Resort real estate selling at loss because weak demand

Even when resort real estate owners sell properties at a ranging from hundreds of millions to billions dong, they still cannot find buyers. People hope that prices will go down further.

Vietnam remains bright spot on world map of economies

After the first two sluggish quarters of the year, Vietnam’s businesses have seen the light at the end of the tunnel.

PM: VND560 trillion arranged, enough for wage reform for 3 years

Thanks to increased collections and expense savings, the government has set aside a wage fund of VND560 trillion, ensuring enough resources for wage reform to be carried out in 2024-2026.

VN supporting industry: low quality, high price

The scale and capacity of Vietnamese supporting industry enterprises are still limited.

Vietnamese companies to raise salaries this year more than foreign firms

The overall salary increase this year is 7.9 per cent at local companies, 0.2 percentage points higher than last year.

Schools can’t throw books at violating lecturers

University lecturers funded by school budget to study abroad refuse to return home to work. Schools find it difficult to throw the book on them despite regulations.

Lower demand hurts airline industry's recovery

Slower recovery in international markets and lower demand in domestic air travel have been hindering the recovery of Vietnam's airline industry, said industry insiders and policymakers.

HCM City plans to become smart city by 2030

HCM City is focusing on digital transformation to develop itself into a smart urban area by 2030.

Masks still recommended as health ministry downgrades COVID-19 to Class B

Regular risk assessments should still be conducted, and corresponding response measures should be implemented to prevent and control outbreaks at different risk levels.

Pay attention, take care and create healthy & creative playgrounds for children

In Hai Hau district, Nam Dinh province, many activities have been organized on the occasion of the Month of Action for Children and International Children's Day, including the festival of propaganda teams to learn about on Children's Law.

Upgraded Tra Linh Border Gate opens up opportunities for Cao Bang

Upgrading Tra Linh Border Gate to an International Border Gate will open up many new opportunities for the border trade economy of Cao Bang province, especially goods in transit to third countries.

Going to Ha Giang to experience a thrilling race

Broken tubes, torn tires, dropped chains, stalled engines, stuck in mud... were among the suffocating situations that Minh Hieu and many athletes encountered during the recent off-road motorbike competition in Quan Ba, Ha Giang Province.

Improving laws on child protection in cyberspace

Experts presented basic principles in the process of perfecting laws and policies to protect children in the online environment at the seminar on perfecting laws on protecting children in cyberspace.

Phu Quy and Tam Dao make Vietnam’s New Horizons list

Digital travel platform Agoda released its first Vietnam’s New Horizons list on October 24, featuring some upcoming and lesser-known destinations.

Netizens complain about porn, gambling advertising on Facebook

Pornographic livestreams, advertisements for fraudulent applications, gambling, and fake and counterfeit goods have been seen on Facebook recently.

Parliament holds vote of confidence on 44 officials

Legislators cast secret ballots in the vote of confidence on the 44 persons holding the positions elected or approved by the National Assembly (NA) on October 25 morning, part of the ongoing sixth session of the 15th NA.

15th East Sea Conference opens in Ho Chi Minh City

The 15th East Sea International Conference themed “Luminate the Grey, Light Up the Green” opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 15, with more than 200 delegates attending in person while nearly 250 others participate via teleconferencing.

Many banks report profit growth in nine months

Many domestic banks have reported positive growth in profit in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2023 even amid the slow credit expansion and a downturn trend in profit of the whole banking sector.

Central region copes with possible landslides, erosion due to heavy rains

In recent days, showers to downpours have battered provinces in the central region causing many roads to be cut off and many river banks and mountain areas are likely at risk of landslides. The region must cope with natural disasters.

Social networkers post avatars with AI face generator

Posting avatars with the AI-generated faces is now a growing trend on nearly all social network platforms, from Facebook to Zalo.

Microchip designers can earn up to VND1.5 billion a year after tax

Labor experts believe that new graduates majoring in microchip design can earn VND220 million a year after tax, while veteran engineers can earn up to VND1.5 billion.

HCM City reports first death of monkeypox

Vietnam has reported the first death from monkeypox disease in HCM City.

Over 200 civil servants found violating alcohol limit

A crackdown on driving under the influence of alcohol found 232 violations by officials, public servants, or civil servants.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 25/2023

Public investment a locomotive for economic growth: Experts

Deputies discuss socio-economic challenges and strategies for 2023 and beyond

Over the previous six months, Vietnam has admirably overcome obstacles and made significant strides, setting the stage for socio-economic advancement. Vietnam continues to distinguish itself as a prominent player on the global economic landscape.