Solar-power projects in Vietnam race to meet deadline for incentives

Investors in many solar-powered projects in the country are rushing to complete their projects so that they can be put into commercial service prior to June 30 to benefit from the Government’s attractive solar power prices.

 

Vietnamese products reach extortionate prices on Amazon

A number of popular Vietnamese products have made their way onto Amazon, the largest e-commerce website in the United States. 

ASEAN economic ministers discuss RCEP negotiations, ASW completion

ASEAN economic ministers gathered at the 25th ASEAN Economic Minister Retreat in Thailand today to discuss the conclusion of negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the completion of the ASEAN Single Window.

 

Quang Tri: remains of 20 war martyrs collected

Remains of 20 war martyrs were collected from two sites in the central province of Quang Tri within a month prior to April 22.

 

Hanoi vows to facilitate construction of Samsung R&D centre

Hanoi will create optimal conditions for the licensing and construction of a new research and development (R&D) centre of Samsung Vietnam, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung has said.

 

Vietnam hosts int’l conference on surveying for first time

The International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) Working Week 2019 opened in Hanoi on April 23 under the theme “Geospatial information for a smarter life and environmental resilience”.

 

Asian Carom Billiards Championship kicks off in HCM City

Leading cueists from Vietnam, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Jordan and Lebanon are competing at the 10th Asian Carom Billiards Championship that opened in Ho Chi Minh City on April 23.

 

Tien Minh, Momota in same half of Asia Badminton Championships draw

Vietnam’s No. 1 shuttler, Nguyen Tien Minh, has been bundled into the same half of the 2019 Asia Badminton Championships draw as two world-leading players, Kento Momota (Japan) and Chen Long (China).

 

Vietnamese banks offer free services to lure customers

More and more banks have started offering free services to attract customers in a very competitive market.

 

Who is spending more money in the e-commerce battle?

Shopee and Lazada have begun collecting fees from sellers, while Tiki has exempted fees for two years.

Daily trading limit for individual e-wallets set at VND20m: draft

A daily trading limits for individual e-wallets would be set at VND20 million (US$850) and VND100 million per month, according to a draft circular from the State Bank of Viet Nam recently made public for comment.

VN cashew processors face difficulties with raw material imports

Dang Hoang Giang, vice president and general secretary of the Viet Nam Cashew Association (Vinacas), said: "The domestic industry is facing difficulties this year, and new regulations has pushed up production costs."

 

Businesses lobby to remove alcohol licensing for hotels

The Vietnam Beer Alcohol and Beverage Association has recommended abolishing the regulation that star-ranked hotels and tourist sites have to be licensed for selling alcohol products. 

 

Barriers need to be removed for private businesses

In Vietnam’s history, whenever the economy develops, it is associated with the development of private businesses, and vice versa. Lawyer Truong Thanh Duc from Basico Law Firm writes for “For a Powerful Vietnam” Forum:

Vietnam finish second at Hong Kong U18 Football Tournament

Vietnam finished second at the International U18 Football Tournament which wrapped up in Hong Kong on April 22.

 

Miss World Vietnam 2019 kicks off

The Miss World Vietnam beauty pageant officially kicked off on April 22.

 

Minister: Vietnam commits to UN’s global efforts against terrorism

Vietnam is committed to national efforts and international cooperation within the United Nations (UN) to fight terrorism, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security To Lam has stated.

 

Hi-tech agriculture: how advanced should technologies be?

What does ‘hi-tech agriculture’ mean? Some experts believe that ‘hi-tech’ means ‘suitable’ for the farmers and their needs.

Vietnamese businessman, PVF buy Bosnian football club

Europe’s top football competition could have a little bit of Vietnamese flavour next season.

 

Average Vietnamese consumes over 6 litres of alcoholic drinks per year: seminar

The rate of alcohol use in Vietnam is at an alarming level with the average Vietnamese consuming approximately 6.6 litres of alcoholic drinks on an annual basis, according to Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son.

 

Vietnamese runner secures gold medal in Asian athletics championships

Runner Quach Thi Lan won a gold medal at women’s 400m hurdles at the ongoing 2019 Asian Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar on April 22 (local time).

 

Old Quarter to host activities honouring poonah paper

Folk paintings printed on do (poonah) paper and how the paper is made will be introduced through the programme Vietnamese Poohnah Paper – Past and Present.

Fair treatment guarantees long-term appeal of Vietnam's business environment

Both domestic and foreign investors putting money in Vietnam’s priority fields or projects using cutting-edge and environmentally-friendly technologies should receive the same preferential treatments.

Whirlwind damages at least 50 houses

A whirlwind ripped the roofs from 50 houses in Nghe An Province, reported online newspaper vov.vn.

International magicians to perform in HCM City

Dozens of magicians from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, India, China, Japan, the Philippines, the U.S., Iran, South Korea and Vietnam will perform at the International Magic Festival 2019 at the HCMC Youth Cultural House this weekend.