Top 5 commodity brokers in Vietnam revealed

The five companies holding the largest commodity brokerage market shares in Vietnam sustained their positions in 2021, according to the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam (MXV).

Life of legendary Vietnamese spy set for screen

The life and career of late Vietnamese legendary spy Pham Xuan An will come alive on the screen thanks to a film project launched by BHD, a private film agency in HCM City. 

Distressed by Covid-19, wind power developers want FIT to be extended

Unable to have commercial operation date (COD) prior to November 1, 2021, many wind power investors have fallen into dilemma.

Vietnam's FM stresses importance of multilateral diplomacy in nation’s new development stage

Vietnam's successes and imprints at the UNSC as its non-permanent member in the 2020-2021 term have contributed to affirming that the Party and State's policy of upholding multilateral diplomacy is absolutely sound.

The famous Tich Nghi fish porridge of Bac Ninh

“The tasty and delicious Tich Nghi fish porridge helped warm up my body during a cold winter day in Bac Ninh last week,” said Tran Thu Hue from Hanoi.

Young scientist dreams of making domestic cancer drugs

On November 3, Duong Tien Anh marked another important milestone in his life when he successfully defended his doctoral thesis in Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Hanoi University of Pharmacy.

Hanoi to welcome launch of 26,000 apartment units in 2022: C&W Vietnam

Around 26,000 apartment units are expected to be launched in Hanoi in 2022, signaling a vibrant outlook for the segment, according to real estate service provider Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) Vietnam.

New books by foreigners capture the old and the new in HCM City

New books featuring HCM City's culture and lifestyle by foreigners have earned a warm response from local residents. 

Vietnam's tourism revives, starts again from scratch

The market is completely new after Covid-19. All players, small and large, will be at the starting point. Those who have a good start will obtain more market share.

Vietnam to resume regular flights to 7 countries, territories

Seven countries and territories have basically agreed with Vietnam's proposal on a plan to resume regular international routes, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Bank robber arrested after buying motorbike with stolen money

A suspected bank robber has been arrested days after posting photographs of himself on Facebook posing with a US$32,000 motorbike he purchased a day after the robbery.

Saigonese return to karaoke parlors after six months of closure

Karaoke parlors were very crowded on January 10, the first day of the new normal for entertainment facilities in HCM City.

Vietnamese billionaire sells shares without necessary report

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has released a notice about a stock transaction without a report from Trinh Van Quyet, President of FLC Group.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 11

Lao Prime Minister wraps up Vietnam visit

APEC Sculpture Park opens in Da Nang

The central city of Da Nang has opened APEC Sculpture Park – an extension of the 2017-built APEC Park – on the west bank of the Han River, as a new architecture check-in spot and public destination for the tourism hub.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 11

Overseas remittances to Vietnam increase as Tet approaches

Billion USD ‘hidden’ under forest canopy in Vietnam

Economic development under forest canopy has great potential but the actual benefits are still fragmented, scattered and unplanned.

Vietnam to pilot operating carbon trade exchange from 2025

Vietnam plans to set up and pilot the operation of a carbon trade exchange from 2025, according to a new Government decree on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and Ozone layer protection.

Vietnam to discontinue automatic stay extension for foreigners as int'l flights resume

Vietnam will discontinue automatic stay extension for foreign nationals in the country starting January 15, as the country tentatively reopens its borders, according to a notice from Immigration Department.

Vietnam Football Federation has new leader

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), at its annual conference on January 8-9, approved VFF Vice President Tran Quoc Tuan’s nomination to take the helm of the national football governing body till the coming 9th VFF Congress.

Aviation sector proposes limiting combo flights at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has made a proposal aimed at limiting combo flights to reduce congestion occurring at COVID-19 testing areas at both Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat International Airports.

Telecom providers launch Mobile Money service

Telecommunications isn't the booming industry it once was, thanks to the mobile market becoming saturated in recent years. This shift is forcing telecom providers to look for "new spaces" - one of which is Mobile Money.

Digital transformation begins in hotel industry

Tourism experts say that technology has become essential in hotel operations.

Vietnam aims for 8% export growth this year

Although much of the economy was impacted by the fourth wave of COVID-19 in 2021, Viet Nam’s imports and exports reached a record of nearly US$670 billion, an increase of almost 23 per cent from 2020.

 

Vietnam coffee industry targets US$6 billion export value in 2030

The Viet Nam Coffee and Cocoa Association has targeted a coffee export turnover of US$5-6 billion in 2030, doubling the export value at present.