Tie-ups lift top e-commerce players

Possessing an average growth rate of 20 per cent per year, the e-commerce retail market is now not only a private land of e-commerce platforms but also a common game of tech solutions providers such as fintech.

VND40 million proposed as starting price for auction of vehicle number plates

The Deputy Minister of Public Security has agreed to a proposal on a single starting price of VND40 million for vehicle number plate auctions nationwide made by the National Assembly Standing Committee of National Defense and Security.

Vietnamese human rights issue in the eyes of foreign friends

In Vietnam, human rights are ensured by the Constitution, legal system, and policies in all aspects. World leaders, international experts, and organizations have made positive comments on human rights in Vietnam.

Farmers offer local specialties to the world via online platforms

Vietnamese farmers are now selling more products thanks to e-commerce platforms.

Vietnam becomes third largest coffee supplier to U.S.

Vietnam has become the third largest supplier of coffee to the U.S. over the first eight months of 2022, reported the General Department of Customs.

Dengue infection rate rises almost five times in Vietnam over a year

Vietnam has recorded as many as 247,202 dengue infections so far this year, or 4.7 times higher than the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Health.

Airport plans depend on investment

Vietnam’s ambitions to transform its airport infrastructure will have to deal with various challenges in attempting to attract private investment.

Competition heats up for holiday shopping storage

The shortage of professional warehouse systems in big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh is leading to stiff competition between e-commerce platforms in the coming festive season.

Da Lat resort pilots paragliding service over Xuan Huong lake

The Central Highland province of Lam Dong has granted a license to launch paragliding service to savour scenic views of Xuan Huong lake in Da Lat city, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Degraded infrastructure and lack of investment affects health services in HCM City

At Hoc Mon General Hospital, medical workers usually wear plastic boots to receive patients; when it rains, the hospital's examination room floods.

Cashew nut shells pay dirt for green firms

Cashew nuts shells were once believed to be good for nothing and regarded as waste, but the circular economy model has changed everything, turning the waste into big cash spinner.

Standard Chartered raises Vietnam's 2022 GDP growth forecast to 7.5 percent

Based on a 13.7 percent surge in the third quarter, Standard Chartered Bank raised Viet Nam’s GDP growth forecast for 2022 to 7.5 percent higher than its August forecast of 6.7 percent and for 2023 to 7.2 percent from 7.0 percent.

Cyberattacks rise in Vietnam

The Ministry of Information and Communications recorded 988 cyberattacks on businesses and organizations in September, up 8.9% over last month and 19.9% year-on-year.

Vietnam likely to become the leading global tech hub

German media outlet Handelsblatt has recently published an article highlighting Vietnam’s bright prospects for becoming the world's leading information technology (IT) centre in the future.

China becomes Vietnam's largest fishery importer

China replaced the US to become Vietnam’s largest importer of fishery products in September this year with trade valued at USD 146.30 million.

No petrol shortage for domestic use: Trade ministry

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is committed to ensuring sufficient supplies of petroleum products for the domestic market.

US dollar at commercial banks surges to VND24,200 per dollar

The State Bank of Vietnam today continued to set the exchange rate for the US dollar up VND17 to VND23,497 per US dollar.

Govt projects GDP growth at 6.5% next year

The Government has projected the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 6.5% in 2023, saying it is achievable despite challenges ahead.

Thien An among top 10 “Country's power of the year” voting contest

Doan Thien An, Miss Grand Vietnam 2022, has been named in the top 10 of the “Country's power of the year” sub-contest of the ongoing Miss Grand International 2022.

Hoa Binh achieves positive results in implementing social security policies

In the first half of 2022, many solutions to ensure social security were implemented by the authorities of Hoa Binh province and they have brought positive results.

EVN proposes wind energy projects in Gulf of Tonkin

Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) is seeking approval from the Government to develop 4,000MW wind power projects off the Gulf of Tonkin in northern Vietnam to ensure national energy security.

Monkeypox put under control in Vietnam

The first patient with monkeypox in Vietnam has tested negative to the virus, while people with close contacts with her have shown no suspected symptoms so far.

Hoa Binh to promote investment attraction, develope the knowledge-based economy

Hoa Binh has been making efforts to promote investment attraction associated with developing the knowledge-based economy, aiming at sustainable development in the spirit of the Resolution of the 13th Party Congress.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 13

HCMC economy gains strong growth in Jan-Sept

Low- pressure zone in middle of East Sea intensifies into tropical depression

The National Center for Hydrology Meteorology Forecasting reported that a low-pressure zone in the middle of the East Sea has intensified into a tropical depression as of this morning.