Australia requires Facebook to pay for news: lessons for Vietnam

Australia has been at the forefront of an uphill battle against tech giants, though it's still at a starting point.

Motorbike racer Tai selected for prestigious Asian Talent Cup

Nguyen Tran Duc Tai will become the first Vietnamese motorcycle racer to compete at the 2022 Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup next month, a milestone for Vietnam motor racing. 

1.4 million tons of ‘super food’ sells for only VND3,000 per kilo

In some European countries, dragonfruit is considered ‘super food’, priced at VND650,000 per kilogram. Vietnam has 1.4 million tons of the fruit each year and farmers sell it at only VND3,000 per kilogram.

The race to open large-scale stores in HCM City

After the pandemic, many businesses, especially those in the fields of fashion and cosmetics, want to open large-scale stores in prime locations in the center of Ho Chi Minh City.

Dumpling street may become another pedestrian road in HCM City

People are excited about the news that Ha Ton Quyen Street, known as the “street of dumplings”, will become the fourth pedestrian street in HCM City in 2022.

More foreign auto manufacturers find their way to Vietnam

The Vietnamese auto market will be busier when several foreign automobile companies invest in Vietnam.

Positive signs for FDI in Vietnam

In the early days of 2022, foreign capital inflows into Vietnam showed many positive signs. After a year of strong withdrawal in the stock market, the cash flow is forecast to be more positive in 2022.

Two undersea cables APG and IA repaired

The problems occurring on two international submarine fiber optic cable lines APG and IA have been fixed. Currently, only the AAG cable remains interrupted.

Foreign online searches about Vietnam’s tourism: highest growth rate globally

According to a report from the Google Destination Insights, international visitors’ searches for Vietnam's airlines and tourist accommodations show the highest growth rate worldwide.

The US diplomat who loves Vietnamese culture

VietNamNet’s Dieu Thuy talks with the Cultural Attaché of the US Embassy in Hanoi.

Russia-Ukraine tensions only impact Viet Nam’s stock market in the short-term

Escalating geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine would have a short-term impact on the Vietnamese stock market, but the market still has positive growth prospects in the long term thanks to stable macro factors.

 

First Da Nang-Europe freight train to be launched

Rail Transport and Trade Joint Stock Company (Ratraco) has announced that a new rail freight linking Da Nang to Europe is expected to be launched in early March.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 1

Cabinet meeting looks into major transport projects

 

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 1

Prompt moves taken to ensure safety for Vietnamese citizens in Ukraine: spokeswoman

200 Vietnamese citizens evacuated from war zone in Ukraine

Vietnam Airlines has sent its plans for flights bringing home Vietnamese citizens in Ukraine to the Ministry of Transport, saying it stands ready to follow instructions of the Government.

Who will take over two power plants?

Foreign investors are about to transfer two power plants built under the BOT mode when the 20-year contract terminates. State-owned corporations are outdoing one another to take over the plants.

PM urges Foreign Ministry to resume visa waiver policy for tourism reopening

The Government Office has sent a document to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) requesting to restore the visa waiver policy as applied before the Covid-19 outbreak. Vietnam plans to fully reopen the tourism market from March 15.

Long Bien Bridge, connecting past and present in Hanoi

The symbolic icon and landmark of the capital city Hanoi, Long Bien Bridge, turned 120 years old on Monday.

SEA Games 31: No quarantine planned for int’l sport delegations, reporters

International sport delegations and reporters attending the 31st Southeast Asian Games will not be quarantined even if COVID-19 cases are found, the organising committee said at a press conference on February 28.

2022: A year to ‘live with’ and to ‘overcome’ the pandemic

The year 2022 will not only be the time to live with but overcome the Covid-19 pandemic with a proactive attitude. 

Vietnam’s economy forecast to grow beyond expectation in 2022

Vietnam’s economy is forecast to grow beyond expectation in 2022 as domestic demand rebounds and foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows remains stable.

Vietnamese cueist comes second at 3-cushion Carom Billiards World Cup

Vietnam’s top cueist Tran Quyet Chien was the runner-up of the recently concluded 3-cushion Carom Billiards World Cup in Turkey, after winning over leading players of the world.

Flutes born of love

The young often start businesses with modern concepts revolving around IT, food or fashion, but three Mong men from the northern province of Lai Chau have created their own with a passion for the traditional musical instruments of their ethnic group.

Experts discuss future of HCM City’s financial hub

Experts say the desire to build a casino or Disneyland in HCM City will cause an “imbalance”, affecting the city’s image.

Billions of dollars expected to flow to Vietnam amid Russia-Ukraine war

Liquidity has increased sharply over the last three trading sessions, especially since February 24, when Russia triggered the latest war with Ukraine. Cash flow is strong with liquidity of VND30 trillion each trading session.