Vietnam’s public employees earn way less than Southeast Asian peers

Higher wages are needed to attract and retain employees working for the public sector in Vietnam who are lagging way behind their peers in many Southeast Asian countries in terms of income.

Vietnamese named in World top scientist list

Prof. Tran Dang Xuan at Japan’s Hiroshima University has been listed among the world’s top scientists by Research.com, a reputable scientist ranking website.

Bamboo Airways reports record loss VND17 trillion, board of directors replaced

Bamboo Airways, the second private air carrier in Vietnam, has reported a net loss of VND17.6 trillion for 2022. Its stockholder equity has fallen to minus (-) VND835 billion.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 16/2023

Diverse activities planned for Binh Thuan tourism week

Ha Phuong and billionaire Chinh Chu still married, deminishing divorce rumours

The latest pictures of Vietnamese American singer Ha Phuong and her billionaire husband Chinh Chu during a gathering with friends have ended rampant divorce rumors.

Children’s literature: 'forgotten land'

“Children’s literature is a fertile but forgotten land which needs to be awakened,” said Nguyen Quang Thieu, a respected poet.

Vietnamese IoT market expected to reach US$7 billion in 2025

Viettel Telecoms yesterday held a conference named ‘Viettel M2M IoT’ in Hanoi to discuss infrastructure and platforms for the growth of IoT in Vietnam.

Tourist cooperation needed to eliminate begging, hawkers in Sa Pa

Tourists in Sa Pa have been recently seeing messages such as: "Do not give money to wandering children, beggars" and "Do not buy goods from peddlers, touts".

Hay Glamping Music Festival to offer music lovers feast of sounds

After a successful debut last year, Hay Glamping Music Festival will be back to offer music lovers a feast of sounds on September 29th and 30th

Bond issuers struggle with debt repayment

Bond issuers are grappling with the burden of heavy debt amidst unfavorable market conditions, leading them to further postpone coupon and principal payments.

Hanoi plans to prohibit motorbikes in inner districts by 2030

The authority of Hanoi has approved an economic development program for the 2025-2030 period, in which motorcycle restrictions will be imposed in the inner districts by 2030.

Undersea internet cable to be fixed by late June

The repair of the S7 submarine internet cable linking Vietnam and the world has been scheduled to be completed by the end of this month.

Shrimp companies warn that greed could kill shrimp industry

Farmers, who want shrimp to grow rapidly to have early harvesting, are trying to increase density and yield. But this is doing more harm than good.

Vietnam’s female footballers get FIFA support ahead of World Cup finals

The Vietnamese women’s football team have been receiving assistance from a physical strength and nutrition expert sent by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) during their training in Germany.

EVN rejects information of shortage of 1 million tons of coal for thermal power

Yesterday afternoon, the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) rejected the information of a shortage of 1 million tons of coal for thermal power that has gone viral in the media.

EVN temporarily suspends Director of National Load Dispatch Center

EVN has temporarily suspended Mr. Nguyen Duc Ninh from his position as the Director of the National Load Dispatch Center to support specialized inspections in the management and operation of electricity supply.

All board members of Bamboo Airways step down

Bamboo Airways has released documents in preparation for the upcoming general meeting of shareholders, confirming that all the five board members of the airline have tendered their resignation.

Man fined for spreading false information about Dak Lak gun attacks

A man in the central province of Nghe An has been fined VND7.50 million for spreading false information about the recent gun attacks in the central highlands province of Dak Lak.

Vietnamese model vies for Man Of The World 2023 title

Lam Kim Khanh of Ho Chi Minh City is representing Vietnam at the Man Of The World 2023 pageant which is currently being held in the Philippines.

COVID-19 patients will not be given free treatment when disease downgraded

COVID-19 patients will not be given free treatment when the disease is downgraded from its current placement in Class A infectious diseases to Class B, said Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong.

VN strives to facilitate digital transformation

Digital transformation is seen as a new breakthrough method to shorten the process of industrialisation and modernisation.

When will residents be able to choose an electricity retailer?

Building a competitive retail electricity market, where Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) is no longer the only buyer and seller, is the path that Vietnam has to choose. However, there are still challenges ahead.

Banks digitize as they feel pressure from fintech

Commercial banks, which see fintechs as a threat, are creating digital banking divisions or developing technology centers to create resources for digital transformation.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 15/2023

Several commercial banks using chip-based ID cards for authentication

HCM City struggles to ensure clean water supply amid climate change

Climate change, a rising population and excessive exploitation of groundwater are putting pressure on the clean water supplies of Ho Chi Minh City, experts have warned.