M&A on cusp of post-COVID-19 surge

As global mergers and acquisitions activity continues to rebound following a pandemic-fuelled freeze, Vietnam is expected to benefit from the growth of deal-making.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 24

Affordable housing supply fails to meet goal: Official

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 24

Airlines entitled to refuse passengers without health declarations

Special Economic Zones create more risks than benefits

Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang are seriously planning to convert the two cities into international financial centers. This decision has been raising much concern among experts in the field.

Vietnam’s stock market draws foreign capital from new funds

Statistics by securities companies show that in 2020, foreign investors had net sold more than VND39 trillion in the stock market. 

Lunch makes a world of difference

It’s unfortunately quite common for children in Vietnam’s remote mountainous areas to drop out of school because they simply don’t have anything for lunch. 

Young lecturer is nominated for award for research on rain forecasting

Dr Bui Minh Tuan from the Meteorology and Oceanography Faculty at the Hanoi University of Natural Sciences has been nominated for a Ta Quang Buu Award.

So that little hearts keep beating

The hardest time in the lives of the young couple may never have ended if their infant child didn’t survive that afternoon.

TV filling the void left by cinemas

While cinemas are facing problems attracting audiences due to the impact of COVID-19, TV series have started to dominate, with the return of many well-known actors and with a large number of viewers sitting down in front of their TV screens.

HCM City to have 80% of waste sorted at source

The HCM City Department of Natural Resources and Environment has taken steps to ensure that 100% of its domestic solid waste is collected and treated and at least 80 per cent of solid household waste is classified at source by 2025. 

Ethnic minority man becomes first in his community to gain master's degree

A young Mong ethnic minority man has become the first person in his community to earn a master's degree.

Indonesian President hosts Vietnamese PM in Bogor

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Indonesian President Joko Widodo on April 23 compared notes on an array of matters, aiming to improve the efficiency of cooperation between the two countries.

Policy implementation capacity needs improvement to support businesses

Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vu Tien Loc talks about solutions to help businesses overcome difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Forum discusses challenges to sustainable energy transition

Experts discussed opportunities and challenges in sustainable energy transition at a recent forum in Hanoi, which focused on the development of green, clean, and renewable energy against the backdrop of international capital moving into the country.

The Minister of Industry and Trade's role in the country’s route towards industrialization

Newly appointed Minister Nguyen Hong Dien on April 12 more than once mentioned the spirit of "making every effort" and "learning with humility" at a conference on implementing the Party and State’s resolutions on personnel work.

President attends opening ceremony of Leaders Summit on Climate

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc participated in the opening ceremony of the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by the US on April 22 at the invitation of US President Joe Biden.

Vietnam backs initiatives to promote Middle East peace process: ambassador

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has affirmed Vietnam’s strong support for all efforts and initiatives that can help promote the Middle East peace process.

Street art event to be held in HCM City

The street art performance “Jam –Vietnam Urban Arts 2021” will take place in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 from April 24-25.

Vietnam, China hold seventh defence strategy dialogue

Vietnam and China held their seventh defence strategy dialogue at the deputy ministerial level in Dongxing city in the Chinese province of Guangxi on April 23.

Former director of VN's major hospital faces prosecution for inflating price of medical equipment

The former director of Hanoi-based Bach Mai Hospital and seven other people have been accused of price gouging medical equipment.

HCM City approves two transport projects worth over VND12 trillion

The People’s Council of HCM City yesterday morning, April 22, approved two transport projects worth over VND12 trillion in total, which would be constructed between 2021 and 2025.

Over 100,000 foreign nationals currently working in Vietnam

The country is presently home to 101,550 skilled foreign workers, according to the latest statistics compiled by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA).

Proposals for global financial centres picking up steam

Tremendous attention has recently been placed on building an international financial centre in both Danang or Ho Chi Minh City, as Vietnam could profit handsomely from its reputation as a future offshore hub for high-profile financial services.

PCI 2020 pinpoints areas to improve on

While advancements in 2020 Provincial Competitiveness Index strengthen local business climate, breakthrough approaches are urged to create new room for future improvements to increase investment attraction amid tougher regional competition.

 

A woman with whistle in hand

Ha Thi Phuong is one of only two female Vietnamese referees to have passed the rigorous physical and rules tests to officiate games in V.League 2 2021, which kicked off last month.