Foreign inflows influenced more by global trend

The orientation of foreign capital flows pouring into Vietnam is heavily influenced by global factors.

Agricultural products need standard quality management process

There are many loopholes in quality management of agricultural and food products, resulting in customers' loss of confidence.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (October 17-23)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on October 17-23.

Roads in Mekong Delta need $163 million

The Ministry of Transport has submitted to the PM a pre-feasibility study report for the implementation of two road sections passing through Kien Giang and Bac Lieu under the trans-Vietnam 2744-km-long Ho Chi Minh Expressway project.

Vietnam’s overseas investment can top US$1 billion annually

Overseas investment by Vietnamese firms is growing and can surpass 1 billion USD per year in the future, from about 700 million USD at present, said Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises Nguyen Mai.

Vietnam in group of countries with very high levels of antibiotic resistance

According to the assessment of the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Vietnam is in the group of countries with very high levels of antibiotic resistance.

Vietnam needs powerful corporations: economist

If VN can develop national enterprises into powerful large corporations to act as pillars of the economy, the country will take off and prosper, economist Tran Dinh Thien told VietNamNet on the occasion of Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day (October 13).

Typhoon Nesat enters East Sea, localities warned to stay alert

Storm Nesat entered the northern area of the East Sea, becoming the sixth of it kind in this year.

Vietnam among 20 best places to visit in January suggested by Wanderlust

Vietnam is among the 20 best places to visit in January as suggested by UK travel magazine Wanderlust in a recent article.

Music video content stirs controversy

Many music videos (MVs) speak back-slang or use euphemisms, implying sexual behaviors. Others are offensive due to the artists’ own perspectives.

Phishing attacks still occurring at same rate

There are many reasons why cyberattacks, especially phishing, continue. One of them is poor awareness of users about information security.

The ‘war’ among publishing houses

The National Assembly Standing Committee on October 10 discussed a draft report summarizing voters’ opinions and proposals to the National Assembly fourth session.

Foreign institutions raise expected GDP growth rate for Vietnam

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank (WB) and other domestic and international institutions have predicted high gross domestic product (GDP) growth rates for Vietnam and low growth rates for other Asian economies.

VN Central Bank appoints new chairman of SCB

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) decided to appoint Mr. Vu Anh Duc as Chairman of the Board of Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank (SCB), starting on October 14, 2022.

Vietnam places fourth at Miss Globe 2022

Vietnam's Lam Thu Hong placed fourth runner-up and won the “Best National Costume '' title at the Miss Globe 2022 which ended in Albania on October 15 (local time).

Sweet as coconut candies

Coconut candies are not just helping locals earn an income but are also introducing Ben Tre’s cuisine to the world.

The adventure of billionaires

In the past 10 years, multiple successful businesspeople have invested big in agriculture. Many have left while others have persistently stayed in the game.

Yen Bai lures tourists with 60-year-old bamboo forest

Pung Luong bamboo forest, also known as the Na Hang Tua Chu bamboo forest, with several bamboo trees standing straight, resembles a scene in a martial art movie.

Inflation bites

Dropping global consumption is a challenge for various industries in Vietnam and local businesses might lay off staff or scale down operations.

Canadian and Belgian win Vietnam Jungle Marathon

Jeff Campbell from Canada and Vanja Cnops from Belgium won the 70km category of the VN Jungle Marathon (VJM) held in Pu Luong Nature Reserve in Thanh Hoa Province on Saturday.

Standard Chartered raises Vietnam’s 2022 GDP growth forecast to 7.5%

Standard Chartered Bank has raised its Vietnam GDP growth forecast for 2022 to 7.5% from the previous 6.7% and for 2023 to 7.2% from 7.0% to reflect robust Q3 growth of 13.7% year-on-year.

Vietnamese composer's works performed at int’l guitar competition in Berlin

Works by Vietnamese professor and guitarist Dang Ngoc Long were among the required performances at the International Guitar Competition and Festival Berlin 2022 which wrapped up on October 15.

Singaporean President begins State visit to Vietnam

Singaporean President Halimah Yacob and her spouse began a State visit to Vietnam on October 16 at the invitation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

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