Vietnam, RoK strengthen cooperation in labour, employment, social affairs

Labour, employment and social cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea since the two countries established diplomatic relations 30 years ago was reviewed at a workshop in Hanoi on August 3.

Major universities should be role model in management: Deputy PM

Major universities need to become a role model in terms of management - an environment in which all good values are spread and expressed in society, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam spoke at the University Autonomy Conference 2022 on August 4.

High inflation is biggest risk for Vietnam’s economy: officials

Statistics show a stable situation now, but there are warning signs that if Vietnam cannot curb inflation, the situation will be insecure.

Australia, US fruit imports cheap but China fruit expensive

Vietnamese are no longer turning their back on Chinese fruits but are queueing up to buy more imported fruit.

Businesses cannot pay debts as cash flow slows

Many businesses cannot make payments for goods and services and have large debts, especially in the construction sector.

"My Soul Seoul in Ho Chi Minh" tourism promotion event attracts 1,000 people

About 1,000 people attended and experienced the tourism promotion event “My Soul Seoul in Ho Chi Minh” hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Tourism Organisation in HCM City on August 2.

Contest on handicraft product design launched

Hanoi Industrial Promotion and Development Consultancy Centre under the city's Industry and Trade Department on Wednesday launched a handicraft product design contest.

Vietnam face tough group at 2022 Asian Women's Volleyball Cup

Vietnam are in Group A with defending champions China, South Korea, Iran and the hosts.

Non-aviation service businesses enjoy profits in H1

The non-aviation service industry has been on the fast track to recovery in the past few months, following the flourish of the aviation market.

Vietnam’s house-leasing startup dreams of becoming unicorn

The startup AirCity wants to digitize the leasing of 100,000 buildings and apartments in Southeast Asian cities after it reaches success in Vietnam.

South Korea seeks to attract Vietnamese tourists

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, and the Seoul Tourism Organization on August 3 jointly launched a tourism promotion program in HCMC to attract back Vietnamese travelers and bolster the tourism partnership between the two cities.

VND remains most stable currency in region: Report

With the internal strength of the currency and the central bank's flexible management, the VND is expected to depreciate by a maximum of 3% in 2022.

Vietnam spends US$5 billion importing oil in H1

Vietnam imported petroleum products worth US$5 billion the first half of the year, surging by 128% year on year.

Vietnamese textile and garment businesses facing compliance pressure

Vietnam's textile and apparel manufacturers are stepping up their efforts to comply with international standards for origin traceability.

Demand for express delivery all set to boom: experts

Vietnam express delivery services market was worth US$0.71 billion last year, and is projected to grow at 24.1 per cent a year to reach $4.88 billion by 2030.

Copyright infringement runs rampant online

Copyright infringement has been running rampant in Vietnam, causing great damages to its video industry, according to insiders.

Vietnamese billionaires commit to build 1 million affordable houses for the poor

Vingroup, Novaland and other real estate developers have pledged to pour money into a government initiated program on social housing development worth tens of billions of dollars.

Vietnam's most effective businesses announced

Of the top 50 prestigious and effective public companies (VIX50), 30 have capitalization value of over $1 billion, 21 have revenue of over $1 billion and 40 have profits of over VND1 trillion.

Hanoi tops list of cities with highest living expenses

Hanoi remains at the top of the list of cities with the highest living expenses, followed by Quang Ninh, HCM City, Da Nang and Hai Phong. Cost of living also rose in Bac Kan and Khanh Hoa.

Vietnam Airlines adjust flight paths to avoid Chinese military drills

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will adjust flight paths between Vietnam and Northeast Asia, including Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan (China) from August 4 to avoid areas near the Taiwan Strait

PM requests solutions to new passport problem

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 3 asked the Ministry of Public Security to devise solutions to issues relating to the new passport model in order to avoid adverse impacts, especially when Vietnam is reopening to the world.

Disabled swimmers earn more five golds at ASEAN Para Games

Vietnamese swimmers earned five more gold medals at the ongoing ASEAN Para Games 2022 in Indonesia on Tuesday.

Coach Giustozzi Diego Raul aims to raise level of Vietnamese futsal

Newly–appointed national team head coach Giustozzi Diego Raul is expected to lift Vietnamese futsal to new heights, starting with the 2022 AFC Futsal Asian Cup and then at the 2024 World Cup final.

Northern region to suffer heavy rain amid tropical depression

A low-pressure zone area over the East Sea has developed into a tropical depression and is forecast to make landfall in China, bringing with it heavy rains to northern Vietnamese localities,

Fishermen struggle to earn living as fuel prices rise

Fishermen are experiencing tough days as they cannot go fishing as fuel prices have become too high. Staying ashore, they have been struggling to survive.