Wifi service now available on Vietnam Airlines flights

Vietnam Airlines has officially launched in-flight wifi service on some of its flights using Airbus A350 aircraft from October 1.

New eight-lane street connects three Hanoi districts

An eight-lane street which links three districts in Hanoi has been opened to traffic on Tuesday.

Hanoi shuts down train track cafes

Hanoi authorities have started shutting down the cafes along the popular railway line on Dien Bien Phu to Phung Hung Street on October 10.

HCM City to deal with exhaust gas from motorbikes

HCM City authorities are going to tighten regulations about exhaust fumes from motorbikes which they deemed as one of the main causes of pollution.

Never too old to do good deeds

At the age of 87, People’s Artist Le Thu is not that interested in growing old peacefully, she's more concerned about staying healthy so she can help other people.

iPhone 11s from different sources now available in Vietnam

Buyers who want an iPhone 11s can choose either products imported to Vietnam through unofficial ways or locked products. Officially distributed products will not be available until the end of October.

First-ever All Women Cheffes Gourmet Festival held in Saigon

Sofitel Saigon Plaza and Disciples of Escoffier Vietnam will present the first All-Women Cheffes Culinary Festival in Vietnam as part of the annual fourth Saigon Gourmet Week to kick off in HCM City in mid October.

BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 11

Vietnam’s mid-cap stocks become more attractive to investors: Dragon Capital

 

In Vietnam, technology firms struggle to hunt for talents

Startups, R&D projects, fintechs and e-hailing firms are all on the hunt for workers.

Performing art spreads its message beyond the stage

Over 140 directors and students from performing arts academies in 16 countries gathered in Hanoi for the Asia-Pacific Bond (APB) of Theatre Schools Festival earlier this month.

Hanoi L’Espace presents screening of ballet “Cinderella”

L’Espace will present a screening of the Paris Opera’s ballet performance Cinderella on October 19.

World Cup qualifiers: Vietnam wins against Malaysia

Vietnam scored their first win in the second round of the 2022 World Cup Asian qualifiers, as Nguyen Quang Hai blasted a solitary goal to help Park Hang-seo’s side edge past Malaysia 1-0 in their second Group G match yesterday.

Finding a place in international markets

Dr Tran Cong Thang, director of the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development, speaks to Countryside Today newspaper about Vietnam's efforts to promote local products in international markets.

British stand-up comedian to perform in HCM City

The Saigon International Comedy Club will present British stand-up comedian Eddy Brimson at Kurtz's by Heart of Darkness on October 16.

Hue Museum displays Le Ba Dang collection in Hanoi

Hue Museum of Fine Arts has sent a collection of Le Ba Dang's works for art lovers in Hanoi to enjoy for the first time.

Japan ninja student gets top marks for writing essay in invisible ink

A Japanese student of ninja history who handed in a blank paper was given top marks - after her professor realised the essay was written in invisible ink.

 

China-US relations: From trade disputes to comprehensive confrontation

In the opinion of the American elite, this is probably the last time the US can "bully" China and the US needs to take action before it is too late.

 

Vietnam to hit 2019 growth target early

Vietnam is on track to reach its 6.6-6.8 percent growth target this year. However, the country needs to remain cautious about external risks.

VN beer makers enjoy higher consumption

Alcohol and beer consumption is booming, and local beverage producers are cashing in.

 

Two decades later, HCM City still dreams of becoming global financial center

The HCMC government is collaborating with consultants to formulate a scheme to turn the city into a regional and international financial hub. More than 20 years ago, a similar project was set up but failed to materialize.

Manila transport crisis: Commuters outraged by 'leave earlier' advice

The Filipino president's spokesman has been criticised for dismissing commuters' concerns in Manila - one of the world's most gridlocked cities.

Vietcombank given greenlight to open branch in Australia

Vietcombank is heading to Australia and could open for business in Sydney within the next 12 months.

 

Firms ask Hanoi to further cut procedures

Enterprises with key industrial products asked Ha Noi to further cut the administration procedures and set up an official legal consultancy when they met local Department of Industry and Trade on Wednesday.

 

Vietnam plastics industry confident of achieving export target of $3.2b

With solid growth in shipments, the plastics industry will surely meet its full-year export target of US$3.2 billion, according to the Vietnam Plastics Association.

 

HCM City: Former director involved in golden land lot prosecuted

The Ministry of Public Security has started legal proceedings against Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, former director of HCM City’s State-run House Trade Management Ltd Company, for violations related to a land lot project in the city’s downtown districts.