Vietnam energy prospects 2019 announced

A report on Vietnam energy prospects was announced by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) in collaboration with the Danish Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate.

Hanoi to keep a close watch on food origin

Hanoi will focus on inspecting food origin to bolster food quality control in the coming months, chairman of the city’s People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung said on Monday.

Increasing M&A deals in VN real estate despite risks

The merger and acquisition market has witnessed the real estate segment in a strong leading position; however, there remains many pitfalls which partners must be careful of whenever they enter into a property deal.

Vietnam's industrial real estate sector heats up

The development of the industrial real estate market will have a positive impact on other market segments such as houses and offices for rent.

EVFTA gains in Vietnam's telecoms and banking

Even though a bigger lift in foreign ownership cap could become a driving force to lure further European investment in banking and telecommunications, the funding picture in these sectors remains a question.

CJ CGV pays thousands of USD fines for "nine-dash line" movie

CJ CGV Vietnam has just paid $7,400 in administrative fines for licensing the movie Abominable that includes the argued nine-dash line on the East Sea.

More foreign companies expand investment in Vietnam

Many foreign businesses have recently visited Viet Nam with the desire to invest or expand their investments in the country.

VN textile and garments likely to hit $40b in exports this year

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry was likely to reach its target of US$40 billion in export turnover this year despite facing difficulties in some markets.

 

Vietnam’s financial markets respond positively to Fed rate cut

This time, Vietnam’s stock market responded differently compared to the previous two rate cuts with minimal impacts.

Commencement date nears, but capital sources for Vietnam's giant Long Thanh airport still unclear

The Long Thanh International Airport project is scheduled to kick off in 2021, with the first phase of the project expected to be completed by 2025.

National Assembly to conduct three-day Q&A session

National Assembly (NA) deputies will question ministers and heads of sectors from November 6-8 as part of their ongoing eighth session.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc concludes activities at 35th ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the 3rd RCEP Summit and met with Japanese PM Abe Shinzo on November 4, wrapping up his activities at the 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.

Chairmanship to help Vietnam affirm stature in ASEAN

The chairmanship of ASEAN for 2020 that Vietnam officially assumed on November 4 will be a chance for the country to affirm its role and stature while further showing itself as an active member of the ASEAN Community.

Vietnam, France holds sixth high-level economic dialogue

The sixth Vietnam-France high-level economic dialogue took place in Paris on November 4.

HCM City high schools begin to take career counselling seriously

Many high schools in HCM City have begun to conduct tests to match their students’ aptitudes with future careers, take them to universities or bring university staff to talk them about careers.

Vietnam approves US$1.56 billion power projects using ExxonMobil-exploited gas

State-run Vietnam Electricity (EVN) will be the investor of the projects which are expected to be kicked off in early 2021.

Facebook asked to verify identity of users in Vietnam

It is one of the solutions to enhance electronic information management from now on.

Private consumption now Vietnam’s main growth driver: HSBC

Vietnam has the second-largest consumption share in ASEAN, with the potential to outpace the Philippines soon. 

Defender Doan Van Hau voted V.League 1’s best young player

Doan Van Hau has been named the Best Young Player of V.League 1 2019.

Vietnamese gymnasts take four bronzes from Malaysia event

Vietnam won four bronzes from the Inter-city Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship which closed on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Vietnamese schools anticipate serious shortage of art teachers

With the new general education program, all high schools will face a shortage of art and music teachers.

JP Morgan names risks related to investments in Vietnamese banks

Vietnamese banks belong to a handful of examples that combine well two factors of high growth of profit and long-term stability.

US recognizes Vietnam’s food safety control system as equivalent

The US Department of Agriculture has recognized Vietnam’s food safety control system on catfish as equivalent to American regulations after three years of Vietnam having been engaged in fine-tuning food safety law and enforcement.

Ha Vi Vi wins second runner-up spot at Miss Asia Award 2019

Ha Vi Vi, Vietnam’s representative at Miss Asia Award 2019, was awarded the second runner-up spot during the beauty pageant’s grand final held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 3.

Saigon Int’l Guitar Festival 2019 opens this week

The 6th Saigon International Guitar Festival - Competition 2019 will take place at the Ho Chi Minh Conservatory of Music on November 6-10.