HCM City says will quarantine monkeypox cases

People in HCMC who test positive for the monkeypox virus will be quarantined and treated at the HCMC Hospital for Tropical Diseases, said the municipal health authority.

Ten more property firms cry for help

After 95 real estate enterprises in HCM City proposed removing obstacles to 102 housing projects, ten others have made the same petition as their 11 projects are having difficulty with procedures.

Vietnamese proptech startup Houze bags $2 million

Vietnamese proptech startup Houze has secured $2 million in its latest funding round led by DKRA Group to expand its fully integrated real estate ecosystem for agents and customers through its offline-to-online platform.

Vietnam considers abolishing oil price stabilisation fund

The Ministry of Finance has put forward a proposal to abandon the petrol and oil price stabilisation fund in the pricing bill (revised) and is currently gathering public opinions on the matter.

US grants US$19 mln more to support UXO clearance in Vietnam

The United States will provide an additional US$19 million in grant to help clear leftover unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Vietnam.

HCMC Transport Dept proposes halving seaport fees

The HCMC Department of Transport has proposed the city government ask the People’s Council for approval to halve the seaport fees for goods transported on waterways.

When will Vietnam have a technology USD billionaire?

Chairman of Hoa Phat Group Tran Dinh Long and Chairman of Thaco Group Tran Ba Duong are the two Vietnamese USD billionaires in 2022 who work in the manufacturing industry.

Public bicycles hoped to change travel habits in Hanoi

Residents and tourists in Hanoi will soon have more options for getting around after the city’s authorities approved 200 public bicycle stations.

Hanoi's streets flooded after heavy rain

Many streets and areas in Hanoi were submerged after heavy rain on June 13 evening.

Big M&A deals forecast in banking industry in 2022

Vietnam’s merger and acquisitions (M&A) market in 2022 is forecast to include big deals worth billions of dollars in the banking industry.

No increases in medical service fees

There will be no increases in prices of medical examination and treatment.

60,000 enterprises suspend operations: a warning

Behind the good news that in the first quarter of 2022, for the first time in history, the number of newly registered businesses in a month exceeded 15,000, there were still worries about the "health" of many others.

Traders of Chinese-made goods incur big losses

The unexpected low demand for Chinese goods has caused concern among traders.

HCM City plans smart public lighting in central districts

Districts 1, 3 and Thu Duc City of Ho Chi Minh City will have smart public lighting systems under a draft plan prepared by the municipal construction department.

Why is Vietnam’s gold price much higher than the global price?

The gap in gold prices between Vietnam and the world has reached VND18 million per tael. Experts say it’s still unclear how to solve the problem.

Corporate bonds still attractive

Outstanding corporate bonds have totaled VND1.4-1.5 million billion, with the demand for capital mobilization via this channel still growing.

US Treasury Department recognises VN progress in addressing currency-related concerns

The US Department of the Treasury has recognised the progress made by Vietnam in its recently released report on macro-economic and foreign exchange policies of major trading partners of the US, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) said on June 13.

Land prices rise following news about ring roads in Hanoi, HCM City

National Assembly deputies say that ring roads are important projects with special significance for following generations, so it would be better if the Prime Minister conducts the implementation of the projects rather than localities.

Bat Trang pottery museum a site for sore eyes

With its design taking inspiration from a potter's wheel, the Bat Trang Pottery Museum is a real head-turner.

Impressive statements by Binance’s CEO during visit to Vietnam

Though his working visit to Vietnam was short, Binance’s CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) left a strong impression after he arrived in Vietnam on June 3.

Singaporean firm spots phishing campaign targeting Vietnamese victims

The Singapore-based cybersecurity firm Group-IB has spotted a mass-scale phishing campaign targetting their clients by impersonating 27 Vietnamese financial institutions.

Textbooks for new education program: hot topic at ongoing National Assembly session

Compiling and distributing textbooks is not a new issue, but it is always controversial.

US Deputy Secretary of State's visit to Vietnam

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and officials had a working visit to Vietnam on June 10-13 at the invitation of the Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son to discuss bilateral cooperation.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 13

Vietnam sees off 156 sappers to UN peacekeeping mission in Abyei

Railway café in heart of Hanoi attracts tourists

Enjoying delicious coffee while watching the old train slowly rolls barely a meter away is a terrifying but enjoyable experience for many foreign visitors to Hanoi.