The elevation of the stock market to "emerging" status can help Vietnam attract an additional 10 billion USD in both direct and indirect investment, KB Vietnam Securities JSC reported, citing the World Bank.

Top stories

Developing Asia and the Pacific unprepared for the challenges of ageing population

Developing Asia and the Pacific are unprepared to secure the well-being of their rapidly ageing population, according to a report released today by the Asian Development Bank.

Second station connected to Vietnam-China freight line

A 12-container freight train from Cao Xa Station in Hai Duong Province will join an international freight train on the Hanoi-Hebei route today, May 2.

Illegal tourism sites to be demolished in Quang Binh

Authorities in the central province of Quang Binh have requested that two tourism facilities illegally built on forest land in the Quang Ninh District be demolished.

Traffic accidents kill 138 people during five-day holiday

Vietnam reported 347 traffic accidents that left 138 people dead and 285 others injured during the five-day holiday to mark Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day.