HCM City limits number of new high-rises in seven districts

Ho Chi Minh City will limit the construction of new residential high-rises in districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11 and Phu Nhuan, under a housing development plan for the 2021-2030 period.

EU investors to pour $1 billion into logistics center in Phu My

Many big investors from the EU have expressed a willingness to invest $1 billion in a logistics center in Phu My.

Vietnam, India strengthen defence ties

Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh and Indian Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar co-chaired the 13th Vietnam-India defence policy dialogue at deputy ministerial level which was held on January 12 via videoconference.

Vietnamese goalkeeper tops clean sheet list among ASEAN leagues

Tran Nguyen Manh of Viettel FC is the leading goalkeeper in terms of having the most clean sheets in domestic leagues throughout ASEAN during 2020, according to statistics compiled by ASEAN Football.

Coffee farmers suffer poor crop, low price

Coffee farmers in the Central Highlands of Vietnam are entering the harvest season anxiously as the prices of coffee are still kept at a low level, whereas the production costs are increasing.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 13

Hanoi to set aside more than $41 million to support SMEs

Buddhism contributes to Vietnam's socio-economic development

Promoting patriotic traditions and positive human values, Vietnam Buddhism has made many contributions to society in different fields, said Nguyen Phuc Nguyen, head of the Department of Buddhist Affairs – Government Committee for Religious Affairs.

Manufacturing hub dreams manifesting with big moves

Vietnam is pushing ahead in its mission to become the ideal manufacturing hub for overseas investors by taking advantage of a largely pandemic-free landscape and building on 2020’s successes.

Internet drama on family issues set to be released

A web drama series on love and family issues starring famous actors including comedians in HCM City will be released on YouTube next week.

Workers organisation calls for increase in minimum wage

The body that represents workers' rights in Vietnam is calling on the Government to increase minimum wage as the country's economy begins to show positive signs of recovery.

Vietnam sees record-high exports in 2020, but worries about trade accusations

Overcoming lockdowns during Covid-19, Vietnamese goods still reached all corners of the planet.

New small banknotes hunted for giving lucky money

Exchange services for new banknotes to be used as “lì xì” or lucky money during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday are booming ahead one month before the holiday.

Bright future ahead for Phu Quoc City: official

Huynh Quang Hung, chairman of Phu Quoc City People’s Committee, talks to the Vietnam News Agency on the establishment of Phu Quoc City – the country’s first island city.

Vietnam budget deficit forecast at 3.6% of GDP in 2021

Fitch Solutions holds a more optimistic view on Vietnam’s economic rebound in 2021, with its real GDP growth forecast at 8.6%, against the government’s 6.5% target.

Hanoi satellite city still a pipe dream five years after approval

Hanoi's proposed satellite city Phu Xuyen has not been developed due to a lack of a detailed plan, even though the master plan was approved five years ago.

Urgent conservation of old French villas in Hanoi

People who live in old insecure French villas are mindful that these works are rotten and unsafe, but they could not afford to relocate to another place so that they have no other choice but to stay.

Hanoi streets decorated to welcome 13th National Party Congress

The 13th National Party Congress is scheduled to be held from January 25 to February 2 in Hanoi. These days, major streets in Hanoi are adorned with flags and posters to celebrate the important event.

Pop stars to perform in TV show to welcome Spring, Tet

Dozens of singers will perform in a special music TV show next week to welcome Spring and Lunar New Year festival which falls on February 12 this year.   

Naval troops prepare on land for dangers of the sea

Soldiers in Brigade No.167 of Naval Region 2 undergo hard on-land physical training to make them stronger and adaptable to the harsh working conditions at sea.

2020: black credit pushes people to the wall

Black credit grew strongly in 2020 when many people lost jobs because of Covid-19 and faced financial problems.

Passengers warned of airport overcrowding at Tet

Airlines have called on passengers to come to airports 3-4 hours before the departure to avoid over-crowding around the Tet holiday.

Hacker sells personal data of 300,000 Vietnamese on cyberhacking forum

An account holder named "kjkwwfw" has been found selling the personal profiles of 300,000 Vietnamese citizens on cyberhacking forum Raidforum.

Building materials market forecast to be robust in 2021

The building materials market is forecast to be robust this year, with the demand fuelled by the increase in infrastructure development investment and the recovery of the property market, according to the Ministry of Construction.

 

Vietnamese ports on pace to post banner year

Vietnam’s port sector will flourish this year as trade in goods is expected to thrive on the back of recovery in production, domestic consumption, and export markets, according to industry analysts.

2020: the year for Vietnamese streamers, YouTubers

In 2020,YouTubers and streamers stepped out into the light and became the focus of public opinion.