Industrial land in HCM City almost twice as expensive than in the north

The industrial land rent in HCM City is $198 per sq m per rental period, while the figures are just $34 in the central region and $109 in the north.

New policies take effect in Vietnam from June 2022

A series of new policies on chip-based ID cards, online ordinary passport issuance, state budget-sourced supporting interest rate for loans borrowed by businesses will come into effect from July 2022.

Customs clearance resumes at Mong Cai border crossing after three-month hiatus

After 3 months of suspension due to the Covid-19 epidemic, the temporary pontoon bridge Km3+4 in the city of Mong Cai, Quang Ninh province has been resumed again.

There is no ground to cancel nuclear power planning: Minister

There is no ground to eliminate nuclear power planning, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien said on May 30.

Foreign tourism rises, Vietnam is top searched destination

Vietnam received 365,300 foreign travelers in the first five months of the year, or 4.5 times higher than the same period last year, but 95 percent lower compared with the same period in 2019.

Rising input costs hit Vietnamese enterprises

Vietnamese enterprises are facing rising costs in fuels and materials for production due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, experts have said.

Researchers develop first made-in-Vietnam books for visually impaired children

Ttwo researchers from the National Centre for Special Education Research have been given an award for the best project of the "knowledge for education" programme, for developing made-in-Vietnam tactile books for visually impaired children.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 30

Vietnam’s tourism has stepped up eight places on the 2021 Tourism and Travel Development Index (TTDI), according to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Report.

Government extends deadline for tax, land lease payments in 2022

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has signed a decree on extending the deadline for value-added tax, corporate income tax, personal income tax and land lease payments in 2022.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 30

HoSE applies new trading rule for restricted stocks

Vietnamese female filmmaker wins prize at Cannes Film Festival 2022

Young local director Mai Vu was given the “Lights on Women Award” at the Cannes Film Festival 2022, with the prize honouring and highlighting the work of female filmmakers.

Vietnam Int’l Fashion Week highlights sustainability

Designer Vo Cong Khanh has introduced his new collection “H2O” to open the Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week (VIFW) Spring-Summer 2022 in HCM City.

Dedication to science secures young lecturer professor title

Pham Vu Hong Son, 37, a lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, has become the youngest Associate Professor at the university.

Foundations set for blockchain

Vietnam’s blockchain market is expected to flourish in the months to come, driven by recent new moves supporting the long-awaited building of a legal framework and high growth potential.

HCM City planning exhibition centre years behind schedule

A planning exhibition centre project in HCM City is seven years behind schedule.

Female football players recieve first-ever signing-on bonus

Vietnamese football has entered a new chapter as female players receive a signing-on bonus as part of their new contracts for the very first time.

Hanoi bans pets and disturbance noises in walking space

The regulations are aimed at improving management and further promoting the value of Hanoi’s famous tourist attraction.

Ministry requests handling of violence incident at international school

The Ministry of Education and Training has asked the Ho Chi Minh City administration to direct competent authorities to deal with a violence incident among students at a local international school.

Slow disbursement of public money and the ‘dare to think, dare to do’ principle

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh earlier this month signed a decision on setting up six task forces headed by four Deputy Prime Ministers and two Ministers.

Vietnam’s CPI up 2.25 percent in five months

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in the first five months of the year edged up 2.25 percent year-on-year while core inflation rose by 1.1 percent, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Belgium cueist triumphs at UMB Ho Chi Minh City World Cup

Eddy Merckx of Belgium has won the Ho Chi Minh City three-cushion billiard World Cup, which concluded on May 29.

HCM City to remove slums along canals

HCM City has planned to spend around VND28.4 trillion (USD1.22 billion) to clear around 14,000 homes on or along canals by 2025.

Vietnam changes FDI attraction policy, strives for green production

With strategic vision, many FIEs in Vietnam have re-oriented their production and business activities, striving for green and sustainable development.

Globe faces high inflation, Vietnam deals with challenges

The world is witnessing the highest inflation in decades. Many economies around the world face a risk of recession.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (May 30-June 5)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from May 30 to June 5, 2022.