Digital transformation cannot be achieved overnight

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, forcing businesses to adapt quickly even though they are not ready for it.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 10

Businesses advised to stay vigilant to maintain export growth

Noi Bai airport deserted amid new Covid-19 spread

Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi has become deserted amid the country’s new Covid-19 outbreak.

31 new local COVID-19 cases confirmed

Thirty-one new COVID-19 local cases and one imported case were reported on Monday afternoon, including a one-year-old child.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 10

Hoa Binh City applies social distancing

Rising high-rise apartments put infrastructure under pressure in HCM City

The rapid rise of new apartment blocks in HCM City has exerted intense pressure on infrastructure while local communities gain little benefit from new homes.

Doing business in the time of the pandemic

In the fight against Covid-19, heavy economic losses to some people and businesses are unavoidable.

Shares forecast to correct on cautious sentiment

Vietnamese stocks are forecast to stay on a downward trend this week due to caution among investors and accelerated selling pressure from foreigners, analysts said.

 

Foreign investors will soon return to Vietnam's stock market: HSBC

Vietnam’s stock market is expected to continue to grow, helped by strong economic growth and increasing local liquidity. The positive outlook will attract foreign investors back to the market, according to HSBC.

Vietnam records 78 domestic COVID-19 cases on May 10 morning

Eighty new COVID-19 cases were confirmed on May 10 morning, including 78 domestic infections and two imported, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said.

Enduring battle to save beaches from erosion

Inclusive and sustainable solutions are in urgent need to rescue beautiful beaches along Vietnam’s central region amid the increasing frequency of landslides and sea erosion in the area.

Digital technology bringing museums back to life

The museum sector is making use of the advancements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to attract visitors. Bui Hoai Son, Director of the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts talks on this issue.

Bright growth outlook for Vietnam in 2021: experts

Leading economic experts forecast an optimistic growth outlook for Vietnam in 2021 despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Transport Ministry asked to basically complete North-South Expressway by 2025

The Government has asked the Ministry of Transport to prioritize resources to execute the eastern North-South Expressway project in the next five years and complete important subprojects by 2025.

Export-import growth hits 10-year high

Vietnam witnessed the growth of exports and imports in the first four months of 2021 hitting 10-year record high, data of the General Statistics Office (GSO) shows.

Where is Vietnam on the Covid-19 vaccination map?

Compared with neighboring countries such as Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, the rate of vaccination against Covid-19 in Vietnam is still low, accounting for only 0.86% of the population.

Clamorous divorces of Vietnamese tycoons

Information about the divorce of the rich has always been of interest to the public because many people are curious about the reasons for the separation, their assets, and how the latter will be divided after the divorce.

Hanoi’s ancient folk heritage to be restored

Cultural and historical experts are making efforts to restore nghe (shrine) Dang Dong in Hanoi, an ancient folk relic.

VN football players practice at noon to get used to harsh weather in the UAE

Head Coach Park Hang Seo of the national football team of Vietnam has arranged training sessions at noon and in the afternoon to help his players get used to the hot weather in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

New government moves to spur on impetus for economic growth

With the domestic economy witnessing positive growth in the first quarter, spurred on by a rise in business confidence, the government has continued demonstrating its strong will to drive the economy towards further growth, 

Patchy solutions won't prevent flooding in HCM City

Old floodplains in HCM City still have not been cleared, while new flood sites continue to appear.

PM holds emergency online conference on COVID-19 control

PM Pham Minh Chinh on May 9 held an urgent video conference with the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, relevant ministries and agencies, and six provinces along the southwestern border, 

Hanoi to review housing projects for foreigners

The city will control foreign investment in the real estate area as well as their transfer of collected money abroad to prevent money laundering, transfer pricing and tax evasion.

Local enterprises must deal with challenges in FTA implementation

Vietnamese enterprises need to be proactive in terms of gaining knowledge of incentives, whilst simultaneously managing themselves in order to deal with gaps and weaknesses occurring in the implementation of FTAs, according to economic experts.