More investment poured into cold storage facilities

While many industries are suffering during the Covid-19 pandemic, cold storage supply chains are heating up the logistics industry.

Domestic suppliers make few inroads into global supply chains

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said that Vietnamese enterprises’ participation in the global value chain is very modest in both quantity and quality.

Cyberattacks: from jokes to crimes

Many young people see attacking a website or a system as a joke. But when they have to be involved in legal procedures, they realize the seriousness of the acts, but it is too late.

Thai Nguyen native adds Muay Thai World Championship gold to her collection

Winning national tournaments in four different martial arts disciplines is no big deal for Bang Thi Mai. On top of that, she has added a gold medal from the Muay Thai World Championships, held in Thailand in December, to her collection. 

Dining venues struggle as risk level fluctuates in Hanoi

As the capital city changes its pandemic risk levels, Hanoi business owners have been struggling with onsite dining regulations.

Staff cutback plan fulfilled in 2021

The task on state apparatus streamlining set by the Politburo was fulfilled in 2021 for the first time. More than 10 percent of civil servant personnel and 11.67 percent of public employees at non-business public units have been cut.

Live streaming attracts young people to earn money

Making money on online platforms and social networks is increasingly popular in the labor market, streamer jobs have become popular keywords for many young people.

Vietnam-China bilateral trade: overcoming chronic weaknesses

According to data from the Vietnam General Department of Customs, Vietnam’s total import-export value by June 15, 2021 had reached US$288.68 billion, up 33%, or $71.55 billion, year on year.

PM requests reduction in number of departments, general departments

Noting that the apparatus inside ministries and branches is still cumbersome and hierarchical, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked ministers to restructure departments and general departments.

Three factors behind FDI attraction in Vietnam

Low labour costs, a geographical location close to Asian supply chains, and Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s efforts to promote greater overseas investment are considered as three factors in boosting Vietnamese foreign direct investment (FDI).

Vietnam’s economic growth forecast to rebound strongly in 2022

Some foreign financial organisations have issued relatively positive predictions for Vietnam’s economy this year, with growth expected at 6.5 - 6.7 percent.

Yellow apricot tree sold at US$176,000

Mr. Bui Van Bang from Cai Lay District, Tien Giang Province yesterday said that he had just sold an over 50-year-old yellow apricot tree at a price of over VND4 billion (US$176,000).

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SSC carries out sanctioning procedures of FLC Chairman's huge share sale

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PM requests tighter inspections to prevent corruption

Health ministry urged to fully vaccinate all over the age of 12 within January

Health minister Nguyen Thanh Long has urged localities to expedite the vaccination of people aged 12 and over, and complete administration of the primary series of vaccines, before the end of January.

Customs procedures reformed, but still burdening enterprises

The required customs procedures related to imports and exports have been simplified but enterprises are far from satisfied.

Market potential of elderly service industry growing fast

The increasing demand for services for the elderly has created investment and business opportunities for local and foreign investors.

 

Concerns over discarded face masks and the circular economy

How to treat used face masks is a new problem emerging during the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bad debts need to be curbed

After the Circular issued by the State Bank of Vietnam on debt restructuring, many bad debts of commercial banks have become non-bad debts because they do not have to change the debt groups.

Vietnamese photographer wins gold at int’l photo contest RGB 2021

The photo “Afternoon on the Cat Ba Bay” by Vu Manh Cuong has won the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) gold medal at the international photo contest RGB 2021.

Power Development Plan VIII under revision again

The draft Power Development Plan VIII is being revised again and expected to be submitted to the Prime Minister for approval in the first quarter of 2022.

HCM City to complete COVID-19 vaccination for risk group by Jan. 20

Ho Chi Minh City plans to complete the vaccination of people at risk from COVID-19 by January 20 while pressing on with rapid testing for this group.

Land prices soar amid fear for Omicron

While affordable apartments are no longer seen in Hanoi and HCM City, apartments priced at hundreds of billions of dong are becoming popular.

M&A in technology booms during pandemic

The Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) market in Viet Nam has been going through a downturn due to the pandemic, but the technology sector is bucking the trend.

A sweet treat in Can Tho

Chuoi nep nuong (grilled banana wrapped in sticky rice crust) is a popular dish in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.