Experts: E-commerce to grow solidly in 2021

Vietnam’s e-commerce market will maintain its solid growth trajectory this year, analysts said at a ceremony announcing Vietnam’s E-Business Index within the framework of the Vietnam Online Business Forum on Tuesday.

Thai Binh woman quits high-flying career to launch herb farm

A woman in the northern province of Thai Binh has turned a wild, overgrown grass field into a lucrative herb garden.

AI shaping promising future in Vietnam

In the last few years, technological giants in Vietnam have poured their resources into developing Artificial Intelligence technology (AI) in both manufacturing and trading activities as well as the digital transformation process.

Contest to find new circus talents kicks off

A contest to find new circus talents nationwide is being organised at the Vietnam National Circus Theatre in Hanoi.

Proposal to shorten social insurance payment period to enjoy pension

The minimum number of years of social insurance payment to enjoy a pension should be reduced from 20 to 15, as proposed by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).

iMuseum VFA app launched

The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum (VFA) and Vietnam Mobile Application Software Join Stock Company (VINMAS) on Thursday officially launched the iMuseum VFA app – allowing virtual visits to the museum even amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thai football legend tips HAGL boss to replace coach Park

Former Thailand striker Piyapong Pue-on believes Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) coach Kiatisak Senamuang could replace Park Hang-seo as the head coach of the national team in the near future.

Tube houses pose theft, fire risks for local neighborhoods

Vietnam is now paying a high price for the "tube house" culture and the boom in matchbox house construction.

Consumer finance market anticipated to continue facing difficulties after recovery

 The consumer finance market in the year ahead is predicted to struggle making any significant breakthroughs, despite lending interest rates witnessing a downward trend, according to experts.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 23

No cases of vaccine-associated blood clots reported in Vietnam

Vietnam - the cradle to form and perfect products to conquer the world

Digital technology, digital revolution and digital transformation are ways to help every Vietnamese to be creative and we must take advantage of this opportunity to encourage startups.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 23

HCMC’s corporate income tax revenue up in Q1

Nearly 130,000 mobile subscriptions delivering spam calls deactivated

As many as 128,970 mobile subscriptions that delivered spam calls and messages have been deactivated since last July, according to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority under the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Environment ministry to step up inspections of industrial sites

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has announced plans to strengthen inspections of industrial production models with risks of environmental pollution and strictly handle violations in 2021.

FDI firms still dominate electronics shipments

Foreign direct investment (FDI) firms still dominated electronics shipments to foreign markets in the first quarter of 2021, accounting for a whopping 95% of the total revenue from electronics exports,

After 29 years, patient finally diagnosed with male pseudohermaphroditism

When "N", born in 1992 in Hanoi, was in high school, she realized that she was different from her peers.

Nearly 4,300 runners to compete at Vietnam Trail Marathon in Son La

Nearly 4,300 Vietnamese and foreign runners will race up to 70km on trails through orchards and tea fields in the Vietnam Trail Marathon (VTM) in Moc Chau, Son La province on April 24 after a suspension triggered by COVID-19.

Vietnam’s peacekeeping force wins high appreciation

The peacekeeping force of Vietnam has made considerable contributions over the past years, which have won the recognition and high evaluation from the United Nations and international friends, 

Central bank to keep proactive, flexible monetary policy

For the time ahead, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will keep a proactive and flexible monetary policy basing on market developments and forecasts for the macro-economy, SBV Deputy Governor Dao Minh Tu told a meeting on April 22.

Ministry encourages swimming classes to reduce risk of drowning

With the aim to reduce the risk of drowning, the Ministry of Education and Training has issued the drowning prevention plan amongst children in 2021 in which the Ministry encouraged schools to organize swimming classes to reduce the risk of drowning.

Securing assets to pay compensation in court judgments remains difficult, law needs amending

If judgment debtors do not declare their assets and income, the punishment for this kind of violation is limited.

Vietnam works toward increasing ASEAN's centrality in addressing challenges

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance in the upcoming ASEAN Leaders' Meeting in Indonesia aims to affirm that Vietnam gives priority to strengthening solidarity and mutual support with ASEAN member states,

Weightlifter Duyen wins Vietnam's first international medal of year

Hoang Thi Duyen won the first international medal of the year for Vietnamese athletes by finishing third at the Asian Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Monday.

Foreign firms register trademark protection for Vietnamese rice in U.S.

Four foreign companies have registered trademark protection for Vietnam’s ST25 rice in the U.S., which may choke off Vietnamese food exporters tapping the market later,

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City lead Vietnam e-business index 2021

The trend of e-commerce development differs between slow-growing regions and developed regions.