Vietnam to fine retailers for providing single-use plastic bags to consumers from 2026

Single-use plastic bags will be replaced with environmentally friendly alternatives by 2025.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 28

Animal feed exports to the US rise sharply

Gamers warned of GameFi fraudulence in Vietnam

Seeing the success of Sky Mavis, whose GameFi (Game + Finance) can attract a capital investment of US$3 billion, other Vietnamese game developers have introduced similar game projects lately.

VN central bank orders credit restrictions to curb property speculation in HCM City

Credit institutions in HCMC must limit credit for property purchases to combat speculation in the city, said the inspectorate of the State Bank of Vietnam’s (SBV) HCMC Branch.

Vietnam to announce list of problematic businesses in bond issuance

Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc has just signed Directive No.01/CT-BTC on strengthening supervision and rectifying problems related to issuance, investment, and service provision activities in the corporate bond market.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 28

Hanoi to launch new pedestrian zone in Son Tay

Four-month FDI attraction tops US$10.8 billion

Vietnam had raked in over US$10.8 billion worth of foreign direct investment (FDI) in a period from January to April 20, equivalent to 88.3% compared to the same period from last year, according to figures released by the Foreign Investment Agency

Investors' rights a top priority: finance minister

Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc talks about recent developments in Vietnam's stock market and his ministry's response to such events.

VN’s digital economy revenue reaches $53 billion in the first quarter

Vietnam’s digital economy revenue reached US$53 billion in the first quarter of this year.

Decades of benefits becoming clear through expansive RCEP

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership will enable Vietnam to attract more investment than other free trade agreements as many of the country’s largest foreign investors are from the deal’s member economies.

Miss Earth 2021 Destiny Wagner meets with Vietnamese students

Destiny Wagner, the winner of Miss Earth 2021, has recently joined the organising board of the Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2022 pageant to hold meetings alongside students across the country.

From Prime Minister’s message to actions to build trust on bond issuance

Bond issuers sighed with relief after hearing the message from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh released at a conference on developing the capital market safely, transparently and sustainably late last week.

Employers seek time for pay-rise change

The National Wage Council’s proposal for a rise in monthly regional minimum wages has been frowned upon by business associations who are asking for more time before any change comes into effect.

Customer satisfaction wavers with inflated vehicle prices

Inadequate inventories as a result of the ongoing global semiconductor shortage are leading to car dealers in Vietnam attempting to force thousands of US dollars worth of extras onto potential customers, much to their chagrin.

Smarthome market revenue to hit 453 million USD by 2026

The revenue of Vietnam’s smarthome market is expected to reach nearly 240 million USD this year and 453 million USD by 2026.

Vietnam to compete at SEA Games 31 with 950 athletes

Vietnam will compete at the 31st Southeast Asian Games with 1,341 members, including about 950 athletes together with coaches, doctors and experts, according to a decision signed by Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung on April 27.

4.4 million preschool students missed school in 2021-22

Closures have affected up to 4.4 million preschool children over the 2021-22 period when the COVID-19 outbreak worsened in Vietnam, according to the education ministry.

Generation Z and the future of cashless payments

According to statistics of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), non-cash payment activities via the Internet grew by 48.8% in volume and 32.6% in transaction value in 2021 compared to 2020.

Fintech, e-commerce remain magnets for venture capital

Fintech and e-commerce accounted for 70 percent of total venture capital in the country last year, and this trend is predicted to continue in 2022.

Discover Tra Su cajuput forest – An Giang’s charms

The upcoming holiday (April 30 - May 1) will mark a year after the fourth Covid-19 outbreak in Vietnam (April 27, 2021). Nearly a year later, Vietnam’s tourism industry has made a strong comeback with surprises after a long time of closure.

WTC Binh Duong New City successfully hosts Binh Duong Sci-Symposium 2022

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Binh Duong Province, the Binh Duong Scientific Symposium 2022 was organized at the Binh Duong Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) on April 19-20.

Ban Gioc among world’s top amazing waterfalls

Ban Gioc Waterfall is considered a priceless gift that the nature has given to the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang. It is an overwhelming waterfall with breathtaking beauty in Southeast Asia.

Vietnamese soldiers in UN’s peacekeeping operations are messengers of progress

Major General Hoang Kim Phung spoke with VietNamNet about the eight years of participation in the UN’s peacekeeping operations

Former NA general secretary elected Vinamilk chairman

Nguyen Hanh Phuc, former general secretary of the National Assembly (NA), has been elected board chairman of Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk/VNM) for the 2022-2026 tenure, replacing Le Thi Bang Tam.

Businesses nervous as interest rates escalate

Interest rates in the market in recent days have been unfavorable for businesses.