Environmental protection indicator set to be revised

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is working to revise a set of indicators evaluating the outcomes of environmental protection in line with the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 that became effective from January 1.

Tan Hoang Minh Group withdraws from Thu Thiem land auction, accepts loss of deposit

Tan Hoang Minh Group has sent a letter to the Party, State and Government leaders, and HCM City People’s Committee about its decision to withdraw from Thu Thiem land purchase that it won at auction in mid-December.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 12

Tra fish exports predicted to hit 1.7 billion USD this year

Trinh Van Quyet’s transaction canceled, securities accounts blocked

An unreported transaction made by Trinh Van Quyet, Chair of FLC Group, worth VND1.6-1.8 trillion on January 10 has been canceled as he did not report the deal.

VN to boost domestic 'supporting industries'

Vietnam is looking to work closely with foreign firms such as Samsung and Toyota to boost the supply of parts within the country, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

 

Vietnamese banks’ charter capital surged in 2021

Banks increased their charter capital by more than VND110 quadrillion in 2021 - the highest annual growth to date - to enhance financial strength and meet the central bank’s regulations.

 

Unvaccinated int’l tourists could still travel to Vietnam

Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated international tourists can come to Vietnam on seven-day package tours, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s draft guidelines to reopen inbound tourism services.

Artisan creates 2022 tiger sculptures to welcome New Year 2022

These days, artisan Nguyen Tan Phat from Duong Lam Village, Son Tay Town, Hanoi, is busy with a project of making 2022 tiger sculptures to welcome New Year 2022 – the Year of the Tiger.

Billboard Music Charts to be officially launched in Vietnam

The Billboard Music Charts, one of the most respected and recognized music charts globally, will be officially launched in Vietnam on January 14, marking a historic moment for Vietnam’s music industry.

Vietnam ranks third worldwide in terms of rubber export value

Vietnam ranked third in the world in terms of rubber export value, with 3.24 billion USD in 2021, up 36.2 percent from the previous year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) said.

Vietnamese businesses capable of reaching out to global market

Many Vietnamese companies are able to reach the regional and international market after accumulating experience and financial resources in the domestic market.

National Assembly agrees to extend eastern wing of North-South Expressway

The National Assembly on Tuesday ratified a resolution on building the eastern section of the North-South Expressway during its extraordinary meeting in Hanoi.

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Cold weather in northern Vietnam to last for 10 more days

Five years of PCA's ruling: no such thing as ‘power creating justice’

The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)'s ruling has been an irrevocable part of history. It will act as a “guide” for countries involved in the struggle for an order based on rules and not on “force creating justice.”

 

National Assembly NA passes largest ever relief package for economic recovery, development

The National Assembly on January 11 voted to adopt a Government-proposed socio-economic recovery programme worth nearly VND350 trillion (approximately US$15 billion) over the next two years.

Vietnam first Southeast Asian country to earn over US$1 billion from exports to Hungary

Vietnam has become the first Southeast Asian nation to earn over 1 billion USD from exporting goods to Hungary and the European country’s leading exporter from this region since 2000, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

China reopens one more border gate with Vietnam for fresh fruit imports

Chinese authority on January 12 re-opened its Hekou International Border Gate for imported fresh fruits, including dragon fruit, and frozen foods from Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Gov’t identifies focuses to obtain this year’s targets

The Government has issued Resolution No. 01/NQ-CP on the main tasks and solutions for implementing the socio-economic development and State budget plans for 2022.

2022 Lunar New Year holiday to last for five days

The 2022 Lunar New Year holiday will last from January 31 through February 4, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has agreed.

Son Doong cave adventure tour fully booked for 2022

All 1,000 slots for Son Dong expedition adventure tour to the world’s largest cave in the central province of Quang Binh have been fully booked by domestic visitors for 2022, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.

Vietnam has 683,600 operational firms: economic census

As of December 31, 2020, Vietnam counted 683,600 operational enterprises, up 35.3 percent from 2016, the 2021 economic census revealed.

Gambling rings boomed in 2021 despite Covid-19

Despite difficulties caused by the pandemic, tens of trillions of dong have been injected into gambling rings.

Laos top recipient of Vietnam’s overseas investment

Laos has been the largest recipient of Vietnam's overseas investment so far, with 209 projects totalling 5.1 billion USD in registered capital, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has said.

VN auto market grows slightly in 2021

Vietnam’s automobile market recorded slight growth in 2021, data from manufacturers showed.

Hanoi-Hai Phong Expressway to pilot electronic toll collection from May

Motorists travelling on the Hanoi-Hai Phong Expressway will only be able to pay tolls using electronic means.