Multi-billion VND apartment buildings unoccupied in central Hanoi

Many apartment buildings in Hanoi have been left idle for many years, even while many people seek accommodations.

The 'golden keys' for Sun Group to attract talents

Vietnam’s premier develop of luxury tourism and real estate projects offers employees a uniquely positive work environment, an ideal work-life balance and opportunities to support sustainable and community-oriented projects.

Public debt remains under control

Amid massive difficulties hitting domestic production, Vietnam has continued bringing public debt under its control, ensuring national financial security.

Mekong Delta needs over US$346 mln to tackle severe landslides

The Mekong Delta's localities need around VND8,143 billion (US$352 million) to cope with 76 severe landslide and erosion points along the riverside and coastal areas with a total length of 140 kilometers.

 

Ben Tre takes different approach to change its fate

“What should we do – continue to complain about difficulties to get subsidies from the state budget, or become self-reliant to rise up,” said Ben Tre Provincial Party Committee Secretary Phan Van Mai.

Designer launches new collection

Popular designer Cong Tri has just introduced his new Autumn & Winter 2021 collection, which highlights material processing techniques.

Vinyl records make a comeback in Vietnam

The hobby of collecting vinyl records has become popular again, not only in foreign markets but also in Vietnam.

Trend of international bonds encourages risks

In the last few years, many banks have resorted to issuing international bonds in an effort to mobilize more capital. This could be a means to raise capital, but it also encourages risk situations, which must always be taken into account beforehand.

National Assembly election 2021: All you need to know

The countdown to Vietnam’s elections has begun. Next Sunday millions of people nationwide will go to the polls to choose their representatives at the National Assembly and all-level People’s Council. Here is a guide to this year’s vote.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to attend “Future of Asia” forum

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the 26th International Conference on The Future of Asia to be organized in the form of video conference by Japanese media firm Nikkei Inc on May 20-21.

Youngster Binh hopes to make Park’s final World Cup squad

At 20 years old, Nguyen Thanh Binh is the youngest member of the Vietnamese national squad at the current training camp.

More than 69 million eligible voters to go to the polls on May 23

A total of 69,198,594 voters are eligible to go to the polls on May 23 to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People’s Councils of all levels for the 2021-26 tenure.

Vietnam’s Khanh Van in top 21 of Miss Universe 2020

Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe 2020. Vietnamese representative Khanh Van was named in the top 21 contestants.

Four luxury hotels in downtown HCM City put on new preservation list

The HCM City People’s Committee has submitted to the Prime Minister two preservation plans for the Rex, Kim Đô, Continental and Majestic hotels.

The path for Vietnam to become owners rather than just wage earners

Technology and innovation are the answers to the question about how Vietnam can to escape from doing only outsourcing for foreign partners.

Gov’t to allow HCM City to retain 23 per cent of its budget revenues

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the National Assembly to allow HCM City to retain 23 per cent of its budget revenues, up from the previous 18 per cent, to create conditions for sustainable development.

Vietnam likely to secure two badminton spots in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Vietnamese shuttlers Nguyen Tien Minh and Nguyen Thuy Linh are very likely to book their places in the badminton tournament at the upcoming rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Personal data of 10,000 Vietnamese offered for sale online

Personal information such as identity cards, selfie images and others of 9,667 people are being posted and offered for sale on the Internet for $9,000.

First stamps about Vietnamese diplomat issued

The issuance ceremony of stamps, "100th birth anniversary of diplomat Nguyen Co Thach (1921-1998)", was organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 14.

Technology helps Vietnam in Covid-19 battle

Technological solutions recommended by the Ministry of Information and Communications have contributed to helping many provinces in Vietnam detect, localize, and prevent the spread of Covid-19 while maintaining a "new normal" life.

Ho Chi Minh City to kick off 12 anti-flood and environmental sanitation projects

From now to the end of 2021, Ho Chi Minh City will launch 11 anti-flood projects and one environmental sanitation project with a total cost of more than VND8 trillion.

Husbandry: Vietnam’s new billion-dollar strength

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused global trade bottlenecks and disruptions, but livestock exports are still growing strongly. With export turnover of $1.23 billion in 2020, livestock is the new export strength of Vietnam.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 17

Stock market might not have more room to rise: experts

Vietnam reports 37th death related to COVID-19

Vietnam on May 17 confirmed its 37th death related to the COVID-19 pandemic, who had suffered from underlying health conditions. ​

Vietnam condemns attacks on civilians in Israel-Palestine conflict

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on May 16 held the third emergency meeting in a week to discuss the escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine.