Central banks brace after new Fed move

Central banks across the globe have announced their recent rate hike in a bid to tame inflation, but market watchdogs predict that the tempo of rate rises is starting to slow down.

Quang Ngai beach severely polluted

A 300-metre beach in the central province of Quang Ngai is being covered with rubbish after recent storms.

Vietnam ranks 76/193 countries in online service index

Vietnam ranks 76th over 193 countries in terms of the online service index in the United Nations’ assessment, up five places compared to 2020.

2022 ASEAN Biodiversity Heroes awarded

The 2022 ASEAN Biodiversity Heroes Awards have been presented to nine individuals whose efforts and advocacies created impact in their respective countries.

Health sector ordered to solve drugs, medical supplies shortages

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the Ministry of Health to find solutions to the shortages of drugs and medical supplies that have been plaguing the sector recently at a meeting with 63 provinces and cities.

Absence of Chinese tourists affects global tourism industry

According to the Telegraph, although only 7% of the country's population has a passport, Chinese tourists made 150 million trips abroad in 2018 and 154 million trips in 2019.

Workers’ Tet holiday may last one month

Many businesses plan to give their employees the longest possible 2023 Lunar New Year holiday. Some companies even plan to give workers nearly a month off because there are fewer jobs.

Many hotels in Da Nang are up for sale

As business remains sluggish because tourism has not fully recovered, owners of many hotels in Da Nang have put their property up for sale to pay loans and cut losses.

More luxury fashion brands land in Hanoi

Despite the pandemic which forced people to tighten their belts, luxury goods have still sold well. This has prompted luxury fashion brands to open more stores in Hanoi.

Phu Thuong’s soft and fragrant steamed sticky rice

A local artisan keeps the family secret of making a Hanoi’s specialty, the Phu Thuong steamed sticky rice.

China and Vietnam to strengthen supply chain

China is greatly interested in strengthening strategic development ties with Vietnam, improve connectivity between the two countries and build a sustainable supply chain.

National detailed seaport plan needs VND382 trillion for investment

The Vietnam Maritime Administration has just submitted a national detailed seaport plan for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050 to the Ministry of Transport.

Hospitals in HCM City struggling due to lack of medicine

Many hospitals and clinics in Ho Chi Minh City have lately struggled to obtain sufficient medicines and medical equipment.

Vietnamese PM joins first activities of ASEAN Summits

PM Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ASEAN member states attended Interfaces with representatives of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, ASEAN Youth Organisation and ASEAN Business Advisory Council in Phnom Penh on November 10.

PM Pham Minh Chinh meets Lao, Philippine leaders, Brunei Sultan in Cambodia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 10 met with Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos and Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei on the sidelines of ASEAN Summits in Phnom Penh.

100 best working places in Vietnam in 2022 unveiled

Abbott Laboratories GmbH, Nestlé Vietnam, Vietcombank, and Viettel Group top the list of Vietnam’s 100 best places to work in 2022, according to a survey conducted by Anphabe Company and released in Ho Chi Minh City on November 9.

Vietnam Stock Exchange applies for WFE membership

The Vietnam Stock Exchange (VNX) has applied for membership of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) in replacement of the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE).

Vietnam commits to creating best business environment: PM

As a responsible member of the international community in general and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in particular, Vietnam commits to creating the best business environment for enterprises, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

IELTS, foreign language tests in Vietnam under inspection

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) on November 10 ordered provincial/municipal Departments of Education and Training to strictly monitor and manage the organisation of foreign language proficiency tests.

Cruise ships set to bring thousands of foreign visitors to Vietnam

Four ships operated by Silversea Cruises are scheduled to carry thousands of international tourists around Asia, including Vietnam, this December.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 10

Prime Minister of New Zealand to pay official visit to Vietnam

Vietnam adds monkeypox to group of infectious diseases

The Ministry of Health has decided to add monkeypox to Group B infectious diseases which are considered to be dangerous, highly contagious, and potentially fatal diseases.

Vietnam sets 6.5% GDP growth rate target for 2023

The National Assembly passed a resolution on socio-economic development tasks for 2023 at its year-end session on November 10, with GDP projected to expand by 6.5%.

Resources to be mobilized for a sustainably-developed Hoa Binh Province

Over the years, Hoa Binh has focused all resources to build a quickly and sustainably developed economy, striving to become a developed province by 2030.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 10

Vietnam attends SIAL Interfood Exhibition 2022 in Indonesia