Will housing prices cool down in late 2022?

The boost in sales and the slowdown of the land bank expansion are expected to help  land and house prices decrease in the remaining quarters of 2022, according to VNDirect Research.

Just 15 percent of urban wastewater treated

According to the Government's report, the total amount of wastewater collected and treated in urban areas is very low, only about 15 percent whereas wastewater in most rural residential areas is not treated.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 24

Tight material supply impedes textile exports

Stock, real estate markets too hot, need close supervision

The Government has submitted to the National Assembly a report about the implementation of the 2021 socio-economic development plan and the deployment of the 2022 plan.

Hoi An sampan riders: the hardships and the smiles

Entering a new normal phase after more than two years of being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, sampan riders in Hoi An City are eager to get back to work, expecting prosperous, stable tourism development for the town.

HCM City to host Smart City Asia 2022

A Smart City Expo & Forum in Asia (Smart City Asia 2022) will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City from May 26 to May 28.

Growth target of 6.5 percent remains big challenge: Deputy PM

The targets set for 2022, including the growth target of 6-6.5 percent, remain a huge challenge given the domestic and international situation, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh said at the third session of the 15th National Assembly in Hanoi.

What are Vietnamese searching on Google about SEA Games 31?

As expected, information related to football matches is what most Vietnamese are searching for during the 31st SEA Games on Google this year.

Short stories of SEA Games 31 on Tik Tok attract eight billion views

Short videos featuring images and competition activities of athletes during the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) on Tik Tok attracted eight billion views.

Foreign arrivals soar two months after border reopening

The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam has increased rapidly with 252,000 arrivals after the government reopened borders on March 15, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

State budget overspending equivalent to 3.44 percent of GDP in 2020

The State budget overspending in 2020 stood at over 216.4 trillion VND (9.3 million USD), equivalent to 3.44 percent of GDP, statistics showed.

National Assembly says history must be compulsory school subject

The National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Education has asked the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) to list history as a compulsory learning subject under the 2018 general education program.

18-25 million tons of coal imports needed in 2022

Vietnam needs 18-25 million tons of imported coal to serve electricity and fertilizer production in 2022, according to Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.

Vietnam has one more dollar billionaire on Forbes’ list

In the latest list of world billionaires in 2022 announced by Forbes magazine (USA), Vietnam has a new billionaire - Nova Group Chairman Bui Thanh Nhon.

Inspiring environmentalist works hard to raise public awareness

For the past 20 years, 37-year-old Nguyen Ba Hoi has been working hard to mobilize people to join hands to protect the environment.

Hanoi's inner districts advance historical zoning project

The inner districts of Hanoi have been actively realising the schemes of zoning inner-city historical sites after one year of being approved by Hanoi authorities.

Vietnamese orange cake named as one of best fried foods around the world

Orange cake, a delicious food in Vietnam is listed as one of 30 best fried foods around the world, according to the CNN.

Challenging situation need strong decisions

The third session of the National Assembly, which opens on May 23, is expected to assess the socio-economic matters posed after the pandemic amid unpredictable changes of the world’s economy.

Vietnam to help Cambodia organise e-sports events at next SEA Games

The Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sport Association (VIRESA) will assist the E-Sport Federation of Cambodia (EFC) to organise e-sports events at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) in Cambodia next year.

Vietnam sets new record for gold medals at SEA Games

SEA Games 31 medal tally, Vietnam set SEA Games record in gold medal, gold medals, Vietnam U23 champion SEA Games

SEA Games 31 comes to successful end

The 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) wrapped up with a ceremony imbued with Vietnam’s cultural identity at the Hanoi Indoor Games Gymnasium on May 23 evening.

Upgrading the market for the sake of all participants

An upgrade to emerging status will not only help the stock market develop quickly, transparently and sustainably, but also attract huge foreign capital inflows, said experts.

Highlights from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's tour to U.S.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has arrived in Hanoi, wrapping up his tour to the U.S. to attended the ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit and visit the U.S. and the United Nations from May 11-17.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 23

Vietheart Summer Camp 2022 to be held in Czech Republic

Love is in the air at sporting tournament

With the SEA Games 31 nearly at an end, people have been through every level of emotion, from historic wins to inspiring stories and beautiful moments.