Vietnamese tech firms export more 5G devices to the world

While the commercial 5G network is not yet operational in Viet Nam, local tech firms are exporting their 5G technology to the world.

Vietnam to become the 4th largest economy in Southeast Asia: IMF

Vietnam's GDP is estimated to reach US$340.6 billion this year, making it the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia.

Online exports require professionalism

Using online platforms to boost exports is the fastest way to bring Vietnamese goods to the world, said business leaders and industry experts.

Hanoi international marathon to welcome 'new normal'

Thousands of runners from across the world will participate in the VPBank Hanoi Marathon ASEAN 2020 (VPHM) on October 18.

Real estate stocks await cash flow

Domestic and foreign capital flow is expected to bolster real estate shares after the COVID-19 pandemic as many investors are paying attention to the industry.

Investors lose billions of VND as land prices keep rising

A lot of real estate traders have missed opportunities to make huge profits because they decided to postpone purchasing plans, hoping that prices would decrease further.

Vietnam wins first prize in Future Ready ASEAN contest

Vietnamese youths won the top prize of the Future Ready ASEAN Competition 2020 for solutions to preserve traditional dances of Southeast Asian nations using data science.

Vietnam chairs UNSC session on South Sudan

Vietnamese ambassador to the UN Dang Dinh Quy on October 16 virtually hosted a UN Security Council session, examining progress and challenges related to children and armed conflicts in South Sudan.

Development of greenhouses threatening landscape in Da Lat

A rising number of greenhouses in Da Lat City and other surrounding areas is causing a headache for authorities due to the negative impacts they have on the climate and landscape of the famous tourist resort city.

M&A activities signal promising fortunes

Although merger and acquisition levels dropped in 2020 across Vietnam, the prospect for such activities remain bright for next year as overseas investors look to local businesses in order to improve market access.

Vietnam’s Non La performance introduced at Miss Earth 2020

Thai Thi Hoa, Vietnam's representative at Miss Earth 2020, has produced a dance video featuring conical hat and traditional Vietnamese long dress, which was sent to the pageant’s judges as part of the talent competition.

Losing jobs, Saigon workers seek ways to earn a living

Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, thousands of workers in HCM City have lost their jobs or have had their wages reduced. 

Deputy PM, FM highlights Vietnam-Hungary traditional friendship

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh highlighted the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Hungary during talks with the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Péter Szijjártó, in Hanoi on October 16.

Football: Song Lam Nghe An crowned national U-13 champions

Song Lam Nghe An (SLNA) trounced Haduwaco Hai Duong with four straight goals in their title match on October 15, thus lifting the overall trophy of the National U13 Football Tournament – Yamaha Cup 2020.

ASEAN pushes forward with 5G connectivty cooperation

As ASEAN chair this year, Vietnam is playing a crucial role in further cementing joint activities within the bloc via boosting the application of high technologies to adapt to Industry 4.0, which is sweeping throughout the region.

Number of Vietnamese botnet IPs falls sharply

The number of Vietnam’s botnet IPs has decreased from 2 million to 1.3 million as a result of the 2020 campaign on checking and removing malware nationwide.

VIETNAM NEWS OCTOBER 17

Vietnam enters 45th straight day without locally-transmitted COVID-19 cases

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 17

Banks start to report business performance

Vietnamese guest workers to be brought home as contracts end

Authorities in Vietnam are planning to help guest workers whose contracts end to return home from overseas amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

The right structural adjustments help Vietnam achieve long-term growth aspirations

No nation has escaped the threat of COVID-19 to lives and livelihoods, with many countries seeing cases resurge recently. 

Post-equitization period: high hopes put on strategic investors

The equitization of state-owned enterprises must place more importance on the management experience of strategic investors.

Ukrainian DJ finds second home in Vietnam

The Vietnamese digital music community has been impressed by the appearance and performances of a beautiful Ukrainian DJ at major domestic musical events in recent years.

Danang museum to hold exhibition on fight against Covid-19

The Danang Fine Arts Museum will hold an exhibition featuring 75 photos and 45 paintings on the fight against Covid-19 from October 19 to 25, along with a children’s corner showcasing 25 paintings created by children.

Phone numbers must not be used for advertising calls and SMS: MIC

Nguyen Khac Lich, deputy director of the Authority of Information Security, said in order to prevent spam calls and messages, advertisers must register identifier names and must not use normal phone numbers.

Vietnam cancels F1 race because of Covid-19 pandemic

The organiser of Vietnam's first Formula One grand prix has decided to officially cancel the race due to the Covid-19 pandemic.