Foreigners offload VNM shares

Domestic stocks managed to recover after three consecutive falling session today, November 12, but still failed to stage a strong rally as foreigners heavily offloaded shares of dairy giant VNM.

Vietnam can be a leader in tax reform: Oxfam

Vietnam has the potential to become a leader in tax reform, said Johan Langerock, tax policy expert of Oxfam at the Vietnam Fiscal Policy and Development Forum 2019, which opened in Hanoi on November 13.

Tuong San’s journey to reach Miss International final

As Miss International 2019 concluded with the final round taking place in Japan on November 12, Vietnam’s representative Tuong San found herself finishing in the pageant’s top eight.

Hanoi remains top FDI destination in 10 months

Hanoi continued to top the list of foreign direct investment destinations in Vietnam in the first 10 months of this year, raking in about 6.85 billion USD, most of which came in form of capital contributions and share purchase.

Vietnam urged to promote circular economy

Vietnam should act fast to switch to the circular economy, heard a workshop on promoting the no-carbon circular economy held in Hanoi on November 12.

Vietnamese rice crowned world’s best title

Vietnam’s ST24 rice variety was recognised as the World's Best Rice this year.

Laos' hydropower plant is another source of concern for Vietnam

The Luang Prabang hydropower plant in. Laos must undergo a full assessment of the possible impact on the ecosystem before construction, experts say.

Vietnam to send U19 team to Toulon Tournament in France

Vietnam's national U19 football team will take part in the Toulon Tournament, which is scheduled to get underway in France in the summer of 2020.

Vietnam needs foreign aid to develop renewable energy

Renewable energy has emerged as one of the most preferred sectors for investment in Vietnam, coming third behind fintech and education.

Man gets death sentence for murdering three members of a family

The People’s Court in southern Binh Duong Province on Tuesday handed down a death sentence to a man convicted of murder and appropriation of property at the first instance trial.

Tuong San claims national costume win at Miss International 2019

Tuong San, Vietnam’s representative at Miss International 2019, has successfully won the national costume segment during the beauty pageant’s final round in Japan.

Korean company named as broadcaster of Vietnam-UAE tie

SPOTV, a Korean non-'free-to-air' broadcaster, has decided to purchase the rights to broadcast the upcoming World Cup 2022 qualifier between Vietnam and the UAE in the Asian zone’s second qualification round.

Hung Thinh Corp to pay part of Park Hang-seo's salary

Hung Thinh Corporation yesterday signed a three-year contract to pay part of the salaries of head coach Park Hang-seo’s as well his assistants.

Hanoi continues battling air pollution

The capital Hanoi has continued facing terrible air pollution which is posing a risk to health.

 

Wild animal trading rampant in Vietnam's Central Highlands

Authorities of the Central Highlands provinces have found coaches illegally transporting wild animals.

Labor shortage may cause a ‘bottleneck’ in EVFTA implementation

The need for laborers is expected to become more serious when the EU-Vietnam FTA (EVFTA) takes effect.

HCM City to hold regular water shows

Water performances will be held on a nightly basis at the Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in HCM City.

Vietnam to import LNG to meet burgeoning electricity demand

Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) will continue to be strong, outpacing domestic production by 2020 requiring the country to import around one million cubic metres a year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

 

9,000 products of SEVEN.am fashion chain seized

The Hanoi General Department for Market Management on Tuesday reported that it had seized more than 9,000 products of the fashion brand SEVEN.am.

 

Foreign investors eye Vietnamese promising insurance market

Experts are upbeat about the Vietnamese insurance industry’s health in the coming years, forecasting it would maintain an annual double digit growth rate.

HCM City public schools face teacher shortage

Many districts in HCM City continue to face a teacher shortage at public schools, even though the 2019-20 academic year began two months ago.

Four Vietnamese bank shares to gain maximum 68 percent in 12 months: JP Morgan

Shares of four Vietnamese banks may rise 14-68 percent in 12 months, according to JP Morgan’s Asia Pacific Equity Research.

More heritage sites to open to visitors

The French architecture found in Ho Chi Minh City is a treasure which needs to to share in their inimitable style, they need to open their doors to the public.

FWD group inks insurance distribution deal with Vietcombank

Insurer FWD Group confirmed on November 12 its purchase of Vietcombank-Cardif Life Insurance (VCLI), an unit of Vietnam’s largest listed lender by market value, Vietcombank.

National Assembly adopts resolution on State budget estimate in 2020

The National Assembly adopted a resolution on the State budget estimate in 2020 at a plenary sitting in the afternoon of November 12.