VN stock market: opportunities still exist in some fields

The Vietnamese stock market may have found a new equilibrium in current price areas, according to Mirae Asset.

New Zealand helps to improve Vietnam’s vocational training

An agreement on enhancing cooperation in the field of vocational education and training and skills development was signed on Monday in Hanoi.

Over 50 more flights to be arranged to bring Vietnamese citizens home

From now to the end of August 2020, the aviation sector will continue working with diplomatic and military agencies to conduct 50 more flights to bring over 13,000 Vietnamese citizens home, 

VN lacks mechanisms for private investment in renewable energy

Many private enterprises said they want to invest in building renewable energy infrastructure, but Viet Nam still lacks mechanisms to encourage private enterprises to participate in this activity.

 

Propagating contents of Agreement on Fisheries Cooperation in the Tonkin Gulf Common Fishing Area to fishermen

Station 1 of the High Command of Coast Guard Region 1 has coordinated with relevant agencies to organize propaganda about the content of the Agreement on Fisheries Cooperation in the Tonkin Gulf Joint Fishing Area

Squadron 42 inspects shooting skills with real bullets to meet requirements of the Coast Guard’s missions

During the inspection of shooting skills, using real bullets, the Squadron 42 set up groups to ensure safety at the shooting range.

Over 1,700 foreign experts okayed to work in industrial zones

Despite the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the central province of Quang Ngai has received more than 1,700 foreign experts who will continue their work in local industrial zones and clusters.

 

Transport infrastructure works progress slowly, official admits

Lack of funds is the main reason for the slow progress of several major transportation works in HCM City, the city People’s Council heard at a session last week.

Vietnam property market increasingly attractive to foreign capital

Vietnam has for the first time been named a “Semi-Transparent” market in the 2020 Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) thanks to the progress in its largest markets, HCM City and Ha Noi. 

 

Coronavirus: The slow death of the American all-you-can-eat buffet

Buffets, beloved by many Americans, are rapidly changing their business model to adapt to the virus.

21 Chinese people illegally entering Vietnam quarantined for Covid-19 prevention

Authorities of the central province of Quang Nam have found 21 Chinese people who entered the country illegally and quarantined them for Covid-19 prevention.

 

Exporters worried as catfish exports to major markets drop

Exporters are mulling plans on how to increase shipments to the US and China after Covid-19 ends.

Banks to sell collateral assets amid fears of rising bad debts

A number of banks have announced plans to auction off their collateral assets in an attempt to speed up bad debt recovery.

 

Panama: Seven young people found dead after trip to Gatun Lake

One person is arrested after bodies of four women and three men, 17 to 22, are found near Gatun Lake.

Vietnam's northern region to expect rains in the coming days

The long heat wave in the northern region will end on July 20 as rains and rainstorms spread until July 22. 

 

US election 2020: Kanye West launches unconventional bid for presidency

Fans have questioned whether the rapper's last-minute bid for the presidency is genuine.

VN-Index tipped to approach 900 points by the end of this year

Brokerages have forecast that the benchmark VN-Index on the Ho Chi Minh exchange may approach 900 points by the end of this year despite worries over a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Local garment firm expects revenue drop this year as partner's parent goes bankrupt

Risk provision may write some revenue off the record for Song Hong Garment JSC as the company prepares for the likely bankruptcy of its US partner’s parent firm.

 

COVID accelerates shift towards omni-channel retail

The COVID-19 pandemic was accelerating Vietnam’s shift towards omni-channel purchasing behaviours and retailers should capitalise on this momentum to drive expansion and increase penetration rates in the post-COVID period, 

 

Coronavirus: China's cinemas start to reopen after shutdowns

The country is the second largest film market in the world after the US, with a box office of $9.2bn in 2019.

Hope probe: UAE launches historic first mission to Mars

The probe starts its 500-million-km journey after taking off from the remote Tanegashima spaceport.

Man captures Saigon memories in palm-sized miniatures

A Vietnamese man has touched the hearts of those who love Saigon - the former name of HCM City - by his wooden miniatures facsimileing the city in his memories. Join us to contemplate the fascinating artworks.

 

No local infections of coronavirus in Vietnam for 95 straight days

Vietnam marked the 95th straight day without community transmission of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 on July 20 morning, 

 

Transport ministry to inspect driving training, vehicle registration

The Ministry of Transport has asked relevant agencies to strengthen inspection of driving training centres and vehicle registration nationwide to improve traffic safety.

 

VN businesses struggle to stop export decline

The Ministry of Investment and Trade noted that though the export turnover of the processing industry could not regain the strength it had before Covid-19, the recovery was very clear.