Bogus companies make real profits, causing headaches for watchdog agency

Of 77,000 businesses that were declared dead in 2019, nearly 50,000 were not found at their given addresses, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). Even though they were ‘bogus’ companies, they pocketed real money.

Vietnam’s primeval forest area shrinking

Vietnam reported 14.6 million hectares of forest land with a coverage rate estimated at some 42% last year, but the ratio of primeval forest area in the country accounted for only 0.25%,

HCM City to improve sport facilities at schools

Over the past five years, sport competitions for students in HCM City have increased significantly but the conditions of sport facilities at schools have not met demand.

PM highlights success of 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits

The 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits concluded successfully, with a record number of 80 documents adopted and signed, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told the press on November 15.

Foreign delegates commend outcome of 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits

The 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits were a success and the outcome is “amazing,” said Deputy Head of Mission of the Polish Embassy in Hanoi Maciej Duszyński.

VIETNAM NEWS NOVEMBER 16 (updated hourly)

Storm Vamco wreaks havoc in central localities

Abstract artist finds spaces in the void

Colourful abstract paintings by veteran artist Tran Luu My track his feelings and experiences of life, landscapes, memories and people.

Upward trend persists for M&A in real estate

The recent trend of transferring sub-projects to other developers in large-scale real estate complexes is considered one of the efficient ways to bring many benefits to developers, investors, and buyers.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 16

Vietnam exports over 1 billion medical face masks in 10 months

Digital transformation is the vision for a prosperous nation

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said that the country must be stable to develop, and the most important driving force for development is to use technology, especially digital technology.

Let feelings guide you: prize-winning poet

Le Huong chats with celebrated poet Mai Van Phan, who has won four international prizes this year.

Disinformation, phishing, disguised trade: top cybersecurity issues in VN

The Ministry of Public Security so far this year has prosecuted 131 subjects who used high technology to violate the laws, while 469 other subjects were handled for administrative violations.

16 more returnees from overseas infected with COVID-19

Vietnam has confirmed 16 more imported cases of coronavirus, bringing the country’s tally to 1,281, the Ministry of Health reported late on November 15.

De Choat crowns as winner of Rap Viet competition

De Choat named as the winner of the first season of Rap Viet competition seeking talented rappers which ended in HCMC on November 14.

Recovery continues

As opposed to that of supply, the recovery of demand remains weaker, which means that the recovery of growth in the coming time will depend largely upon whether consumers can bolster their purchasing power

Vamco enters central region

The eye of storm Vamco, the 13th to hit Vietnam this year, was spotted in the waters of the central provinces from Quang Binh to Thua Thien-Hue by 8 a.m. on November 15.

Signatories highlight RCEP’s significance to economies

Signatories of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement affirmed its significance to each country’s economy and regional trade-investment activities following the signing of the pact on November 15.

Nearly 450 Vietnamese citizens brought home from Japan

Close to 450 Vietnamese citizens were flown home safely on two flights of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on November 14.

37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits wrap up successfully

The 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits concluded susseffully on November 15 afternoon.

Experts warn Vietnam only has 18 more years of 'golden population'

Vietnam is one of the countries with the fastest aging populations in the world. It is estimated that the golden population period (high percentage of working age adults) will end by 2038.

15th East Asia Summit: Vietnam highlights importance of maintaining environment of peace and stability

The 15th East Asia Summit (EAS) took place virtually on November 14, during which leaders exchanged views on regional and international issues of shared concern, including the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery.

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed after years of talks

Ministers from 15 countries spanning the Asia-Pacific region on November 15 signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement after eight years of talks.

More bears in Vietnam rescued

Seven illegally-held bears which were in captivity for up to 20 years in the southern province of Binh Duong have been rescued.

Gov’t orders solutions to support rice exporters to EU

The Government has directed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to coordinate with other relevant agencies to support local enterprises exporting rice to the European Union (EU) to make the most of EVFTA,

Retail spaces left empty as shops go online

Although Vietnam has managed to effectively contain the Covid-19 outbreak, many unsuccessful shops have shut down, as retailers have opted to go online to reduce operation costs, with the trend expected to grow further in the coming time.