Overseas remittances to HCM City invested in real estate or deposited in banks

It is expected that kieu hoi (overseas remittance) will continue to flow into Vietnam, especially HCM City, which receives 50 percent of total remittances.

“Vietnamese football is developing vigorously” – AFF President

FIFA Deputy Secretary General Mattias Grafström expressed his recognition of the clear progress of Southeast Asian football, especially Vietnamese football.

Supply exceeds demand, but Vietnam still imports electricity

Installed power capacity has increased sharply in recent years, but Vietnam is still suffering from an electricity shortage.

Italian food week to take place in HCM City next week

From November 18 to 24, the World Week of Italian Cuisine will be held in HCMC to promote the Italian culinary culture.

Law change proposed to improve real estate market in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City’s Real Estate Association (HOREA) has pointed out the problematic reality of Vietnam’s current real estate market and proposed changes for several regulations to improve the situation. 

 

Security to be tightened for Vietnam’s upcoming World Cup qualifying matches

A meeting to implement security and safety work for Vietnam’s upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against the United Arab Emirates and Thailand at My Dinh Stadium took place on November 7.

 

Report: 521 organ transplants performed in Vietnam in 2019

Vietnam successfully performed over 4,200 organ transplants as of August 31, 2019, while the total number for this year so far being 521 cases.

The Diplomat: Vietnam marks step towards assumption of ASEAN chairmanship in 2020

Vietnam taking over ASEAN’s annually rotating chairmanship from Thailand marks another step towards its assumption of the role in 2020, according to an article on The Diplomat.

Vietnam Airlines signs two deals worth $1bn

Deals signed with US's Pratt & Whitney and Sabre Corporation.

US-Vietnam sign five business agreements and MoUs

Agreements and MoUs signed in presence of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross.

 

Fish-shaped bamboo dustbins help protect environment in Vietnam's island

Quang Ninh welcomes more than 10 million tourists each year. An increase in tourists has led an increase in waste, especially plastic waste.

Vietnam sit second in group stages of AFC U-19 Championship

Despite enjoying back-to-back victories, Vietnam still lags behind Japan in Group J of the AFC U-19 Championship due to an inferior goal difference.

Vietnam's central region prepares for impending impact of storm Nakri

Local authorities and residents of the central and southcentral regions are taking a number of drastic steps in response to the incoming storm No. 6 (Nakri).

Vietnam to host foreign beauties in Miss Charm International 2020

Ho Chi Minh City will host the first-ever Miss Charm International beauty pageant from January 3-20, 2020, with approximately 50 contestants from all over the world set to participate.

Vietnam continues dropping in EF English Proficiency Index

Vietnam has continued slipping in the EF English Proficiency Index (EPI) for the four consecutive years.

 

Festival to pray for bumper crop of Kho Mu ethnic people

When shoots from rice grains grow a little, Kho Mu ethnic people often hold a festival to pray for rain and a bumper crop.

Artisan long for preserving Huong Canh pottery craft

Vinh Phuc province retains its 300-year-old pottery craft village of Huong Canh. The trade’s development is largely attributed to Nguyen Hong Quang, a local craftsman.

Vietnam's Mekong Delta tourism needs instant refreshment


Tourism in the Mekong Delta is said to have become monotonous due to the similarities between destinations in the region.

Chinese group to invest in Vung Ang port

Xiamen Port Holding Group has had a working session with the Ha Tinh People’s Committee, expressing its willingness to open the Vung Ang – Xiamen container route and develop a port in Vung Ang.

Electricity of Vietnam group told to stick to tiered pricing model

Viet Nam's largest electricity producer barely managed to break even during 2016-18 and lacks resources to maintain financial stability and growth.

Legal obstacles affect balance of realty market

Regulatory barriers must be removed to allow the local real estate sector to maintain balance and stimulate growth, experts stated at a conference in HCMC on Thursday.

 

85% of businesses listed on stock market report profit growth in Q3

As many as 706 enterprises, 85 per cent of 832 listed companies on the Vietnamese stock market, generated profits during the third quarter of this year.

 

Illegal nine-dash line map found in power inverters in southern Vietnam

Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) said on November 8 that inverters originating in a foreign country with a map featuring the illegal nine-dash line have been used in the southern region, the local media reported.

 

Number of child suicides on the rise: psychologists

In Vietnam, the number of adolescents and children with serious mental health problems accounts for 12 percent, or 3 million people who need support and treatment, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Vietnam's livestock exports expected to fetch US$1.2 billion this year

The livestock and related sectors’ exports were worth US$855.4 million in the first nine months of the year and is expected to reach $1.2 billion for the year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.