Little Miss World Tourism 2023 during the grand final of the World Tourism Festival for Beauty Friendship and Fashion which recently concluded in the Philippines.

Three kangaroos found in Cao Bang

Forest rangers in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang have caught three kangaroos which have appeared in the wild in Vietnam for the first time.

84.40 percent of HIV infections in Vietnam are men

As many as 84.40 percent of the HIV-infected population in Vietnam are men with a rising number of young people affected through sexual transmission, an official has said.

President Thuong to attend APEC Economic Leaders’ Week

President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Week from November 14-17.

Equities in retreat as Powell warns rate hikes still on table

Asian stocks sank Friday and the dollar held gains after Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell warned he "will not hesitate" to hike interest rates further in his quest to bring inflation to heel.

Online Friday 2023 to feature 500 brands, 3,000 businesses

Up to 500 brands, 3,000 businesses, e-marketplaces, and sale supporting platforms will take part in the Vietnam Online Shopping Day - Online Friday 2023 in early December.