Trung Luong-My Thuan Expressway project to be accelerated

Almost all of the Trung Luong-My Thuan Expressway route has been cleared, according to Pham Anh Tuan, deputy chairman of the provincial People's Committee.

New bus route to Noi Bai Airport set to open

Hanoi will open a new bus route connecting Noi Bai International Airport and Ha Dong District, the Vietnam News Agency reported on Tuesday.

Vietnam consumers become fonder of e-wallet

Up to 61% of consumers now make payments on their mobiles, compared to just 37% in 2018.

 

Retirement age discussion set for tomorrow

A proposal to raise the retirement age in 2021 will be tabled for discussion at the 34th session of the National Assembly Standing Committee, which is scheduled to take place on May 8-10.

 

Vietnam Airlines announces first trading session on HSX

The HCM City Stock Exchange (HSX) on May 7 officially opened the first trading session of over 1.4 billion Vietnam Airlines shares (code HVN)

FLC Group lost $9.6 million due to H.A.I stock

In its first quarter consolidated financial report, FLC has to set aside a provision of VND220 billion ($9.6 million) for the investment of VND261 billion ($11.35 million) in H.A.I as the stock has been plummeting.

 

K+ takes on heavy losses for market expansion strategy

Going into huge expenses to obtain the broadcasting rights to many football leagues, K+ television in 2018 suffered VND350 billion ($15.2 million) of loss, raising its accumulated losses to VND3 trillion ($130.4 million).

Dien Bien Phu Victory celebrated 65 years on

Memories of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over French colonial rule are returning as the country celebrates its 65th anniversary on May 7,1954-2019.

HCM City top V.League 1, Thanh Hoa earn first win

Ten-man HCM City beat Sanna Khanh Hoa 2-1 yesterday to go top of the V.League 1, while Thanh Hoa enjoyed their first win in seven matches.

What airlines will farewell in Vietnam’s aviation market?

Bamboo Airways, which joined the domestic market in late 2018, has had a clash with Vietnam Airlines, the veteran.

Circular leverages foreign investors in SOE equitization

Foreign investors will be able to put down deposits and collateral in foreign currency when participating in auctions to purchase shares in State-owned enterprises next week, according to a circular of the State Bank of Vietnam.

 

Miss Vietnam Tieu Vy set to judge Miss VN Global Business 2019

The organising board of Miss Vietnam Global Business 2019 has announced that Tieu Vy, Miss Vietnam 2018, will be a member of the judging panel for the upcoming beauty pageant.

Old Saigon recreated through miniature models thrills crowds

Typical features of Saigon during the 1990’s such as old buildings, vehicles transporting bread and noodles, and barbers working on street corners have been reproduced in the form of miniature models. 

Veteran recalls Dien Bien Phu victory

When it comes to memories of May 7, 1954, Lieutenant-General Pham Hong Cu always has mixed emotions.

89 cases of measles recorded in Hanoi

As many as 89 cases of measles have been recorded between April 19 and May 5 in the capital city of Hanoi, according to a report released on May 6 by the Hanoi Centre for Disease Control.

 

Vietnamese police arrest two Chinese fugitives

Police in Mong Cai city, Quang Ninh province, arrested two Chinese fugitives on May 7 who are currently wanted by police in China.

 

FDI to Vietnam’s property market increases 36% in Q1

Most of the capital influx was poured into the industrial property segment through mergers & acquisitions (M&A) deals.

 

Exhibition shows beauty of Italian knowledge in Hanoi

A special exhibition featuring the heritage, development and achievements of Italy opened in Hanoi on May 6.

 

Trial opened for major drug trafficking, production ring in HCM City

The People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City opened on May 7 the first-instance trial on a drug trafficking and production ring, the biggest of its kind in Vietnam when being uncovered in 2017.

 

Vietnam Airlines to pay $63.9 million cash dividend

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, listed under code HVN, plans to pay cash dividends for 2018 at the rate of 10 per cent of charter capital, estimated at VND1.49 trillion (US$63.9 million).

 

Viettel Global posts highest profit in four years in 2018

Viettel Global Investment JSC, a subsidiary of Viettel Group, posted a gross profit of US$277.7 million in 2018, the highest level in the past four years and representing a year-on-year increase of 19 percent.

 

Preparations for UN Vesak Day urged to complete this week

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh asked for the completion of all preparations for United Nations Day of Vesak 2019 celebrations on May 10.

 

NA leader welcomes Crown Princess of Sweden in Hanoi

Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Crown Princess of Sweden Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree, who is on an official visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on Monday.

HCM City seeks 260,000 voluntary blood donors

The HCM City People’s Committee is encouraging groups of people in the community to donate blood for emergency needs this year.

Vietnam's traditional fish sauces need to be promoted: experts

Vietnamese traditional fish sauce makers need to step up marketing to promote their products both at home and abroad, experts said.