Undersea cables’ breakdown affects Internet connections in Vietnam

Internet connections in Vietnam could slow down through the upcoming New Year’s holidays after three undersea cables encountered problems.

HCM City plans to build new IP in Binh Chanh

The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has submitted to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc a proposed zoning plan of 1/2000 scale for a new 380-hectare industrial park (IP) in Binh Chanh district.

Public non-business units slow to change

To improve the quality of public products and services, the Government in June 2015 issued a decision to transform public non-business organisations into joint-stock businesses.

Large livestock firms should control pork prices: Agriculture Minister

Large livestock enterprises should keep pork prices in check despite limited supplies on the domestic market due to African swine fever, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuen Cuong has said.

Vietnamese, Russian PMs hold phone talks

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc held a phone talk with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev on December 24. ​

Vietnamese women’s team prepare for Olympics qualifiers

Following their success at the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines, the Vietnamese national women’s team convened in Hanoi on December 24 to prepare for the third qualifying round of the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

State agencies’ websites most vulnerable to cyberattacks

Vietnam reports an average of 26 cyberattacks per day, with governmental agencies, banks and e-commerce websites the most vulnerable.

VN banks' capital to remain weak after Basel II delay: Fitch Ratings

Fitch analysts were upbeat about continued strong economic growth in Vietnam, which makes near-term stress unlikely and underpins their stable outlook for the banking sector.

State firms make up 5% of total corporate loans in Vietnam

A major proportion of bank loans are provided for the business community, particularly the private sector and individuals.

Hanoi strives to preserve its lakes

Each Hanoian should protect the living environment in general and the lake environment in particular with specific actions.

After Vinmart, Masan targets US$28-million stake of local Net Detergent

In less than a month, Masan Consumer, a consumer business of major conglomerate Masan Group, has initiated two deals to take its businesses beyond the food and beverage sector.

Localities told to stay alert for tropical storm Phanfone

The Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control has sent an urgent notice to coastal cities and provinces from Quang Ninh to Ca Mau concerning a tropical storm which is moving towards the East Sea.

Chinese P2P lenders flock to Vietnam

After the lending model collapsed in China, many P2P lenders flocked to Vietnam to seek opportunities in the country.

Inspections of Saigon River encroachment to be conducted

At least 101 projects along the Saigon River in HCMC will be inspected by the competent municipal agencies to determine whether they have encroached on the river.

From a village school to an international science forum

As the first Vietnamese person in the ‘top 10 out of 200’ at HLF 2019, Ngo Khac Hoang felt happiness and pride. The event gave him the opportunity to meet experts in the mathematics and computing science community.

Chinese M&A deals in Vietnam surge

The number of capital contribution and share acquisition transactions conducted by Chinese enterprises in Vietnam in the January-November period of this year skyrocketed by more than 82% over the year-ago period.

 

Frost continues covering Mount Fansipan

Mount Fansipan in the northern province of Lao Cai has been enveloped by frost today.

Transport firms overcharge customers for Tet tickets

Several passenger bus transportation firms in HCM City are taking advantage of Tet ticket shortages to overcharge customers.

Upbeat outlook on Korean investment in Vietnam

The Vietnamese government now also places high expectation for new Korean investment, especially in advanced and new technologies.

Saigonese enjoy vibrant Christmas atmosphere

Churches and commercial centers across HCMC are being packed with people coming to take photos and celebrate the vibrant atmosphere of Christmas.

Multiple investors petition PM over power purchase prices

Of the total 127 projects, up to 89 solar power facilities with a total capacity of roughly 4,530 MW have been put into commercial operation, generating 30 million kilowatt hours of electricity each day.

 

Typhoon Phanfone moving towards East Sea

Typhoon Phanfone is about to travel west-northwest at a speed of between 15km and 20km per hour over the course of the next 48 hours before moving into the East Sea, according to reports by the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

AVG chairman may get clemency for charity contributions

Many individuals and organisations have called on the Hanoi court to reduce the sentence for the former chairman of the private pay-TV firm Audio Visual Global (AVG), Pham Nhat Vu at the on-going trial of the company's acquisition project.

Vietnam, Indonesia commit to close coordination as UNSC non-permanent members

Vietnam and Indonesia have agreed to continue close coordination as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for the 2020-2021 tenure.

Tay Tuu flower village blooms for Tet

Tay Tuu village, the largest flower growing area in Hanoi, is a must-see for tourists before Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday with countless flowers all in full bloom.