VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 19

Railway linking HCMC, Dong Nai to open to traffic before 2030

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 19

VN to build a modern and sustainable agriculture economy by 2030

Investors upbeat about Vietnam’s stock market

Vietnam’s stock market is expected to grow further this year as the Government has increased public investment, creating a premise for long-term growth.

Unique Buddhist scripture garden in Vinh Long Province

Visitors to Phuoc Hau Temple in Vinh Long Province will marvel at a garden of stone steles inscribed with the Buddha’s teachings from the Dhammapada.

Industrial property sector optimistic

The industrial real estate sector is considered a bright spot this year, and property businesses with industrial parks are expected to benefit from increased demand and rental prices.

 

Covid-19 stokes parental concerns after schools reopen in Hanoi

School authorities and parents in Hanoi are worried about the rising number of Covid-19 infections among students and teachers.

It's time to grant licenses to new airlines: CAAV

The Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) has sent an official dispatch to the Ministry of Transport (MoT), urging the ministry to consider granting aviation licenses to new airlines.

 

Computers, electronic product exports could soon reach $60 billion

Exports of computers, electronic products and components hit $50.828 billion last year, putting it in second position in the group of key export products.

 

Saigonese set up bases to train pigeon to fly thousands of kilometers

After many months of training, the pigeon-warriors will compete in a tournament and overcome countless challenges to fly for thousands of kilometers before reaching the finish point.

Covid-19 pandemic-prevention regulations to ease entry into country

Compared with many countries, regulations on Covid-19 pandemic prevention and control for people entering Vietnam are considered open and favorable for economic recovery.

Trade Ministry to inspect major fuel suppliers

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will launch unannounced inspections of major oil and petroleum suppliers amid fluctuations facing the fuel supply chain.

Vietnamese tycoons pocket profit of over US$1 billion in 2021

2021 was a stormy year with two pandemic waves. However, thanks to reasonable strategies, Vietnamese billionaires weathered the storm and became richer.

HCM City announces list of hotels eligible to welcome foreign tourists

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Tourism (DoT) on February 18 publicised a list of hotels eligible to welcome foreign tourists arriving in the city in the coming time.

Prolific advances in VN industrial zones

Funding into industrial zones is expected to be fruitful for the majority of the year, when the demand for land lease recovers and a range of contracts are completed.

Does Vietnam lag behind in cryptocurrency movement?

Many Asian countries have researched, piloted and even deployed digital currencies using Blockchain technology. In Vietnam, there are only plans on paper.

Japanese company penalised for mistreatment of Vietnamese intern

Authorities of Japan on February 18 withdrawn the licence to receive foreign interns of a construction company where a Vietnamese apprentice was mistreated.

Vietnamese-made Covid-19 drugs priced at below VND500,000/box

Molnupiravir, the Covid-19 drug manufactured in Vietnam, is expected to be priced at VND300,000-500,000 a box. In the black market, it has sold for VND10 million per box of 20 tablets.

Vietnam’s economy to strongly rebound in 2022: Standard Chartered experts

The Vietnamese economy will recover strongly in 2022, starting at the end of the first quarter, said Tim Leelahaphan, Economist for Thailand and Vietnam at Standard Chartered.

HCM City mulls solutions to taxi turmoil at Tan Son Nhat Airport

The HCM City Transport Department has asked the Southern Airport Authority (SAA) to arrange parking lots for buses to enter the airport to carry passengers from Tan Son Nhat Airport to the city central area and other places.

Hanoi postpones school reopenning plan for grades 1 to 6 in inner districts

Hanoi on February 18 adjusted the plan to allow students from grades one to six in 12 inner districts to return to school for face-to-face learning from February 21.

Vietnam, EU seek to promote energy partnership

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for visiting Executive Vice President of the European Commission (EC) Frans Timmermans in Hanoi on February 18.

 

PM: Make every effort to prevent wars so that nations don’t suffer pain

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on nations to build confidence together, and protect peace and strengthen relations and cooperation for mutual development.

Ministry issues guidance for receiving foreign tourists

Foreign visitors and overseas Vietnamese returning home can take regular commercial flights from now to March 15 when Vietnam fully reopens tourism activities, instead of charter flights as previously.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 18

Vietnam has highest gold demand in Southeast Asia

Nation thinking big with digital overhaul

As a fundamental part of its Socioeconomic Development Plan until 2025, Vietnam is set to boost digital transformation and foster a digital economy in the service of individuals and businesses,