VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 11

Vietnam Airlines’ flights to repatriate another 500 Vietnamese from Ukraine

Unilateral visa exemption for several European nations proposed

The Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) has put forward a proposal to the Vietnamese Government to resume the unilateral visa exemption for tourists from the UK, Germany, Italy, France and Spain 

Vietnam forecast with top growth in the region

Although the health crisis is becoming more complicated, Vietnam is still forecast to take the lead in economic growth in the region in 2022

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 11

Progress seen in settlement of suspected cashew nut scam in Italy

 

The quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine: Hanoi spring rolls

Hanoi’s typical dishes with many variants always cause nostalgia for children who live far from their homeland.

Tourism reopening: Many tours remain unsold

Many travel firms say that their inbound tours remain unsold as ministries and branches are still discussing tourism reopening solutions.

Many more domestic, international air services to be reopened

Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways are set to resume more domestic and international air routes, add flights and launch new services to meet the rising travel demand as the country will fully reopen tourism on March 15.

Post-pandemic business recovery on the way in HCM City

Many enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City have witnessed a rebound in production and exports since the beginning of the year, despite continuing to face COVID-19 challenges, according to industry insiders.

Govt wants 654km of North-South expy completed by 2024

Despite some obstacles, the Government is determined to complete 654 kilometers of the North-South Expressway project by 2024.

Investment sentiment upbeat in industrial property arena

The logistics sector has seen a number of large-scale investments in the first months of the year as it experiences a period of significant growth that is vital to the ongoing development of the country’s economic recovery.

Vietnam, IAEA sign National Program Framework on Technical Cooperation

The Vietnamese Delegation to international organizations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have signed a cooperation program framework that shapes their cooperation for the 2022-2027 period.

New overtime plans facing scrutiny

While waiting for approval from the National Assembly Standing Committee, proposals by the Ministry of Labour, to extend overtime limits are being looked at closely by business associations and trade union representatives.

Vietnam’s Axie Infinity still dominates NFT market

Among Blockchain games, Axie Infinity is still the most searched NFT project for in the past month, with 3.86 million searches, according to Design Bundles report.

Man earns high income by preserving dead pets of wealthy clients

Tran Kim Hoang Anh, born in 1999 in Nghe An, meticulously changed the stance of a dead bird with red feathers to make it look as vivid and natural as possible.

Family of 40 holds hands returning to Vietnam from Ukraine

After an 11-hour flight, an aircraft carrying 287 Vietnamese citizens in Ukraine landed in NoiBai Airport in Hanoi on March 8 amid joy and happinessfrom the returnees and those who met them at the airport.

Lee Young-jin to coach U23 Vietnam at Dubai Cup

Lee Young-jin, assistant to chief coach Park Hang-seo, will take the helm of U23 Vietnam at the Dubai Cup 2022 – an international friendly tournament in the United Arab Emirates.

Residents change habits as petrol prices reach new highs

Increasing petrol prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict have forced residents in major cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to change their behaviour in order to adapt to the new situation.

Vietnam's social sciences and humanities magazine enters Scopus for the first time

The Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies (JABES) of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City has just been named as a journal in the Scopus list.

Man gives bouquet made of 100 taels of gold to wife on Women’s Day

A rich man in Da Nang City spent VND7 billion on a bouquet made of 100 SJC gold sheets to give to his wife on International Women’s Day on March 8.

Vietnam's economy expected to grow beyond expectations: foreign funds

Foreign investment funds all have positive forecasts about the prospects of Vietnam's economic recovery and stable growth of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2022.

Bridge builders bring new life to hundreds of villages

“After the bridges are built, when we return to the localities, we can see different images – the deserted roads in the past are now bustling with much traffic,” said Dinh Thi Nhung, founder and manager of the Tu Tam charity group.

Goods prices increase as petrol price rise

The petrol price hike, which has led to an increase in nearly all goods and services, from food to medicine to fertilizer, has caused consumers constant anxiety.

Vietnamese firms urged to expand ties with Japanese investors amid new trends

Domestic firms should consider expanding partnerships with Japan in new areas like smart city and startup incubation, suggested Dr. Vo Tri Thanh, Director of the Institute of Branding and Competition Strategy.

Two cabinet members to be grilled over burning issues

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha will be questioned over issues of people concern at the ongoing ninth session of the National Assembly Standing Committee.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 10

PM demands substantial progress in administrative reform in 2022