Vietnam stock market remains attractive to foreign investors

Foreign investors net purchased 14.8 million stocks, worth some VND80 billion ($3,42 million) during the week from August 8 – 12, showing that the Vietnamese securities market remained attractive to them.

Vietnamese fruits lose ground to imports, could lose home market

Dislodged from supermarkets, Vietnam’s fruits are being displayed at sidewalk shops and sold by street vendors.

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2022 FDI report to focus on green growth, economic structure

First Vietnamese victim in Manchester fire identified through fingerprint

Partial human remains recovered from Bismark House Mill in the UK have been identified, through fingerprint analysis, as Nguyen Van Uoc, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK, citing an announcement on August 12 by Greater Manchester Police.

Vietnam seeks foreign investment in medical devices production

The Vietnamese medical devices market, which is growing annually at more than 18%, relies heavily on imports, representing significant opportunities for foreign businesses, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Medical Equipment Association.

North-South express railway to seek Politburo’s approval

The Ministry of Transport will submit to the Politburo for consideration an investment policy for the construction of a North-South express rail link, which would cost up to 58.71 billion USD, this September.

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Trains to increase during National Day holiday

Challenges for supermarket chains

The recent shutdown of multiple Bach Hoa Xanh (BHX) stores has been the talk of the town for the past few weeks. What prompted the leadership of this grocery store chain to come to such a decision despite the considerable growth in total revenue?

Re cakes: Phan Thiet’s specialty sweet treat

Re cake, a specialty of Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province, tastes so delicious that no visitor can resist it.

A new move for open market operations

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has recently made a new move regarding open market operations (OMO). Valuable papers are purchased at a competitive interest rate, instead of a fixed rate as before.

An insight into Vietnam’s indebtedness

National debt, or foreign debt, when reaching an excessive level, often leads to an economic crisis.

Nguyen eyes bigger competition after ASEAN Para Games wins

Tran Van Nguyen stands only 1.27m and has short arms and legs. But he has dominated the top podiums of many competitions.

Vietnam to have national marine spatial plan by 2030

A national marine spatial master plan is being developed, aiming to fuel the sustainable development of marine economic clusters and establish sea-based economic hubs by 2030.

Digital business lines developing well

Major tech companies are looking to expand in Vietnam, on the back of strong hardware export and IT figures for the country's telecom industry so far this year.

Vietnam targets launch of modern digital finance platform by 2025

Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc has signed a decision promulgating the Ministry of Finance's digital transformation plan to 2025, with vision to 2030.

Vietnam, Southeast Asia find ways to rise amid difficulties

Vietnam and the Southeast Asian region have managed to maintain economic stability and growth despite COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to experts.

CPI method of calculation is correct: economist

“Someone told me they had a feeling that the CPI is not correct. I asked them on what grounds. Scientifically, that cannot be proven,” said economist Vo Tri Thanh.

Real estate market is gaining balance: ministry

The real estate market of Vietnam showed signs of recovery and more balanced development in the second quarter of this year with increases in the number of successful transactions of apartments, houses and land.

What’s the future for the southeastern region?

Tran Dinh Thien, a respected economist, believes that if Vietnam can exploit its potential, it will be a big player in the world’s energy map in the future.

Experts warn of hot growth, oversupply of resort real estate

The massive development of resort real estate has led to an oversupply in the market.

Resorts infringing Phu Quoc Marine Protected Area forced to dismantle

Owners of dozens of illegal constructions of resorts and bungalows infringing Phu Quoc Marine Protected Area in Phu Quoc island in the Mekong Delta Province of Kien Giang will be forced to dismantle.

U.S. recommends adding birthplace info to Vietnam’s new passport

The U.S. is still reviewing Vietnam’s new passport and has asked visa applicants to submit their birthplace information.

Influenza A outbreak causes vaccine shortage in Hanoi

Hanoi is facing an influenza A vaccine shortage.

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Vietnam logs 1,815 new coronavirus cases on August 13

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Vietnamese firm reaches first partnership deal to develop eSports in Cambodia