Automobile registration centers in Hanoi, Dong Nai Province inspected

In the last few weeks, the Public Security Departments of various provinces and cities have been inspecting automobile registration centers for law violations.

Advantages outlined to push ahead with public investment

In the context that most capital mobilisation channels are tightening, public investment is considered an important driver for boosting economic growth.

Vietnam's retail market to rise by $163.5 billion over next five years

The retail market in Vietnam is estimated to increase by $163.5 billion at a compound annual growth rate of 11.4 per cent between 2022 and 2027.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 11

Hanoi: Elevated Ring Road No.2 opened to traffic

Banking industry difficulties forecast to continue in 2023: analysts

The banking industry will continue to face difficulties in 2023 in the context of the real estate market downtrend and the less positive import and export outlook, analysts forecast.

House cleaning service prices increase ahead of Tet

The demand for house cleaners has been on a sharp rise in Hanoi as the Lunar New Year Holiday (Tet) nears, driving charges up.

Bicycle-sharing service to be piloted in Hanoi this Tet

Hanoi will pilot the public bicycle-sharing service in Hoan Kiem and Ba Dinh districts during the Lunar New Year 2023 (Tet).

Ministry calls for easing government control on fuel prices

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) called for the fuel price cycle to be shortened from 10 days to 7 days, on Thursday every week (except for public holidays).

Former Dong A Bank general director accused of causing VND.5 trillion loss

The Ministry of Public Security on January 6 prosecuted Former general director of Dong A Bank (DAB) Tran Phuong Binh for “violations in banking activities and other banking-related activities”, according to the Criminal Code.

10,500 party members investigated last year

The inspection commissions at all levels have launched investigations into 3,533 Party organisations and 10,475 Party members who showed signs of violations.

Prime Minister starts official visit to Laos

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Vientiane on January 11 morning, beginning his two-day official visit to Laos at the invitation of his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone.

Vietnam to tightly control dissemination of films online

According to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), the legal framework has become sufficient to control dissemination of films online and provide on-demand cross-border broadcasting services by foreign businesses.

Hanoi’s chairman vows to revoke pending projects

Thousands of unimplemented projects in Hanoi, including those without clear information about investors, will be revoked, said Hanoi’s Chairman Tran Sy Thanh.

Falling freight rates a bane and a boon

Falling freight rates are a bane for global carriers, but a boon for Vietnamese agricultural exporters, who had their profits eroded by high freight rates in the early months of 2022.

Tan Son Nhat Airport issues QR-codes for flights during Tet

The authorities of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City have developed an online domestic flight information display system and map of public transport to help passengers easily find their flights online.

FIEs earn 'big' in Vietnam

Foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) had a prosperous year in 2021 with post-tax profit of VND83.585 trillion, up 30 percent over 2020, according to the Ministry of Finance’s recent report to the Prime Minister.

Cold weather to blanket northern Vietnam during Tet

The cold spell is forecast to linger through the country's longest holiday, which lasts from January 20-26.

Livestock industry hopes difficulties will reduce in 2023

The gradual easing of disease restrictions by the world's second-largest economy, China, will affect the economies of the ASEAN region, especially Vietnam, China's largest trading partner in the ASEAN bloc since 2016.

Prime Minister orders reform of online visa application process

To streamline the visa application process and aid the tourism sector's post-pandemic recovery, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called for a reform of electronic visa applications.

The reasons for dismissal of two Deputy Prime Ministers

The reasons for the dismissal of Deputy Prime Ministers Pham Binh Minh and Vu Duc Dam were personal wishes.

Exploring the wild beauty of Pirate Islands

Pirate Islands is an interesting destination – from its name to its rare wild beauty – with plenty on offer for tourists.

Hanoi calligraphy festival set to run during Tet

The annual spring calligraphy festival will kick off at the Literature Lake, part of the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), on January 15 after a two-year hiatus related to the development of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam posts all-time high auto imports in 2022

Vietnam posted an all-time high import of automobiles with 173,467 units valued at 3.84 billion USD last year, surpassing the previous record of about 160,000 units in 2021, reported the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Japanese corporation pours $1.2 billion in Binh Duong’s urban projects

A leader of southern province of Binh Duong has hailed the effective investment of Tokyu corporation of Japan in urban development in the province and suggested the corporation also invest in transport infrastructure.

PM hosts IMF Deputy Managing Director for Asia-Pacific

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 10 for Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in charge of the Asia-Pacific Antoinette Sayeh, who is on her first working visit to Vietnam.