Vietnamese travelers to Thailand can only get 30-day visa free period

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have announced that they have changed the waiver arrival period for guests from 60 countries back to the original 30-day period for a visa, instead of 45 days as was previously announced.

HCM City’s economic recovery remains challenged for the rest of 2023

HCM City’s economic recovery will likely face challenges for the rest of the year, putting in doubt that upcoming quarters will achieve its 2023 growth targets, a city official warned.

Gilded statues at the pagoda named after phoenix cry in HCMC

The ancient pagoda, once praised as the most scenic of Gia Dinh (HCM City at present), has statues of exotic origin and materials.

Xin Man – Dulong border gate pair resumes operation

Last weekend, the ceremony to announce the restoration of customs clearance at the Xin Man (Vietnam) - Dulong (China) border gate pair was held at the two border gates.

Hanoi bars ’tours’ to popular ’train street’

Hanoi's tourism department has asked travel and transportation companies in the city not to organise tours to ’train street’.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 5/2023

PM Pham Minh Chinh arrives in Laos for 4th MRC Summit

"578 Magnum" to attend Moscow International Film Festival

“578 Phat dan cua ke dien” (578 Magnum) has been invited to the 45th Moscow International Film Festival, which will take place in Russia from April 20 to 27.

Over 80 packaging facilities and sweet potato areas eligible for export to China

China has unveiled a list of more than 80 local packaging facilities and growing areas of sweet potatoes that fully meet phytosanitary requirements, meaning they are allowed to be exported to the Chinese market.

Man rescued after being stuck in a 50m deep sinkhole for 10 hours

The incident occurred at about 9:40am on Monday at the Statue of Youth Volunteer area in Ha Giang Province.

Thai passenger dies after fall at Noi Bai Int’l Airport

The incident occurred around 1:25pm on April 4 near an elevator at the T2 terminal. The passenger reportedly displayed ’abnormal signs’.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 5/2023

Vietnam, the Netherlands promote exports through digital environment

Vietnam active at UN Human Rights Council’s 52nd session

The Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, made active contributions to the agenda of the 52nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that concluded in Geneva on April 4.

Plenty of room for VN real estate market to develop: Experts

The real estate sector ranks second in foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in the first quarter of 2023 with 766 million USD, accounting for 14.1% of total FDI.

Vietnam, Australia look towards new cooperation framework

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and visiting Australian Governor-General David Hurley spoke of the building of a new cooperation framework during their meeting in Hanoi on April 4.

Vietnam proposes Mekong River Commission reform operational methods

Vietnam suggested the Mekong River Commission focus on practical measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of residents who live on the river’s water resources.

HCM City university journal listed in Australian Business Deans Council

The Journal of Asia Business and Economic Studies published by the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City has been included in the list of Australian Business Deans Council.

Health Ministry wants to add 7,418 officers more at commune level

One commune in Binh Chanh district in HCM City has a population of 130,000, while a commune in Lang Son province only has 400 people. But the number of civil servants in the two communes is nearly the same.

Mekong Delta needs $4b to improve infrastructure to mitigate climate change

The Mekong Delta needs more than VNĐ94.3 trillion (nearly US$4 billion) to improve its road infrastructure in order to boost its inter-provincial connectivity while mitigating the impacts of climate change.

Foreign coffee chains set up in Vietnam as they see great potential

The World Coffee Portal has predicted that Vietnam will have more than 5,200 cafes[1]  of different chains by 2025.

Tremendous potential in Vietnam's supporting industries

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in supporting industries can benefit from multinational groups’ China plus-one strategies that include Vietnam, wrote Filippo Bortoletti, Country Director of the Dezan Shira & Associates Vietnam.

VAT of 0% proposed on digital content for foreign markets

The Vietnam Digital Content Creation Alliance (DCCA) has proposed a zero-percent VAT on digital content produced to serve foreign markets and viewers, applied to both individuals and businesses.

More policies considered to retain public sector talent

Vietnam has an abundance of talented individuals, but these talents are not being utilised effectively.

Digital transformation makes copyright breach handling more challenging

It is not at all difficult in Vietnam to go online and watch pirated films of all genres from video piracy sites even though competent authorities have tried to pinpoint and eliminate them.

Cao Lanh’s Cat Chu mango: the pride of Dong Thap Province

Cát Chu mango is also known by another name: xoài tiến vua (Mango Offered to the King).

Growth goals take hit after tricky Q1/2023

The moderate situation at these supermarkets in Hanoi reflects the dim landscape of Vietnam’s retail and consumption.