74% in VN want OTP for every e-payment transaction: Kaspersky study

More than three in five (67 per cent) users of digital banking and e-wallet apps in Southeast Asia prefer one-time-passwords by SMS for every transaction, a recent Kaspersky research has found.

Japanese man threatens to shoot down Vietnam aircraft ‘without motive’

Japanese authorities have identified a Japanese man suspected of threatening to shoot down a Vietnam Airlines plane over Tokyo Bay in early January.

Tet celebration of Hanoians through the lens of foreign photographers

Impressed with the traditional Tet holiday (Lunar New Year) in Hanoi, many international photographers visited Vietnam’s capital city on the occasion to capture the scenes of idyllic and warm Tet.

$74.7 million needed to upgrade weak railway bridges

The Vietnam Railways Corporation has asked the Ministry of Transport to allocate over $74.7 million for the reparation and upgrade of weak railway bridges in the 2022 – 2023 period.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 14

EC Executive Vice President to visit Vietnam this week

Outdoor restaurant in the middle of nowhere

Young people travel hundreds of kilometers to try out an affordable vegan greasy-spoon in the middle of rice field, where they can enjoy a meal while watching the sunset.

Fuel shortage raises need of Nghi Son’s restructuring

Domestic petrol prices hit an 8-year high after the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) adjusted the retail prices up by around 3.9 per cent on Friday – its third consecutive increase this year and the fourth in a row.

Foreign businesses share Vietnam’s US$40 million online food market

Grab, ShopeeFood, Baemin and Gojek are sharing the Vietnamese online food delivery market, which is becoming more attractive amid the pandemic.

Mixed emotions for parents as children return to school

As children in Hanoi finally return to school after a long time spent learning online, parents are filled with mixed emotions. 

Vietnam’s stock market sets historic record in 2021

2021 was an unforgettable year for Vietnam's stock market as many records were set.

Japanese investors still interested in Vietnam

More than 55% of Japanese enterprises investing in Vietnam said they will expand their investment in the next one to two years.

 

Apple and Samsung open their own stores in Vietnam, why?

According to tech retailers, the brand-exclusive store model (Mono Store - or specialized store) is a new business form in Vietnam but has already been operating in many countries.

Unique Khmer’s pagoda in Soc Trang

Chen Kieu (also known as SroLoun pagoda) is a Khmer pagoda with unique architecture.It is located on the way from Soc Trang to Bac Lieu and about 230km from Ho Chi Minh City.

People who made 'missteps' in life have a second chance with help from local programs

Returning to his home village after ideological re-education, Ro Chom Brong can now borrow money from banks, learn how to organize production, and earn money to support himself and his family.

Restrictions on international flights to be removed from February 15

The CAAV has asked the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation to issue a Notice To Airmen on the lifting of all restrictions on international flights from February 15, returning to the normal situation as before the outbreak of COVID-19.

Red River tour offer enjoyable travel experiences for visitors

Following the trend of safe adaptation, nature-based tourism and staycation, some ecotourism tours along the Red River area have become more sought after and gained popularity among visitors.

Vietnam needs a 'conductor' for renovation

Improving the business environment and enhancing competitiveness are priorities in the tasks assigned by the Government to ministries and agencies in 2022. This is a necessary addition to the recently approved economic growth and recovery plan.

Big Tech and opportunities for social networks of a new generation

As the world is curbing the influence of tech giants, this presents an opportunity for Vietnamese social networks to create a foothold by finding their own directions.

The essence of China's 'soft power'

American expert on international relations Joseph Nye said that the power of a country, besides "hard power" including military force, population, geography, and strategic resources, also includes "soft power".

Student who wants to 'save' the Mekong Delta wins scholarship in Europe

Luu Nguyen Nguyet Minh is working on sustainable solutions to help solve Mekong Delta’s problems.

 

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 13

Vietnam issues love-themed postage stamps for Valentine’s Day

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 13

Almost all manufacturing, trading activities in HCMC resume

Local tourism sector may be set back seven years due to pandemic

Vietnam is expected to serve some 18 million international tourist arrivals and 85 million domestic ones by 2026 under a program on developing the local tourism sector during the 2022-2026 period.

Cold spell to cause temperatures to drop as the north faces frosty conditions

A strong cold spell is forecast to hit the country's northern and north-central regions starting from February 13, bringing with it spells of rain, frost, and a drop in temperatures to below six degrees Celsius in some mountainous areas.