HÀ NỘI The market is likely to extend gains after the holiday, but the rising supply is likely to put great pressure on the market when the VN-Index approaches the resistance area of 1,240 points, said brokerages. “The market continued to extend the recovery span and penetrated deeply into the previous distribution area, the range of 1,210-1,240 points of the VN-Index. “Therefore, investors need to observe supply and demand movements and assess the market status. The positive movement of VN-Index was also boosted by the expectation of Việt Nam's macro-economy recovery. Việt Nam's economy will maintain its recovery momentum in 2024 with GDP growth forecast at 6.9 per cent.

JAKARTA — Governments and businesses from ASEAN countries needed to cooperate more closely, effectively and substantively to promote the role of businesses in promoting growth and creating breakthroughs for the bloc. Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính delivered this statement at the 2023 ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ASEAN BIS) which took place in Jakarta, Indonesia on Monday. PM Chính said countries should work together to improve institutions through standardising and harmonising investment and business regulations in ASEAN, simplifying procedures by digital transformation and promptly removing the businesses' problems. He added that ASEAN was also a bright spot in economic growth, with a growth rate of 5.6 per cent in 2022. Held within the framework of the ASEAN Summit, ASEAN BIS is Southeast Asia's largest annual business-related forum, with the participation of leaders of ASEAN member countries, partner countries, ministers, senior officials, policymakers and major business leaders of ASEAN and the world.

The Vietnamese volleyball players get a ticket to the Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship's semi-finals in Thailand after defeating Australia 3-0 on September 3. (Photo: VTV)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam got a ticket to the Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship's semi-finals in Thailand after defeating Australia 3-0 on September 3. Vietnam will likely play either China or Japan in the first semi-finals. The top three teams of the Asian Women's Volleyball Championship will win tickets to the World Women's Volleyball Championship 2025. As the Japanese and Chinese teams are said to be stronger, Vietnam eyes to get the third ticket to the World Women's Volleyball Championship./.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 September 2023- Alibaba Pictures Group Limited (Stock code:1060, referred to as the "Company" or "Alibaba Pictures") announces that Beijing Damai Cultural Media Development Company Limited (referred to as "Damai"), a subsidiary of Alibaba Pictures, successfully hosted the 2023 Aranya Xiami Music Festival ("the Music Festival"), presented by Xiami Music Entertainment and Aranya. With its exceptional content and immersive experience, the Music Festival received widespread critical acclaim.The Music Festival, themed "Another Life," aimed to inspire the idea that life should be an adventure rather than a routine, breaking free from the shackles of repetitive daily life. It can be described as both a unique music festival performance and an ideal lifestyle that young people aspire to and can relate to." The Music Festival embraced values of freedom, romance, and quality, aiming to bring warmth, passion, and inspiration to music fans through independent and heartfelt musical expressions. This not only served as a special welcome gesture for devoted fans who arrived early but also added a touch of grandeur to the overall festival experience.One particularly noteworthy addition to the 2023 Aranya Xiami Music Festival was the introduction of the unique "Sunrise Session" special project.

A representative of Vietnam Airlines said several domestic flights in Vietnam may also be affected due to the delayed aircraft arrivals. But Thúy's storm volleys were irresistible, helping Việt Nam level the score at 11-11 before taking the set at 25-18. With all three wins Việt Nam perfectly completed the first qualification as the group leader with nine points. The biennial contest Tiếng Hát Hà Nội 2023 (Hà Nội Singing) hosted by the Hà Nội Radio and Television Broadcasting calls on any Vietnamese residents living across the country and aged between 18-32 to join the event. He led the struggle for national independence and established the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, in 1945.

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The department said the financial need to realise climate change response goals in Vietnam is huge. However, the estimated funding for this work from the State budget can meet only 130 billion USD. At present, climate change has become an irreversible trend. Therefore, adapting to climate change and achieving the net zero emissions target are crucial for sustainable development. Vietnam needs to increase investment in infrastructure adaptive to climate change and natural disasters, improve forecasting and responding capacity, especially in vulnerable regions like the Mekong Delta.

The diplomat took the occasion to thank countries and international organisations for supporting Vietnam in its journey. Speaking at the event, Ambassador Nguyen Ba Hung said that on September 2, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The same day, the Embassy of Vietnam in France held an incense offering ceremony in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Paris on the occasion of the National Day of Vietnam. Nguyen Ngoc Dang Khoa, a 11th grader at the HUS High School for Gifted Students, Vietnam National University, claimed a gold medal at the competition. Elsewhere, Tran Xuan Bach and Nguyen Quang Minh, both of whom are 12th grade students from HUS High School for Gifted Students, Vietnam National University, bagged silver and bronze medals, respectively.

