VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 25

1 billion USD tourism project kicked off in Ninh Thuan

Three localities propose opening casinos

Three localities have proposed new casino projects and to pilot allowing Vietnamese people to play.

President Phuc: Vietnam encourages investment in sustainable development

The nation incentivizes Singaporean businesses to continue to expand their investment locally, while also considering investment promotion a priority moving forward, especially with regard to clean energy and sustainable development.

Vietnam raises great concern over armed conflict in Ukraine

Vietnam is concerned about the armed conflict in Ukraine and is paying special attention to the situation of the Vietnamese community in the country, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said on February 25.

Car manufacturer Skoda to enter Vietnam market

Skoda Auto, a popular car company from the Czech Republic, has unveiled their latest plan to develop a car factory in the northern province of Quang Ninh this year.

China tightens rules on imported produce, Vietnam forced to change

With a population of 1.4 billion, China is an important market for Vietnamese agricultural products. However, this huge market is no longer easy. Instead of importing all kinds of agricultural products, since 2018, China has changed its rules.

 

Vietnamese airlines already build safe air traffic routes amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) on February 24 officially issued a press release regarding the impact of the Russia – Ukraine situation on Vietnamese airlines’ international routes.

Vietnam tourism proactive in digital transformation

Cities and localities across the country have devised their own digital transformation programmes, which shows they have realised the importance of digital transformation to tourism development.

Vietnam may become the world’s new production base

More and more foreign investors are coming to Vietnam, which is gradually making Vietnam a new production base of the world.

The race of pharmaceutical retailers

The pharmaceutical industry has become the next hot race in the retail sector as the big players are accelerating the expansion of pharmacy chains.

VBF 2021: Vietnamese Prime Minister’s thanks to foreign investors

The words of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh may be what remains foremost after the annual Vietnam Business Forum (VBF).

The good worker in the digital era

Truong The Dieu has gained praiseworthy achievements in recent years: he won a silver medal at WorldSkills 2019, got a Second-class Labor Medal, and became a Vietnamese Outstanding Young Face and Vietnam Vocational Skills Ambassador 2021.

Game 300475 launched after one year of fundraising

The launch of the teaser of 300475 Game by Hiker Games Studio on February 22 has caught the public’s attention.

Increased inspections and document preparations contribute to housing shortage in HCM City

Real estate developers are spending more time preparing documents for investment and many projects are under legal examination or inspection, contributing to a housing shortage.

How can sexual harassment be prevented in schools?

Psychological protection for students still has not been given much importance by schools, experts say.

Vietnam reach AFF U23 Championship final after shootout

Vietnam reached the final of the AFF U23 Championship after a victory from the spot over Timor Leste on February 24.

Vietnam’s petrol price 65th cheapest in world, but still expensive to consumers

Statistics show that petrol prices in Vietnam are lower than in many countries and territories. However, but people complain that the prices are too high.

Vietnam aims to welcome 5 million foreign visitors in 2022

The tourism sector is expected to provide services for 65 million holidaymakers, including approximately 5 million foreign visitors, in 2022, said Doan Van Viet, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Good business idea helps Vietnam’s startup raise $7 million in funding

OpenCommerce Group (OCG) is one of a few Vietnam startups with products that are competitive with those of rivals in the cross-border e-commerce sector.

New coach of U23 Vietnam football squad may be Korean

Korean Coach Park Hang Seo has recommended his compatriot Gong Oh Kyun to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) to replace him to lead the U23 Vietnam team after the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

 

HCM City deals with high volume of plastic waste due to COVID-19

The environmental sector of Ho Chi Minh City has taken various solutions to intensify the management of plastic waste that piles up amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Training ships of Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force visit Da Nang

On the morning of February 24, training ships of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force docked at Tien Sa port for an official visit to Da Nang city.

Vietnam’s int’l air routes not affected by Russia - Ukraine tensions: official

The international air routes operated by Vietnamese airlines are not affected by tensions in the Russia - Ukraine relations, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) Dinh Viet Thang affirmed on February 24.

 

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 24

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc leaves Hanoi for State visit to Singapore

Contemporary art space launched at Vietnam Fine Arts Museum

As many as 65 artworks created since the 1980s to the present, which give the public a more comprehensive view of contemporary Vietnamese art, will be exhibited at the Vietnam Fine Art Museum from February 25.