VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 11

High-quality human resources key to sustainable tourism industry

Five most beautiful villages nationwide

Leaving the busy streets of cities to go to towns with pristine beauty allows travelers the chance to experience peaceful moments once they visit the five following beautiful villages.

HCM City, Hanoi earn highest revenue from tourism

In the first seven months of 2022, localities across the country recorded a high increase in tourism revenue led by HCM City, Hanoi, Thanh Hoa, and Quang Ninh.

Message about peace from the war remembrance garden of former naval soldier

Veteran Tran Van Quan has spent a lot of effort and time collecting leftover bomb and ammo shells to create a garden of war objects offering meaningful messages.

Storm Mulan causes flight disruption in Vietnam

Several airlines were forced to either readjust or cancel their flight schedules on domestic routes on August 11 due to the impact caused by Storm Mulan which weakened into a tropical depression.

Korean singer shows love for Vietnamese destinations in new MV

Vietnam looks stunning in a music video “Waiting for You – 5,000 Years” newly released by Republic of Korean singer and composer Joseph Kwon to mark the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries.

92 old architecture works in Hanoi to be conserved

The Department of Construction, Planning and Architecture of Hanoi has announced a plan to preserve 92 unique architectural works in the city.

US$31.3 billion allocated for key infrastructure projects must be used efficiently: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday chaired the Steering Committee on national key transport infrastructure projects.

Universities increase school fees despite Education Ministry's proposal

Even though the Ministry of Education and Training has written a proposal to keep the tuition fee unchanged between the 2021 and 2022 school years, many universities have announced multiple price hikes.

Vietnam to face Malaysia in U19 final without star player

Vietnam will be without Nguyen Van Truong when they face Malaysia in the final of the annual Thanh Nien newspaper's U19 International Football Tournament tomorrow in Binh Duong Province.

Vietnamese rock band in Japan releases first-ever music video

The first Vietnamese rock band in Japan, Kurrock, has released their debut music video.

Apartment prices rise, people seek houses in small alleys

As apartment prices have been increasing rapidly, many people with limited financial capability want to buy small houses located in alleys.

Ten tonnes of Vietnamese longan exported to Australia

Nearly 10 tonnes of Vietnamese longan were exported to Melbourne, Australia, on August 10, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia.

Power Plan VIII to remove more than 14 GW of coal-fired power

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has consulted the Government not to include 14,120 MW of coal-fired power in the national power master plan (PDP8) to achieve the goal of net zero emissions by 2050.

Vietnam to release strict regulation on cashless payment

The Standing Economic Committee of the National Assembly yesterday held a meeting to review the draft amended Law on Anti-Money Laundering (AML).

Tax Law in Vietnam inconsistent with income

The Law on Personal Income Tax aims to create fairness in all incomes of society.

Health ministry stresses homosexuality not a disorder

The Ministry of Health has underlined that homosexuality is not a disorder, demanding rectification of medical centres and experts who say they can “cure” homosexuality.

Vietnam to increase coal imports in 2025-2035 period: Ministry

Vietnam’s coal imports are forecast to rise to meet domestic production demand, according to a draft strategy for developing the coal industry in Vietnam recently introduced by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Storm Mulan weakens into tropical depression

Storm Mulan weakened into a tropical depression after entering the Gulf of Tonkin on August 10 night, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

BOT procedure roadblocks hindering venture progress

Investors of build-operate-transfer (BOT) infrastructure ventures with a completed construction phase are facing legal roadblocks in stake transfer, impeding capital flow circulation as well as narrowing their prospects of joining other projects.

Writers compose plays about Vietnamese identities across borders

Four second-generation Vietnamese writers from the Czech Republic, Germany, France and the US, have written short plays on what Vietnam means to them.

Plan to divide Vietnam into seven zones abandoned, six zones remain

In early 2019, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) suggested dividing the country into seven socio-economic development zones. However, after discussions, the plan was rejected.

Contractors reluctant to build as localities slow disbursement of funds

There are many reasons behind slow disbursement. One is building material price increases, which have caused contractors to reduce project activity.

Tourism returns to normal, but workers yet to return

After two years of the pandemic, many tourism workers have left for other jobs. New workers need to be recruited and trained.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 10

More than 100 Vietnamese and foreign firms are showcasing advanced wood processing technologies, machinery and raw materials at the 2022 Vietnam BIFA Wood exhibition which opened in southern Binh Duong province on August 8.