Da Nang designed as investment destination

Da Nang has been planning for an international and regional finance centre, a national start-up centre, a duty-free zone, an expansion of the international airport and a new deep-sea port for the Master Plan for 2030.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 11

Mongolians arrested for stealing foreigners’ property in Hanoi

Gia Lai plateau's enigmatic wood kingdom

The Chu A Thai land's ancient trees were buried deep beneath the soil hundreds of millions of years ago. These trees have petrified and drifted to the ground over time.

British billionaire visits Vietnam for 4th time

Receiving the chair of the Can Tho People’s Committee on his superyacht Aviva, Joe Lewis, a British billionaire, said this was his  fourth visit to Can Tho and he feels as if he is at home every time he comes.

Hanoi to establish 200 bike rental spots

Hanoi's Department of Transport is launching public bicycle services in seven inner districts throughout the capital ahead the third quarter of the year to provide both locals and tourists with better transport options.

Miss Universe 2021 to arrive for Vietnam beauty contest

Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, Miss Universe 2021 will be the guest of honour at the grand final of the Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 pageant, which is scheduled to take place on June 25 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Music band Kid Francescoli set for Vietnam performance

Famous French electronic music band Kid Francescoli are scheduled to perform live at Hanoi Rock City on July 1, according to the Institute Francais Vietnam (IFV).

New fertiliser export tax questioned

The proposal to impose a 5 percent tax on inorganic fertiliser exports may increase costs and reduce the competitiveness of Vietnamese fertilisers.

First Vietnam Data Summit to take place this month

Vietnam Data Summit 2022, the first of its kind in Vietnam, will be held by the Ho Chi Minh Computer Association (HCA) and Western Digital Vietnam in the southern city on June 24, heard a press conference on June 10.

Nhat, Ly to represent Vietnam in Muay Thai at World Games

Muay Thai world champions Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat and Bui Yen Ly will represent Vietnam at the 11th World Games from July 7-17 in Birmingham, Alabama, the United States.

Gov’t buys VND8 trillion worth of test kits, VND2.1 trillion go to Viet A pockets

The State Audit has released an auditing report on the mobilization, management and use of resources for the prevention and control of Covid-19 pandemic.

HCM City night time economy needs more sparkle

HCM City is yet to tap the full potential of the night time economy despite evidence from other countries that it encourages higher spending by tourists, experts say.

Vietnam to complete handling of poor-performing banks by 2025

The Government has approved a banking sector restructuring and bad debt settlement plan in which the handling of poor-performing commercial banks will be basically completed by 2025.

Deputy PM asks HCM City to reconsider seaport fee collection

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has asked the HCMC government to propose the municipal People’s Council consider adjusting the fees for using infrastructure facilities and public services at seaports in July.

Various Vietnam fruits to be shipped to US, Japan, China

China is ramping up its import of bananas from Vietnam, while the latter is planning to ship grapefruit to the United States and is negotiating to export longan to Japan.

Fishermen on Nha Trang Bay earn good living luring cuttlefish into cages

Nguyen Van Hao, 51, attaches cuttlefish eggs or jelly to more than 100 bamboo cages and drops them into the sea at a depth of 4-5 meters on Nha Trang Bay to trap squid. He earns hundreds of thousands of VND a day at the job.

Discovering the peaceful beauty of Lim Mong Village

Nestled at the foot of Khau Pha Pass, one of the four greatest mountain passes in the country, Lim Mong Village appears with a peaceful beauty that makes our hearts flutter.

Nearly 93% of German firms say will expand Vietnam operations

Nearly 93% of German enterprises operating in Vietnam said they will continue to invest in the country and over 64% of them said their businesses will fare better in the next 12 months.

Market sells different kinds of herbal leaves in Quang Nam

This unique market opens once a year, from the 15th day of the 4th lunar month to the 4th day of the 5th lunar month.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 10

Ministry proposes removing mandatory COVID-19 travel insurance for arrivals

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 10

EU Delegation to Vietnam explores investment opportunities in Binh Duong

HCM City plans privately-invested nursing homes for aging population

In order to improve healthcare for the elderly, HCM City plans to pilot nursing centres under a model that calls for more participation of private investors and provides affordable care.

Storage-space business: new market in Vietnam

Cargo storage space is becoming increasingly important as Vietnamese goods join global value chains.

Localities spend nearly VND2.2 trillion to buy Viet A’s Covid test kits

Up to 30 of 32 cities and provinces audited by the State Audit of Vietnam (SAV) have bought Covid test kits worth nearly VND2.2 trillion from Viet A Technology Corporation.

Vietnam becomes fifth largest economy in Southeast Asia: IMF

Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) reached approximately US$368 billion in 2021, making it the fifth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and 41st in the world, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook has revealed.