Foreign ministry officials face discipline over Covid repatriation flights

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission has requested the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee to take disciplinary action against the Party Civil Affairs Committee of the Foreign Ministry of two tenures.

Number of passengers on domestic flights recovers

It is expected that the total Vietnamese aviation market will reach 55 million passengers by the end of this year, an increase of 3.7 times compared to the previous year, recovering by nearly 70 per cent compared to 2019, pre-COVID-19 pandemic.

NA Standing Committee mulls over National Master Plan

The National Assembly Standing Committee offered opinions on the National Master Plan for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050 during the ongoing 18th session in Hanoi on December 21.

ADB finances 107 million USD to develop wind power in Vietnam

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a 107 million USD financing project with BIM Wind Power Joint Stock Company (BIM Wind) to assist the operation of an 88 MW wind farm in the south central province of Ninh Thuan.

Strong performance across spheres boosts Vietnam’s economy: ADB Country Director

Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Vietnam Andrew Jeffries has attributed Vietnam’s economic growth in 2022 to a strong performance across sectors.

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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc leaves Hanoi for state visit to Indonesia

Apple plans to start producing MacBooks in Vietnam by mid-2023

Apple plans to move some MacBook production to Vietnam for the first time next year as the US tech group continues diversifying its production base, Nikkei Asia has reported.

Renewable energy booms as better prices offered

As the government in the past set attractive electricity prices using the FIT (feed in tariff) mechanism, a boom period of renewable energy occurred.

Many export opportunities for enterprises through digital platforms in 2023

Vietnamese small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have many digital export opportunities when Vietnam becomes a new global production area.

Online exports boom

The e-commerce boom has opened up great opportunities. Not only large corporations but small enterprises and sellers now can sell their products to the world market.

Top 10 culture, sport and tourism events in 2022 announced

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on December 20 announced the top 10 culture, sport and tourism events of Vietnam in 2022.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 21

First batch of Vinfast's VF 8 electric cars arrives in US

60% of enterprises shift focus from outsourcing to full production

In 2022, the ratio of Vietnamese value to ICT revenue reached 27 percent, an increase of 2.35 percent over the year before.

VN musicians offer healing programme for mind, soul

Vietnamese musicians are offering live performances along beautiful beaches across the country in hopes that music can help to heal the audience's mind and soul.

Vietnam cannot develop without large private businesses: experts

Vietnam will not be prosperous without large private business groups because they are the pillars of the national economy and the backbone to create supply chains.

Schools required to maintain tuition fee rates

The Government required ministries, sectors and localities to direct education and training institutions under their management to keep the tuition fee rates stable for the 2022-2023 school year like the 2021-2022 school year.

Ngoc Chau to compete at Miss Universe 2022

Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau will represent Vietnam at the Miss Universe 2022 which will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States on January 14, 2023.

Face recognition technology to be used for security check at airports

‘Smart check in’ is provided by ETC for pre-boarding security check at airports. It uses the advanced face recognition technology with high accuracy in authenticating information.

Central bank advised to continually fight against dollarisation, goldenisation

The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) should continue to take measures against dollarisation and goldenisation in the domestic economy as the markets remain potential risks for the rising speculation and hoarding of the assets, experts said.

Vietnam regains growth momentum, recognizes risks in 2023

The global economy in 2023 is expected to be even more complicated and unpredictable, and more difficulties are anticipated, which will require greater efforts.

Vietnamese tourism has not recovered as expected despite early re-opening: experts

Vietnamese tourism and airline services have not recovered as expected despite the country’s early opening for tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam likely to enter top seven trade partners of US: Bloomberg

Vietnam is on track this year to bump Britain from its long-time place among the US’s top seven goods trading partners, according to an article run by Bloomberg on December 19.

Thai Binh’s giò nây - an unforgettable dish for many dinners

The dish is fragrant and sweet with a buttery taste from the meat, hot from peppers and quality fish sauce as well as a special flavour from banana leaves.

Hanoi churches shine before Christmas Eve

Major churches in Hanoi - the Hanoi Cathedral, Cua Bac Church, and Ham Long Church – are brightly decorated with lights, statues of Jesus and Christmas trees.

Investors set to pour US$5 billion into Vietnam's startup market in 2023-2025

Vietnam, along with Indonesia and Singapore, remains a golden triangle for startup development in Southeast Asia.