Food-delivery apps need to focus on sustainable growth

By offering many promotions, food delivery apps can quickly gain market share, but they also end up creating unsustainable growth.

Ethical livestock-farming a growing trend in Vietnam

In addition to standards in hygiene, the livestock industry is having to pursue ethical standards while the food processing industry has set stricter rules for materials.

Big players compete for $5 billion 'fast-delivery' market

Freight-forwarding companies have been expanding their networks to shorten delivery time amid stiff competition.

Vietnamese investors to reap fruit from overseas projects

A government report shows that as of December 31, 2021, total overseas investment capital of Vietnamese enterprises had reached $6.61 billion.

Vietnam consumes fewer eggs, less meat than Asian countries

Every year sees each Vietnamese person consumes roughly 55kg to 57kg of meat of all kinds, as well as between 130 to 135 eggs, equal to between 70% and 80% of other Asian countries such as Japan and the Republic of Korea.

Expectations are high for Belt Road No3 in HCM City

The 76.34km Belt Road No3 project, which runs through HCM City, Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Long An, is the largest of its kind in the south.

Vietnamese digital technology industry's revenue estimated at $148 billion in 2022

A national forum on the development of digital technology enterprises (Make in Vietnam Forum 2022), one of the biggest annual events of Vietnam’s digital technology industry, was held in Hanoi on December 8.

Untold story of an ancient village in the heart of Hanoi

Located in the west of the capital, Trich Sai Village has always been famous for being an ancient village with a deep-rooted culture.

Su-30MK2 fighters perform at Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022

The Vietnam Air Force's Su-30MK2 fighters and Mi helicopters made an impressive performance at the opening ceremony of the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022 at Hanoi's Gia Lam Airport on December 8.

France supports decentralized cooperation with Vietnam, says Gerard Larcher

The Senate of France supports decentralized cooperation between France and Vietnam, considering this a key programme in the Senate’s working agenda, Senate president Gerard Larcher told NA chairman Vuong Dinh Hue during talks in Hanoi on December 8.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 8

Business association helps connect Vietnamese, Malaysian firms

PM’s Europe trip spreads message about strongly recovering Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to attend the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit and visit Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Belgium from December 9 to 15 will extend a message of a strongly recovering Vietnam

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 8

PM’s trip to elevate Vietnam – EU to new height: diplomat

Vietnam changes rapidly after 25 years of Internet connection

The decision to connect to the Internet 25 years ago was a brave act, showing a long-term vision, contributing to comprehensive changes in the country, experts said at the 25th anniversary of Vietnam's Internet and Internet Day 2022 on December 7.

Policies needed to ensure sharing economy development is on-track

Sharing economy was not only creating opportunities to increase income but also opening up a new and flexible market, thereby creating a growth engine and increasing productivity for micro, small and medium – sized enterprises.

Some businesses are still paying high dividends

While many enterprises are facing difficulties, some plan to spend trillions of VND to pay dividends and buy treasury stocks.

Vietnamese box office smash to premier in Australia

According to Box Office Vietnam, The Girl from the Past has generated revenue of VND53 billion (US$2.2 million) after debuting in Vietnamese cinemas.

French Senate President arrives in Hanoi, beginning official visit to Vietnam

French Senate President Gérard Larcher arrived in Hanoi on December 8 morning, beginning an official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

"The Brilliant Darkness” film to represent VN at Golden Globes Awards

“Dem Toi Ruc Ro”, known as “The Brilliant Darkness” in English, a movie on domestic violence by American director Aaron Toronto, features in this year’s list of Golden Globe Awards’ nominees.

PM attends inauguration of Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and military officers pressed buttons inaugurating the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022 at Gia Lam airbase in Hanoi on December 8.

Money borrowers face black credit traps on online lending apps

A lot of money borrowers have been recently cheated on online lending applications which seem to ask for simple procedures at first but then claim cut-throat interest rates.

Young scientist becomes first Vietnamese awarded by UK Royal Aeronautical Society

With the Young Persons’ Achievement Award, Dr. Nguyen Huyen Duc has become the first Vietnamese scientist to receive the prize from the UK’s Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).

Revelations of an e-cigarette seller

After exchanging text messages via social media, VietNamNet’s reporter, who acted as an e-cigarette buyer, decided to meet the seller and discovered many things that made him shiver.

Vietnam’s fruits enter choosy markets

In the domestic market, a red-flesh pomelo is priced at VND23,000-45,000/kg. In the US, it is VND535,000 per kilogram.

Ambassador Marc Knapper: Vietnam - US relations at strategic level

"I think our relationship with Vietnam is fundamentally strategic in nature...", US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper said in an online exchange with VietNamNet readers.