VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 13/2023

“Get on Hanoi 2023” programme attracts more tourists to capital city

Services for pets grow as demand rises

As people’s living standards have been improved and lifestyle enriched, there are more and more pet care services available in urban areas.

Sandbox mechanism needed to protect employees in public sector

To overcome harsh challenges ahead, there should be a sandbox mechanism to create momentum for and protect the public sector.

VN among Top 5 real estate investment destinations of Singapore's super-rich

Vietnam is one of the top five destinations chosen by Singapore's super-rich (UHNWI) for real estate investment, along with Australia, India, Hong Kong and China, according to The Wealth Report 2023, released worldwide by Knight Frank company.

The ‘bancassurance nightmare’

Under current laws, insurers can legally cooperate with bankers to sell insurance policies to third parties. However, in Vietnam, bancassurance has turned out to be a "nightmare".

Hanoi - 12 floral seasons tourism

Hanoi tourism strives to build new seasonal tourism products and attract more and more visitors to the capital city.

Businesses complain about state bureaucracy, administrative burdens

Many businesses say state officials are not enthusiastic in solving enterprises’ problems and don’t even take applications to at least discover the enterprises’ problems.

Credit package to provide VND120 trillion for social housing investors, buyers

The Government has decided to implement a low-interest credit package of about VND120 trillion for social housing development.

Vietnam faces obstacles in joining multi-billion dollar logistics field

When joining the World Logistics Passport (WLP) program, enterprises will have favorable conditions in global logistics and trade activities. However, obstacles still exist in Vietnam.

China's resumption of group tours to Vietnam welcomed by people, travel firms

The reopening of group tours to Vietnam has been welcomed by Chinese people and travel firms.

Successful female CEOs earn billions of VND a month

Businesswomen who run large corporations with effective businesses make well-deserved high salaries and remuneration of multi billions of dong a year.

People's Artist Diep Lang draws his last breath in US

After going through a long time of physical suffering due to illness, People's Artist Diep Lang drew his last breath at about 6 a.m. on March 11, 2023 in the US at the age of 82.

Vietnam advance to next round of AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup

Vietnam advanced to the next qualification round of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup after a 1-1 draw with India in Group F on March 11 at Pho Tho Stadium.

Dak Lak: Brand positioning for Buon Me Thuot coffee

The 2023 International Trade Connection Conference is an event to promote trade, and boost exports, thereby contributing to increase coffee export revenue of Dak Lak province in 2023.

Serious business ahead for gaming

Gaming in Vietnam continues to be exceedingly popular, but developers are still in a weak position due to outdated regulations.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 12/2023

Phu Tho prepares for Hung Kings Temple Festival 2023 next month

Vietnamese dialysis centres overloaded

Dialysis centres in Vietnam are facing overloading due to the rising number of people suffering from kidney problems.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 12/2023

Proper planning required for tourist cities development

Artisan communities strive for legal wood

Many wood artisans are in need of support so that their works can get recognition in the global supply chain.

Players take sides in drink tax discussion

The beverage sector has called for a delay in Vietnam’s proposed tax increase on alcohol as the industry is at risk from high inflation, increased material costs, and low demand.

Cars in Vietnam not coming cheap

Vietnamese automobile prices are substantially higher than those in other regional countries because of high taxes and low output, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VN’s foreign exchange reserves reach US$92.43 billion

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) last month bought about US$0.65 billion, bringing Viet Nam's foreign exchange reserves to $92.43 billion, according...

Government asked to devise 50 per cent cut on auto registration fee

The Government has asked the Ministry of Finance and other relevant ministries to devise a 50 per cent cut on auto registration fees for locally...

Cottage ‘out of a fairytale’ in Thanh Hoa

Having built a house with an architectural style like no other, Tran Quang Giang from Chi Cuong 1 village, Thieu Quang commune, Thieu Hoa district of Thanh Hoa province is considered an unusual artist by locals.

Disciplined civil servants, public employees, suggested to voluntarily resign

Civil servants and public employees, who have received a warning or are under disciplinary action, have been called on to resign as one of the ways to carry out the downsizing policy.