Da Nang leads Vietnam in tourism competitiveness

The central city of Da Nang ranks first in tourism competitiveness in Vietnam in 2021.

Vietnam to license 5G services in 2022

The Ministry of Information and Communications has set a challenging goal of increasing the number of digital technology businesses from 64,000 to 70,000 this year.

Tiger figurines: new mascot for the Year of the Tiger

Thousands of figurines depicting a tiger holding a gemstone in its mouth are being produced every day and selling out almost immediately by artisans in Tan Uyen Town, Binh Duong Province.

VND350 billion orange grove waiting for Tet

An orange grove worth hundreds of billions in Huong Son District, Ha Tinh Province is now ripe and ready for harvesting. Farmers are stocking up to prepare for the Tet season when prices go up.

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Ministries asked to use only one medical declaration app to prevent traffic jam

Increasing tax evasion in e-commerce

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a boom in e-commerce in Vietnam since consumers shift their spending habits towards online platforms. However, as online sales continue to grow, so does tax evasion.

Thai company buys two more solar plants in Vietnam

Thai energy company Banpu PCL has agreed to acquire the companies holding a 50-MW portfolio of two solar parks in Vietnam in a deal worth 26.7 million USD, according to the company.

Many unvaccinated pregnant women with COVID-19 have to end pregnancy early

Many pregnant women in Hanoi who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 suffered serious complications after being admitted to hospital, according to Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital.

Using foreign English certificates like IELTS or TOELF in admission criteria will not create inequality: education official

There will be no inequality issues when universities start using international foreign language certificates such as IELTS or TOEFL as criteria for admission.

UK pledges to continue cooperation with Vietnam in different fields

Vietnam and the UK have substantial cooperation opportunities in the fulfillment of green growth targets, British Ambassador Gareth Ward has affirmed.

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Another China border crossing reopened for Vietnamese exports

 

First instant noodle product made from dragon fruit produced

The Ho Chi Minh City University of Food Industry (HUFI) have successfully researched and produced the first instant noodle product with dragon fruit ingredient in Vietnam.

HSBC commits to arranging 12 billion USD of sustainable financing

HSBC Vietnam on January 25 announced its commitment to arranging up to 12 billion USD of direct and indirect sustainable financing for Vietnam and the corporate sector in the country by 2030.

Four European countries donate 6.27 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Vietnam

Vietnam has received an additional 6.27 doses of COVID-19 vaccines from Germany, Luxembourg, Portugal and the UK, according to UNICEF Vietnam.

Bank shares attract more investors even amid stock market decline

Cash has been flowing to bank shares amid the VN Index decline and the sale of shares in other business fields.

Sea shipping lines make high profits, air and rail carriers transport cargo to earn money

Air and rail carriers, which have suffered heavily from Covid-19, have had to carry cargo to earn extra money. But sea shipping lines are experiencing brighter days.

Debates over inflation

Inflation will apparently become one of the key words of 2022.

Pets stay at luxury hotels, use spa services while owners are away during Tet

Many people have booked hotel rooms for their pets while they are away during Tet holiday. At luxury hotels, the pets not only receive special healthcare services, but also enjoy spa services and have their pictures taken.

Vietnam told to reopen to international tourism ahead of SEA Games 31

Vietnam should reopen its door to international tourism sooner than initially scheduled in order to seize upon opportunities and avoid being left behind by regional rivals, experts suggested at a workshop held on January 24 in Hanoi.

Schools to be re-opened no later than February 14

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), Ministry of Health (MoH) together with municipal and provincial authorities are determined to re-open schools no later than February 14.

Prof Ngo Bao Chau says he is visiting lecturer for Chinese institute, not a permanent member

Prof Ngo Bao Chau, a Vietnamese mathematician who was awarded the Fields Medal in 2010, told VietNamNet that he is a visiting lecturer at the Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics of HIT in China.

Public investment to offer backbone for infrastructure

With the economy gradually bouncing back, Vietnam will continue speeding up the disbursement of public investment this year, with a focus placed on infrastructure development in order to spur on economic growth this year and beyond.

Businesses ‘tortured’ by calls from debt collectors

Business managers are receiving calls asking them to pay their debts from black credit sources. But the debts were personal loans taken out by their employees.

HCM City residents hire boats to release carp into Saigon River

Afraid that fish they release could be caught by others, some people in HCM City have paid a lot of money to rent boats to row to the middle of the Saigon River to free carp on the Day of the Kitchen Gods.

Four Vietnamese footballers to play in Japan

Four players of Saigon FC will soon leave for Japan to play at different divisions of the Japan Professional Football League (J-League), the club’s management said.