Expert offers solutions for corporate bond market

Where will the money will come from and who will implement the measures to ensure efficiency?

Vinacomin to increase coal mining capacity

Vinacomin has asked for permission to increase mining capacity at some coal mines to satisfy increasing demand for coal and ensure national energy security.

Hanoi eyes “city-within-city” model

The city wants to keep population growth in urban areas at a sustainable pace and address downtown overcrowding.

Population growth leads to rising demand for housing in Vietnam

The relationship between population and housing is two-sided. Population growth leads to rising demand for housing in Vietnam.

Bad debts situation getting worse

Bad debts always come hand in hand with business activities of all commercial banks.

Credit growth high amid hikes in loan/deposit ratio

Most of the listed commercial banks in the country recorded a sharp increase in the loan/deposit ratio (LDR) at the end of the third quarter of 2022 compared to last year.

Swallow’s nest makes nutritious delicacies

A swallow’s nest is made of íts saliva and has been proved to contain high nutritional value that are good for health of people of all ages.

EVN proposes reducing purchase price of wind and solar power

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) proposed the Ministry of Industry and Trade reduce the purchase price of wind and solar power by 30 percent compared to the current one.

Canadian-Vietnamese family travels the world

Embarking on their journey since Tết (Lunar New Year), Maxime Godin-Murphy’s family have set foot in nearly 30 localities of Vietnam, 10 countries in Europe and just finished a short visit to his family in Canada.

Finance Ministry continues favourable policies to support individuals and firms

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has introduced many favourable policies on tax, fees and land rent to ease the financial burdens on individuals and firms, boosting economic recovery, according to Deputy Minister of Finance Cao Anh Tuan.

Investigators propose filing charges against 17 HCMC tax officials

Investigators at the Ministry of Public Security have proposed pressing charges against 17 officials of the HCMC Tax Department for a lack of responsibility and supervision.

Ninh Thuan to host international kite surfing week for first time

Ninh Hai district in the southern central coastal province of Ninh Thuan will host International Kite Surfing Week for the first time, with the event aiming to attract domestic and foreign visitors as part of the occasion.

Vietnam takes move to curb obesity

Vietnam's Ministry of Health has issued its first specialised guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of obesity in response to the increasing obesity rate in the last decade.

Hanoi’s new walking space to offer visitors unique culinary and cultural experience

The area aims to bolster cultural and architectural values and enhance urban aesthetics.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 23

Hanoi given facelift for upcoming Lunar New Year

Ugandan President begins official visit to Vietnam

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and a high-ranking delegation of the Republic of Uganda arrived in Hanoi on November 23 afternoon, beginning a three-day visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 23

Vietnam garment exports below target

World Cup: A time of pleasure for Hanoi football fans

While watching a game at home is fine, being at a café or restaurant is a great way to socialize with other fans.

Top Vietnamese legislator holds talks with leader of Philippine House of Representatives

Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue had talks with Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives Martin Romualdez in Manila on November 23, immediately after a welcoming ceremony for him at the House's headquarters.

Vietnam must specify target markets for organic farm produce

Vietnamese organic farming products are exported to about 180 countries and territories, with an export turnover of $335 million per year.

Consumer rights in the digital era

The National Assembly's Committee on Science, Technology and Environment has completed a report on monitoring of policies and laws on consumer protection.

Financial investment for science and technology activities limited

Deputy Director of the Ministry of Education and Training’s Department of Science, Technology and Environment Tran Nam Tu said that in terms of science, technology and innovation activities, existing problems are limited financial investment

Criminal Police Agency razes US$1.2 billion online gambling ring

The Criminal Police Department (C02) under the Ministry of Public Security informed that the unit has razed a large-scale online gambling ring of nearly VND30,000 billion (US$1.2 billion).

Vietnam to promote exports through e-commerce channels

By 2030, Vietnamese goods will be put on shelves of traditional and online distribution chains in all countries which had free trade agreements with Vietnam.

Indian travelers on the rise in Vietnam

With a population of 1.4 billion, India has emerged as a market for Vietnam’s tourism after the absence of Chinese travelers.