Nguyen Van Hieu, alternate member of the Party Central Committee, member of the HCMC Party Committee, and secretary of the Thu Duc City Party Committee, has been picked as new deputy secretary of the HCMC Party Committee for the 2020-2025 tenure.

Entry tickets to the UNESCO World Heritage site Ha Long Bay will return to their former rates set before the Covid-19 pandemic from July 1.

The Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) in Vietnam held an event on June 22 to set up connections with Vietnamese travel management agencies and businesses to promote the growth of MICE tourism after COVID-19 is put under control.

The mechanism of granting credit room for each commercial bank is often called an administrative order by experts and it was proposed to remove this mechanism five to seven years ago after banks made new strides in the restructuring process.

Vietnam's banking industry has made great strides after nearly a decade of restructuring. Most banks have recorded very high profits, worth hundreds or even billions of USD in recent years.

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has proposed the Ministry of Finance study the impact of eliminating excise tax on petrol and report it to the National Assembly at the next sitting.

Some car models are very popular and in short supply. Buyers have to wait six months to one year to get deliveries though they have paid a deposit and bought accessories.

The congestion of container trucks carrying goods for export at the border gates in the northern province of Lang Son has improved significantly since mid-June, backed by a faster customs clearance process, said the local trade authority.

Though selling eggs at VND8,000 each, the founder of the startup says the eggs are not expensive and that he is not afraid of competition with big businesses.

The Travel Confidence Index released on June 22 by Booking.com shows that Vietnam has emerged as the second most confident in Asia-Pacific for traveling, with 85% of local travelers stating they intend to travel in the next 12 months.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has affirmed that it will apply a flexible monetary policy amid global uncertainties.

Selling pressure from pillar stocks made the VN-Index continue to drop on June 22 despite receiving support from banking and securities stocks.

A national cadres conference was organized recently to discuss policies on socio-economic development of the Mekong Delta by 2030, with a vision towards 2045.

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on June 22 launched the ‘Make in Vietnam’ Digital Technology Product Awards 2022.

Chief Technology Officer of FPT Vu Anh Tu says that Blockchain will be used in many areas of life.

Hanoi motorbike tour, Hoi An cooking class among top travel experiences in Asia

Daily newspaper the New Zealand Herald recently published an article by UK journalist Nigel Richardson describing Vietnam as an attractive destination amid world beginning to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The retail market for mothers and kids is attracting large distributors amid rebounding demand after the pandemic.

Six international financial institutions have committed to financing US$2.2 billion in ODA and preferential loans for 20 sustainable development projects in the Mekong Delta in adaption to climate change during 2021-2025.

Vietnam is seeking to promote more of its beloved national cuisine to international tourists, according to a project announced by the Viet Nam Culinary Culture Association (VCCA).

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) has noted that regulations on adjustment of development plans are very strict. Adjusting these plans was one of the issues raised by reporters at the regular press conference held recently by the MoC.

A concert featuring performances by young Vietnamese pianist Tran Giang Quang and renowned pianist Luong To Nhu will take place in the HCM City Opera House on June 27.

Unilever Vietnam's "Clean Future" program aims to develop green products from the inside out through environmentally friendly formulas and packaging, which help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

After a campaign that saw U23 Vietnam cruise to the AFC U23 Asian Cup quarter-finals, Gong Oh-kyun has proved himself to be the right man for the job.

Experts have said that great market opportunities will open for Vietnam if sustainable natural rubber production receives adequate Government supports with enterprises determined to follow a sustainable development.