VN-Index bounces back from two-year low

The benchmark VN-Index on Wednesday regained the 1,100-point landmark after falling to a two-year low, but low liquidity may threaten the market recovery in the next sessions.

Sexual-assault victims choose to remain silent amid backlash on social media

Many travelers have told VietNamNet that they had been victims of sexual assault but later decided not to report their cases for fear of being ridiculed and blamed.

'South Korean street’ in HCM City deserted as business people leave

Amid business decline, some South Korean businessmen have gone bankrupt or shut down their business and left for their home country. It’s unclear if they will come back.

Foreign tech firms scale up operations in Vietnam

Molex, the world’s leading electronic component and connection device manufacturer, has announced a plan to expand its production facility in Hanoi with a total production area of 16,000 sq m.

Vietnam’s veggie, fruit imports from China surge

Vietnam spent some US$473 million importing vegetables and fruits from China between January and August, surging by 74% year-on-year and accounting for 38% of the country’s total veggie and fruit imports.

Legal move towards fair competition in pay TV market

A new decree on the use and management of broadcasting services aims to create an impartial playground between domestic and foreign pay TV service providers.

79 villas to be pulled down in Phu Quoc for construction violations

Authorities in Phu Quoc Island in the southern Kien Giang Province are removing 79 villas that were illegally built in Duong To Commune.

Vietnam needs large domestic shipping lines

The lack of domestic shipping firms has caused difficulties for export companies.

VN seeks ways to increase export of organic farm produce

The organic food market was expected to reach $437.36 billion by 2026 with a compounded annual growth rate of 14 per cent.

Twins survive after premature birth, weighing just 500g

The National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology has for the first time successfully bred twins who were born at 25 weeks, each weighing just 500g.

Hanoi to spend $5.3 million to inspect old apartments

Hanoi plans to spend about VND128 billion (US$5.3 million) to appraise the quality of old apartments across the city this year.

Applying special mechanism, HCMC attracts 10 experts, scientists and talents

HCM City has issued a Resolution on the income level of experts and scientists for the fields the city needs to attract talents in the 2018-2022 period.

People should be cautious of 'easy job, high salary' in Cambodia

Nguyen Minh K., 24, of Ninh Thuan Province, still can't believe he was illegally sold to a casino in Cambodia.

25 Apple’s partners have factories set up in Vietnam

The number of Apple manufacturing partners setting up their factories in Vietnam has increased to 25 at present, four more than the 2020 figure, the tech giant said in its list of supply partners for the fiscal year 2021.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 5

Hanoi inaugurates new road tunnel to address traffic congestion

Netlflix asked to remove "Little Women" for distorting history

The request was made by the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information, under the Ministry of Information and Communications, according to Deputy Director General Le Quang Tu Do.

UOB upgrades 2022 growth forecast for Vietnam to 8.2%

Given Vietnam’s strong economic recovery in the third quarter, the Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has raised its forecast for the country’s GDP growth this year to 8.2%, from the previous prediction of 7%.

Vietnam rice prices surge on Indian rice export restrictions

Prices of Vietnamese rice surged in the global and domestic markets after India announced restrictions on broken rice exports and a 20% duty on exports of various other types.

Deaths of Adenovirus total nine, infections increase with many severe cases

The child died at the National Children's Hospital on Monday and is not thought to have any health issues but had been treated for the past 50 days and recently needed a ventilator.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 5

Vietnamese fleet to handle a fifth of exports by 2030: transport ministry

A day in the life of a fisherman in ​​Mong Cai

After Van Don - Mong Cai highway opened for traffic in early September, the border city of Mong Cai became a new tourist attraction.

Vietnamese navy ship arrives at Lumut port, beginning Malaysian visit

Sailing Ship 286-Le Quy Don of the Vietnam Naval Academy and a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy arrived at Lumut port in the Malaysian state of Perak on October 4, beginning a visit to Malaysia.

Hanoi, CNN boost tourism promotion cooperation

CNN wishes to resume tourism promotion cooperation with Hanoi, thus contributing to introducing the capital city’s cultural identity and valuable traditions to the world, Senior Vice President of CNN Robert Bradley said.

Vietnam's brand value reaches $431 billion

According to the latest report of the world's leading brand valuation consulting company - Brand Finance, Vietnam's national brand value has increased by 11 percent in 2022, from $388 billion to $431 billion.

Unblocking capital sources for the economy

After the recent increase in credit limit, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has granted 13.6 percent of the total 14 percent credit room in 2022.