Foreign firms optimistic about potential of Vietnam's warehouse sector

The growth of e-commerce will lead to an upswing in warehouse demand in Vietnam, which is still in a relatively nascent stage and accounts for only 5.5 percent of total retail sales, he said.

 

High school students in Hanoi might back to class next week

Students at high schools and vocational training centers in Hanoi are expected to head back to class on December 6 if the places have no new Covid-19 infections for two weeks.

Banks allowed to extend credit growth quota

The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has extended the credit growth limits for the third time this year to some commercial banks to meet rising capital demands at year-end.

 

Lang Son to build 3,900sqkm geopark

An international conference took place in Lang Son on November 29 to discuss how to take advantage of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in building a 3,900-sqkm geopark in the northern mountainous province.

HCM City leads localities nationwide in economic recovery: AmCham Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City is the leading locality in the country in economic reopening and recovery, according to the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham Vietnam).

Tennis player Ly Hoang Nam wins the M15 Cancun tournament in Mexico

Vietnam’s tennis ace Ly Hoang Nam toppled British player Giles Hussey in two straight sets (6-4, 6-4) on the morning of November 29 to claim the men’s singles title of the M15 Cancun tournament in Mexico, Nhan dan reported

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrives in Moscow, beginning official visit to Russia

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow on November 29 afternoon, beginning an official visit to Russia.

Solar cells, wind turbine blades: the waste of the next decade

Wind and solar power plants will emit huge amounts of waste of up to hundreds of thousands of tons in the next 10 years.

PM demands proactive moves to cope with Omicron variant

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered proactive moves be made in the face of Omicron, a new coronavirus variant that has been spreading to many countries around the world.

Local media supports tourism enterprises during the pandemic

Together with the development of the country, it’s impossible to deny the essential role played by local media.

Banks’ bad debts rise again, raising concerns

Banks have reported an increase in bad debts because of the impact of the fourth Covid-19 wave. Old debts have not been settled and new debt is increasing.

Newly established enterprises increase 44.6 percent in November

As many 4,958 enterprises resumed their operations in November, an increase of 15.2 percent compared to the previous month.

 

iPhone13 prices plummet just after two months

Two months after hitting the domestic market, iPhone 13 smartphones hand carried from Singapore and Hong Kong have seen prices drop dramatically by VND10 million, while officially distributed Apple phone products have fallen by VND5 million.

Online logistics model used to sell farm produce

Hundreds of tons of litchis were exported to choosy markets in May via Vietnam Post’s e-commerce platform. This was the beginning of a logistics model specifically designed for farm produce.

Technology application a must for education in ‘new normal’

“Technology plus 5K” should be the keyword for Vietnam when resuming face-to-face learning in the new normal, experts say.

Ministry asks for tightened epidemiological surveillance, suspension of some flights from Africa

The Ministry of Health on Sunday asked localities and agencies to strengthen epidemiological surveillance to quickly detect and prevent the spread of Omicron, the new SARS-CoV-2 variant.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc wraps off official visit to Switzerland, heading to Russia

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage left Geneva on November 29, concluding a five-day official visit to Switzerland at the invitation of Swiss President Guy Parmelin.

President meets with WIPO Director General in Geneva

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 29 had a working session with Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva as part of the former’s official visit to Switzerland.

Vietnam reports 13,770 new COVID-19 cases on November 29

Vietnam recorded 13,770 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours to 4pm on November 29, according to the Ministry of Health.

VN Index sees historic peaks, new risks appear

The Vietnamese stock market experienced a historic week with many new records broken.

WHO backs Vietnam's proposal to become regional hub for vaccine manufacturing

World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghegreyesus said WHO backs Vietnam’s proposal of turning itself into a regional hub of vaccine manufacturing.

Business stories: ‘Boss Duc’ regrets decision, ‘Boss Thuy’ sets records

Doan Nguyen Duc, or Boss Duc, Chair of Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group (HAG), said he regrets the decision on giving up real estate. Nguyen Duc Thuy, or Boss Thuy, has wrapped up a lot of new deals.

Govt plans to issue bonds in foreign currency

The Government plans to issue US dollar-denominated bonds in the domestic market to fund additional stimulus packages to foster the recovery of the economy.

Powerlifter Cong bags world silver medal in Tbilisi

Le Van Cong has won a silver for Vietnam at the World Para Powerlifting Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Vietnam Airlines successfully operates first direct flight to US

A flight coded VN98 of the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines from Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport landed safely at San Francisco Airport in the US on November 29.