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s industrial production this month continued a more positive trend, with the index of industrial production (IIP) estimated to rise by 2.9 per cent over the previous month and 2.6 per cent over the same period last year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) reported. Compared to the same period last year, the processing and manufacturing industry increased by 3.5 per cent; electricity production and distribution increased by 3.7 per cent; and water supply, management and treatment of waste and wastewater increased by 1.8 per cent, while the mining industry decreased by 6.2 per cent. However, due to the difficult situation of the world economy in the first months of 2023 that affected the results of domestic industrial production, IIP in the first eight months of 2023 decreased by 0.4 per cent compared to the same period last year when IIP increased by 9.2 per cent. In which, the processing and manufacturing industry decreased by 0.6 per cent; the electricity production and distribution increased by 1.7 per cent; water supply industry, the waste and wastewater management and treatment activities increased by 4.8 per cent; and the mining industry decreased by 2.5 per cent. According to the GSO’s report, 49 cities and provinces had an IIP growth in the first eight months increase while 14 other cities and provinces reported an IIP drop.

HCM CITY — A series of consultancy presentations from Amazon experts are being offered at the Vietnam - ASEAN International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair 2023 (VIFA ASEAN 2023), which is being held in HCM City. With industry insights and consultancy, Amazon Global Selling aims to empower local businesses in the home decor and furniture industry to expand and accelerate their footprint in the globe. “Home decor and furniture has huge advantages based on local unlocked potential and global market demand. We are delighted to present at the VIFA ASEAN 2023 as a chance to connect with local sellers and prospects, as well as a window for accelerating Việt Nam as a global manufacturing hub for home furnishings and quality products in general,” said Gijae Seong, head of Amazon Global Selling Vietnam. The VIFA ASEAN 2023 is an one-stop event for thousands of local and international visitors, featuring industry insights and practical experience in global exports.

HCM CITY — A number of businesses in HCM City, particularly those operating in the real estate sector, are facing significant tax debts due to financial constraints and liquidity issues. In addition to the real estate sector, companies from other sectors such as textiles, manufacturing, trade, and transportation are also facing tax debts. Experts have warned that the issue of tax debts reflects the broader economic challenges faced by businesses in the country’s largest city. The city Department of Taxation has urged local tax departments to step up efforts to recover these tax debts and disclose information about businesses with significant and long-standing tax debts. For tax debts exceeding 90 days, stricter enforcement measures will be implemented to recover these outstanding amounts, according to the department.

Việt Nam's Industrial Production Index (IIP) for August increased by 2.9 per cent compared to the previous month and by 2.6 per cent compared to the same period last year. In the first eight months of 2023, the Southeast Asian country's IPP decreased by 0.4 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to the latest report by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO).

Tuition fees are one factor that significantly influences the dual goals of higher education: ensuring quality and expanding access. Without increasing tuition fees, there may not be enough resources to ensure quality; however, rising tuition fees increase the barriers for potential students from low-income households. Thus, these schools’ tuition fees fluctuate from VND12 million (US$494) to VND24.5 million a year meanwhile, if schools collect the tuition fee according to the Decree 86, tuition fees will range from VND9.8 million to VND14.3 million a year. Tuition fees of autonomous public universities according to the Decree 81 are 2-2.5 times higher than those of non-autonomous institutions. The majority of students’ tuition fees are covered by their parents without long-term support from the State.

The event was attended by high-ranking officials, scientists, intellectuals, businesspeople, young people, along with foreign diplomats and heads of international organisations in Hanoi. At the meeting, President Thuong recalled the day of September 2, 1945 when President Ho Chi Minh solemnly read the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square, proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The leader expressed his hope that ambassadors, chargés d’affaires and chief representatives of international organisations will continue to represent good faith, sincerity, trust, and close bond, and make meaningful contributions to further enhancing the ties between Vietnam and other partners worldwide. On behalf of the guests, Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama, head of the diplomatic corps, extended the best wishes to Party and State leaders and the people of Vietnam on this important event. The diplomat expressed his belief that the Government and people of Vietnam would stay consistent and united, uphold the internal strength, and continue reaping new successes on the path of building a prosperous and progressive nation./.