Unexpected opportunities from the pandemic

According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), tourists now love to go to unspoiled lands, isolated places such as quiet countryside, high mountains, and islands or beaches not yet exploited for tourism.

 

Vietnamese silk painting fetches over EUR330,000 at French auction

An artwork produced by local painter Tran Tan Loc sold for EUR338,000 at an event held by French auction house Aguttes.

US investors pour more funds into Vietnam

Investment capital from the US is expected to flow more strongly into the fields of digital economy, green energy, and healthcare.

Fascinating tours await international travelers to Hanoi

Being ready to welcome international tourists from March 15, Hanoi introduces many attractive heritage tours to discover the rich historic and charming capital city.

 

VN businesses advised to use AI to collect and analyze consumer data

AI-based cameras can record and analyze customers’ shopping behaviors. This allows businesses to better understand customers’ tastes and then boost sales.

Snack-shop owner gains gave by wearing jewelry worth 50 taels of gold

Wearing more than 50 taels of gold on his body, Thuan says his neck is sore and his hands numb. But he dare not remove the jewelry.

The struggle to find professors for schools for the gifted

It is not easy to attract talents to schools for the gifted.

Ancient capital city to hire ‘lamp genie’ to relocate an old villa

Instead of demolishing a 100-year-old French villa, Thua Thien - Hue province plans to hire Nguyen Van Cu to relocate the villa to preserve it.

Transparency, increased supply are needed in real estate market

Improving supply and providing transparent information about property projects are the most important solutions that will help prevent speculation.

Citizens of 12 countries to get Vietnam visa exemption for 3 years

The Vietnamese Government has issued a resolution on visa exemption for citizens of some countries for a period of three years.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 16

Ministry of Finance proposes new housing tax

Vietnam to build third oil refinery to meet domestic demand

Vietnam will build another oil refinery, the third of its kind, to ensure a sufficient supply of petroleum products for local consumption, said Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh.

Airlines begin to recover

Airlines are beginning to show clear signs of recovery, according to the securities firm Viet Capital Securities (VCSC).

UN honours Vietnamese peacekeepers in South Sudan

A total of 63 Vietnamese peacekeepers at the Vietnamese Level-2 field Hospital No. 3 (L2FH3) in South Sudan have been honoured with UN Peacekeeping medals.

VN Industry Ministry proposes developing nuclear power on small scale

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed developing nuclear energy on a small scale post 2030 in its latest version of the draft Vietnam Power Development Plan from 2021 – 2030 (PDP8) with a vision towards 2045.

Singaporean investors buy 36 percent of local restaurant chain

Local restaurant chain owner, Golden Gate Joint Stock Company has announced the transfer of 35.95 percent of shares to a group of three new stakeholders from Singapore.

Foreign capital flows into VN logistics sector

Foreign investors are pouring capital into Vietnam's logistics market to seize development opportunities after the pandemic.

Ride-hailing market: CEOs under pressure

While competition in the ride-hailing service market in Vietnam is fierce, the pressure on senior leaders of ride-hailing service firms is enormous.

No medical isolation requirements set for foreign arrivals

Foreign visitors entering Vietnam no longer need to spend time in medical isolation, but a negative test is now necessary for entry, according to the latest COVID-19 policy for foreign travelers issued by the Ministry of Health.

Three trips, one message: Vietnamese ready to protect the fatherland

Within a short time, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh conducted three business trips which attracted the attention of the public.

Mister Global 2022 names VN contestant first runner up

Despite an incident in the final night on March 15 evening, Danh Chieu Linh of Vietnam surprisingly secured the first runner up title of the Mister Global 2022 held in Thailand.

Vietnamese, Russian foreign ministers hold phone talks on Ukraine situation

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov discussed the conflict in Ukraine in a candid and constructive manner during a phone talk on March 15.

Positive signs for blockchain in Vietnam

Coinbase and Binance pouring capital into Vietnam’s GameFi and DeFi projects is a positive sign for Vietnam's blockchain sector.

Hanoi lifts 9pm ban on dine-in food, beverage venues

Hanoi's authorities have allowed dine-in food and beverage venues to operate as normal, lifting the requirement to close before 9pm which has been enforced for months to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Do schools for the gifted need professors or just normal high school teachers?

The news that Hoa Binh province is willing to spend VND1 billion to attract professors and associate professors to teach at the provincial school for the gifted has raised controversy.