Industrial real estate prices surge as major manufacturers invest in Vietnam

The industrial real estate market in Vietnam remains robust as numerous large-scale manufacturers initiate their projects, driving demand and pushing prices higher.

Can Tho University welcomes 87-year-old master's student

Mr. Nguyen Tan Thanh, an 87-year-old newly-admitted master's student in Vietnamese Literature, delivered an emotional speech at the Can Tho University graduate ceremony on July 8.

Vietnam introduces new regulations for recognizing foreign electronic signatures

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has introduced new regulations on recognizing foreign electronic signature certification service providers and foreign electronic signatures in Vietnam.

Michelin honors Hanoi’s Pho Khoi Hoi on Bib Gourmand List

Pho Khoi Hoi, nestled on Hang Vai Street, has earned a prestigious spot on the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand list, celebrated for its exceptional food at affordable prices.

Starting price on wind power developer's debt slashed after four failed auctions

Agribank has announced another auction for the debt of Vietnam's first wind power project developer, the Vietnam Renewable Energy One Member Limited Liability Company (REVN), after four unsuccessful attempts to sell it.

Korean food firms eye Vietnam as potential market

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s food industry targets Vietnam as a premier market for K-Food as companies entering the Southeast Asian country early continue to consider it as a key market for their overseas business operations, said insiders.

VN aims for full mobile broadband coverage on highways, industrial zones by 2025

The primary goal of the plan is to improve the overall quality of Vietnam’s mobile telecommunications network, with a special focus on the commercialization of 5G services.

Toyota Concert 2024 to hit Hanoi stage in early August

The 2024 Toyota Concert is set to return to Hanoi in early August to bring impressive classical music to the public.

Vietnam loses over VND100 trillion annually to domestic violence

Domestic violence against women in Vietnam results in an economic loss equivalent to 1.81% of GDP, amounting to over VND 100 trillion ($4.2 billion) annually, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.

Key lawmakers to meet in Hanoi this week

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly that comprise key lawmakers of Vietnam will convene their 35th session in Hanoi on July 10-11.

Vietnam hosts inaugural Miss & Mister Celebrity International

Vietnam is set to host the Miss & Mister Celebrity International 2024 for the first time, with the total prize value for the winners exceeding VND3 billion (approximately US$125,000).

Rafaelson dominates V-League Awards 2024 with three major titles

Striker Rafaelson Fernandes of Nam Dinh FC secured three major individual titles at the V-League Awards 2024, highlighting his exceptional performance this season.

MobiFone wins auction for C3 frequency band, accelerating 5G deployment

MobiFone has successfully secured the rights to use the C3 frequency band (3,800 - 3,900 MHz) following a successful re-auction.

SEACEF II invests $10 million in Vietnam’s clean energy firm

Southeast Asia Clean Energy Facility II (SEACEF II) has invested $10 million in Nami Distributed Energy to advance innovative distributed energy solutions.

Vietnam Business News July 9/2024

Apartments see best liquidity in real estate market

Experts support the removal of countdown timers from traffic signals

Drivers will be more proactive and roads safe, if traffic light timers are removed say experts.

AI giving cosmetics industry a makeover

Artificial Intelligence is transforming many industries, including cosmetics, according to the leading market expansion services provider DKSH.

Property market slump stalls banks' bad debt recovery

Banks are struggling to sell defaulting borrowers’ collateral, primarily real estate, to recover the debts since the property market is sluggish.

Rare sea turtles hatch in central Vietnam

A total of 30 endangered sea turtles hatched on a beach in Nhon Hai commune of Quy Nhon city in central Vietnam on July 8 under the close supervision of a group of local volunteers.

Birth rate continues declining in HCM City

The average fertility rate per woman of childbearing age in Ho Chi Minh City has decreased to 1.32 from last year’s 1.42, the HCM City Department of Health said on July 8.

Vietnam News Headlines July 9/2024

Hanoi aims for iHaNoi appl accounts for 100% citizens

Tourism authorities launch video clip promoting rail travel

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT)'s information centre officially launched a promotional video for railway tourism on July 9 in conjunction with the 64th founding anniversary of the sector in Vietnam (1960-2024).

Central institute forecasts Vietnam’s economic growth at 6.55-6.95%

Vietnam’s economy will expand by 6.55-6.95% this year, according to a July 9 report by the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).

72 stocks cut from margin trading on HNX in Q3

The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) has released a list of 72 stocks that are ineligible for margin trading in the third quarter of 2024, an increase of three compared to the previous quarter.

Fourth Vietnamese powerlifter qualifies for Paris Paralympics

Dang Thi Linh Phuong will take part in the Paris Paralympics as Vietnam's fourth powerlifter.