Airlines reinventing the skies for agricultural business lines

While many of the worlds’ aircraft have been grounded throughout the pandemic, local airlines have found ways to support Vietnam’s agricultural export businesses in the wake of sky-high freight charges.

Vietnam receives over US$21 billion in foreign investment over nine months

By September 20 the total amount of foreign investment capital in new and existing projects through adjustment, capital contribution, and share purchases reached a figure of over US$21 billion, equal to 81.1% from last year’s corresponding period.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 27

Textile FDI down but poised for strong growth: experts

 

Hai Phong people queue for hours to buy mooncakes

A bustling street in the northern city of Haiphong is home to many traditional mooncake shops which is attracting lots of customers over recent days.

Vietnam goes through 25 consecutive days without community infections

Vietnam reported no new COVID-19 cases overnight, making the tally stay unchanged at 1,069 as of 6am on September 27, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

Green shoots for economic performance prospects

Amid the current health crisis, Vietnam’s economy has shown its resilience over past months.

Expensive foreign fruit proves popular in Vietnamese market

Plenty of Vietnamese consumers are willing to spend millions of VND in order to purchase expensive foreign fruit which is currently popular within the local market.

Opportunities come to those who dare to lead: minister

“Every revolution only creates opportunities for a few countries to make a breakthrough to become developed countries, and for a few universities to become top-tier schools,” said Ministser of Information and Communication Nguyen Manh Hung.

Hanoi to host sixth Dragon Dance Festival 2020

The sixth version of the Dragon Dance Festival is scheduled to get underway in Ly Thai To square on October 3 as part of a range of activities aimed at celebrating the 1,010th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.

Young farmer succeeds with growing organic asparagus

A year ago, farmers in Hanh Phuoc Commune, Nghia Hanh District in central Quang Ngai Province started growing asparagus in hopes of improving their income by selling the expensive vegetable.

Residents plant moss roses along rural roads to tackle littering

Many roads in the outlying district of Binh Chanh district in Ho Chi Minh City are now blanketed by moss roses and attracting crowds of visitors. The sight is the result of a joint effort by local authorities and residents to tackle littering.

Five localities host national traditional music festival

Ten HCM City art troupes are performing at the National Traditional Musical Instrumentalist and Ensembles Festival 2020.

EVFTA to have wide impacts on transport businesses

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement is having an impact on the local government procurement market, with transport being among the more attractive sectors to EU businesses.

Enforcement of gender equality law should be enhanced: experts

Vietnam has won international acclaim for its efforts to enhance gender quality, experts have said.

Mobile World shoots for breakthrough growth in Cambodia, eyeing other oversea markets

Bluetronics - Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG)’s household electronic appliance chain in Cambodia, similar to the Dien May Xanh chain in Vietnam - will celebrate its 20th store to then start gunning for 50 stores before the year ends.

Photo exhibition features career of veteran cải lương performer

A photo exhibition featuring the career of People’s Artist Minh Vuong, a leading artist of cải lương (reformed opera), a traditional genre of southern theatre, will open in HCM City this week.

Lanterns provide colour for Hanoi street ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival

Phung Hung street in Hanoi has been thoroughly decorated with hundreds of colourful lanterns in anticipation of the upcoming celebrations for the Full-moon Festival.

Four years after the East Sea ruling: Wind changes

The Permanent Court of Arbitration's ruling is the key for ASEAN countries in the fight for a law-based order with the central role of ASEAN to achieve the goal of peace, stability and dynamism.

Vietnam to host ITU Digital World 2020 in October

Vietnam will host the ITU Digital World 2020, expecting to attract hundreds of technology businesses from across the globe.

Hotels for sale due to COVID-19

The decline in the number of visitors and revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led many investors to sell their hotels.

HCM City to build Metro Line 5 in 2023

HCM City People's Committee has proposed a plan for the first phase of Metro Line 5 which will kick off in 2023.

Babies head home on repatriation flights without parents

Late an afternoon of August at Incheon Airport in the Republic of Korea (RoK), a repatriation flight operated by Vietjet Air took off, carrying Vietnamese citizens home.

Children's fashion show celebrates Mid-Autumn Full Moon Festival

Top fashion models Thanh Hang and Lan Khue will perform on the catwalk along with children to open a fashion show for kids called the Pink Garden Show in HCM City on Saturday

No new COVID-19 cases reported

Vietnam recorded no new COVID-19 infections overnight, making the tally unchanged at 1,069, the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control announced on September 26 morning.

Vietnamese healthcare marks important digital milestone of 1,000 telehealth facilities

The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the launch of 1,000 healthcare facilities equipped with telehealth centres, marking another milestone in the sector’s digital transformation.