Propzy receives $25 million investment

Real estate technology platform Propzy has completed a US$25 million Series A funding round from two investors – Gaw Capital and SoftBank Ventures Asia.

 

Sushant Singh Rajput: Bollywood actor's death fuels mental health debate

The 34-year-old was found dead in his Mumbai home, in what police believe to be a case of suicide.

Vietnamese Govt to keep pushing for cashless payment

Non-cash payments have increased sharply in recent time in Viet Nam, but more efforts are needed to increase their rate, experts said.

 

Vietnamese Government to develop policies to promote key economic regions

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked relevant ministries and localities to create policies for the development of key economic regions to drive post-pandemic economic growth.

 

Programme to foster international market links for Vietnamese businesses unveiled

Vietnamese enterprises looking for new technologies or to promote their products internationally markets are encouraged to participate in the VCIC CONNECT Programme.

 

Most Southeast Asian economies to fall into recession, rebound in 2021: report

Vietnam will emerge from the pandemic the least affected of all countries in Southeast Asia, though it is not immune to the sharp slowdown in trade flows, 

Imex Pan Pacific Group wins bid for VND6.83-trillion project on Phu Quoc

Billionaire Johnathan Hanh Nguyen’s Imex Pan Pacific Group has won the bid to invest in a VND6.83 trillion (US$293 million) duty-free zone on Phu Quoc Island off the coast of Kien Giang Province, Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper reported.

Vietjet pilots’ licenses seized after plane skidding

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has suspended two foreign pilots from work and seized their licenses after a Vietjet aircraft skidded off the runway while landing in HCMC yesterday afternoon.

Hanoi Museum gathers objects for future exhibition

Hanoi Museum, is gathering objects to prepare for its most profound permanent exhibition ever, according to Nguyen Tien Da, director of the museum.

More investors join Vietnamese stock market, cash flows in

As many as 102,000 trading accounts opened in the last months, showing the attractiveness of the stock market.

Bodies of four missing fishermen off Haiphong coast found

The bodies of four missing fishermen who were involved in a collision between a fishing boat and a ship off Haiphong have been brought ashore.

Việt Nam prepare for World Cup qualifiers and AFC Cup 2020

In order to help Vietnam prepare for the World Cup and AFF Cup qualifiers, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has met with the National Coach Council to draw up a plan.

Offshore wind power: great expectations, big challenges for Vietnam

Vietnam’s offshore windpower potential is great, and the opportunities to develop it must not be missed just because of difficulties in the development of this new industry.

Man arrested for spreading anti-State propaganda

HCM City police said on June 13 that they had detained Le Huu Minh Tuan, a resident of central Quang Nam Province, for making, storing, spreading information, materials and items for the purpose of opposing the State

Deputy PM: Utilise COVID-19 success to raise VN's global profile

Vietnam must capitalise on its COVID-19 success to “elevate the country’s profile” on the world stage, according to Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.

 

Vietnam's veggie, fruit exports exceed US$1.5 billion in H1

Exports of vegetable and fruits fetched more than 1.5 billion USD in the first six months of the year, a year-on-year decline of 14.5 percent, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Visitors flock back to HCM City’s oldest garden post Covid-19

After closing for nearly two months because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saigon zoo and botanical gardens Thao Cam Vien reopened in late May and has once again become a popular destination for visitors, in particular youngsters. 

Branding Danh Mountain ginseng from Bac Giang

Considered a sacred land, Danh Mountain in Tan Yen district, northern Bac Giang province produces a valuable medicinal herb called Danh Mountain ginseng. 

Heavy rain submerges streets in Ho Chi Minh City

Many streets in Ho Chi Minh City were submerged by rainwater on June 14, causing motorbikes to break down and hindering commutes.

Vietnamese big firms adjust business plans because of Covid-19

Under pressure from investors, annual business plans are rarely changed at large enterprises. But things may be different this year.

HCM City approves compensation plan for Thu Thiem residents

HCM City’s administration has approved a policy of compensation and resettlement for households in a 4.3ha area located outside the original boundary of the Thu Thiem new urban area project in the city’s District 2.

Wrestling fans rejoice as pros return post-pandemic

If you walk into a bar in HCM City, you can have a post-Corona Jaegerbomb. If you walk into a certain Binh Thanh dance studio in July, you can expect a powerbomb. Or two.

Important issues to be decided during final week of NA’s ninth session

The 14th National Assembly will discuss and decide on a number of important issues during the final working week of the ongoing ninth session from June 15-19.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia June 15

Medical worker of Vietnamese descent in Canada succumbs to COVID-19

Vietnam to encourage construction of cheap apartments

The State of Vietnam will employ policies to encourage the development of cheap commercial houses to remove difficulties for the real estate market and enterprises due to the COVID-19 pandemic.