The charm of Vietnamese ceramics in the flow of history

A collection of treasured pieces of ceramics are now on display at an exhibition themed ‘Vietnam Ceramics – A Separate Tradition: From the An Bien collection’.

Vietnam needs US$10 billion for urban wastewater treatment

Climate change has had a range of impacts on businesses and regions. One of the most urgent and challenging issues in urban areas today is drainage water management, anti-flooding task, and wastewater treatment.

Hanoi mulls policy over home quarantine of patients

The economy comprises many interwoven chains, and one province applying extreme measures can create a deadlock in the entire region and the country.

Banks await more foreign strategic investors

Several banks are currently issuing dividend paying shares as well as making strong efforts in finding more foreign strategic investors to increase capital. 

Trading value at stock market reaches record high

Cash keeps flowing into the stock market, including during trading sessions when the VN Index falls.

Vietnam aims to become a cashless country

Vietnam will continue to implement new technologies and policies in its bid to become a cashless country, said banking experts and policymakers in a conference on Friday discussing the current situation of cashless technology in the country.

Government invests in 12 more projects along North-South Expressway

The Government proposed another 12 projects covering 729km of road on the North-South Express, according to the Ministry of Transport.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 22

Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Nguyen Tat Thanh attended a ceremony to inaugurate the Vietnam-Australia Trade and Investment Promotion Centre on November 20.

Best Vietnamese films honoured at the 22nd Vietnam Film Festival

Mắt Biếc (Dreamy Eyes) by director Victor Vu won the top award, the Golden Lotus for Feature film, at the 22nd Vietnam Film Festival.

Price increases may follow bailout in 2022: economists

The bailout in 2008-2009 pushed the national economy to a high inflation rate in following years, once climbing to 18 percent.

First day of commercial operations of Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line after two-week free trial

Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban rail line in Hanoi, the first metro project to be completed and running in Vietnam, officially began commercial operations on November 21, to a lesser ridership than previous days.

Zero waste programme in Vietnam – from movement to habit

Zero waste programme is taking shape in Vietnam to adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Let’s find out how the green initiative has changed people’s thinking and habit.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 22

Prime Minister to attend 13th ASEM Summit

Vietnam's import-export revenue forecast to hit new record in 2021

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has forecast that total import-export revenue this year may reach a new record, at between 640 - 645 billion USD, with a slight trade deficit.

Clay transformed into special creations by 9X youngster

Upon graduating from high school, Mr. Lam chose to follow in the footsteps of his parents by pursuing a career in ceramics. He has made a number of special items as a result of his experimentation and study.

Vietnamese, Thai navies conduct 44th joint patrol

The Vietnam People’s Navy and The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) have conducted their 44th joint patrol, according to Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) newspaper.

Vietnam deploys 12 more officers for UN peacekeeping operations

The Ministry of Defence on November 22 presented the President’s decisions to assign 12 officers, including two females, to South Sudan and the Central African Republic to work for the UN peacekeeping missions there.

Vietnam – RoK Industrial Park to take shape in Hung Yen

The northern province of Hung Yen has issued a decision on the establishment of the Vietnam – Republic of Korea Economic Cooperation Industrial Park (IP).

Land prices rise in suburban Hanoi due to planning rumours

The Hanoi property market is once again seeing a wave of increased land prices in suburban areas, thanks to rumours of some districts being developed under the model of "city within a city".

Vietnam promotes its role as bridge connecting ASEAN with China

As an active member of ASEAN, Vietnam serves as a gateway to the ASEAN-China free trade area, while Vietnam-China trade revenue posted an annual average growth rate of 20% over the past five years.

Will work-from-home continue in post-pandemic Viet Nam?

A mixture of online and offline, or hybrid, working is being applied in most big cities in Vietnam.

'Revenge shopping', a chance for economic recovery

After shopping centers in Ho Chi Minh City reopened, long lines of people were waiting for payment at fashion shops.

Hard limit for credit institutions buying corporate bonds

Credit institutions with a bad debt ratio of more than 3 per cent are forbidden to buy corporate bonds, according to the latest announcement from the SBV.

Vietnam rolls out electronic invoices

The General Department of Taxation started to issue electronic invoices (or e-invoices) yesterday in Ha Noi, HCM City, Binh Dinh, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong and Phu Tho.

 

Vietnam commemorates road traffic victims

The National Traffic Safety Committee, Vietnam Television and Toyota Vietnam jointly hosted a ceremony on November 21 evening to commemorate victims of traffic accidents in Vietnam.