Vietnam needs legal framework for digital banking

The current global digitalised economy will give rise to new business models that will compete, support, or even cause traditional business models to completely shut down.

Queens of Miss Universe pageants join Miss Universe Vietnam 2022’s final night

Miss Universe Vietnam 2022’s climax night will be joined by guests of honor of Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, President of the Miss Universe Organization Paula Shugart and CEO at the Miss Universe Organization Amy Emmerich.

Foreigners in HCM City encouraged to bond with neighborhoods

Welcoming a large quantity of foreigners for work, Ho Chi Minh City is trying to help them create a strong bond with this temporary place to live via chances for them to take part in community activities.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (June 13-19)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from June 13 to 19, 2022.

Payment via bank transfer: compulsory for real estate transaction, ministry proposes

The Ministry of Finance has proposed a regulation be brought in to ensure payments for all real estate transactions are carried out via bank...

Vietnam to improve institutions to attract foreign investment

In view of the important contributions of investment capital to the local economy, Viet Nam needs immediate solutions to attract more FDI and strengthen its sources, according to experts.

Weathering the storm, Vietnam economy remains stable among uncertainties

The building of an independent and self-reliant economy associated with extensive international integration needs to start from businesses, especially private ones, in order to increase resilience and improve internal forces.

Vietnam out of U23 Asian Cup after losing to Saudi Arabia

Vietnam's journey to AFC U23 Asian Cup glory ended on June 12 at the quarter-final stage, after a 0-2 loss to Saudi Arabia.

Nuclear option weighed up for energy ambitions

Vietnam’s growing demand for energy in service of rapid socioeconomic development and materialising its ambitious dream of achieving net-zero emissions have once again triggered a need to develop nuclear power, which would require thorough analysis.

Will a ‘debt bomb’ explode as VND230 trillion worth of bonds reach maturity?

From now to the end of 2022, the number of corporate bonds to reach maturity will increase, estimated at tens of thousands of dong each month.

Kickstarting upgrades to worker’s housing

The high concentration of industrial zones in big cities has attracted a huge number of workers from rural areas. However, improving their living conditions has become a huge problem that local authorities must deal with.

Macadamia nuts bring high profits for Vietnamese farmers

Farmers in northern provinces are getting richer thanks to macadamia nuts. Some businesses from Dubai have offered to work with them to do big business.

Spicy ‘banh mi’: A speciality of Hai Phong

Among the different versions of ‘banh mi’ available in Vietnam, the ‘banh mi cay’ (spicy ‘banh mi’) of Hai Phong may be the humblest, consisting of just a baguette, some pate and a squeeze of local chilli sauce.

Bus rapid transit worsens traffic congestion in Hanoi

Bus rapid transit (BRT), designed to ease traffic jams, has worsened congestion in some cases in Hanoi.

Nemo clownfish successfully bred in Nha Trang

Scientists at Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography said they have successfully bred Nemo clownfish for the first time.

Real estate firms complain about lack of credit access

While real estate firms complain that they cannot access bank loans, bankers say that they are still providing loans as usual.

PM speaks with labourers, addresses work-related concerns

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Sunday spoke with more than 4,500 workers nationwide and discussed their opinions on a number of work-related issues.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 12

PM requests close watch on oil, gas information

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 12

Rates of diabetes among young people in Vietnam on the rise

Banks told to control lending for real estate projects

National Assembly deputies propose that there should be reasonable monetary policies to ensure the healthy development of the real estate market.

MPI reviewing land-use stagnation

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has launched a review into the long delays of large-scale foreign-invested projects, in an attempt to free up valuable plots that have been occupying land throughout the country.

Vietnam jumped five spots to rank 54 in the top global startup ecosystems

Vietnam has advanced five places to 54 globally in the latest Global Startup Ecosystem Index by the global startup research company StartupBlink.

Ethnic Co Tu people treasure threatened freshwater fish

Vũng Bọt Stream in central Vietnam forms at the intersection of the North and South rivers that merge with the Cu Đê River and is home to the niên fish (Onychostoma gerlachi).

Ministry expects new policies for farm economic development

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has said it is submitting a proposal to the Prime Minister for a decree on policies to encourage farm economic development.

Central Highlands coffee festival to return next year

The eighth Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival will be held in March 2023 to promote Vietnamese coffee and solidify the country’s position in the international coffee industry.