Enterprises in industrial parks urged to use hi-tech equipment

 Enterprises in export processing zones (EPZs) and industrial parks (IPs) should use high technologies to better manage manufacturing processes and improve product quality.

 

Vietnamese billionaires pour money into non-core business fields

While billionaires have been expanding their business fields, other businesspeople have scaled down their operations and sold some subsidiaries.

Local photographer into Top 50 of #Landscape2019 by AGORA Images

A beautiful image titled “Chu Dang Ya Volcano between seasons” taken by Vietnamese photographer Nguyen Ngoc Hoa, also known as Hoa Carol, has made the Top 50 of the #Landscape2019 photo contest launched by Agora Images.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 3

Ho Chi Minh City listens to EU businesses

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia August 3

 Health condition of 13 COVID-19 patients getting worse

Vietnam emerges as popular industrial property destination: CBRE

Vietnam has emerged as a popular destination for industrial property projects as increased labour costs, trade disputes and COVID-19 prompt global manufacturers to vary their supply chains throughout Asia, according to CBRE.

 

Accelerating implementation of project to build Vietnam Coast Guard in 2021-2025

The Party Committee of the Vietnam Coast Guard is accelerating the implementation of the Project to build the Vietnam Coast Guard in the period 2021 - 2025.

Vietnam Coast Guard strengthens patrols, prevents illegal entry and exit by sea

The Vietnam Coast Guard has actively monitored the field, strictly controlled and resolutely handled illegal entries on the sea routes in the context of Covid-19 epidemic.

Receiving capital, startups continue to grow

A number of startups have had to shut down because of Covid-19, but many others are growing well after successfully calling for capital.

Vietnam Coast Guard affirms important role in ensuring national defense and security, contributing to marine economic development

As a full-time armed force, the core of law enforcement and protection of national security, order and safety at sea, the Vietnam Coast Guard plays a great role in the mission to contribute to the development of the marine economy, 

Ministry of Construction eyes building low-cost housing

 The Ministry of Construction (MoC) is completing a draft resolution to encourage the development of low-cost commercial apartments to submit to the Government in the third quarter of this year.

 

Seashells refashioned as stylish jewellery

When it comes to creativity, the right tools or materials really do give wings to artistic expression, as 48-year-old La Nhu Long, an artist based in HCM City, can well attest.

Quang Ninh’s largest freshwater lake dries up

The largest freshwater lake in the northern province of Quang Ninh has seen the lowest water level for nearly 40 years.

PM chairs online meeting on COVID-19 response

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired an online meeting of permanent Government members and ministries, sectors and local administrations on COVID-19 prevention and control on August 2.

Hanoi tests more than 50,000 people who returned from Da Nang

Hanoi authorities have traced more than 72,000 people who returned to the capital from Da Nang since July 8.

 

National dress deserving of UNESCO recognition

Some years ago, Tran Doan Lam, director of the World Publishing House, felt a little uneasy when attending an event during a business trip abroad, where delegates were asked to wear their national costume.

More suspects arrested in cross-border drug trafficking ring

Over 100kg of drugs were seized and 15 more suspects were arrested as a result of expanded investigation into a drug trafficking ring that transported drugs by sea from HCM City to the Republic of Korea.

Handicrafts find it difficult to catch EVFTA train to $100 billion market

 The EU-Vietnam FTA (EVFTA) is expected to bring more opportunities to Vietnam’s enterprises to export products to the EU. However, it will be not easy for handicraft producers to obtain bigger market share there.

Local boyband Chillies represent country in music project for COVID-19 fight

Vietnamese boyband Chillies have joined with a number of other Asian artists to take part in a music project themed "ME ME WE" as musicians throughout the continent collaborate for the cause of raising funds to combat COVID-19.

Condotel market faces gloomy prospects

 The condotel market has faced a gloomy period due to low absorption rate while inventory has been on the rise, experts said.

 

Son La records 20 earthquakes over six-day period

An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale rocked Moc Chau district in the northern mountainous province of Son La at 5.31am on August 1, according to data collected by the Institute of Geophysics.

HCM City monitors public transport hubs, vehicles for COVID-19 safety measures

The HCM City Department of Transport has set up response teams to supervise the implementation of COVID-19 prevention measures by road and water transport operators.

Thai singing to bid farewell to son, welcome daughter in-law

Thai people have still observed a singing custom at weddings called “khap xong khuoi, ton pau” which means singing to bid farewell to the son and welcome the new daughter in-law.

V.League star Samson holds Vietnam close to his heart

If Hoang Vu Samson didn’t pursue a football career he wouldn’t have too many concerns in life, as he comes from a well-to-do family in Nigeria. But his love for football ended up bringing him to Vietnam.

Hanoi braces for heavy rains until August 5

The tropical storm is set to make landfall on Vietnam’s Red river delta and Thanh Hoa province tomorrow evening.