Digital transformation in logistics: Key for competition in 42-billion-USD market

Vietnam’s logistics market is worth around 40-42 billion USD a year, and digital transformation among businesses is considered key to their success in this competitive market.

$120 million to be used to build 4 aircraft maintenance workshops at Long Thanh airport

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has submitted to the Ministry of Transport for appraisal and approval four investment projects on building aircraft maintenance workshops at Long Thanh Airport with a total investment of $119.7 million.

Painting tigers on dó paper

Boasting many vivid colours both strong and emotional, artist Nguyen Doan Ninh has introduced a collection of 48 tiger paintings on dó paper.

Top 7 most wonderful waterfalls in Vietnam

In addition to boasting magnificent natural beauty with rolling mountains and beautiful beaches with golden sands, Vietnam is famous for its amazing waterfalls lying across the country

HCM City to launch Saigon River cruise

Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism is planning to launch a three-hour cruise tour along the Saigon River that is expected to be among key tourism products in the area this year.

Hospitality real estate gets the green light

The first four months of 2022 have seen a clear picture of hospitality real estate recovery after more than two years of a downturn – with many tourist destinations reaping the benefits of the forward momentum.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 3

SEA Games 31: Fans line up overnight for tickets of Vietnam-Indonesia football match

HAGL FC receives large bonus from AFC

HAGL FC have been awarded a bonus of US$70,000 after earning five points in Group H during the ongoing 2022 AFC Champions League.

14 million Vietnamese people carry Thalassemia gene

Each year it is estimated that the entire country has roughly 8,000 more children born with thalassemia, of which approximately 2,000 children suffer severely whilst roughly 800 children cannot be born due to hydroedema.

Information saying Russian singer arrested for protesting war in Ukraine is fake news

Police of Da Lat city in Lam Dong province on May 3 announced the information saying that a Russian singer was arrested in Da Lat for protesting the war in Ukraine was false.

Arrivals in Vietnam for SEA Games 31 not required to make health declarations

The Vietnam Sports Administration has been asked to inform all foreign sports delegations to the upcoming SEA Games 31 about the suspension of the COVID-19 health declaration requirement at Vietnamese border gates, according to an urgent notice.

US war veteran lends wholehearted support to Vietnamese dioxin victims

Matthew Keenan, a veteran of the Vietnam War, returns to the central city of Da Nang every year to work as a volunteer at of the Da Nang Association of Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims to accompany, share, and help ease the pain of the past war.

Five Vietnamese referees, one supervisor to officiate SEA Games 31

The Asian Football Confederation has enclosed the list of referees and assistant referees at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games).

Vietnam eagerly entering the race of AI human resources development

Artificial intelligence (AI) research and implementation have lately been focused more and more globally thanks to its great potential in boosting socio-economic growth.

Young Hanoian keeps traditional craft of bookbinding alive

Young artisans of the X generation strive to elevate traditional bookbinding into an art form.

Eastern Mekong Delta enjoys tourism boom

Since early 2022, provinces within the tourism development cooperation cluster in the Eastern Mekong Delta have been welcoming increasing numbers of visitors as the nation shifts to safely adapts to the COVID-19 epidemic.

Hiring demand in Vietnam’s FMCG forecast to be high in next quarters

Many industries in Vietnam are in need of middle and senior personnel.

Hong Chinh fishing village’s tourism potential promoted

Located 40km north of Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province, Hong Chinh fishing village is widely known for its primitive beauty.

Saving billions of dollars, eighth power plan expected to cut electricity production costs

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh said the eighth national power development plan is designed in a way to put the common good and interests first.

Informal charges continue to decline: PCI 2021

Informal charges continue to decline in most business-government interactions, according to the 2021 Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) released by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) last week.

Vietnam, Japan partner to develop startups, innovative companies

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on innovation cooperation has been signed, under which Japan will help Vietnam develop startups and innovative companies within the 8th phase of the Vietnam - Japan Joint Initiative.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 2

Vietnam’s exports to UK up 16.4 percent last year

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 2

COVID-19: Ministry orders no obstruction to issuance of vaccine passports

Trillions of dong ‘buried’ in land, urban planning needs overhaul

Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh has made three important proposals on urban planning that could help prevent false rumors and illegal profiteering, and control the real estate market.

Vietnamese athletics ready for “gold hunting” at SEA Games 31

Vietnam national track and field team is eager to do its best to bring glory to the country, especially when Sea Games 31 is held at home.