Businesses get set for circular economy

Vietnam’s rapid economic growth has caused environmental challenges which have forced the nation to focus on fostering the development of a circular economy with less pollution and reused and recycled products.

Over 60,000 fishing vessels urged to seek safe shelter from storm Chaba

Approximately 60,000 fishing vessels operating at sea have been urgently notified to avoid dangerous areas and seek safe shelter from incoming Storm Chaba, according to the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.

Siem Reap - Da Nang air route resumed

Flight K6 840 departed from Siem Reap of Cambodia at 3:35 pm on July 1 and landed safely at Da Nang International Airport at 5:35pm on the same day.

Embassy: two Vietnamese arrested in Spain for alleged sexual assault

Police on the Spanish island of Mallorca on June 25 said they had arrested two Vietnamese citizens accused of raping a 17-year-old girl and privacy violation, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in Spain.

The key role of top leaders in fighting corruption in Vietnam

Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Internal Affairs Phan Dinh Trac has emphasized the important role of top leaders, especially Party Secretary General Nguyen Phu Trong, the people and the media in fighting corruption.

Huge costs for filling Ha Long largest open-cast coal mine

It would cost about VND 1.20 trillion (USD 52.18 million) to fill the Nui Beo open-cast coal mine pit in Ha Long City after closure.

Cutting taxes on petrol products is more urgent than ever

“VND50,000 please. No, just VND30,000."  “VND100,000, please. No, only VND70,000." These were conversations I heard yesterday at a filling station.

28 provinces, 21 central hospitals report lack of drugs, medical equipment

Twenty-eight healthcare departments and 12 out of 21 central hospitals have reported they lack drugs.

HCM City seeks to build US$6 billion international container transshipment port in Can Gio

The People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has asked for the government’s consideration of the construction of an international container transshipment port in Can Gio district.

500 tonnes of Vietnamese-labelled rice exported to EU

Loc Troi Group JSC exported nearly 500 tonnes of rice labelled with its own brand name “Com Vietnam Rice” to the EU markets in June.

Earning millions of USD from Google, HCM City resident has to pay $1.3 million in tax

A person in HCM City has had to pay tax arrears and fines worth VND31 billion (US$1.3 million) for his earnings from Google without paying personal income tax.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 1

Vietnam develops world’s first effective vaccine against ASF: German newspaper

Samsung emerges as largest foreign investor in Vietnam

Vietnam has attracted more than US$14 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first half of 2022, and electronic giant Samsung has attained its position as the largest investor thanks to its additional large-scale investments.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 1

Vietnam’s economic growth accelerates on back of exports, manufacturing: Bloomberg

Some 155 Vietnamese athletes to partake in ASEAN Para Games 2022

The ASEAN Para Games 2022 is a qualifier for athletes to win tickets to Paralympic Paris 2024.

Anti-corruption drive - an irreversible trend in Vietnam, says Party leader

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong reiterated the Party’s strong stance on combatting corruption among ranking officials while addressing an anti-corruption conference in Hanoi on June 30, stating that it will be an enduring policy.

Vietnam’s African swine fever vaccine to be widely used by late 2022

The vaccination is expected to be carried out in Vietnam from July to the end of this year.

Noi Bai International Airport’s domestic flight volume grows rapidly

Noi Bai International Airport’s domestic flight volume has been growing rapidly, 40 per cent higher than the peak time of summer in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Magazines exceeding their functions need to be eliminated: journalist

Many magazines go beyond their functions and produce content beyond the principles and purposes stated in licenses.

Investors to be able to trade stocks on T+2 settlement cycle

According to the new draft, securities will be transferred to investors' accounts within the trading hours of T+2.

Vietnam jumps eight notches in international beauty ranking

Vietnam has moved up eight positions to 42nd in the grand slam ranking for beauty over the past two years, announced international beauty site Globalbeauties.

Thailand Fashion Week 2022 features Vietnamese culture

A Vietnamese collection imbued with Vietnamese culture dubbed 'Sounds Of Vietnamese And Colours Of Five Continents' kicked off Thailand Fashion Week in Bangkok on June 30.

Small alleys offer authentic taste of Hanoi cuisine

Small and sneaky alleys in the Hanoi Old Quarter not only offer enjoyable experiences of the capital city’s time-honoured culture but also the authentic taste of Hanoi cuisine.

Vietnam urged to upgrade to attract big rubber funding

Vietnam’s rubber industry is exerting every effort to meet global sustainability standards.

Fish-sauce exports have great international potential: MARD

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) believes that the fish sauce industry has great potential to develop like the wine industry.