Economists warn of stagflation because of COVID-19

Vietnam needs to keep inflation and interest rates at low levels, stabilize the exchange rate, accelerate public investments, and improve the investment environment, economists say.

VN shares post biggest loss in two months

Vietnamese shares posted the biggest loss in seven weeks as investors oversold on the pessimism of the US central bank about global economic prospects.

Climbing the value chain to maximise investment

In general, foreign investors are seeking safe, stable investment environments with established real estate market practices, rule of law, and structured land ownership, with available financial support from banks.

New methods in assessing Vietnamese students’ performance

Educationalist To Thuy Diem Quyen, an expert on educational reform programmes of the Ministry of Education and Training, talks on what should be included in a student’s performance report.

NA approves chairpersons, members of National Election Council

The 14th National Assembly (NA) continued its ninth session on June 12 with personnel of the National Election Council (NEC) among the issues high on the agenda.

Vietnamese football team maintain 94th globally

The Vietnamese football team maintained its 94th spot globally in the latest FIFA rankings, said the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) on June 12.

Amputee couple will never walk alone

Getting married after less than three months of dating seems pretty unusual, and many observers might think a little bit rushed. 

Russian-French MC finds home in Vietnam

She is beautiful and full of energy, with a warm smile on TV shows and a striking face on the catwalk.

Conservationists call for elimination of elephant riding tours in Vietnam

Riding elephants is a tourism service that exploits animals and poses risks for both visitors and mahouts.

Retired defender Thang played without fear

Retired centre half Le Dinh Thang was a famous partner of the late, great Pham Huynh Tam Lang for Saigon Port more than 40 years ago, and he's remembered fondly to this day.

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 13

Huge potential for developing resort property market

East Ho Chi Minh City entices new investors

The recent green light for HCM City People’s Committee to set up an innovative hub in the east would make the so-called Vietnam Silicon Valley come to life and attract further investment into the city’s real estate market.

Can Vietnamese startups rise up after painful failures?

A series of startups have stopped operation within a short period. Will startups still have opportunities to attract capital from investors?

Vietnamese physicians win hearts and minds

Associate Professor Nguyen Lan Hieu, director-general of the Hanoi Medical University Hospital, talks on what medical staff have been doing to win the hearts and minds of patients

Vietnam, EU to further strengthen defence cooperation

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh and Chairman of the EU Military Committee Gen. Claudio Graziano looked into Vietnam-EU defence cooperation during their teleconferenced talks on June 11.

Programme to train 100 e-Government experts opens

The Department of Computerisation under the Ministry of Information and Communications held the opening ceremony of a programme to train 100 e-Government experts in Hanoi on June 11.

Car prices expected to drop in August

More people could afford imported cars from the EU when the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) takes effect from August 1.

PlayStation 5: Sony gives first look at the PS5 console and games

Dozens of games were teased including a return to the Spider-Man, Horizon and Gran Turismo franchises.

EVFTA’s openness poses challenges for Vietnamese retailers

Even as the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which will take effect from August 1, 2020, promises to bring about tremendous opportunities for businesses and consumers of both sides, 

Man charged with poisoning homeless people in California

The suspect is accused of feeding his victims with a substance "twice as strong" as pepper spray.

Next Media wins exclusive rights to broadcast Bundesliga in Vietnam

Vietnamese company Next Media announced on June 10 that it has officially secured the exclusive rights to broadcast the German Bundesliga nationwide for the next five years until 2025.

Bilingual book introduces Vietnamese costumes in the 15th century

The first bilingual book about Vietnamese costumes in the 15th century has been released. 

Public investment to give push to Vietnam's real estate market

New policies are expected to accelerate the recovery of the real estate market and lay a firm foundation for the market’s long-term development.

Cai luong industry lacks trainees, wants to revamp curriculum

The training curriculum for the art of cai luong (reformed opera) needs to be revised to attract more students, according to experts.

Speedier recovery up ahead for some

Industrial and residential properties could be the sectors grasping the most upcoming attention in the real estate market of Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines – three of the ASEAN’s fastest-growing economies.