The big four in Vietnam's real estate market

Khang Dien, Phat Dat, Dat Xanh and Nam Long are the most powerful realtors thanks to their big capitalization value.

Japanese naval commander visits Vietnam

Commander of the Vietnamese navy Vice Admiral Pham Hoai Nam held talks with Chief of Staff of the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (MSDF) Admiral Yamamura Hiroshi in Hanoi on December 10.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc to host reception for victorious SEA Games football teams

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will host a reception to welcome both the national men’s and women’s football teams following their gold medals at the SEA games arena.

ADB trims growth forecasts as Asia's biggest economies slow

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has trimmed its forecasts for economic growth in developing Asia this year and next year as growth inChina and India is weighed down by both external and domestic factors.

 

More work needed to popularise VN goods

While Vietnamese goods have become more popular in the domestic market, there's still a long way to go before local products rule the roost.

 

Promoting cashless payments to boost internet economy in Vietnam

Cashless payments would not only increase of the circulation of capital, it would also help boost the internet economy, said Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.

 

HCM City to build 8 logistic centres

HCM City should draft a master plan to develop its logistics sector, Pham Thanh Kien, director of its Department of Trade and Industry, said.

 

Vietnam's SOE equitisation progress is “very slow”

Only nine state-owned enterprises (SOEs) were given the green light from government for their equitisation plans this year, reported the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

 

Hanoi to build ten pedestrian bridges

Hanoi plans to build ten more pedestrian bridges in crowded streets in the inner city in an attempt to reduce traffic congestion and ensure safety.

Gov’t approves expressway project

The Government has approved the construction of an expressway connecting the northern provinces of Tuyen Quang and Phu Tho under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) format after three years of delays.

Malnutrition a major problem in ethnic minorities: report

One in every three ethnic minority children suffers from stunted growth, while one in five is underweight, according to the findings of a new report.

The short ‘honeymoon’ period of VN condotel market

Cocobay's breaking its commitment of 12 percent profit has lowered the confidence of condotel investors.

Sleepless night following Vietnam victory in men’s football at SEA Games

Football fans in Hanoi partied long into the night after Vietnam’s first-ever Southeast Asian Games gold medal following an emphatic 3-0 win over Indonesia on December 10.

Lack of parking space for trucks in HCM City hits transport companies

Most transport companies in HCM City lack parking space, and many resort to parking their lorries and container trucks on roads.

Personal income tax too high for low-income earners

Under the current PIT law, pho sellers and taxi motorbike taxi drivers have to pay tax.

Vietnam contributes positively to all three pillars of the United Nations

Vietnam is considered as one of the countries actively realizing the sustainable development goals launched by the United Nations (UN).

 

Vietnamese, Russian top legislators hold talks

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan held talks with Chairwoman of the Russian Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko in Moscow on December 10.

Vietnam has four new ASEAN Heritage Parks

Four more protected areas in Vietnam have been recognised as ASEAN Heritage Parks, making the country home to the largest number of such parks in the region.

Online audition contest “Dream Come True” to seek Vietnamese talents

An online audition contest named “Dreams Come True” that targets to seek Vietnamese musical talents has just been launched in HCM City.

Prime Minister holds second dialogue with farmers

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc emphasised the significance of processing to agriculture during his dialogue with more than 300 farmers representing tens of millions of farming households nationwide, in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on December 10.

Vietnam, Australia hold 7th diplomatic – defence strategic dialogue

The 7th diplomatic – defence strategic dialogue between Vietnam and Australia, an annual activity since 2012, took place in Canberra on December 10.

NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan visits Vietnamese embassy, TH Group’s project in Russia

NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia and the hi-tech dairy farm of TH Group in Volokolamsk district of Moscow Oblast on December 10, part of her official visit to Russia.

30th SEA Games: Vietnam earns 17 gold medals on Dec. 10

The gold medal in the men’s football concluded a successful day for Vietnam at the 30th SEA Games on December 10 with 17 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals.

Railway stations must stay in city centres: experts

While Vietnam Railway wants to keep its stations in city centres, many localities plan to push them to outlying areas, pleading pressure on inner-city traffic infrastructure.

HCM City to take immediate action on preservation of cultural heritage sites

Authorities need to focus on five solutions to effectively preserve cultural heritage in HCM City, according to Pham Duc Hai, standing vice chairman of the HCM City People’s Council.