Hard-hit steel producers need governmental push to pick up: insiders

Hard-hit by weakening demand and mounting costs, steel producers are expecting higher public disbursement in the last months of the year to lift them out of hardship.

VinFast plans IPO in US, owner's assets soar

The electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, owned by Vietnam's richest dollar billionaire, plans an IPO (initial public offering) in January 2023 to raise at least $1 billion worth of funds.

Vietnamese enterprises should take advantage of FTAs to boost exports

Many export enterprises in many fields and industries in Southern provinces and cities have raised the difficulties that need to be removed when entering export markets.

Unique costumes of ethnic minority groups in Vietnam

A festival of traditional costumes of ethnic minority groups in Vietnam’s northern region officially opened at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, in Son Tay District on the outskirts of Hanoi on November 18.

Village of scrap billionaires struggles with severe pollution

A village in the northern province of Hung Yen, a large scrap recycling hub, is struggling with severe pollution, posing health risks for local people.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 19

PM expresses gratitude to over 1.6 million teachers nationwide

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 19

Vietnam invests more in Central Highlands

Vietnamese football official, player to take part in World Cup 2022

Vietnam do not qualify to compete in the coming FIFA World Cup 2022 but at least two Vietnamese persons will attend the global tournament later this month.

Reus will visit Vietnam with Borussia Dortmund

German side Borrusia Dortmund have revealed that their midfielder Marco Reus will travel to Vietnam for a friendly match on November 30.

British Council Vietnam allowed to resume IELTS test

The Ministry of Education and Training has allowed the British Council (VN) LLC – one of the two IELTS test organisers in Vietnam, to resume the language examinations.

Vietnam imports approx. one million tonnes of rice in 2021

Vietnam imported 999,750 tonnes of rice last year, a figure that is likely to create competition with domestic products and impact the lives of local producers, as well as food security in general, according to industry insiders.

President holds bilateral meetings on sidelines of APEC economic leaders meeting

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc engaged in bilateral meetings with many foreign leaders while attending the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Bangkok on November 17 and 18. ​

Vietnam and Cambodia ink MoU on cooperation between two legislatures

The National Assembly of Vietnam and the National Assembly of Cambodia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to chart a course for further bilateral cooperation.

Young man cares for homeless animals

Addressing homeless animals as ‘papa’ and using English for commands, Quoc Bao receives a lot of affection from his pets.

BKAV CEO calls for capital from Bfans

BKAV’s CEO Nguyen Tu Quang is inviting fans of BPhone, a flagship product of the group, to invest in the group, promising a high interest rate of 10 percent and money equal to the principal.

Billionaire Phuong Thao gets VND200 million in wages from Vietjet

Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, the only female dollar billionaire in Vietnam recognized by Forbes, receives VND221 million in salary each month.

Cash flows into stock market, major investors loosen purse strings

Cash has been flowing into the stock market for bottom fishing, when many shares fall sharply in price, losing 50-90 percent of value. Shares are even cheaper than the 2008 crisis period or during Covid-19.

Gallery and coffee for dinosaur lovers

Saurus Coffee and Gallery is an ideal destination for people with a love for dinosaurs in HCM City.

Hot Banh duc for Hanoi's winter days

The soft, heartwarming cake, served with sweet and sour fish sauce, is a familiar afternoon dish among the citizens when the weather turns cold.

By 2045, Vietnam wants to have five metropolises of international stature

Vietnam's action plan to achieve Resolution No.06-NQ/TW of the Politburo calls for the establishment of five vibrant urban metropolises by 2045.

Vietnam bird's nests to enter Chinese market through official channel

Vietnam bird’s nests will be officially exported to China after the protocol on allowing the exportation of this product was signed by both countries.

Sharp export rise backs up agricultural trade surplus

The Vietnamese agricultural sector has performed well thanks to growing demands for products and enterprises’ performance bouncing back.

Night-time economy development grapples with inadequacies

Despite the night-time economy showing a lot of potential, the country’s five biggest cities are finding it tough to develop it due to inadequate investment in infrastructure, according to the Departments of Industry and Trade of these cities.

Local groups stuttering amid drop in new orders

The sharp drop in the number of orders has pushed Vietnamese exporters in textiles, garments, leather, footwear, wood furniture, and even food to close production lines and narrow their scale.

Obesity on the rise in Vietnam

Obesity is increasing rapidly in Vietnam, especially big provinces and cities.