Real estate market cools, no signs of warming up in 2023

Sellers cannot sell products and take back their investment capital; many people can't buy because of limited financial capability; and the state has failed to collect tax and land-use fees. Such is the current state of the property market.

Vietnam ranks 3rd among Laos’ markets

Vietnam ranked third among Laos’ export markets in January with a total value amounting to about 65 million USD.

Nam O fish salad, a must-try dish of Da Nang

Visitors can tour the beautiful land and experience the dish at Nam O Village, which is located near the Cu De River outfall of Lien Chieu District, only 15km from the central city.

Ministry denies stopping VND 110 trillion credit package

Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh told VietNamNet that the VND110 trillion credit package is awaiting the government’s decision, and that the Ministry of Construction (MOC) has not received any report about the stopping of the package.

Fares for cable-car services slashed, tourists flock to Cam Mountain

The number of visitors to Cam Mountain in the southern province of An Giang soared after the price of cable car tickets was reduced.

Associations propose halving car registration fee

Associations have proposed the central Government halve the registration fee for locally assembled or manufactured cars during the first half of the year to boost market demand.

HCM City food festival to be held next month

HCM City will hold a food festival next month, which is expected to attract the participation of 40 tourist service providers, including five-star hotels.

Vietnam leaves U20 Asian Cup after losing 1-3 against Iran

The Vietnamese U20 football team lost 1-3 against Iran in the final match of the 2023 AFC U20 Asian Cup’s qualifier in Uzbekistan on March 7, forcing the team to leave the tournament.

Apple honours apps created by Vietnamese women

When accessing the App Store on March 6 local iPhone users were able to see a list of applications with the title of "Made by Vietnamese women”.

Hanoi voted as safe destination for solo female travelers

Hanoi is considered a safe destination because crime and violence against tourists is very low and most locals are very friendly.

Hanoi to host Italian Design Day

The Italian Embassy in Hanoi will organise the seventh Italian Design Day as part of activities aimed at celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the nation and Italy.

US announces new USS37 million commitment for dioxin remediation in Vietnam

The US Government’s current contribution to the Bien Hoa clean-up is US$163.25 million, out of a total expected contribution of US$300 million.

Enterprises with monthly pay over VND10 million on decrease in HCM City

A recent survey of 100 enterprises in HCM City found that the number of them paying monthly salaries of more than VND10 million a month fell from 80 percent in Q2 2022 to 65 percent in Q1 2023.

VIFA EXPO 2023 to attract over 600 Vietnamese and foreign businesses

The Vietnam Furniture & Home Accessories Fair 2023 (VIFA EXPO 2023) will take place in HCM City on March 8-11, with the participation of 612 local and foreign companies.

Seaport stocks fail to entice investors

Outstanding business results in 2022 were factors for investors to expect great hopes in seaport stocks in 2023. However, recent statistics show that seaport enterprises are facing turbulent times as demand has fallen all round.

Vietnam takes drastic action to combat wildlife trafficking and protect biodiversity

Statistics from the Forest Protection Department show that the number of violations related to wildlife across the nation decreased by 147 cases per year from 2018-2022 compared to 2013-2017.

Solutions for accessing market information for ethnic minority women

The current status of access to and application of information in the consumption of goods by ethnic minority women in Tan Son district, Phu Tho province is assessed at a fairly average level by the University of Economics.

Vietnamese music crosses the border to go viral

Vietnamese pop star Hoang Thuy Linh song See Tình (See Love) is proving hugely popular and been covered by many Asian celebrities.

Banks maintain caution towards real estate crisis

Banks are maintaining a cautious approach in dealing with the current crisis in the real estate market.

Vung Tau dog racetrack closes

The Lam Son Greyhound Racetrack in the southern province of Ba Ria- Vung Tau will close on March 10 when its license expires, according to the track's operator, Sports and Entertainment Services JSC.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 7/2023

PM hosts delegation of Japanese economic organisations

About 22 percent registration centers in Vietnam halt operation

The Vietnam Register on March 6 said that 61 out of 281 automobile registration centers in the country have suspended their operation owing to violations.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 7/2023

Export prices of Vietnamese rice up nearly 10%

U20 Vietnam not heading for a draw with Iran: Coach

The Vietnamese U20 football team, with 6 points after having beat Qatar and Australia, is currently in a favourable position to win a berth in the quarter-finals of the 2023 U20 Asia Cup.

Shorter insurance payment period proposed for pension entitlement

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs has proposed reducing the periods of social insurance (SI) premiums payment from 20 to 15 years to enjoy a pension and not limiting lump-sum social insurance withdrawals.