Petrol price may reach VND30,000 per liter

The crude oil price in the world market has reached a 14-year high and is nearing $140 per barrel. Experts predict the petrol price may rise to $30,000 per liter if there is no price intervention.

Finance Ministry's proposed property tax on houses sparks controversy

While some people support the Ministry of Finance’s (MOF) plan to tax houses, others warn that taxation is not feasible and this may bring the opposite effect.

Park Hang-seo commemorative medals released in Vietnam

A commemorative medal collection celebrating the various achievements of head coach of the Vietnamese men’s national football team Park Hang-seo are sold online in Vietnam from March 9.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 9

Two military officials detained for involvement in Viet A case

 

100 containers of cashew nuts exported to Italy suspected of being scammed

The Vietnam Cashew Association (VINACAS), on the evening of March 8, informed that it had just received an appeal for help from some cashew nut processing and exporting enterprises.

Vietnamese-American singer Ha Phuong joins HCM City Ao Dai Festival

Singer Ha Phuong - the wife of Vietnamese-American billionaire Chinh Chu - has returned to Vietnam to attend the opening ceremony of the 8th HCM City Ao Dai Festival with the theme "I love Vietnamese Ao Dai" on March 5.

Entrants to Vietnam only need to perform testing for SARS-CoV-2 once

According to the health ministry's proposal, in the first 24 hours of entering Vietnam, entrants to Vietnam will only need to perform testing for SARS-CoV-2 once.

 

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 9

Vietnam offers 0% tariff for 300,000 tons of Cambodian rice

 

Tran Hoai Phuong competes at Miss Eco International 2022

Vietnamese contestant Tran Hoai Phuong has arrived in Egypt to participate in the Miss Eco International 2022 pageant.

'A Tourist’s Guide to Love' to commence filming in Vietnam

Netflix’s recently announced film “A Tourist’s Guide to Love” is set to commence filming soon, with popular local star Truc Tran and Meritorious Artist Le Thien joining the cast.

HCM City aims to be No.2 financial market in Southeast Asia

HCM City is currently Vietnam’s financial center and a secondary global financial center. However, to become an international financial center, the city needs a legal corridor to expand the operating space for the financial-banking market.

FDI firms increase employee recruitment for production expansion

Several foreign-invested firms have moved to increase recruitment of workers as they strive to meet the demand for production expansion and complete orders after a COVID-19 inflicted hiatus, according to industry insiders.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: A new economic variable

If the Russia-Ukraine crisis causes disruptions in oil and gas supply and high oil prices, it will affect Vietnam's economic growth.

Vietnam after one year of vaccination: Facts and figures

The foreign investors’ positive sentiment towards the business environment in Vietnam is largely thanks to the country’s high vaccination rate.

Vietnamese agriculture seeks ways to adapt amid Russia-Ukraine war

The Russia-Ukraine crisis and economic sanctions by some countries against Russia will have a profound impact on the global economy, including Vietnam, especially on the import and export of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products.

Schools learn to adapt as COVID cases rise among students

As more COVID-19 cases are detected among school children, education institutions in HCM City are taking measures to adapt and prepare for the upcoming end-semester exams.

International tourism key to revival, relax quarantine rules: industry insiders

A sense of caution tempers the excitement as stakeholders prepare for the full resumption of international tourism on March 15. Will Viet Nam’s quarantine rules prove a deterrent?

 

Vietnam’s Law on Digital Technology Industry needs legal framework for sandbox, digital assets

The Ministry of Information and Communications has proposed developing a Law on Digital Technology Industry with new content.

 

Foreign investors: "Vietnam is a destination for future plans"

Despite challenges in terms of labor resources, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical fluctuations and economic conflicts, Vietnam still sees opportunities from various shifting investment waves and changes in trade structure and order.

Banh khoai a tasty speciality of the Mong ethnic group

The Mong ethnic group, in Lao Cai Province’s Muong Khuong District, is proud of their traditional rice cake, locally known as banh khoai. 

RoK businesses wish to invest in industrial parks in Long An

The Republic of Korea (RoK) wishes to invest in building an industrial park for Korean firms with an area of 50 hectares and set up a service support centre for foreign enterprises to facilitate their operations.

Despite their recent World Cup success, women in football still face challenges

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has dubbed Vietnam's national women football team ‘diamond girls’ after they qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time, despite all the challenges they face off the field. 

VN transport firms hit by fuel price hikes

The fuel price has been increasing over the last two months, dealing another blow to transport firms that have not recovered from Covid-19.

Connections, sharing of data via national data exchange platform to be promoted

To promote data exchange among agencies, the Ministry of Information and Communications has instructed ministries and provinces on how to connect and exchange data via national data exchange platform (NDXP).

VN approves 5 cases of personal data processing without subject consent

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has just signed Resolution No.27/NQ-CP to approve the draft decree on personal data protection.