HCM City receives $2.1b in remittances in Q1, up 20 per cent

HCM City received more than US$2.1 billion in remittances in the first quarter of the year, a surge of 19 per cent year-on-year, according to the State Bank of Viet Nam.

Capital thirst to fuel real estate M&A: insiders

Many property developers are planning asset and stock sales as they look to slash debts, restructure business and stay afloat, which is expected to lead to a surge in M&A deals in the market.

Broad ground covered in aim to reinforce FIE conditions

Foreign investors are continuing their grumbles over a raft of issues that need solving in Vietnam.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 25/2023

Nha Trang Sea Festival scheduled for June 3-6

VN golfers hunt their first SEA Games medal in Cambodia

A team of seven young golfers from Vietnam are expected to win medals for the first time at the 32nd SEA Games next month in Cambodia.

Multiple realty firms exit market in Jan-Mar

The number of real estate businesses pulling out of the market surged in the first quarter of this year while new market entrants dropped sharply, according to the Ministry of Construction.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 25/2023

Vietnam obtains pledges for additional US$3.7 billion in FDI

Prime Minister receives foreign agriculture ministries' leaders

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Monday hosted a reception for a delegation of leaders of agriculture ministries attending the fourth Global Conference of the One Planet Network's Sustainable Food System Program (SFS Program).

US and Vietnamese artists share common sentiments, values through exhibition

U.S. war veteran David Thomas will join 21 contemporary Vietnamese artists in an exhibition of paintings that reflect the healing power of the arts.

Fake Ha Long cruise voucher site exposed

Many people have been deceived when buying vouchers to enjoy cruise tours on Ha Long Bay via the Du Thuyen Ha Long Facebook page.

Laws play catchup with fintech

Fintech is rapidly transforming the financial sector in Viet Nam, but regulatory gaps still exist because laws have not kept up with the advances in technology.

VN cashew industry proposes import tax on cashew kernels

Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas) has sent an official dispatch to the Ministry of Industry and Trade to propose a tax on cashew kernels imported from Africa to protect domestic cashew processing.

HCM City to host cultural events to celebrate Reunification Day

HCM City will host a series of cultural events to mark the Hùng Kings Commemoration, the 48th anniversary of South Việt Nam’s liberation and Reunification Day (April 30), and International Labour Day (May 1).

Nearly 100kg endangered turtle dies in Dong Mo

An endangered Hoan Kiem Turtle of nearly 100kg in weight died in Dong Mo lake, in Son Tay Town, Hanoi.

Thua Thien-Hue to host international conference on conical hats

An international conference aimed at preserving and developing the cultural values of the craft of Non La (conical hat) making as part of the country’s continued international economic integration will take place on April 29 in Thua Thien-Hue.

FDI flow bounces back

So far this year, foreign direct investment (FDI) channeled into Vietnam neared 8.9 billion USD, with new capital surging after a slight decrease in the first three months.

NA Chairman holds talks with Argentinean counterpart

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with President of the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina Cecilia Moreau in Buenos Aires on April 24 morning (local time).

Where is the coffee market headed?

Vietnam and other major coffee-exporting nations are halfway through the 2022-2023 harvest season, but uncertainties are gripping the market.

The most powerful billionaire families in Vietnam

Vietnam has many powerful business empires which have been described as the backbone of the national economy.

Carbon credits take root in VN agriculture sector

Carbon credits are gaining traction in the agriculture sector as an instrument to promote sustainable farming practices and improve farmer income.

The elephants that lost their way, but found a path back home

Ya Bich was an elephant who grew up among the greenery in Buon Don district in Dak Lak. However, it had few days to live freely in the generous arm of the Central Highlands’ forests.

Vietnamese tourism - from ‘disappointment’ to ‘a temple of delights’

Vietnam paid close attention to developing the tourism industry quite early. In 1960, the Government established the first tourism company to promote scenic spots.

Vietnamese citizens to own e-ID cards

The new draft Citizen ID Law is expected to be introduced in the 5th session of the 14th NA. SGGP Newspaper conducted an interview with Director Pham Cong Nguyen of the Legislation and Administrative, Judicial Reform Department about this matter

Kien Giang rowers top Ngo boat race in Ho Chi Minh City

At the Ngo Boat Racing Festival in Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of April 23, three teams from Kien Giang Province surpassed 9 teams of rowers from other provinces and cities to win the first, second and third prizes.

Industrial real estate remains attractive: Insiders

Industrial real estate has been a bright spot in the market thanks to a large amount of foreign investment inflows, great potential and high absorption capacity, according to experts.