VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 8

Vietnam boosts logistics industry’s competitiveness

Hanoi publicizes list of 67 apartments owned by foreigners

The Hanoi Department of Construction has published a list of 67 apartments owned by foreigners in the city and the number of apartments allowed to be sold to foreigners in each housing project.

Setting an example for high-ranking political activities

The Party Central Committee convened an extraordinary meeting and approved the departure of Deputy Ministers Pham Binh Minh and Vu Duc Dam from office, contributing to the practice of setting an example in the Party.

Hanoi ranks 59th out of 63 provinces for people's satisfaction with living environment

According to the Provincial Environmental Protection Index (PEPI 2021), Hanoi ranked 59th out of 63 provinces and cities for residents’ satisfaction with the living environment.

Doctors save baby weighing only 0.5kg

The 34-year-old mother can now hold her baby in her arms after four miscarriages. The baby boy was born in the 25th week of pregnancy, weighing only 0.5 kilograms.

Billions of VND of tuition to be reimbursed to students

Universities are returning tuition to students or deducting tuition for the next semester, following the government’s request to keep tuition unchanged for this academic year.

Higher electricity production and import expected this year

Electricity output and import this year are estimated at 284.5 billion kilowatt hours (kWh), up around 5.5% over last year, according to the latest power supply plan approved by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Limited inflation pressures underpin positive projections

Vietnam has made a go of bringing inflation under control in 2022 thanks to the government’s great efforts to rein in market prices, with praise from various international organisations.

New regulations vehicles need to know

Vehicles owners and driving learners should know new regulations to be effective this year, according to the Ministry of Transport.

The key to promoting digital economic growth in Vietnam

The wide applicability and huge connected data store created from blockchain have made this technology increasingly important in the progress of realising the goal of bringing the digital economy to 20 per cent of GDP, as set by the government.

Man owns gorgeous 'treasures’ that chirp

The hundreds of "tiny treasures" are extremely rare mutant crested bulbuls, with a total value of about 7 billion VND (US$290,000).

Contrasting complexions representing aviation arena

After two years of battling the repercussions of closed borders, 2023 may be characterised as extra time in a hectic and gruelling football match for several Vietnamese airlines.

Airlines to resume regular flights to China as of January 8

Starting from January 8, Vietnamese airlines will operate regular routes to China as they had done in the pre-pandemic period in 2019, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Potential for 6.6 percent GDP growth in 2023

With overall growth momentum likely to moderate further this year, UOB has kept its 2023 GDP growth forecast at 6.6 percent.

Vietnam gains broadcast rights for 32nd SEA Games

The Vietnam Cable Television Corporation (VTVcab) has become the first in the country to hold the broadcast rights for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) in Cambodia.

Catching first sunlight at Dien Cape

Besides being one of the most beautiful destinations in Phu Yen Province, Dien Cape (Mui Dien) also offers visitors history and culture.

Vietnam, Bahamas establish diplomatic relations

Vietnam and Bahamas established diplomatic relations on January 6, an initial move for both countries to kick-start multi-faceted cooperation.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 7

AFF Cup 2022: Vietnam, Indonesia play to goalless draw

Legislators back issuance of national master plan for 2021-2030

Many legislators voiced support for the NA's issuance of a resolution on the national master plan for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, while discussing the plan at the parliament’s ongoing second extraordinary session on January 7.

New Omicron subvariant detected in HCMC, Tay Ninh

XBB, a new Omicron subvariant, has been found in HCMC and neighboring Tay Ninh Province.

Vietnamese airlines to increase flights to China

Vietnamese airlines have planned to increase flights to China.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 7

Positive signals for rice exports in 2023

Bank shares undervalued, expected to attract investors in 2023

Analysts say that bank shares are undervalued and are now attractive investment items.

Most Vietnamese movies incur losses amid foreign competition

While foreign films won big in the Vietnamese market in 2022 with revenue hitting VND200 billion, Vietnamese films have not been as successful in the home market.

Steel prices recover, manufacturers see opportunities

Positive signs in the world steel market are expected to infuse a new spirit into the steel industry in Vietnam.