Fintech future in store for smarter M&A deals

Cross-border merger and acquisition deals are being altered as a direct result of increasing inflation. Nevertheless, foreign investors are exploring untapped potential in the fintech industry to stay competitive in the digital era.

Park Hang-seo vows AFF Cup title for Vietnam ahead of departure

Park Hang-seo has revealed his ambitious plan to help Vietnam take the 2022 AFF Cup trophy before he says farewell to Vietnamese football fans after five years of working as manager of the national team.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 22

HCM City to have three more public bus routes connecting to new bus station

Vietnam breaks up largest-ever transnational drug smuggling ring

The police broke up a huge transnational drug smuggling ring that has illegally trafficked and distributed a total of 1.6 tonnes of drugs of different types for consumption in Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 22

HCMC manufacturers face bankruptcy amid fall in new orders

Former chairman of the Vietnam Musicians Association Trong Bang dies aged 91

Professor Trong Bang, who was granted People’s Artist title and former chairman of the Vietnam Musicians Association, passed away on November 21 at the age of 91.

ADB pledges to support 8 projects in Central Highlands during 2023-2028

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) seeks to support eight projects in the Central Highland Region from 2023 to 2026,

VN billionaires change ranking after week of upheavals

There have been major changes in the positions of Vietnamese billionaires with two businessmen weeded out of Forbes' list of the richest billionaires in the world.

China expected to remain largest export market for Vietnamese pangasius in 2022

China is expected to stay the largest export market for Vietnamese pangasius this whole year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Cultural activites celebrate Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day

A series of activities are being held nationwide to celebrate Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day on November 23.

Binh Duong FC loses 2-0 to Kawasaki Frontale in friendly match

Binh Duong FC lost 2-0 to Japanese's Kawasaki Frontale FC in a friendly match at the Go Dau Stadium, Binh Duong Province.

Vietnamese doctors conduct surgery on woman with two wombs carrying twin in each

The Vietnam - Sweden Hospital Uong Bi in the Northern Province of Quang Ninh said that surgeons of this hospital had just performed an operation on a pregnant woman with two uteruses with one child having developed in each uterus.

50 platforms launched for digital transformation

The Ministry of Information and Communications says that more than 50 digital platforms have been created to serve digital transformation for the government, the economy, and society.

US and Vietnam launch initiative on private sector sustainable growth

The United States Mission to Vietnam and Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment announced an initiative to spur private sector stainable growth.

Vietnamese users can share NFTs on Facebook

This is a new feature offered by Facebook in Vietnam, allowing users to share their NFTs (non-fungible token) on this social network.

Fishermen find precious ambergris while at sea

While fishing in the waters of Quang Tri, fishermen from Thua Thien - Hue found a block of white material thought to be ambergris, worth tens of thousands of USD.

Danang International Airport needs $1.34 billion for upgrade

Danang People’s Committee estimates $1.34 billion is needed to upgrade Danang International Airport, including the development of the T3 terminal project.

Ministry proposes two options for overseas investment in oil and gas sector

Intellectual property, technology, brand values, property rights and shares were also considered capital for overseas investment in oil and gas.

Vietnam's food producers under pressure to keep prices low

Domestic food producers are facing increased costs while trying to keep prices down to stimulate sales, said industry insiders and experts.

Vietnam's auto market nears 500,000 threshold

As of October, 415,000 cars had been sold in Vietnam in 2022, near the 500,000-car  target.

Four rates of environmental protection tax on fuels proposed for 2023

The Ministry of Finance has proposed applying four rates of environmental protection tax on fuels in 2023 depending on global prices.

Twin with one in amniotic sac given birth in Vietnam

The Central General Hospital in Quang Nam has performed caesarean sections on a pregnant woman with twins, including one still in the amniotic sac, a condition that rarely occurred.

Vietnam’s three medical universities cooperate with Harvard Medical School

The Hanoi Medical University, the Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at HCMC have signed a partnership with Harvard Medical School.

First Vietnamese to emcee Miss Tourism International’s grand final

Nguyen Thi Quynh Nga, a Top 10 finisher at Miss World Vietnam 2019, will become the first Vietnamese citizen to take on the role of emcee in the grand final of the Miss Tourism International 2022 pageant which will be held on November 25 in Malaysia.

Le Quang Liem finishes in Top 3 of Champions Chess Tour Finals

Vietnamese chess player Le Quang Liem claimed third place at the Champions Chess Tour Finals which concluded on November 20 in the United States.