Seaports lag behind regional peers

Despite growing demands, Vietnam’s seaport development masterplan has been deemed inappropriate by experts, leaving much to be desired in the race to attain capital.

New Chinese registration regulations challenge Vietnamese exporters

Vietnamese seafood and agricultural produce exporters have faced difficulties in meeting China’s new registration regulations.

Hue dishes our delightful food

Some dishes of the Nguyen kings are still popular in the ancient capital of Hue, and are most loved by those who enjoy good food. Although they comprise up to 35 dishes,

Record number of accounts open at stock market

A new record has been set in the stock market: 271,000 new accounts were opened in March, raising the total number of accounts to 5 percent of the population.

HCM City calls for huge investment in Cu Chi, Hoc Mon districts

A conference was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 12 to promote investment in Hoc Mon and Cu Chi districts, drawing 550 delegates from businesses, ministries, localities, investors and economists.

Filmore gets strategic investment from Openasia

Filmore Real Estate Development Joint Stock Company (Filmore Development) and Openasia Group have officially announced the strategic investment relationship.

Assessment method of SOEs should be changed: economist

If Vietnam doesn’t change the way of assessing state owned enterprises (SOEs), enterprises will not be motivated to develop and will maintain low growth rates to “stay safe”.

The police lieutenant who has saved 60 dogs from the streets

Traffic police officer Lieutenant Le Hung Duong has had to take on many part-time jobs – to earn extra cash to look after the 60 dogs he has adopted over the past four years.

Lack of qualified workers: weakness of Vietnam’s tourism

The country lacks qualified workers in the tourism industry, but the solutions to the problem are not easy to implement.

Quang Binh – The land of caves

Quang Binh Province is well known for its magnificent cave systems, such as Phong Nha, Tien Son, Thien Duong and many more.

Mekong Delta needs proper investment in logistics infrastructure

The Mekong Delta is the main agricultural growing area of the country. However, the competitiveness of agricultural products in the region is being held back by many factors,

Ministry criticises contractors of Tan Son Nhat Airport upgrade project

The Ministry of Transport has criticised the representative of the investor – My Thuan Project’s Management Board – for causing planned repairs and upgrades at Tan Son Nhat International Airport to fall behind schedule.

Land fever wreaking havoc on Central Vietnam

The land fever has recently broken out everywhere in Vietnam, especially in the Central region, which is typically considered the poorest part of the country due to harsh weather.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 12

Vietnam to host ASEAN plus police music gala in July

Deputy Prime Minister orders to stabilize stock market, corporate bond market

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed to implement effective measures to ensure the operation of the stock market and the corporate bond market in a stable manner.

Minimum regional wages to rise 6% from July 1

The National Wage Council has approved raising the minimum regional wages by 6%, or VND180,000-260,000 per month, from July 1.

US cuts down anti-dumping duties on Vietnam’s honey by almost sevenfold

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has slashed the anti-dumping duties on Vietnam’s honey exporters by almost sevenfold compared to its preliminary conclusions, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Shopkeepers at traditional markets forced to cut staff, even close down

Tran Kim Thu, who owns a clothes stall in Ben Thanh Market in HCM City, says: “The maximum sales per day now are only around VND2 million (US$87). It must be at least VND6 million ($262) to break even.”

MoIT propose auctions for renewable energy

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has put forth a proposal to start auctioning solar and wind energy projects that did not complete the technical test phase prior to October 31, 2021.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 12

Air transportation of int’l passengers, cargo rebounds strongly in Q1

VN aims for higher sovereign ratings by 2030

Vietnam aims to raise its sovereign ratings by 2030, according to the Sovereign Rating Improvement Project recently approved by eputy Minister Le Minh Khai.

SEA Games count down marks 31 days to opening day

A ceremony in Hanoi yesterday celebrated the 31-day mark until the opening ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Primate conservation boosts biodiversity in central Vietnam

Beginning his primate conservation research in 1999, Dr Ha Thang Long, a nature conservationist, helped build a network of biodiversity researchers and expanded conservation projects in central Vietnam.

Telecoms carriers asked to verify information, manage SIM use of subscribers

The Information and Communications Ministry (MIC) has requested that all mobile network providers eliminate junk SIM cards that have annoyed or harmed the community lately.

National digital platform on tourism administration to launch in November

The launch of Vietnam’s first-ever national digital platform for tourism business and management is scheduled in November 2022, after being used in 5-10 provinces and cities.