Cyberattacks aimed at remote workers decrease in number

The number of brute force attacks aimed at remote workers in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, is on the decrease. However, the risk from ransomware is increasing, according to Kaspersky.

One dead, two crew in coma of docked Panama ship

Authorities in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa are investigating how one crew member died and two others fell into comas on a Panama cargo ship while anchored at Nghi Son Port.

About $10 billion mobilised for COVID-19 combat in VN

More than 236 trillion VND (10 billion USD) had been mobilised to directly serve the COVID-19 prevention and control as of December 31, 2022, according to a report by a National Assembly (NA) supervisory delegation.

Business stories of the week (April 3-9)

The first consignment of sweet potatoes will be exported to China through official channels soon. Vegetable and fruit exports have increased sharply. Vietnam considers offering new visa policy to more countries.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 11/2023

PM urges business, production ramp-up

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (April 10-16/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on April 10-16/2023

Hanoi to launch electric taxi this week

Green Taxi SM branded electric taxis will be available in public places and throughout Vincom's commercial center system in Hanoi.

US Secretary of State Blinken to visit Vietnam this week

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Vietnam, and Japan from April 11-18, according to the US Department of State in a press statement.

Vietnam likely to host Formula 1 race

Vietnam and South Africa have emerged as strong candidates to be added to the 2024 Formula One World Championship calendar.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 11/2023

NA to open fifth plenary session on May 22

Quang Ninh retains top position in Vietnam PCI ranking

The northern province of Quang Ninh has maintained its leading position in terms of excellent economic management quality in Vietnam, according to the provincial competitiveness index (PCI) ranking as announced on April 11 by VCCI.

Quang Tri expands area of medicinal plants

Recently, medicinal plants have been opening new directions to help people in the mountainous areas of Quang Tri province improve their livings.

VN's plan to have 1.5mil enterprises by 2025 requires policy breakthroughs

The Government’s Resolution on implementing a Party’s Resolution on the promotion of the private economic sector set a target of having about 1.5 million enterprises by 2025 and, according to experts, this requires breakthroughs in policies.

Capital region to house second airport

The Ministry of Transport will sketch out a planning scheme on the second airport in the capital region for 2026-2030, and submit it to the Prime Minister for approval.

Cruise tourism – ‘gold mine’ for Vietnam to tap into

Vietnam witnessed an significant increase in the number of international tourist arrivals by sea in the first quarter of 2023, showing that cruise tourism has great potential for further development in the Southeast Asian nation.

Online threats in Vietnam plummets

There are positive changes in Viet Nam’s cybersecurity posture, according to the latest report by the global cybersecurity company Kaspersky.

Corporate bond trading system put in place from June 16

The Minister of Finance has directed the HCM Stock Exchange to urgently build and implement a separate corporate bond trading system from June 16 this year to develop a transparent secondary market and increase liquidity for corporate bonds.

Multiple businesses forced to delist on HoSE

The HCM Stock Exchange (HoSE) has sent a document to a series of businesses requesting they delist their shares on the HoSE due to having suffered losses for three consecutive years.

Floor airfares undermines competition, insiders say

Imposing a floor fare for domestic airline tickets would undermine competition in the aviation industry and affect the recovery of the air transport market, insiders have warned.

Finance Ministry proposes VAT reduction to 8% to boost economy

Businesses have been long asking for additional support from the government to help speed up economic recovery and to cope with recent difficulties.

Vietnam’s non-life insurance market continues to lure foreign capital

Viet Nam’s non-life insurance market has continued to attract foreign investors in the first months of this year.

Styrofoam waste pollutes Ha Long Bay

Styrofoam debris seen floating in Ha Long Bay after illegal aquaculture cages dismantled

Difficulties encircle the Vietnamese automobile industry

Automobile manufacturers have once again proposed an extension of the luxury tax payment deadline and 50 percent vehicle registration tax cut for domestically assembled cars.

Beverage tycoon, daughters prosecuted for asset misappropriation fraud

Tran Qui Thanh, the Chairman of Vietnam’s largest private beverage company Tan Hiep Phat, along with one of his daughter Tran Uyen Phuong, have been arrested in the southern province of Binh Duong on Monday.

President holds talks with Party General Secretary, President of Laos

President Vo Van Thuong and Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith held talks in Vientiane on April 10 following a welcome ceremony for the former earlier the same day.