Hanoi's planned parkland lies derelict for decades

A lack of green spaces in Hanoi has been a concern of inhabitants for years. Unfortunately, hundreds of hectares of land in Hanoi that was planned for parks or lakes have been abandoned or misused for decades. 

VN's growth and recovery require strong public investment: economists

Financing public investment to generate future growth and to speed up economic recovery post-COVID-19 remained Vietnam's most important challenge in the near future, said economists and policymakers. 

2021's profit outlook mostly reflected in stock prices: FiinGroup

The Vietnamese stock market’s valuation is equivalent to 18.2 times 2021’s profit and 14.3 times 2022’s profit forecast, said Fiin Trade, showing that the profit prospects for 2021 are reflected in share prices.

Old-fashioned Facebook and the future of new social networks

Domestic social networks would promote the strengths of their specialized foundation to develop niche markets and build specialized social networks, combined with mobile payments to create an digital ecosystem of Vietnam.

Huge cash flow continues in Vietnam

Foreign capital flows are not only poured into Vietnam through FDI projects but also through buying shares in leading companies in the country.

 

HCM City to provide land to build housing for workers

HCM City authorities will provide land to enterprises to build housing near industrial parks and export processing zones for workers. 

Local film crews prioritise safety as they return to studio sets and outdoor locations

After a long hiatus due to social distancing rules, film crews have returned to the studio and are taking safety precautions during the “new normal” phase.

Exhibition offers insight in two millennia of Vietnamese ceramics

A panorama of the Vietnamese ceramics throughout over-2,000-year history will be reflected through an exhibition set to open at the Vietnam National Museum of History in Hanoi on November 19.

Tuong artists to perform at China-ASEAN Theatre Festival and Forum

Artists from the Vietnam Tuong Theatre will perform at the China-ASEAN Theatre Festival and Forum, which opens in Nanning in China’s Guangxi Province on November 27.

Nursing home market nascent in Vietnam: Savills

Demand for “housing with care” – a range of residential formats (which often provide care services) for older people – is increasing, but the market remains almost untouched in Vietnam, according to property consultancy Savills Vietnam.

With schools, creches closed, people unable to return to work

Nguyen Thi Thu Cha, a worker at Nidec Vietnam Co. at the Sai Gon Hi-Tech Park in HCM City, had a decision to make: stay at home to take care of her children or return to work? But it was a no-brainer.

 

Online shopping in VN to soar by year-end

 Online shopping in Vietnam is expected to increase sharply near the end of the year. 

Traffic projects in HCM City need more investment to kick off

The government is promoting disbursement of public investment, considering it one of the driving forces to boost the pandemic-hit economy.

Assembly Halls of Chinese community: a significant cultural bridge

Cultural identity, community connections, meeting and exchanging venues, business discussions, and conference rooms are all key aspects of Assembly halls of the Chinese community in Vietnam.

Food reviewers on social media: new job in Hanoi

Food reviewers, who can eat for free and earn money from restaurant owners after posting reviews on social networks, are becoming more common in Vietnam.

Meta Platforms sets up climate science centre in Vietnam

Meta Platforms Inc. (formerly Facebook Inc.) has announced the establishment of climate science centres (CSCs) in Vietnam and over 30 countries in the Asia Pacific region.

Party leader joins great unity festival in Hanoi's Yen So commune

Secretary of the Party Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong on November 14 participated in the National Great Unity Festival at Village 5 of Yen So commune in Hanoi's outlying district of Hoai Duc.

Vietnam records 8,176 new COVID-19 cases on November 14

Vietnam logged 8,176 new COVID-19 cases in 52 localities during 24 hours as of 4pm on November 14, including 13 imported ones, according to the Ministry of Health.

Deputy Foreign Minister: Vietnam’s initiatives reflected in APEC’s documents

Vietnam’s initiatives and suggestions have been reflected in APEC’s documents, showing the country’s responsible, active and proactive contributions to building and consolidating solidarity in APEC for a peaceful and stable Asia-Pacific region

Leeway for economic recovery, development

Government agencies are discussing how to launch a sufficiently large stimulus package to help the economy recover and develop after Covid-19. In the current context, is there room for this policy?

Norway to partner with Vietnam to "awaken" offshore wind power potential

Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Løchen and Commercial Counsellor Arne-Kjetil Lian recently have handed over the 'Vietnam Supply Chain Study Report' to Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.

Vietnamese firms on better footing in cyber security market

The Vietnamese cyber security market, which was previously flooded with solutions developed by foreign businesses, have become more balanced, and domestic firms are tend to be on a better footing.

Heavy rains in Central Coast provinces still develop complicatedly

Due to the influence of the cold air front combined with high-altitude disturbances of the prevailing wind, from November 14 and 15, there will be moderate, heavy, and torrential rains in Central Vietnam.

Winners of 2021 National Press Award on anti-corruption fight announced

Winners of the 3rd National Press Awards on the Fight against and Prevention of Corruption and Wastefulness 2021 were announced at a ceremony held on November 13.

Tracking Covid-19 cases of home treatment for management, medical support

Speaking at a conference on prevention and control of the pandemic on November 13, Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen expressed his concern over an increase of new Covid-19 infections in the city in recent days.