Central Economic Commission to submit three key plans to Politburo

The Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission is working on three plans that will be submitted to the Politburo for approval.

Vietnam to play friendlies against Germany, Japan ahead of Women’s World Cup

The Vietnamese national women’s football team have scheduled two friendly matches against the German and Japanese national women’s teams before the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup starts in July.

MobiFone network encounters signal loss in HCM City

Vietnam Mobile Telecom Services One Member Co. Ltd. (Mobifone) at 19:00 p.m. yesterday announced that from late afternoon, its network encountered a local congestion, and its subscribers in certain areas found trouble using the service.

Work starts on 72.4 mln USD wind power plant in Dak Nong

A groundbreaking ceremony for Asia Dak Song 1 wind power plant was held in Nam Binh commune, Dak Song district, the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong on January 4.

Hanoi offers Thang Long Citadel night tour for foreign visitors

Foreign tourists now can enjoy a 120-minute night tour at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi, which promises enticing cultural, culinary and architectural experiences.

China to resume operation of border gates with Vietnam in Lao Cai

The Chinese side has announced that it will completely resume the operation of border gates and paths with Vietnam in northern Lao Cai province from January 8, said Ha Duc Thuan, Vice Director of the Management Board of Lao Cai Economic Zone.

Vietnam look to maintain Park's unbeaten record against Indonesia in AFF Cup semi-finals

During coach Park Hang-seo's five-year reign, Vietnam have not lost to Indonesia and the South Korean coach will not want that streak to end so close to the end of his tenure when they meet in the AFF Cup semi-finals on Friday.

Rescuing the real estate market sustainably

Recently, after the credit growth rate limit was lifted by two percent, economists have been discussing whether to take steps to save the real estate market.

NA’s second extraordinary session opens

The 15th National Assembly (NA) convened its second extraordinary session in Hanoi on January 5.

Asian, Vietnamese tourists eager to travel internationally

Almost four in five travelers in Asia are eager to travel internationally in 2023 as concerns around inflation and rising costs will likely not stop travelers from packing their bags, reported a Klook study in nine markets, including Vietnam.

Enhancing vigilance at border needed to control COVID-19: official

After China decided to open the border and lift COVID-19 quarantine measures from January 8, health experts said the border opening could increase the number of COVID-19 cases.

Assets of Vietnam’s billionaires drop as stock prices fall

Vietnamese USD billionaires saw their value fall sharply in 2022 because of decreased stock prices. Vingroup’s Pham Nhat Vuong lost US$2.1 billion, while Bui Thanh Nhon was excluded from Forbes’ list of billionaires.

Former director of AIC sentenced to 30 years of imprisonment for bribery

Nguyen Thi Thanh Nhan, 54, former chairwoman and general director of Hanoi-based Advanced International Joint Stock Company (AIC Group), was sentenced in absentia to 30 years of imprisonment

Fiscal incentives proposed for 2023

The Ministry of Finance has proposed multiple fiscal policies in terms of taxes and fees to support businesses and households in 2023, according to a finance official.

Hanoi sign Badovic as head coach; HAGL players leaving

Hanoi FC has signed a contract with coach Bozidar Bandovic who is expected to maintain the champions at high peak nationally and internationally.

Human trafficking rings unveiled

Leaving Vietnam for Cambodia, many Vietnamese thought that they would find "easy jobs with high incomes" as brokers promised. But in fact, since entering Cambodia, they became a "commodity" of human traffickers.

Seafood exports reach record 11 billion USD in 2022, challenges ahead

Despite huge challenges, the seafood sector in 2022 posted a new record in export value of 11 billion USD, up 24% year-on-year and 22% higher than the year’s target of 9 billion USD.

The story of Erythrophleum Fordii in a gilded ancient building

The story of the erythrophleum fordii planted in the main hall of Lam Kinh in Tho Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Province, has provoked curiosity.

Inflationary pressure manageable for Vietnam in 2023: experts

The inflationary pressure on Vietnam in 2023 may not be high, said experts at a conference in Hanoi on January 4.

'Breast milk' fruit from Tien Giang known far and wide

Have you ever tried a Lo Ren Vinh Kim star apple from Tien Giang Province? It is so fragrant, and tasty that it was recognised in the top 11 best specialties of Vietnam by the Asia of Book of Records last August.

Notorious corruption cases to be strictly handled in 2023, says senior Party official

A senior Party official has requested that the Party’s Central Commission for Internal Affairs make timely recommendations in order to help the Party strictly handle notorious corruption cases in 2023.

Omicron sub-variant BA.2.10 detected in Vietnam

Despite the daily number of COVID-19 cases sharply declining, HCM City has recorded several infections caused by the XBB or BA.2.10 sub-strain of the Omicron COVID variant, announced the HCM City Hospital for Tropical Diseases on January 4.

10-year-old boy who fell into concrete pillar pronounced dead

10-year-old Thai Ly Hao Nam who fell into a 35-metre deep concrete pillar in southern Dong Thap Province was pronounced dead late Wednesday afternoon, according to local authorities.

EVN’s proposed electricity price hike under consideration

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has been gathering feedback on a proposal of Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) for increasing electricity prices.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 4

PCR testing no longer required at border gates in Mong Cai from January 8