Parents vent anger, children get hurt

Many parents in Vietnam still misunderstand the concept “Spare the rod, spoil the child”, leading to violence against children.

Corruption cases occur because of lack of transparency

If information about the prices of test kits imported from China had been made public, the CDCs (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) would not have bought test kits at such high prices.

P2P lending policy is hot issue on National Assembly’s agenda

Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Thi Hong says the lack of a legal framework for peer-to-peer (P2P) lending has caused many problems. Ministries plan to issue legal documents on the issue soon.

Korean investors pour billions of USD into Vietnam

South Korea is now one of the top three foreign investors in Vietnam.

Quang Ninh to welcome first golf tourists from RoK in July

A charter flight is set to land at Van Don International Airport in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on July 1 carrying nearly 200 tourists from the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Vietnamese, Chinese airlines allowed to operate two flights per week

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has agreed to allow airlines of Vietnam and China to operate two flights per week, instead of only one flight per week as before, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) said on June 16.

‘Sharks’ refuse to invest in top 2 dating apps

The dating app Fika, valued at $150 million and striving to become the next technology unicorn of Vietnam, has been rejected by investors at the Shark Tank TV show.

The cloud-covered village in Yen Bai

Cu Vai Village, located atop a mountain and resembling an airport, is home to the Mong ethnic people of Xa Ho Commune, Tram Tau District, Yen Bai Province.

Belarusian model enjoys life in Vietnam

Belarusian Iryna Yang, who also goes by her Vietnamese name as Tuong Vy, is a popular face on the modelling scene in Vietnam.

National Assembly: films distributed online need both pre- and post-examination

Both pre- and post-examination measures will be applied to films disseminated in cyberspace, which will ensure strict control and allow timely handling of violations.

Power shortage concerns could be solved by renewables

Energy shortages are a growing concern in northern Vietnam, especially during the summer months when power consumption spikes. The issue has been exacerbated by rising prices of input materials for power plants due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 16

Efforts needed to develop national brand of Vietnamese ginseng

Longest banquet table in Asia to be recognized at Hue Festival 2022

Hue Festival 2022, scheduled to take place in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from June 25 to 30, is expected to set a new record - the longest banquet table in Asia.

Mekong Delta eyes rapid development of renewable energy

The Mekong Delta will need to optimise its natural conditions to develop renewable energy and attract investment in the sector to mitigate the impacts of climate change, experts have said.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 16

Vietnam's first engineering unit matches for UN mission in Abyei

Resolutions on major road projects, special policies for Khanh Hoa adopted

The 15th National Assembly (NA) adopted resolutions on some major road projects and special mechanisms and policies for south-central Khanh Hoa province on June 16, part of its third session in Hanoi.

Vietnam’s Bun Cha featured in Platinum Jubilee Cookbook

Vietnamese dish Bun Cha was proudly listed in the Platinum Jubilee Cookbook in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on throne.

Embassy clarifies information on Malaysia’s sale of petrol to Vietnam

The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia has sent a document to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) to clarify the information about Malaysia’s sale of petrol to Vietnam at VND13,000 per liter and the country’s agreement to export RON95 to Vietnam.

Education service fees will not rise in next school year

The Ministry of Education and Training has agreed not to raise the price of educational services for the 2022-23 school year in response to price increases.

New ecommerce platform launched for VN musicians

A new ecommerce platform is inviting Vietnamese music industry stakeholders to market and sell their creations on it.

Renewable energy businesses prosper in Q1

Leading companies in the renewable energy industry all recorded strong profit growth.

National costume for Miss Universe 2022 pageant selected

"Ca Mau sedge mat" by a student of HCM City-based Ton Duc Thang University wins the design contest seeking a national costume for the Vietnamese contestant at Miss Universe 2022 pageant.

Apple’s iPhones likely to be assembled in Vietnam

Apple iPhone assembler Pegatron Corp has recently unveiled its expansion plan in other countries including Vietnam due to COVID-19 restrictions in China, according to Reuters.

Vietnamese singer Thieu Bao Tram promotes Vietnamese music in Arirang Korea

Singer Thieu Bao Tram in the program Simply K-Pop Con-tour was officially broadcast on Korea’s Arirang TV channel on June 13 to promote Vietnamese music.

Vietnam boasts world’s fastest recovering domestic aviation market

Vietnam’s domestic aviation market is recovering at the fastest pace in the world with a growth rate of 123 percent compared to the same period of 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out.