More super-rich people in Vietnam

With the dynamic development of the economy, Vietnam now has more millionaires and super-rich people.

Visiting Nghe An to enjoy lemongrass and chilli snails

Nghe An is not only well known for its eel dishes but also different types of fried snails that, with a pungent taste and delicious characteristics of citronella, are impossible to forget. 

Some 460 Vietnamese moved out of Ukraine: Ministry

About 460 Vietnamese citizens in Ukraine have been evacuated to neighbouring countries in the face of the complicated situation there, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Fuel price climbs to new high, Finance Ministry wants to amend environment protection law

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and Ministry of Finance (MOF) have raised the ceiling fuel prices for the March 1 review. This is the third consecutive price increase in the Year of the Tiger.

Foreign tourists can travel freely in Vietnam with negative COVID-19 tests

With negative COVID-19 tests, fully vaccinated foreign tourists may freely travel in Vietnam after only one day of isolation following entry, according to the Ministry of Health’s proposed regulations.

15 rescued tigers to be brought to Hanoi, Quang Binh

Fifteen tigers rescued by Nghe An policemen in two trafficking cases will be handed over to units that can meet the care requirements in Hanoi.

Fresh policies to take effect from March

A series of new policies shall take effect from March 2022.

Labour shortage threatens VN tourism recovery

Vietnamese tourism is planned to reopen on March 15, but a labour shortage threatens its recovery.

Steel manufacturers pocket big money in 2021

2021 was a prosperous year for steel manufacturers with profits increasing sharply compared with the year before. However, some manufacturers had poor business.

Finance Ministry proposes extending casino pilot program by two years

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed the Government extend the casino pilot program until 2024 due to the impact of the pandemic and add two casinos in Da Nang City and Khanh Hoa Province to the trial list.

10 million accounts to be set up on Postmart, Vo So in 2022

One of the goals of the plan on accelerating the agricultural digital economy in 2022 is establishing 10 million accounts on Postmart and Vo So.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 2

French ship pays courtesy visit to Khanh Hoa

Former Google director becomes general director of Microsoft Vietnam

Ms. Nguyen Quynh Tram, former country manager in charge of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia at Google, is the new general director of Microsoft Vietnam.

2,000 people to join Ao Dai parade in HCM City

More than 2,000 people of different ages will participate in an Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) march, part of the HCM City Ao Dai Festival 2022.

Russian SWIFT expulsion partly impacts Vietnamese payments

The decision by Western allies to remove Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) system will not only affect Russian payments, but also many other countries globally, including Vietnam. 

My Hanh Group strongly invests in development of Vietnamese ginseng industry

Developing medicinal areas and growing Ngoc Linh ginseng, which is also called “Vietnamese ginseng”, is one of the key strategies of My Hanh Group Joint Stock Company (MHG).

Travel companies worry about Russia-Ukraine crisis impact on Vietnam tourism

Some travel companies in Vietnam are worried that the worsening Russia-Ukraine crisis will negatively impact the tourism industry as Russia is one of the major source markets of Vietnam’s tourism industry.

Vietnamese Gov’t wants visa waiver for int’l tourists reinstated

The prime minister has urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to reinstate the visa waiver for international travelers to revive the pandemic-battered tourism sector when tourism services for local and foreign visitors are fully reopened on March 15.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 2

Vietnamese export, import affected by Russia-Ukraine conflict

Encouragement given for pharma revolution

While Vietnam’s pharmaceutical and healthcare industries are waiting for a big push to shine, foreign enterprises continue to seek more adjustments of legal barriers.

Thuy Khue – the street of village gates in Hanoi

Wandering around the hustling and bustling streets in Hanoi, visitors will be surprised by ancient and mossy village gates, beside modern buildings. The traditional cultural features are preserved within the village gates.

Capital conundrum in energy

A clear power policy and early publication of new power planning are urgently needed for Vietnam to attract private capital in infrastructure energy.

Former street kid became co-CEO of children's rescue foundation

At 15 years old, Do Duy Vi left his hometown to make a living on the streets of Hanoi. Two decades later, he is now one of the Chief Executives of the foundation that rescued him. 

Vietnam calls for dialogue, protection of civilians at UNGA's special session on Ukraine

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang has called on parties involved in the Russia-Ukraine tensions to exercise restraint, stop the use of force, resume dialogue, and seek long-term solutions to differences.

Paintings transform history of Vietnamese art

The first generation of painters and their creative explorations have gone above and beyond with immortal works that have left an indelible mark in the history of Vietnamese art.