SMEs wake up to importance of modernising in digital age

Small- and medium - sized enterprises are striving to boost digital transformation, based on the country’s National Strategy on the Fourth Industrial Revolution for this decade.

NA Chairman: VN-RoK partnership becomes increasingly effective, substantive

The strategic cooperative partnership between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea has become increasingly effective and substantive, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue told the Korean press.

Vietnam, RoK top legislators back upgrading bilateral relationship

Vietnamese and Korean National Assembly Chairman expressed their support for upgrading the relationship between the two countries to a comprehensive strategic partnership during their talks in Seoul on December 13.

150,000 students in HCM City return to school after 7 months at home

About 150,000 students in grades 9 and 12 in Ho Chi Minh City returned to school after seven months studying online because of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Trade can’t be done online, Vietnam needs to reopen

Foreign investors want to come to Vietnam to do business but they need to know about contacts and where they can seek input materials, according to Vietnamese Ambassadors to the UK and Austria.

Potentials and challenges ahead for the cinnamon industry

Vietnam is the third-largest cinnamon producer and exporter in the world after Indonesia and China, and the future is full of potential. However, challenges need to be carefully navigated to ensure sustainable development.

Loose monetary policy continues as 2021 is ticking away

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is still intensifying the degree of monetary easing, even when many other countries have recently opted for doing just the opposite.

Inspiring Characters 2021: The developers of Vietnamese game worth billions of USD

Axie Infinity, one of a few Vietnamese technology startups with global influence, has gained far more value than the Vietnamese game Flappy Bird that was internationally popular a number of years ago.

Mekong Delta expands environmentally-friendly shrimp-rice farms

The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta is expanding its shrimp – rice farming areas as the cultivation model is efficient and sustainable, adapts to climate change, and is environmentally friendly.

Domestic gas market needs more specific regulations

The annual demand on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption in Vietnam has been about 2.3 million tonnes, mainly for civil and commercial consumption.

 

Welcoming returning Vietnamese for the Tet holiday

Deputy Prime Ministers Vu Duc Dam and Pham Binh Minh have encouraged overseas Vietnamese to return to celebrate Tet.

Local film "Maika" to attend 2022 Sundance Film Festival

Vietnamese movie "Maika" will represent the country in the 2022 Sundance Film Festival which is scheduled to take place in the United States from January 20 to January 30, 2022, according to the film festival’s organisers.

More bad news from China, 4,000 trucks stuck at border gates

About 4,000 trucks are currently stuck and cannot go through the border gates in Lang Son. China has said it will not accept frozen exports for 14 days before and after Tet (Lunar New Year).

Foreign man behind VND87 trillion gambling ring

The state investigation agency has found that an Indian citizen has been an organizer in the biggest gambling ring ever uncovered by HCM City Police.

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue receives leaders of Korean groups in Seoul

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue received leaders of leading groups and enterprises of the Republic of Korea in Seoul on December 13, within the framework of his official visit to the country.

VN singer picks up Best New Asian Artist title at MAMA 2021

Singer Hoang Duyen was named Best New Asian Artist at the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) 2021 which was held virtually from the Republic of Korea.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 13

Vietnam's cashew nut exports hit over $3.6bil. in 2021 

 

Multi-million-dollar tuna auctions to debut in Vietnam

Phu Yen will host several multi-million-dollar tuna auctions in the future following a memorandum of understanding it signed with Japan’s Kiyomura Corporation, said Phu Yen's Vice Chair Ho Thi Nguyen Thao.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 13

Vietnam issues action plan to preserve wetlands

 

Two Vietnamese films expected to be big hits during Lunar New Year 2022

Two Vietnamese films ‘1990’ and ‘Chìa khóa trăm tỷ’ will hit theaters during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays, in the hope of improving box office revenue after a gloomy 2021.

Vietnam expected to add 36 million middle class people in next decade

Vietnam is expected to add 36 million people to its middle class by 2030, according to a recent report by McKinsey.

Co Tu people’s Thanksgiving for parents

At the end of the year, when farm work finishes, the Co Tu ethic minority people visit relatives to tighten family bonds, the son-in-law usually brings special gifts for his in-laws.

Malware threatens businesses in digital age

The digital economy has more opportunity for cyberattacks, especially from ransomware. The more businesses and users use technology online, the more opportunities hackers have to expand their attacks.

Fresh pine trees become popular for Christmas decorations

Imported fresh pine trees and branches have become hot items for Christmas decorations in Vietnam this year.

Vietnam calls on G7 to support safe vaccine access, distribution

At the meeting, the G7 countries affirmed their support for ASEAN’s central role, emphasized the importance of relations with the bloc, and pledged to actively participate in and contribute to ASEAN-led mechanisms.