With new 'business model', billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong could earn $1.5 billion

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong has launched a new system that is expected to help Vinhomes bring in about $1.5 billion in 2021.

The hottest cryptocurrencies in the market

In recent years, the cryptocurrency market has grown strongly and has become a fertile ground for investors, despite many warnings about their risks. Here are the most popular cryptocurrencies on the market.

Enterprises worried as steel prices escalate globally

The domestic steel price hike has been attributed to a global price increase. To reduce steel prices, production costs need to be cut.

Transactions made via digital channels to reach 70% by 2025

The Vietnamese government will support boosting the application of new payment methods to achieve the digital transformation goals of the banking industry.

21-year-old attends fifth grade in Nghe An

After a serious illness at the age of 6, Mua Ba Tenh was unable to walk normally because of a leg problem. He had to put off school for 10 years.

 

Landlords await tenants as empty space increases

As a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the rental market in HCMC has plummeted, pushing many landlords into difficulties as tenants have left, leaving empty spaces in their wake and no takers.

“The lordly tree” of silk painting guild

Starting in the early 20th century, silk painting is one of the fine arts which has been practiced by many local painters. 

Military set up two COVID-19 treatment hospitals in Bac Giang, Bac Ninh

The military are setting up two temporary hospitals to provide care for COVID-19 patients in Bac Ninh and Bac Giang provinces, which are the two provinces affected the worst by the current COVID-19 resurgence in Vietnam, on May 19 afternoon.

Ho Chi Minh era - most brilliant era in Vietnam’s history

President Ho Chi Minh was a great leader, a national hero who devoted all his life to national independence and freedom and happiness of the people while tirelessly striving for peace and progress in the world.

Producers of award-winning movie fined by culture ministry

Despite winning a prize at the recent Berlin International Film Festival, the producers of the movie Taste by Vietnamese director Le Bao have been fined by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Steel price ripple effect felt across domestic businesses

The Vietnam Association of Construction Contractors (VACC) has asked the Government Office to investigate the price hike and find out if steelmakers were cooperating with each other to push up prices.

 

Labour export restriction exacerbated

The re-emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the labour export situation for Vietnam with entry to some key markets remaining almost impossible.

Track and field athlete Lan gears up for Olympics

At the National Sports Training Centre in Hanoi, Quach Thi Lan is training hard ahead of this summer's Tokyo Olympics.

Failure of Vietnamese literary film adaptations

The tragic level of box office revenue of most films that have been adapted from books is examined by cinema critic Nguyen Phong Viet.

Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes unprecedented new law

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) said that, while most sub-industries are covered by laws, activities in the processing and manufacturing industry have not had specific regulations.

VN tycoon considers major deal, competes with foreign rivals in $10bil market segment

Masan Group billionaire Nguyen Dang Quang is considering a billion-dollar deal in an area that is Vietnam's strength but has been controlled by large foreign corporations for the past decade.

'Farm rescue' campaigns are on the way out

Farm produce should be sold in a competitive market, rather than through a "market of compassion" or rescue campaigns, experts have said.

HCM City to invite bids for operating 90 subsidised bus routes

The HCM City Department of Transport will invite bids for operating 90 subsidised bus routes to improve their quality and efficiency.

Hue residents take active role in building smart city

Applying IT in practice and developing people-centered smart cities, the government of Thua Thien-Hue province has encouraged active feedback from its residents.

Vietnam to double-check all quarantined incoming people

Police of provinces and cities will closely coordinate with the People's Committees of districts and related units to review all people who entered Vietnam from April 4 to May 5 and have undergone the mandatory quarantine period.

Election held in East Sea

The island communes of the Truong Sa island district in the central province of Khanh Hoa conducted early voting on May 16 while the election constituency in Truong Sa town will hold its election on May 23, the same date as scheduled.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 19

111 new COVID-19 cases recorded on May 19 afternoon

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 19

Foodstuff prices rise, pose inflation threat

Smart Village a new hope for high technology application in agriculture

Establishing a village where farmers can work and live in the urban areas is the dream of those who work at a software company in HCM City.

Overseas Vietnamese commemorate President Ho Chi Minh

Various activities have been held by overseas Vietnamese over the past few days to celebrate the 131st birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - 2021).