Vietnam a potential investment market for retailers

Vietnam, with a population of nearly 100 million people, is considered a potential investment market for famous retailers around the world; therefore, many foreign retailers have enhanced their investments.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 30/2023

Vietnam’s aqua-product export target obtainable

Seven defendants wanted in SCB bank, Van Thinh Phat cases

The Police Investigation Agency under the Ministry of Public Security yesterday issued a decision to arrest 7 defendants in the case that occurred at Saigon Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SCB), Van Thinh Phat Group and other related companies.

National conference reviews three-year fight against COVID-19

The Cabinet leader recalled “the most challenging periods with worries and concerns in an unprecedented pandemic situation”.

Russian tourist trapped at waterfall rescued

Authorities of the central city of Da Nang on October 29 successfully rescued a Russian tourist trapped at Suoi Mo – Khe Ram waterfall in Hoa Vang district.

Vietnam defeat India 3-1 at AFC Women's Olympic qualifiers

Vietnam defeated India 3-1 in their second Group C match of the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers second round in Uzebekistan on October 29.

Vietnam’s biggest LNG terminal becomes operational

The 1 million-tonne Thi Vai liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project, the biggest of its kind in Vietnam, was officially put into operation in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau on October 29.

Vietnam Semiconductor Innovation Network launched

The Vietnam Semiconductor Innovation Network made its debut on October 29 within the framework of the Vietnam Semiconductor Summit.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 30/2023

PM requests sufficient power for production, business and consumption in 2024

16 designers to join VN Int'l Fashion Week Fall-Winter 2023

16 designers and brands will introduce their collections at the Vietnam International Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2023 (AVIFW) to continue writing the story of sustainable fashion.

Most popular venues for Halloween 2023 in Hanoi

Halloween, a Western festival, has been celebrated by youth in Vietnam for the past decade.

Startups develop virtual assistants for content creation, multifunctional use

AI has been used by many Vietnamese startups to develop virtual assistants for content creation or multifunctional virtual assistants to enterprises.

The tranquil beauty of Pho Cao Commune

Pho Cao Commune in Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province, offers visitors a mesmerizing blend of majestic natural landscapes, unique ethnic minority cultures, and untouched rustic beauty that few places can rival.

Phu Quoc: one of world’s top destinations, but Vietnamese are not visiting

Phu Quoc Island has been praised by international mass media as a ‘rising star’ in the world’s tourism map. However, the number of domestic travelers to the island has dropped sharply compared with 2022.

Models perform Ao dai on Hanoi pedestrian street

On the evening of October 27, the 2nd Hanoi Tourist Ao Dai Festival 2023 the theme "Discovering the beauty of Hanoi" opened at the walking space around the Hoan Kiem Lake.

Credit institutions expect to enjoy 2 per cent VAT cut next year

The VNBA made the move last week as, under a draft policy on VAT reduction for the first six months of next year, the credit institutions do not...

Market's recovery momentum remains, but facing supply pressure

While the market's recovery momentum remains, the upward movement is anticipated to encounter challenges this week due to the potential resurgence of...

Vietnam urged to speed up business environment reform

Economists have voiced concern about the slowdown of the business environment reform recently. The old required business conditions, which were removed, have returned to cause difficulties for enterprises.

Foreign arrivals to VN hits nearly 10 million in first ten months

The number of international visitors to Vietnam as of October 2023 has reached 9,997 million, 4.2 times higher year-on-year, according to the latest report from the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.

650,000 Vietnamese employees working abroad

There are roughly 650,000 Vietnamese labourers working in 40 countries and territories around the world, according to estimated data from the Department of Overseas Labor Management under the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Digital transformation – key for VN theatre arts to thrive

Digital transformation is an inevitable direction for the development of theatre arts as digital technologies have been significantly affecting the arts.

Vietnam looks to develop, maximise modern seaports

Vietnam plans to develop a modern seaport system in the near future, but the question remains on how to optimise the facilities.

Ministry sets starting auction price for 2500-2600 MHz waveband

The starting price for the auction of the 2500-2600M Hz wavebands used for 4G and 5G has been fixed. Telcos have to pay a deposit of VND200 billion to attend the auction.

Dong Van Karst Plateau recognised as UNESCO Global Geopark for 3rd time

The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang on October 29 held a ceremony to receive UNESCO’s recognition of the Dong Van Karst Plateau as a global geopark for the third time.

HCM City promotes tourism products to international markets

Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry has worked to promote local tourism products to key international markets from early this month.