HCMC needs over VND19 trillion for relocation of 6,500 houses along canals

The HCMC Department of Construction has sought VND19.28 trillion for 25 projects to remove 6,500 makeshift houses along canals in the city.

Vietnam joins the race to develop 6G

The Ministry of Information and Communications has established a steering committee on the research and development of sixth-generation wireless (6G) technology.

 

Top news in Vietnam’s business world

Here are among the most notable business events reported recently.

Vietnam removes all restrictions on air transport

Vietnamese and foreign airlines are now allowed to operate between Vietnam and other countries and territories according to signed bilateral and multilateral aviation agreements.

Law on bad debt settlement urgently needed: experts

Experts said a law on bad debt settlement should be put in place before two regulations expire in six months.

FDI attraction hit nearly US$5 billion during two-month period

Vietnam attracted approximately US$5 billion in FDI during the opening two months of the year, equivalent to roughly 91.5% against the same period last year, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Vietnam to open digital ecosystem for public services

Population data resource is one of the most important and valuable resources of a country as digital transformation is associated with all activities of the people.

Tech giants bet on digital evolution

Driven by strong performance in 2021 from digital transformation, Vietnamese technology giants are betting on strong investment on the back of strong policy support to gain higher growth in 2022.

The captivating beauty of Mua Cave

Famous as the "holy land for photographers in the North" or "The Great Wall of Vietnam", Mua Cave is also called the fairyland of Ninh Binh.

Euro banks offering green solutions

European financial institutions are displaying their optimism about Vietnam’s sustainability path by fostering green financing alternatives, thus empowering the country to fulfil its net-zero carbon emission promise by 2050.

The modest life of a man who has saved people from suicide for 40 years

Nguyen Van Chuc, 65, once lived on a wooden boat. When the boat got seriously damaged, he set up a small house between the old and the new BinhLoi Bridges that helped shield him from the sun and rain.

Vietnam intensifies fight against law violations, crimes in internet environment

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has issued a plan to enhance the capacity of relevant agencies in supervision, inspection, handling of administrative violations and the prevention and combat of law violations and cyber crimes.

Vietnamese, Singaporean firms sign cooperation deals worth nearly 11 billion USD

Vietnamese and Singaporean businesses signed cooperation deals worth nearly 11 billion USD at the Vietnam-Singapore business dialogue on February 25, which was attended by President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Vietnam, Singapore firms partner up to develop 2.5-bln-USD project in Bac Giang

SAIGONTEL of Vietnam and Aurous Capital Pte. Ltd of Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on investment cooperation in a $2.5-billion project to develop an industrial and urban complex in Bac Giang.

PM issues dispatch on protecting Vietnamese citizens, legal entities in Ukraine

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed official dispatch 201/CD-TTg dated February 26, 2022 on the protection of Vietnamese citizens and legal entities in Ukraine.

At least 13 dead in boat accident in Quang Nam province

Rescuers had by 5:30pm February 26 saved 22 and found the bodies of 13 dead victims after a passenger boat sank offshore Cua Dai Beach in Hoi An ancient town in central Quang Nam province earlier the same day.

Vietnam win AFF U23 Youth Championship

Vietnam earned their first AFF U23 Youth Championship title after beating Thailand 1-0 in the final match in Cambodia on February 26. ​

A visit to Microsoft's smart office in Vietnam

As one of the smartest offices of Microsoft in the world, Microsoft Vietnam's new office in Hanoi promises to become one of the future models of hybrid work.

Cyber-attacks in Vietnam decrease sharply in 2021

Kaspersky data shows that the number of online and offline attacks in Vietnam decreased sharply in 2021 compared to the previous year, which indicated Vietnam's efforts in creating a safe cyberspace.

New rules on filling in natural lakes needed

In 2010, Hanoi Party Committee passed a policy on checking and retaining natural lakes to protect the landscapes. But no one has counted the number of existing lakes.

Economic stimulus package must go to the right addresses: economists

Commenting about the mega economic stimulus package, economists said the money should not be delivered equally to everyone, but should go to the right addresses.

Foreign news site writes about An Giang man who loves to wear gold jewelry

Fond of wearing jewelry made from 50 taels of gold, an An Giang man has spent hundreds of millions to gild his car.

COVID pushing HCM City foreign language centres into closure

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many foreign language centers in HCM City to the brink and parents of enrolled students are finding it difficult to contact them.

Vietnam, Singapore reach consensus on directions for all-round ties

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong held talks on February 25, agreeing to bolster cooperation in all fields.

Expert warns of negative impact of Russia-Ukraine crisis on Vietnam’s stock market

Dr. Nguyen Tri Hieu, financial and banking expert, warned that the increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine would negatively affect Vietnam’s stock market.