US economy stronger, dollar price soars, Vietnam under pressure

Vietnam’s economy is bearing pressure from the appreciation of the US dollar. Its effort to slash interest rates to boost growth faces hurdles as the US economy has become stronger.

Exness forex trading floor in Vietnam is illegal

Since the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has not granted licenses to any foreign exchange trading floor, the existence of Exness with an IP address in a foreign country is illegal.

Vietnamese artisan creates wooden Cybertruck

A woodwork artisan in the northern province of Bac Ninh has created a Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup, attracting great attention from the public.

Enterprises dare not expand, live on bank deposits

The major source of income for many realtors, Industrial Zone (IZ) developers, insurers and fertilizer manufacturers is interest from bank deposits, rather than from their core business fields.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 2/2023

National e-commerce week, Online Friday 2023 to take place next month

Vietnam prepares workforce in blockchain to grasp multi-billion dollar chance

The blockchain industry has been increasing with two-digit growth rates over the last decade. Staff will be the key to the development of the digital economy.

Banks are pouring money into real estate projects

The outstanding loans provided to the real estate sector reached VND987.477 trillion as of the end of August.

Comprehensively innovating education, training through study promotion

Learning and social learning models in the country motivate people to enthusiastically study based on the motto: learn to know, learn to do, learn to live together and learn to be human.

BKAV warns of serious flaw in BIG-IP in Vietnam

The security vulnerability CVE-2023-46747 exists in F5 Networks' BIG-IP product, allowing attackers to go through the authentication mechanism and abuse the Traffic Management User Interface (TMUI) to execute remote code.

Two dead, one missing after heavy rain in central VN

The downpours are expected to continue to next week.

Mekong Delta rolls out red carpet for investment in agriculture

Localities in the Mekong Delta region have been offering incentives and taking a range of solutions to lure more investment inflows into agriculture and rural development, in line with the region's potential and strength.

Vietnam becomes United States’ sixth largest trading partner

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and rising trade tensions between the United States and China, Vietnam leapfrogged the Republic of Korea (RoK) to become the US’ sixth largest trading partner by import value in 2022, reported the East Asia Forum newswire.

"Digital immune system" to protect children online

Protecting and supporting children to interact healthily and creatively in the online environment will protect the privacy of their private lives, and prevent abusive behavior on the cyberspace.

TNA Entertainment becomes copyright holder of Mister & Miss Supranational VN

TNA Entertainment Co. Ltd, directed by model and actress Truong Ngoc Anh that has played host to several beauty contests in Vietnam, has acquired the rights to select the Vietnamese representatives for the Mister & Miss Supranational pageants.

Vietnam's tourism sector earns US$23.7 billion in ten months

Vietnam’s total revenue from tourists is estimated at VND582.6 trillion (US$23.7 billion) in the first ten months of 2023, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

Les Misérables to return to Hanoi Opera House this November

The musical "Những người khốn khổ" (Les Misérables) is set to be performed by the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) on November 9 and 10 at the Hanoi Opera House in the heart of the capital.

Vietnam PMI's declines slightly amid muted new order growth: SP Global

Vietnam’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped slightly in October, posting 49.6 amid muted new order growth, according to the latest figures reportedly released by S&P Global on November 1.

Five Vietnamese billionaires feature in Forbes 2023 list

Forbes has updated its list of the world's billionaires, with five billionaires from Vietnam making the latest rankings.

VN’s e-commerce market: Shopee reports high growth rate, Tiki stands still

While Shopee reported a market share increase from 63 percent to 69 percent, Tiki maintained a modest figure of one percent.

Facilitating children to exercise their right of equal development

On May 31, in the central city of Da Nang, a dialogue between local leaders and representives of Da Nang's children was organized by the municipal People's Council and People's Committee.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 1/2023

Ample room for investment in Mekong Delta: Official

Lawmakers want payments for real estate deals to be made via banks

Lawmakers have proposed payments for all real estate transactions be made through banks to combat tax evasion and corruption.

Doctors warn about risk of methanol poisoning amid rising incidences

The health sector will coordinate with the industry and trade sector to strengthen inspection of alcohol production and trading establishments.

Digital technology helps enhance tourist experience at Ban Gioc Waterfall

Visiting Ban Gioc Waterfall nowadays, visitors will have many more interesting experiences with the support of digital technology.

Saigon International Guitar Festival to feature local and international soloists

Dozens of international and local string soloists will put on four concerts during the course of annual Saigon International Guitar Festival in Ho Chi Minh City from November 1 to November 4.