Entertainment and cultural events of the week (August 29-September 4)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on August 29-September 4.

Vietnam remains huge potential market for bubble tea

Vietnam is a huge potential market for the bubble tea business. This drink is gradually becoming a favourite and popular drink among generations Y and Z.

The 'aspirations' of Things Everlasting Concert 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the national concert "Dieu Con Mai" (Things Everlasting) will return this year with many surprises.

Noisy neighbourhood karaoke singers could face heavy fines

As well as sidewalk singers, fines can also be issued to noisy restaurants, construction workers, and even people who can’t control their chickens!

HCM City seeks to develop electric bus system

The HCM City Department of Transport has proposed that the municipal People’s Committee use electric vehicles for its bus rapid transit (BRT) system to emit less noise and reduce air pollution.

Vietnamese girl wins Swissultra Triathlon 2022 in Deca Continuous

Thanh Vu, a Vietnamese athlete, has finished first in the Deca Ultratriathlon of the ‘Continuous’ variant which took place in Switzerland from August 14 – 29.

E-commerce boom: key for logistics development

With the explosion of online businesses, Vietnam's logistics and warehousing industry has many opportunities for development.

Attracting 'clean' investment capital to Vietnam

Green industries are expected to implement sustainable development goals, and help the national strategy on green growth in 2021-2030 and Vietnam’s commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Vietnam Innovators Summit to be held in November

With the theme of “The new Vietnam starts here”, the summit will gather 350 luminaries and innovation leaders from large multinational firms

Hue ancient city’s beauty from above

Nature has endowed the central province of Thua Thien Hue with a unique terrain. Seen from above, the province looks like a large, rich and diverse park.

Firms urged to cooperate to accelerate 5G in Vietnam

In order to make 5G technology a part of digital transformation efforts and Industry 4.0 in Vietnam, it is necessary not only to build telecoms network infrastructure but also develop a 5G mobile ecosystem.

Can coffee supply of Vietnam satisfy Chinese demand?

As the second-largest coffee exporter in the world, Vietnam is more than well equipped to represent a major supplier of China’s current and future demand for coffee.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 28

M&A in banking industry expected to stay high in H2

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 28

Ministry of Transport looks to revamp railway network

Vietnamese startups rally support to go global

The chance to disrupt the market – paired with confidence, optimism, and financial reward among other reasons – has drawn both home-grown and international startup entrepreneurs to Vietnam.

Peaceful lake on mountains

Suoi Chieu Lake, high up in the majestic mountainous area in Northwest Vietnam, was formed by small streams, when the local government blocked a dam to create an irrigation reservoir 10 years ago.

Credit crunch chokes VN real estate sector

As the tightening of lending and corporate bond issues is hitting the property sector, the market is doomed to grapple with severe financial hardships.

The new potential of wellness tourism

Vietnam can be a strong competitor with other regional rivals in offering wellness tours as the country has so much to offer.

Online shopping spurs e-commerce logistics

A boom in online shopping and increasing numbers of internet and smartphone users have contributed to the growth of e-commerce logistics in Asia-Pacific, including Viet Nam.

Rumors of fuel shortages denied

During a meeting with the relevant departments on August 26, the Ministry of Industry and Trade asserted the current fuel supply could fully meet the demand for domestic consumption.

More countries eligible for Vietnam’s e-visa

The Ministry of Public Security is considering expanding the list of countries whose nationals are eligible to get a visa online as instructed by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.

Addressing agricultural emissions key to green production in Vietnam

Increasing attention has been given to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Vietnam’s agriculture sector, particularly rice production, in a bid to protect the environment given complex climate change developments.

HCM City faces fast land subsidence

The surface of HCMC is highly sinkable, according to ground subsidence research by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Oktoberfest set to return to Hà Nội and HCM City

One of the most exciting German cultural festivals in VN, the GBA Oktoberfest, is set to return to Hanoi and HCM City after two years of intermission due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On-site auctions – prospects for Vietnam’s painting market

The recent organisation of a non-selling painting exhibition in Vietnam by Sotheby’s - the world’s largest, most trusted and dynamic marketplace for art and luxury – has demonstrated prospects of this art market.