Five railway routes planned for HCM City by 2030

HCM City has planned to build five railway routes by 2030. The projects have been added to the national railway network development plan for 2030 approved by the prime minister.

Pressure on lending interest rates strengthens at year’s end

The recent sharp increase in deposit interest rates has pulled lending interest rates up by 3-4 percent per annum over the same period last year.

Jungle booked: wild forest treks teaching life-skills

A series of treks in Da Nang jungles are helping children and adults develop new skills and a better understanding of the stunning natural environment.

Real estate market in state of limbo

Hundreds of housing projects in Ho Chi Minh City are currently entangled in legal procedures. Experts predict that the real estate market is now entering a recession phase.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 16

Vietnam appoints Honorary Consul in Indian state

Vietnam receives antiquities from US

The Vietnam National Museum of History has received a number of antiquities of Vietnamese origin handed over by the United States.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 16

Lobster exports to Chinese market skyrocket

Vietnam moves out of low English proficiency group for first time

Vietnam climbed six places this year to rank 60th out of 111 non-native English speaking countries and territories in Education First's EF English Proficiency Index (EPI).

President starts Thailand visit, attendance in 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok on November 16, starting an official visit to Thailand and attendance in the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

Hanoi Old Quarter: Exceptional activities to celebrate Vietnam's Cultural Heritage Day

The fascinating cultural events aim to introduce precious tangible and intangible heritages of Vietnam to the public and international friends.

Vietnam rice prices gain top spot on global markets

The export price of Vietnamese rice stands at the highest spot on global markets, some US$20-50 per ton higher than the rice prices of Thailand and India.

Vietnam's seafood market share in Latin America increases thanks to CPTPP

Vietnam's seafood industry enjoyed a significant increase after more than three years of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) taking place.

Gasoline market under pressure ahead of November 21 operating period

Due in part to Nghi Son Refinery & Petrochemical's financial and capital losses, people are still struggling to buy gasoline.

Vietnamese billionaires get rich quickly thanks to real estate

In Vietnam, many people get rich quickly thanks to land-related businesses, while many corruption cases are also associated with land. This shows an urgent need to amend the land law.

Domestic businesses face severe cash shortages

A lack of capital is making it difficult for businesses to maintain operations.

Vietnamese tennis ace jumps to career high in world rankings

Local tennis ace Ly Hoang Nam has risen 17 places to reach 234th spot in the latest ATP world rankings, his highest position to date, with this coming after he made it to the men’s singles semifinals of the Challenger Matsuyama 80.

Finance Ministry issues warnings about corporate bond market

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) on November 14 confirmed that according to both international practice and Vietnamese laws, enterprises issue bonds under the principles of self-borrowing, self-payment and self-responsibility.

State Securities Commission to apply measures to strengthen the market

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has carried out measures to strengthen the domestic stock market after the current strong fluctuations.

Many countries open for Vietnamese travelers

Taiwan (China) has reissued Kwan Hung visas, or e-visas, to Vietnamese travelers since November 11. Thailand, South Korea and Japan have also applied open policies on visas and entry procedures for Vietnamese tourists.

National Assembly approves adding birthplace info to new passports

The National Assembly, the legislature of Vietnam, today, November 15, adopted a resolution that allows the addition of the place of birth (POB) field to new Vietnamese passports.

Vietnam’s urbanisation rate to reach at least 45% by 2025

Vietnam’s urbanisation rate would be at least 45% by 2025 and over 50% by 2030 under an action programme adopted by the Government.

Three Vietnamese scientists listed in world’s Best Rising Stars of Science 2022

Three Vietnamese scientists have been named in the Best Rising Stars of Science in the World-2022 Ranking, announced the website Research.com.

Tay Ninh transgender couple welcome first child

A transgender couple in the southern province of Tay Ninh have just welcomed their first child.

V.League schedules shift to match international timetable

The new season will start with the National Super Cup, between the winner of the V.League and the champion of the National Cup, on January 29, 2023.

'World Cup' Qatar 2022 items priced from VND70,000 available in Hanoi

More than 5,000 World Cup Qatar 2022 have been produced in Hanoi’s pottery village of Bat Trang, ready to serve football fans. The price for the World Cups are VND70,000 to VND200,000.