If Zalo collects fees, users say they will leave

Many users of Zalo have threatened they will leave the app if it limits some features and begins selling a paid version.

M&A deals light up property market in first half of 2022

Since the beginning of the year, the real estate market has seen an uptick in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, including office, residential, and industrial projects.

Big bosses of airline, securities company leave ‘hot seats’

Changes in leadership positions at Bamboo Airways, Louis Capital and Tien Phong Securities were the business highlights of last week.

Chances await, but solutions to difficulties needed to maximise EVFTA

After two years of enforcement, the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has generated initial results, but rising inflation in the EU and the euro depreciation are affecting Vietnamese firms, requiring urgent solutions to those difficulties.

Automatic toll collection compulsory on expressways from August 1

All vehicles must use the electronic toll collection (ETC) system when travelling on expressways in Vietnam from today, August 1.

Why are interest rates picking up?

The first half of the year saw interest rates edging up 0.5-1 percentage point against the end of last year. Liquidity in the banking system was blamed for interest rate hikes.

Local fuel prices inch down

Domestic fuel prices fell by VND450-950 per liter or kilogram starting from 3 p.m August 1, according to an announcement jointly issued by the ministries of Industry-Trade and Finance.

Gap between domestic and global gold prices is reasonable: SBV Governor

Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Hong said it is reasonable due to restricted supply according to the country’s policy to restrict gold supply sources with an aim to fight  dollarisation and goldisation in the domestic economy

Transport firms unwilling to cut fares amid falling fuel prices

Although fuel prices have dropped by around 20 per cent since June, many transport firms are still sitting tight, unwilling to cut fares amid falling costs.

Politburo: 400 cadres to be sent abroad for training

From now to 2025, about 400 cadres will be sent to training courses abroad each year. From 2026 to 2030, the figure will be 500.

Hoa Binh: Unique cultural value helps unites the community

The program "Hoa Binh - Sound of the Land of Muong Ethnic Group" and Carnival 2022 was held in Hoa Binh province on the evening of July 31.

Japan works to curb charges Vietnamese trainees pay to brokers

Japan is creating a website that will allow Vietnamese to apply for apprenticeships in the country, as it hopes to cut out unscrupulous brokers that charge exorbitant fees, reported Nikkei Asia.

Solar-powered cameras proposed in Hon Mun for coral protection

Nha Trang City People's Committee has proposed to install solar-powered cameras to monitor and protect coral in Hon Mun Area after severe coral bleaching was reported.

Circus provides new tricks to attract young fans

A circus show staged by Phuong Nam Theatre, one of HCM City’s leading private art troupes, is attracting children and young audiences in HCM City and neighbouring provinces.

Fight against human trafficking needs international efforts

No country can solve it alone, Nguyen Minh Hieu, Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs under the Ministry of Public Security said, adding coordination and cooperation between countries is needed,

Prosperous fishermen in central region face big bank debts

Many successful fishermen in Quang Ngai, Da Nang and Quang Nam have had to sell their land, houses, or fishing boats to pay bank debts.

Search for apartments falls due to proposed cap on ownership term

Many buyers have become less interested in apartments after hearing that the Ministry of Construction (MOC) has proposed the setting of a cap on the term of apartment ownership. Despite this, apartment prices remain high.

Saudi Arabia supports Vietnam through development projects

A working team from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has inspected a number of projects it is funding in some localities of Vietnam, according to the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Vietnam.

Non-life insurance sees rosy first-half performance

The non-life insurance segment recaptured momentum, reaching double-digit growth in premium revenue in the first half of this year.

State President chairs national defence and security council meeting

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who is also Chairman of the Council of National Defence and Security, chaired the second meeting of the council for the 2021-26 term in Hanoi on Friday.

Conquering Ngoc Linh Mountain on a rainy day

Conquering the Ngoc Linh Mountain peak in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum is quite hard on a rainy day, but breathtaking landscapes reward those who manage to complete the journey.

Heartening hotpot on a cold rainy day

On rainy days, nothing is more heartening than a pig’s small intestine hotpot, a specialty of Dong Nai Province.

Vietnam looks to strengthen defence, security ties with US, UN

A delegation of the National Assembly (NA)’s Committee for National Defence and Security paid a working visit to the United States and the United Nations from July 26 to 30.

Big step for Vietnamese fruits towards US market

First litchi fruits of northern Hai Duong and Bac Giang provinces have been shipped by sea to the US to be sold at Safeway and Albersons - two supermarket chains with the largest network on the West Coast of the US.

Lan Ha Bay among most beautiful places to visit in Southeast Asia

Thrillist, a New York-based travel site, has named Lan Ha Bay near the northern coastal city of Hai Phong as the top Vietnamese destination in its list of the most beautiful places to visit in every Southeast Asian country.