The New York Times lists Capella Hanoi as one of the top 10 best hotels in Asia

After being recently honoured as "Asia's Leading Luxury Boutique Hotel" at the World Travel Awards (World Travel Awards Asia 2022), Capella Hanoi continues to be acknowledged by the New York Times.

Billionaire Ho Hung Anh loses top position in banking sector

Some banking billionaires are seeing their stock assets fall because of decreasing share prices following news about corporate bonds and real estate.

Flood tides threaten Mekong Delta

Provinces in the Mekong Delta are suffering from serious flooding as flood tides approach the 2019 historic peak.

Vietnam to host Blockchain Summit 2022 in October

The largest-scaled Vietnam Blockchain Summit 2022 will be held on October 19-20, sponsored by the Government Cipher Committee.

Delayed public property projects lead to waste

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has recently spent weekends traveling to many localities to examine delayed construction works which have been exposed to sun and rain.

Long lines of motorbikes still seen at many petrol stations in HCMC

After the adjustment of gasoline prices, long lines of motorbikes were still seen at many petrol stations in Ho Chi Minh City to fill their vehicles up.

Vietnam’s economy projected to grow 8% in 2022: Government report

The Vietnamese economy is forecast to expand by 8% in 2022, surpassing the target of 6-6.5%, according to a report prepared by the Government and discussed by the National Assembly Standing Committee on October 11.

Private funding needed for healthcare sector as nurse shortage persists

Many medical workers in the city have quit their jobs, and resignations still continue.

How is the publishing industry going digital?

Developing the publishing industry through digitization is a must.

Blockchain: choice for VN’s digital transformation

In recent years, Vietnam has quickly grasped technology trends, and Blockchain is no exception.

Linking the skies with upgraded aviation infrastructure

Several nations have devoted generations to constructing sophisticated aviation infrastructure. In Vietnam, plans are in the making to follow suit.

HCM City still facing tense traffic state

HCM City is witnessing a strong economy recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic. The traffic volume increases correspondingly with the distribution of goods and movements of citizens. This has led to frequent and severe congestion throughout the city.

Military land to be handed over to airport expansion project

The Ministry of National Defense will hand over around 16 hectares of land this month to the passenger terminal T3 project at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC.

Japanese film festival back to Vietnam

A Japanese film festival is set to be held across Vietnam between October 21 and November 27, announced the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.

Vietnam, Cambodia lead ASEAN comeback in Nikkei COVID-19 Recovery Index

Cambodia and Vietnam lead the way in Southeast Asian for countries bouncing back from the impact of the pandemic, according to the Nikkei's latest and final COVID-19 Recovery Index.

Vietnam elected to UN Human Rights Council

Vietnam was elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) for the 2023-2025 tenure on October 11 at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Rising inflation poses challenge to businesses

Vietnamese businesses are expected to face headwinds from inflation, tightening monetary policy and a growing cost-of-living crisis in many of the country’s export markets, experts have warned.

Nam Dinh-style crab paste rice noodles

Crab paste rice noodles are popular in Vietnam but are served differently in the northern province of Nam Dinh. Salted figs are added to the dish to create fig rice noodles (bun sung).

HCM City seeks to develop nighttime tourist products

HCM City authorities are focusing on efforts to develop historic and cultural heritage attractions and tourism products and services at night to boost the tourism industry and exploit the night economy, city leaders said.

Governance management of Vietnamese enterprises is still low: experts

The management level of large enterprises in Vietnam is still very low, compared with countries such as Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, according to experts.

Vietnam likely to decouple from difficult global economic conditions: VinaCapital

Vietnam’s strong domestic-driven economic growth coupled with the strong resolve of its policy makers to maintain a stable economy will make the country an “economic safe haven” among emerging markets,

Temporary halt on appraisal, approval for offshore wind power project surveying

Investors should wait until a resolution about wind measurement, monitoring and geological and topographical surveys is issued.

Indonesia rises to become largest supplier of cars to Vietnam

Indonesia overtook Thailand as it grew to become the largest auto supplier to the Vietnamese market in September, according to data given by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

CMC Telecom & Uniphore reveal solution to AI-based automated call centers

CMC Telecom and Uniphore have jointly organized a seminar for Vietnamese businesses on "Automation of conversation with AI solutions" in HCM City.

Hoi An submerged in flood water, foreign tourists evacuate by boat

This morning, October 11, the ancient city of Hoi An was over 2m inundated. Many tourists had to check out of hotels and rented boats to leave the city.