JICA disburses 75 mln in ODA for Vietnam in a year: Official

The Japan International Cooperation Agency Vietnam has disbursed some 10.8 billion JPY ($75 million) worth of ODA in Vietnam between April 2021 and March 2022, according to Chief Representative Shimizu Akira.

Service drivers quit amid petrol shortage crisis

Tran Nhu Nguyen waited nearly an hour to buy petrol for his motorbike at a station in HCM City's District 8.

37 Vietnamese citizens named among 100,000 most influential scientists

As many as 37 Vietnamese scientists have been named in the list of the 100,000 most influential scientists in the world for this year.

NA Committee okays proposal allowing HCM City to continue piloting special mechanisms

The National Assembly (NA)'s Finance and Budget Committee has agreed with the Government’s proposal to allow HCM City to continue implementing piloting special mechanisms and policies for developing the city until December 31, 2023.

HoSE sees big changes in brokerage market share in Q3

VPS continues lead the brokerage market with its market share increasing sharply from 17.1 per cent in the second quarter of 2022 to 18.71 per cent in the third quarter, while SSI's market share reduced from 10.02 per cent to 9. 6 per cent.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13

Tropical storm likely to form, threatens central Vietnam this weekend

Bonds issuance in Q3 falls sharply

VNDirect Securities has reported that the total value of corporate bonds issued in Q3 fell sharply by 50.5 percent compared with the previous quarter and 70.9 percent against Q3 2021 to VND60.635 trillion.

Fans to queue at midnight to buy iPhone 14

Retailers have confirmed that they will begin selling iPhone 14 at midnight on October 14. Many people are planning to queue up at that time.

Temporary interest rate package requiring second look

The reach of the 2% lending-rate-support policy has been lower than expected after banks applied common credit standards to businesses that wanted to benefit from the scheme – leading to both sides asking for more assistance.

SBV aiming to harmonise monetary market players

The State Bank of Vietnam is attempting to stabilise lending rates while also mobilising credit institutions to continue reducing operating costs and support both individuals and businesses.

Six Vietnamese universities listed in THE WUR 2023

Six local universities have made it into the Times Higher Education (THE) 2023 World University rankings, a list which features 1,799 higher education institutions.

Vietnam Off-road PVOIL Cup to start in Hanoi

The Vietnam Off-Road PVOIL Cup 2022 (PVOIL VOC 2022) returns to the capital next month, promising to be the largest event of its type in Vietnamese history.

US congratulates Vietnam on UN Human Rights Council seat

Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink, during his current visit to Vietnam, extended US congratulations to Vietnam on its recent election as a member of the UN Human Rights Council.

Ministry points out reasons for gasoline retail disruptions

The Ministry of Industry and Trade yesterday held a news conference where the media mostly grilled the ministry over the temporary closures of many gas stations in southern Vietnam.

Transport minister set to leave office

Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The will be leaving office when the National Assembly (NA) holds its next session next week.

An additional $3.5 billion to be put into the economy

Four banks include VPBank, HDBank, MB and Vietcombank has just adjusted its credit room for the third time this year.

HCM City wants to keep number of public personnel unchanged

The HCM City People’s Committee has sent a report to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on reviewing the 5-year implementation of the Party Central Committee on restructuring the apparatus.

VN among first countries to popularize digital identity

Colonel Vu Van Tan from the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), told a recent workshop that the national population database, identity cards, and electronic identity are the core platforms for national digital transformation.

Major real estate developers commit to provide social housing

The social housing market has unexpectedly attracted many real estate developers.

14,000 dossiers for medicine await approval, drug shortage feared

The number of registrations for drug circulation extension is increasing rapidly, but there is a shortage of appraisers.

Corporate bonds pose risks to individual investors

Although no enterprise has suffered bond default so far, individual investors who buy privately-placed corporate bonds have been facing many risks.

Digital transformation in the real estate field

Real estate projects include different business fields, such as designing, construction and financing. With frequent information generation, developers need technological tools to manage it.

ASEAN officials, experts discuss 5G deployment trends

On October 11, the ASEAN Conference on 5G took place after the opening plenary session of the Vietnam International Digital Week 2022 (VIDW2022).

Exploring hidden gems on Phu Quoc

Referred to as “the pearl of the southwest sea”, Phu Quoc Island is a popular travel destination for both domestic and international tourists. If you’re seeking a getaway from crowds on the island, pristine islets are ideal for you.

Investment in small airports helps local economies take off: experts

Local and foreign experts weighed up the benefits of investing in small airports, and whether such plans could help local economies grow.