VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 12/2023

Digital communication propels Vietnam’s tourism recovery

Vietnam develops AI technology industry

Vietnam climbed seven positions in the Government AI Readiness Index 2022, ranking 6th among ASEAN countries and 55th globally, as shown in the latest report issued by the UK’s Oxford Insights.

HCM City gets ready for new foreign investment wave

As an economic locomotive, Ho Chi Minh City has always led the country in terms of investment attraction, drawing the attention of foreign investors from around the world.

Red River Delta asked to lead Vietnam’s economic restructuring

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 12 asked to the Red River Delta region to make most of its potential and advantages for rapid and sustainable development so as to lead the country’s economic restructuring and growth model transformation.

Social insurance evading enterprises may have bank accounts frozen

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has proposed applying many measures for enterprises delaying or evading social insurance payments.

Idyllic Son La plum blossoms lure tourists in spring

The picturesque scene can be appreciated along National Highway No. 6 and within the ethnic villages, where small paths and roads are dotted with vibrant blooms.

Methanol poisoning on the rise since the New Year holiday

Several days after the holiday, the centre admitted many blood poisoning cases with extremely high levels of methanol in their blood.

Businesswoman pioneers digitization in agriculture company

The pioneers in digital agriculture in Vietnam turn out to be women who are using digital technology to change traditional agricultural production and create breakthroughs in the field.

Troop of 200 monkeys raid residential areas in Khanh Hoa

The troop, made up of monkeys of different sizes, has recently been raiding residential areas and farms of eggs, fruits and corn at 7-9am and 4-6pm.

Banks make big changes in personnel in 2022

The big four banks, Agribank, BIDV, VietinBank and Vietcombank, are commercial banks employing the most staff, with a total of 110,000 workers.

Real estate offers opportunities for long-term investors

Experts have held that the real estate sector will begin a recovery phase in 2023 with many difficulties lying ahead. However, difficult times will present opportunities for long-term investors to buy low.

Da Nang chosen by Indian billionaires as venue for weddings

Many billionaire families from India are choosing Da Nang to organize lavish weddings.

Banks suffer big losses from securities trading in 2022

Many banks reported negative results in securities trading and investment in 2022 due to the interest rate hike, the exchange rate uncertainty, the sharp decline of stock indices and the ‘freezing’ of the corporate bond market, cafef.vn reported.

Adult films must be labeled immediately

If film classification is left open, television stations and online film distributors need to take responsibility to rate films and give warnings about adult films.

Vietnam to import 3,000MW electricity from Laos

Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) fears that the electricity imports from Laos may face difficulties because of the limited capacity of the transmission system.

Noi Bai seeks ways to avoid overcrowd amid surging international passengers

Flights to and from Asian destinations posted the most number of passengers with 3,500 people arriving from or leaving for, South Korea daily, followed by Taiwan (3,300) and Thailand (3,100).

Vietnam troubleshoots internet connection issues from night of February 10

The telecommunications enterprises in Vietnam have committed to ensuring smooth internet connection since the night of February 10.

Nguyen Thi Oanh finishes fifth place in Asian indoor tournament

Vietnamese athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh finished in fifth place during the final round of the women's 3000m event at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2023, which is currently taking place in Kazakhstan.

Foreign Minister: PM’s visits to Singapore, Brunei successful

The official visits to Singapore and Brunei by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh from February 8-11 have been successful, contributing to lifting Vietnam-Singapore strategic partnership and Vietnam-Brunei comprehensive partnership to a greater height.

Vietnam elected vice chair of UNESCO committee for cultural diversity protection

Vietnam has been elected vice chair of the 24-member UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee of the 2005 Convention for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, representing the Asia-Pacific region.

PM hosts Brunei Minister of Finance and Economy

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 11 received Minister of Finance and Economy II of Brunei Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah, the last activity in his two-day official visit to the country.

Vietnamese team begins search, rescue mission in Turkey

A 24-member team deployed by the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security has begun engaging in search and rescue efforts in the Turkish southeastern city of Adiyaman.

PM holds roundtable discussion with Brunei energy, oil and gas firms

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a roundtable discussion with Brunei energy and oil and gas enterprises in Bandar Seri Begawan capital on February 11, as part of his ongoing visit to Brunei.

Prime Minister holds talks with Sultan of Brunei

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah right after meeting with members of the House of Bolkiah in Bandar Seri Begawan capital on February 11 morning.

NA Standing Committee’s 20th session to open on Feb 13

The National Assembly Standing Committee’s 20th session is scheduled to open on February 13 and close on February 15 in Hanoi, reported the NA Office.