Though petrol prices have fallen, food prices have remained high

Contrary to all predictions, food prices have remained high despite the sharp fall of gasoline prices.

Next new unicorn startups in Asia Pacific could be in Vietnam

The next unicorn technology startups in Asia Pacific may come from Vietnam, as the foundation for a solid ecosystem to support these businesses is underway, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Strict criterion prevents access to loans

Although Decree 31/2022/ND-CP of the State Government offers support to businesses, cooperatives, and business householders at 2 percent interest rate when borrowing from commercial banks, there is still a strict criterion in place.

VN-Index rallies strongly after Fed’s third consecutive interest rate rise

Tuning in with the upbeat sentiment of the US stock market, the VN-Index also climbed robustly in the trading session on July 28 after the US Federal Reserve decided to raise interest rates for the third consecutive time.

Vietnam must not settle for “world factory” status

Vietnam must move forward unless it wants to be saddled with the status of the “world’s factory”, heard a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on July 28.

Harvard study names Vietnam among fastest-growing economies by 2030

Vietnam, together with China, Indonesia, Uganda, and India, are set to be among the fastest growing economies in the world by 2030, according to researchers at the Growth Lab of Harvard University.

Investors must show extreme caution on risks of corporate bonds: Ministry

MoF said that investors need to be aware of and accept the risks when buying bonds in case the enterprise cannot guarantee its obligation to pay the bond principal and interest.

Vietnam border trade activities recover after COVID-19

Nguyen Van Hoi, Director of the Institute of Industrial Strategy and Policy Research, Ministry of Industry and Trade, spoke about the border trade activities after the pandemic was controlled.

Cheap fruit imports taking sales away from domestic fruit

Just within six months, Vietnam spent nearly $900 million to import vegetables and fruits. The products are piling up at supermarkets and online markets at surprisingly low prices.

Vietnamese authorities working with German counterparts on temporary visa suspension

In an announcement on Wednesday, the German Embassy in Vietnam cited the fact that the new navy blue-coloured passports do not have a place of birth listed.

62 wind-power projects unfinished: MOIT comes up with new solution

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) is collecting information about credit contracts, outstanding loans and debt classification of project developers, while the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has proposed new mechanisms for the projects.

Another tech firm joins drug retail market

Viettel Commerce will sell drugs, functional food, cosmetics and medical equipment at its Viettel drugstore chain.

Faulty undersea cable slows internet speed in Vietnam again

The Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) undersea cable, which connects nine countries and territories in the region, is facing problems with its S3 branch, about 427km from China.

PM sets growth targets for HCM City, warning multiple challenges ahead

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has warned HCM City of the multiple challenges it faces ahead, urging the city officials to seek drastic measures to address them to ensure a growth rate of 6-6.5 per cent this year.

Roadmap on ASEAN Higher Education Space 2025 launched

The Roadmap on the ASEAN Higher Education Space 2025 and its two-year implementation plan were launched at the 15th SHARE Policy Dialogue in Hanoi on July 27.

Binh Duong Professional Chef’s Guild teaches wild boar processing

A training course held by the Binh Duong Professional Chef’s Guild in Binh Duong Province in mid-July on processing a wild boar for five dishes attracted over 60 young chefs and culinary students.

PM calls on local authorities to tackle dengue epidemic

The Government is calling on the health sector, local authorities and individuals to take all precautions needed to tackle the dengue fever epidemic amid an increasing number of new infections nationwide.

Forum on study in France scheduled for big cities

A forum on study in France is scheduled for Thursday to Saturday in Hanoi, Hue, Danang and HCM City.

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi named among best hotels in Asia

The Sofitel Legend Metropole has been selected among the top 15 hotels in Asia, as compiled by the Travel + Leisure magazine of the United States.

Vietnam's women to compete at Chess Olympiad

This is the first time in 30 years that Vietnam will not have any male competitors in the Open Division as all of them, including Grandmaster Le Quang Liem who just triumphed at the Biel Grandmaster 2022 last week, are busy with personal reasons.

More Vietnamese workers sent to RoK under Employment Permit System

The Republic of Korea (RoK) on Tuesday received 153 Vietnamese workers under the Employment Permit System (EPS).

Vietjet offers promotional tickets on routes connecting Vietnam to India

Vietjet is offering passengers a "promotion party" in three golden days per week during this month on its flight network connecting Vietnam to India.

Plane makes emergency landing soon after take-off

The aircraft is undergoing technical assessments by the airline’s technicians.

Vietnam beat Indonesia to lead AFF Championship Group A

Vietnam topped Group A after coming from behind to beat host Indonesia 2-1 in their match at the AFF U18 Women’s Championship 2022 at the Jakabaring Stadium, Palembang, on July 26.

Foreign startup seeking capital is turned down by Vietnamese 'sharks' on Shark Tank

Calling itself a technology firm,  iMotorbike has been rejected by the investors on the Shark Tank TV Show because of the technology content in its products.