VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 29

Denmark seeks new cooperative opportunities in Vietnam

Steelmakers deny advantage from anti-dumping fix

The Ministry of Industry and Trade earlier this month issued Decision No.625/QD-BCT on upholding the application of anti-dumping measures on some cold-rolled stainless steel products in Vietnam originating from Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China.

VN central bank sells US dollar forward for first time since 2018

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has recently sold US dollar forward for the first time since 2018 to support the liquidity of the foreign exchange market.

Experts gather to discuss solutions to revive VN economy

The risk of high inflation and the rising price of assets have been put forward at a seminar to discuss how to support and revive the economy in the new normal, after the great impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Liem finishes second at Oslo Esports Cup

Vietnamese grandmaster Le Quang Liem came second at the Oslo Esports Cup after enjoying a victory over world No.26 Van Foreest Jorden of Norway in the final match of the tournament held on April 28.

‘Figures in a Garden’ auctioned for US$2.3 million in Hong Kong

The painting ‘Figures in a Garden’ by Le Pho (1907-2001) fetched US$2.3 million at the Modern Evening Auction of Sotheby's which was held on April 27 in Hong Kong (China).

American man falls to death from Da Nang high-rise building

An American man was found dead on the ground of Son Tra Ocean View, a block of flats in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, on April 28.

Hanoi starts renovation work on century-old French villa

The villa is expected to become a tourist attraction and will be an ideal place to hold promotional events for Vietnam-France trade and economic cooperation.

Vietnam to benefit most from RCEP: WB

Vietnam is anticipated to enjoy the highest trade and income gains among members of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), according to a latest World Bank report.

Vietnam placed 56th in Chandler Good Government Index 2022

Vietnam has been placed third among low-middle-income nations and 56th globally out of 104 ranked countries in the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) 2022 freshly released by the Singaporean-based Chandler Institute of Governance on April 28.

Hien Luong Bridge – A symbol of the aspiration of national reunification

Hien Luong Bridge is the centre of the Hien Luong – Ben Hai twin bank historical relic cluster, which is recognised as a special national relic of Vietnam.

Netflix & BHD launch training program for winners of dubbing contest

The top six winners of “Voice of Wonder” - Netflix’s first-ever dubbing contest in Asia Pacific, co-hosted with BHD - will participate in a series of dubbing training activities.

Under-the-table fees still plague businesses, more transparency needed

The 2021 report on provincial competitiveness index (PCI) released by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on April 27 showed that unofficial fees are on the decrease, but remain common in some spheres of state management.

Inner-city toll plan aims to unclog poor traffic flows

As both of Vietnam’s largest metropolises suffer from clogged-up traffic veins that slowly bog down the flow of people and goods, one solution could become the use of tolls in inner-city areas, as Ho Chi Minh City is now planning.

Protecting copyright in cyberspace: challenging issue

The digital environment poses challenges for the protection of the rights of subjects and activities of management and enforcement agencies on copyright and related rights.

Vietnam, Oman sign agreement on visa exemption

Vietnam and Oman have sealed an agreement on visa exemption for bearers of diplomatic, special and official passports.

Vietnam’s food map created from dishes of 63 localities

A national record has been set for the creation of the first food map of Vietnam made from typical dishes of all the 63 localities across the country.

Over 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered to VN children aged 5-12

More than 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered to children from 5 to under 12 years old in provinces and cities nationwide as of April 27 afternoon, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH).

COVID-19 health declaration suspended to serve SEA Games 31

The General Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health on April 28 issued a document on the suspension of the COVID-19 health declaration in service of the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games).

Quang Ninh to offer SEA Games 31 athletes free admission to tourist attractions

More than 1,400 athletes, coaches, referees and organising committee members taking part in the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) events in Quang Ninh will be entitled to free admission to popular tourist attractions in the northern province.

Seven Vietnamese universities listed in THE's Impact Rankings 2022

Seven Vietnamese universities have been listed in the Impact Rankings 2022 released by the Times Higher Education (THE) on April 28.

Poverty in Vietnam declines substantially over past decade: WB

Poverty in Vietnam declined substantially between 2010 and 2020, according to a report released by the World Bank (WB) on April 28.

Foreigners can use e-visas to enter, exit Vietnam via Van Don airport

From now on, foreigners can enter or exit Vietnam through Van Don International Airport in the northerneastern province of Quang Ninh.

GM Liem defeats World Cup champion in Oslo Esports Cup

Vietnamese Grandmaster Le Quang Liem defeated Chess World Cup defending champion Jan Krzysztof Duda of Poland on April 26 at the Oslo Esports Cup 2022, which is being held online.

House, land transactions in HCM City surge

The number of transactions in the HCM City real estate market has soared.