African swine fever spreading

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has asked the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, relevant agencies and local authorities to urgently implement measures to prevent the spread of African swine fever.

DPRK, USA leaders highly appreciate Vietnam’s role, position: FM spokesperson

 Viet Nam’s role and position was recognised and highly appreciated by the leaders of the DPRK and the USA, as well as the international community, spokesperson of Việt Nam’s Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang has said.

Reactions to the failed summit

South Korea’s presidential office Cheong Wa Dae expressed disappointment yesterday over the outcome of the second US-North Korea summit, but insisted the two countries have made more progress than ever, even without an agreement,

CNN: 5 dishes every Hanoi visitor needs to try

 CNN recently says more than pho, there are 5 dishes every visitor to Hanoi needs to try. They include fish cooked with turmeric and dill, fish and crab noodle soups.

Vietnam pushes cruise ship tourism forward

 Vietnam is positioned at the heart of Asia – Pacific and is easily accessible by cruise liners. Late last year, Vietnam put into operation a seaport in a bid to attract more holidaymakers.

Vietnam’s two universities enter QS world list

 The Vietnam National University - Hanoi on February 28 announced that its three training branches have been named in the world top 500-600 by education organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

Another Japanese retailer set to enter Vietnam

 Japanese retailer Ryohin Keikaku has announced that it will establish MUJI Co., Ltd., Vietnam in August 2019 and open its first store in the southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City in 2020.

DPRK holds mid-night press conference

 The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) unexpectedly held a press conference at 12:00 hours on February 28.

Vietnam’s retail market sees new trends

 Future trends of the Vietnamese retail market, including the use of digital and AI, were discussed by more than 400 retail experts at a seminar organised in HCM City on February 28 by Vincom Retail Joint Stock Company.

Electric bike manufacturers anxiously wait for EU decision

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has asked to strengthen inspection and supervision over the granting of Vietnamese certificates of origin to electric bike exports to Europe.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 1/3

 Mexico sees Vietnam as potential market in CPTPP, Phu My Hung pours millions USD into infrastructure, FLC Group to build 24 projects in Quang Ninh, 514 exhibitors ready for furniture expo

Over $1.2 billion to flow to VN stock market after upgrading to secondary emerging market

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts believe that at least $1.2 billion will flow into the market after the upgrading of the country’s status.


Trang An tourism complex in pictures

Trang An scenic landscape complex covers an area of nearly 2,000 hectares in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

German midfielder Dominik Schmidt injured in V.League match

Da Nang midfielder Dominik Schmidt will miss at least two weeks of V.League 1 duty due to injury.

Vietnamese designers launch new collection celebrating DPRK-USA summit

 Vietnamese designers have launched new collections on the occasion of DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit.

Vietnamese startup raises $7 million from Silicon Valley

Elsa Speak, an English learning application, has successfully raised US$7 million in funding from Google and Silicon Valley in the US. 

Hanoi Stock Exchange has new deputy chairperson

 The Ministry of Finance on Thursday appointed Nguyen Nhu Quynh, member of the board of directors at the Ha Noi Stock Exchange, as the new deputy chairperson of the northern market bourse.

Investors ’overreact’ to summit flop

 Vietnamese shares were hit hard on Thursday as a no-deal summit between the US and the DPRK struck investors hard and spread a massive sell-off across the trading board.

Late talented composer Trinh Cong Son commemorated on Google

 Vietnamese composer Trinh Cong Son (1939-2001) was commemorated with a doodle on google.com on Thursday on the occasion of his 80th birthday anniversary.

Vietnamese funds draw attention in S. Korea

 South Korean investors have been turning their heads toward funds that invest in Vietnamese stocks, which have been boasting a strong presence among foreign funds.

My Son Sanctuary in photos

 My Son Sanctuary is located on a hilly landscape in Duy Phu commune of Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province.

Workshop talks clean energy technology in Vietnam

 There remain limitations in clean energy development in Vietnam, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Hoang Quoc Vuong said on February 27. 

RoK says DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit makes meaningful progress

 The second summit between DPRK leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump in Hanoi on February 27-28 made meaningful progress, according to the Republic of Korea’s Presidential Office (Blue House).

Vietnam's trade deficit estimated at $900 million in February 2019

 Vietnam saw a trade deficit of nearly 900 million USD in February 2019, according to the General Department of Customs.

Official visit to set historic milestone in Vietnam-DPRK relations

 The official friendship visit to Vietnam by DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un is expected to set a historic milestone in relations between the two countries.