The International Monetary Fund says that high global debt is a concern. In a new report, the IMF says governments should use the current strong economic growth to strengthen their finances.

 A welcome ceremony was held in Hanoi on April 19 for Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi who is on an official visit to Vietnam.

The HCM City Tourism Association has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on further extension of visa exemption for tourists coming from the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy.

VietNamNet Bridge - Two of China’s biggest e-wallets have joined the mobile payment market in Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thanh Phong, director general of the Department of Food Safety under the Ministry of Health, talks to Vietnam News Agency about positive changes in food safety management.

The International Educational Cooperation Department under the Ministry of Education and Training, on Tuesday asked Newton Grammar School in Bac Tu Liem District to end its relationship with George Washington International School

Adjustments to Thanh Thuy International Border Gate approved, Working group on implementation of Law on Planning set up, VN, Myanmar step up comprehensive cooperative partnership

 The Ministry of Finance has suggested increasing environmental protection taxes to the maximum level in a draft resolution it is compiling for the National Assembly’s Standing Committee, which has caused mixed opinions. 

Vietnam’s tra fish exporters can still access the US market despite the US Department of Commerce’s imposition of high anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese tra fish, said Secretary General of VASEP.

Cooperation among coast guards of countries is necessary to deal with challenges in enforcing the law in the East Sea, a Malaysian officer has said. 

A project to develop tourism in the Mekong Delta in the context of climate change has been signed by three parties, including real estate developer Novaland, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Military Bank (MB).

 Vietnam’s location with a network of cargo ports, alongside a large domestic market, leaves room for both domestic and foreign logistics firms to expand business and enter logistics merger and acquisition (M&A) deals.

 An official has said Hanoi’s tourism products should be associated with advertising high-quality goods, especially those which are the signature of craft villages.

Krossing Over Arts Festival in its second edition features a series of interdisciplinary and collaborative performances along with a plethora of artist talks, dance workshops, and international film.

Binh Dinh’s authorities are sealing off the factory of loss-making Binh Dinh Sugar JSC, in which India-based NIVL JSC holds 97 per cent, for causing serious environmental pollution.

The commitment was confirmed by Vietnamese Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha at the Korea-Vietnam Environmental Cooperation Forum 2018 on April 16 at Hanoi’s Daewoo Hotel.

Owning numerous large-scale land plots may attract investors to Hanosimex for its listing on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UpCOM).

 The development of three SAEZs (special administrative-economic zones) in Vietnam will require VND1.57 quadrillion ($70 billion) to be mobilised by 2030.

As e-commerce is witnessing a boom in Vietnam, the capacity of the logistics infrastructure to serve e-commerce is causing major concerns, forcing logistics firms and authorised agencies to change their mindset.

 Three foreigners, all of whom were allegedly nominated by Thai Beverage, will join the Sabeco management board at the coming meeting.

 After the merger between Uber and Grab, numerous domestic firms accelerate their plans to launch ride-hailing applications to fill the void left in Uber’s wake.

The failed IPO of VTVCab and the Mobifone-AVG scandal are valuable lessons for Vietnam on the valuation of state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

 VietNamNet Bridge – There’s something incredibly British about Indian food. It is, after all, the United Kingdom’s traditional dish.

54 excellent estate businesses, projects honoured, Labour productivity enhancement – key to economic growth, URC sales plunged after notorious lead scandal, VSC-Posco turns to government in land use quagmire

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam and China are considered the two biggest rhino horn consumers in the world.