Viettel’s brand reached nearly US$9 billion

The brand value of Military Industry-Telecoms Group (Viettel) reached US$8.758 billion, moving up a total of 99 places to reach 227th position in the 2022 list of the world’s 500 most valuable brands.

What are the best-selling car brands in Vietnam in 2021?

2021 was a difficult year for car manufacturers in Vietnam. The total sales of the market reached over 410,000 cars.

Over 1,600 Vietnamese products licensed for export to China

The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) on February 11 morning issued 1,601 codes for Vietnamese agricultural and food products serving their exports to the Chinese market.

Living alone in cemetery, woman views the deceased as her ‘parents and children’

Living alone in the largest cemetery in HCM City over the past 40 years, Nghia accepts the deceased as her parents and adopted children, and volunteers to take care of the graves.

Hanoi releases tourism recovery roadmap for 2022 – 2023

Hanoi will focus on serving domestic visitors with COVID-19 preventive rules remaining in place during the first stage of its tourism recovery roadmap from 2022 – 2023, recently released by the local authorities.

Thriving businesses target $10 billion in revenue

In 2021, despite great challenges caused by Covid-19, the enterprises of Vietnamese billionaires are growing and thriving.

Millions of farmers learn how to do business on e-commerce platforms

Under a plan of the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), 100 percent of farming households on e-commerce platforms in 2022 will be trained in digital skills and doing business on e-marketplaces.

Online retail popular in pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has created the right conditions for online retail selling and the year 2021 saw a strong growth for many essential and even some luxury items. 

Vietnam set to welcome 18 million foreign visitors by 2026

The nation has set a target of welcoming 18 million foreign visitors and approximately 85 million domestic arrivals by 2026, thereby achieving a total tourism revenue of roughly VND800 trillion to VND900 trillion.

12th grader’s designs of textbook covers causes ‘Internet storm’

Tran Lam Nam Bao, born in 2004, who is a 12th grader at Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School in HCM City, has posted his designs on his Facebook page and chat groups, attracting tens of thousands of likes, comments and shares.

VN seaport enterprises set for promising year in 2022

The seaport industry is expected to continue to grow strongly this year thanks to active import and export activities and the fact that Vietnam remains an attractive destination for FDI inflows. 

Fuel supply: retailers deny hoarding products for speculation purposes

The limited supply of fuel from NghiSon, the biggest refinery in Vietnam, is not causing the current petroleum shortage in the market, analysts say.

Binh Thuan’s former leaders arrested for land-related violations

The Investigation Police Agency under the Public Security Ministry has arrested five former leaders and officials of Binh Thuan for State asset mismanagement in land use and housing projects in the province. 

New Vietnamese smartphone to be released soon

Vietnam will soon have another home-grown manufacturer entering the highly competitive smartphone marke.

Five new community Omicron cases found in HCM City

HCM City’s health authorities on Friday announced five community Omicron cases found during random screening.

Vietnam’s ambassadors promote ‘digital diplomacy’

Though the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on traditional diplomatic activities, digital connections have made it easier for diplomats to fulfill their missions.

Home appliance chains incur big losses amid business suspension

Sales have fallen sharply despite attractive price discounts and inventories have soared as home appliance distributors experience their toughest days ever.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 11

Bitter cold to linger on in northern region for another week

 

Foreign e-commerce platforms in Vietnam must be registered

The new regulation in Decree 85 of the Government amends and supplements a number of articles of Decree No. 52 dated May 16, 2013 on ecommerce.

'Made in Vietnam' phone exports hit record of nearly $58 billion

Phones and phone components continue to hold the top position among Vietnam's export items.

Vietnam joins Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility

The Ministry of Finance, acting under the authority from the Government of Vietnam, on February 10 signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to become the eighth member of the Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility (SEADRIF).

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 10

Vietnam's pangasius exports exceed expectations

Foreign demand for Vietnam travel news increases in early 2022

The volume of international tourists searching for travel information about Vietnam saw a sharp increase at the start of 2022, according to statistics released by Google Destination Insights.

Government must carefully manage financial support for businesses: experts

The Government needs to carefully monitor and outline economic stimulus packages to assist businesses affected by the pandemic to quickly recover the national economy, according to experts.

 

Phasing out single-use plastic bags

Pollution has been mounting in Vietnam with the growing use of nylon bags and plastic products, which must be replaced with more environmentally friendly alternatives while improving consumer awareness.