Vietnamese fashion's 'Snow White'

Ngo Thuy Quynh has been featured on the covers of various prestigious Vietnamese fashion magazines and modelled for some local fashion brands.

Thailand’s Central Group plans to expand investment in Vietnam

Thai retail conglomerate Central Group is planning to expand aggressively at home and in neighboring Vietnam, hoping to tap an expected jump in demand when the COVID-19 pandemic ends, according to Nikkei Asia.

Third storm imminent to East Sea: forecasting centre

The East Sea is likely to record the third storm this year after a tropical depression in the east of the Philippines’ Luzon Island strengthens and moves in the next one or two days.

Hundreds of millions of USD poured into drainage system repair, but Hanoi still floods

After the historic flood in 2008, Hanoi spent trillions of VND to build a drainage system and pump stations. However, the city is still flooded after every downpour.

Two arrested in case of 40 Vietnamese fleeing forced labour in Cambodia

The An Giang Police’s Investigation Security Agency has arrested two suspects to investigate the act of "organising illegal exits" in a case of 40 Vietnamese nationals swimming across a river to Vietnam to escape from a casino in Cambodia.

Female football star Huynh Nhu to play abroad

Striker Huynh Nhu is leaving the Ho Chi Minh City football club to join Lank Vilaverdense club in Portugal under a two-year loan contract.

Dong Van Karst Plateau's ancient village

Thien Huong Village in the northern mountain province of Ha Giang has an unforgettable charm for young visitors, particularly photographers and nature lovers, due to its stunning landscape and tranquillity.

Tan Son Nhat Airport seeks to overcharging by taxis services

Tan Son Nhat Airport has issued new regulations for passenger transport services in an effort to curb overcharging.

Flagship stores proliferate in Vietnam

Market observers said these large stores are now opening not only in big cities like Hanoi and HCM City but also in other smaller ones around the country.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 22

Bac Ninh IPs lure nearly $60 million in investment in July

Vietnam's public debt drops sharply to 41.3% of GDP

Japan, South Korea, France, and Germany are the largest creditors of Vietnam.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 22

Storm likely to form in East Sea, affecting parts of Quang Ninh to Quang Ngai

Unilever wins Corporate Sustainability Awards 2022

Unilever Vietnam is honored to receive the Corporate Sustainability Awards by Nhip Cau Dau Tu Magazine for its ceaseless efforts on the journey of sustainable development over the past 27 years.

Major General Pham Truong Son is named Deputy Chief of General Staff of VN Army

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has appointed Major General Pham Truong Son, Deputy Commander of Air Defense and Air Force, as Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army.

Vietnam's export turnover may reach US$368 billion by year-end

Vietnam’s export turnover is expected to reach around US$ 368 billion in 2022, representing a year-on-year increase of 9.46 percent, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Apple Watch enters mass production in Vietnam

The Apple Watch has entered mass production in the nation, with Apple Watch 8's shipment proportion from the country set to grow sharply to between 60% and 70%, according to details given by Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at TF International Securities.

KBS to produce films promoting Hue tourism

A film crew from the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) are taking part in a fact-finding tour to the central province of Thua Thien-Hue as they prepare to make films relating to the tourism promotion of the Vietnamese locality.

New markets for Vietnam's telecom giants

The telecommunications industry is showing signs of slowing down. The three biggest telecom groups in Vietnam - Viettel, VNPT, and MobiFone - are moving into new fields.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (August 22-28)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on August 22-28.

Market's appeal to foreign investors remains high

The stock market rose for a sixth straight week last week, while liquidity posted a second weekly loss.

Supply chain disruptions offer 'opportunity in difficulty'

Currently, Vietnam needs a lot of medium-sized enterprises to participate in the production of raw materials and increase the competitiveness of industries, instead of depending on imports.

Building a national brand for tourism

In the FutureBrand Country Index, which measures the strength of perception of countries around the world, tourism is one of the most important factors.

Fierce completion in cloud computing market

Although the competition for market share in providing cloud computing services between domestic and foreign investors is fierce, Vietnamese enterprises have not yet closed the gap with foreign rivals.

Fresh charcoal-grilled muong fish lure visitors to Phu Yen

Although it is part of the daily meal of Phu Yen residents, the crispy, spicy, and sweet taste makes grilled muong (sharpbelly) fish a delicacy very few can resist.

Vietnam trained over 45,000 international students in 2016-2021

These students came from 102 countries and territories, with 80% from Laos and Cambodia.