Hanoi's streets flooded after heavy rain

Many streets and areas in Hanoi were submerged after heavy rain on June 13 evening.

Big M&A deals forecast in banking industry in 2022

Vietnam’s merger and acquisitions (M&A) market in 2022 is forecast to include big deals worth billions of dollars in the banking industry.

No increases in medical service fees

There will be no increases in prices of medical examination and treatment.

60,000 enterprises suspend operations: a warning

Behind the good news that in the first quarter of 2022, for the first time in history, the number of newly registered businesses in a month exceeded 15,000, there were still worries about the "health" of many others.

Traders of Chinese-made goods incur big losses

The unexpected low demand for Chinese goods has caused concern among traders.

HCM City plans smart public lighting in central districts

Districts 1, 3 and Thu Duc City of Ho Chi Minh City will have smart public lighting systems under a draft plan prepared by the municipal construction department.

Why is Vietnam’s gold price much higher than the global price?

The gap in gold prices between Vietnam and the world has reached VND18 million per tael. Experts say it’s still unclear how to solve the problem.

Corporate bonds still attractive

Outstanding corporate bonds have totaled VND1.4-1.5 million billion, with the demand for capital mobilization via this channel still growing.

US Treasury Department recognises VN progress in addressing currency-related concerns

The US Department of the Treasury has recognised the progress made by Vietnam in its recently released report on macro-economic and foreign exchange policies of major trading partners of the US, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) said on June 13.

Land prices rise following news about ring roads in Hanoi, HCM City

National Assembly deputies say that ring roads are important projects with special significance for following generations, so it would be better if the Prime Minister conducts the implementation of the projects rather than localities.

Bat Trang pottery museum a site for sore eyes

With its design taking inspiration from a potter's wheel, the Bat Trang Pottery Museum is a real head-turner.

Impressive statements by Binance’s CEO during visit to Vietnam

Though his working visit to Vietnam was short, Binance’s CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) left a strong impression after he arrived in Vietnam on June 3.

Singaporean firm spots phishing campaign targeting Vietnamese victims

The Singapore-based cybersecurity firm Group-IB has spotted a mass-scale phishing campaign targetting their clients by impersonating 27 Vietnamese financial institutions.

Textbooks for new education program: hot topic at ongoing National Assembly session

Compiling and distributing textbooks is not a new issue, but it is always controversial.

US Deputy Secretary of State's visit to Vietnam

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and officials had a working visit to Vietnam on June 10-13 at the invitation of the Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son to discuss bilateral cooperation.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 13

Vietnam sees off 156 sappers to UN peacekeeping mission in Abyei

Railway café in heart of Hanoi attracts tourists

Enjoying delicious coffee while watching the old train slowly rolls barely a meter away is a terrifying but enjoyable experience for many foreign visitors to Hanoi.

Lifting barriers to international tourism

Since Vietnam resumed international tourism in mid-March this year, foreign tourist arrivals have increased steadily.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 13

Five-month fruit and vegetable export turnover reaches 1.4 billion USD

Urban flooding in HCM City exceeding forecast

Only a few 30-minute downpours at the beginning of the rainy season have left Ho Chi Minh City surrounded by water. It seems that urban flooding here is more serious than estimate.

Traffic assessment imperative for hi-rise projects

The HCMC government has recently approved a proposal by the Department of Transportation requiring new construction projects to do a traffic impact assessment before getting a construction permit.

Vietnam allocates over US$15 billion for Covid-19 fight in 2020-2021

Since 2020, Vietnam has faced four outbreaks of Covid-19, for which the government has mobilized resources to help businesses and people overcome the impacts of the pandemic.

Seaport stocks – shelter for investors during corrections

When investors regain their composure, smart money will be poured into the stocks of companies with positive business prospects in the near future.

The ‘race’ of foreign retailers in Vietnam

If the growth rate is maintained at a high level, Vietnam's retail market may reach US$200 billion in the next two years, experts have said.

Calum Scott releases music video featuring Vietnamese singer

Seven years after stunning Britain's Got Talent with the hit Dancing on my own, Calum Scott's sensational vocals have reached Vietnam with the music video Heaven featuring Vietnamese singer Hoang Duyen.