Consumers spending more on healthcare, sportswear

Interest in healthcare rose during the pandemic, leading to higher profits in the sportswear industry.

Ba Be Lake's autumn festival celebrates local culture

Many modern outdoor sports, such as kayaking, cycling, and paragliding, are also included in the event.

Nhu makes history with many firsts in Portugal's BPI League

Striker Huynh Nhu set a milestone in her career as the first Vietnamese female player scoring in an overseas league.

Dak Lak records third case of Whitmore’s disease

A woman in Dak Lak province has been diagnosed with melioidosis, also known as Whitmore’s disease, marking the third case to be detected in the Central Highlands region.

Vietnam, Cambodia issue joint statement

Vietnam and Cambodia on November 9 issued a joint statement on the occasion of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s two-day official visit to Cambodia.

A strong message from the Prime Minister

According to the Prime Minister’s report to the National Assembly last week, Vietnam’s corporate bond market value is 15.9 percent of GDP.

Experts decipher ancient stone blocks found in Mu Cang Chai

Experts believe the engravings on these stone blocks are highly detailed and resemble terraced fields, which are similar to ancient carved stone blocks found in Lao Chai Commune, Mu Cang Chai District in 2015, 2020, and 2021.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 9

E-commerce platforms do not have to pay taxes on behalf of sellers

Stock market witnesses ‘black swan’ events

The stock market has declined sharply after a series of domestic ‘black swan’ events, showing no sign of recovery this month.

SBV governor's reponse to questions on draft on anti-money laundering

A draft has been drawn up to amend the Law on Prevention of Money Laundering 2012. It is going through stages of scrutiny and debate in the National Assembly before becoming law.

Crime rate linked to corruption cases increases: Ministry of Public Security

Emerging crimes are in areas of securities, corporate bond issuance, violations in bidding, auction and public procurement activities.

Over 300 rescued Sri Lankans in stable conditions: spokesperson

More than 300 Sri Lankans who were rescued at sea off Vietnam are now in stable conditions and have been provided with temporary accommodations, Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang told a press conference on November 9.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 9

PM visits socio-economic establishments symbolising Vietnam-Cambodia cooperation

VN, Cambodia ink 11 cooperative documents

Cambodia and Viet Nam signed 11 documents aiming at further promoting their bilateral ties and cooperation in Phnom Penh on November 8 during the official visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Gas stations closed for petrol shortage, street petrol vendors rampant in Hanoi

It is common to see makeshift petrol stalls on Hanoi pavements as petrol stations have temporarily shut or restricted sales, citing tight supplies and loss-making operations.

Stunning images show blood moon lunar eclipse over Hanoi

Gastronomy enthusiasts in Hanoi were able to admire a blood moon lunar eclipse on November 8, with the lunar event being the final one of the year.

Hanoi on alert with over 1,300 dengue infections in past week

Hanoi is seeing the biggest increase in dengue fever cases in the country.

Gasoline shortages and market-economy thinking

Office workers complain that they have to queue up for a long time to fill up their motorbikes and cars.

Escalating competition in e-commerce pushes up IPOs

Escalating competition in the e-commerce, logistics and fast delivery sectors is causing players to speed up the IPO process.

Land in desirable locations lies abandoned despite project approval

Many plots of land in the biggest cities have been abandoned despite being in ideal locations, wasting resources that would otherwise serve the development of cities.

Vietnam eyes spot at 2030 World Cup finals

The Vietnam national football team is aiming to make it through to the finals of the 2030 World Cup, according to Tran Quoc Tuan, chairman of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

13th month salary is key to entice workers: survey

Based on the responses of 3,000 job seekers and 400 businesses in June, the report "Labor market in 2022 – facts and direction" by Vietnamworks pointed out that 40% of workers do not have a stable job.

HCM City loses thousands of hectares of agricultural land each year

Due to rapid urbanization, large areas of agricultural land in HCM City have become residential land. It is estimated that the city loses 1,500 hectares of agricultural land each year.

National Single Window reduces burden on businesses

The Vietnam Confederation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and USAID recently announced their survey on the satisfaction of businesses implementing administrative procedures through the National Single Window (NSW).

New VFF President to guide Vietnam to higher international levels

The newly elected president of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), Tran Quoc Tuan, has set lofty goals for the national team during his four-year tenure.