Over 500 representatives from 200 airlines, airports join Routes Asia 2022

The Asian route development forum 2022 (Routes Asia 2022) was officially opened Da Nang today with the presence of over 500 delegates representing more than 200 airlines, airports and air service providers from 42 countries and territories.

Ministry asks for urgent repair of French-era bridge

The Ministry of Transport has requested the Vietnam Railway Authority and the Vietnam Railways Corporation to take immediate measures to ensure safety of Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi after the collapse of two concrete floor tiles on the bridge.

Nearly 2 billion USD spent on unemployment insurance in 2 years

The Vietnam Social Security (VSS) has used over VND45.444 trillion ($1.96 billion) from the unemployment insurance fund to pay for employees and employers over the past two years.

Why is there little reporting of adverse events at hospitals?

Up to 92 percent of doctors say they have witnessed, been involved in, or nearly caused a “medical event”. Good doctors may have to quit their job early if they have relations to one serious medical error.

Blockchain – a new technology for the country’s digital economy

Vietnam is not only an exciting market for the application of Blockchain technology in the digital era, but also one of the leading countries in encouraging research and application of new technology in everyday life.

Finance Ministry names 20 biggest corporate bond issuers

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has reported to the Prime Minister a list of the 20 biggest bond issuers and the 20 real estate firms which have had the largest amounts of bonds issued. Half of the bonds are unsecured.

Health Ministry proposes changing Covid prevention protocol

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has proposed the Government introduce an all-new V2K message for COVID-19 prevention and control to replace the 5K guidance, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong has announced.

Vietnam to use new passports from July 1

The Ministry of Public Security will issue new-style passports from July 1, 2022, according to the Vietnam Government Portal.

Exploring Southeast Asia’s longest volcanic cave

travelHidden amid the vast forest in the Central Highlands region, the Chu Bluk volcanic cave complex in Dak Nong Province has emerged as a popular trekking spot.

VN experts win at world's leading cyberattack contest for three consecutive years

Pwn2Own, the world's leading cyberattack competition, has announced that two security experts from the Viettel Cyber Security Company are the winners at Pwn2Own Vancouver 2022.

Rare occurrence in Vietnam: stock trading value drops by $6.2 billion

The stock market has experienced sharp falls in trading volume, trading value, and the VN Index.

AFC U23 Asian Cup 2022: Vietnam hold defending champions RoK to a draw

Vietnam's under-23s drew 1-1 against defending champions the Republic of Korea in their second Group C game of the 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup on June 5, despite going behind with less than thirty minutes left.

Two cases of severe malaria detected in HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City’s Hospital for Tropical Diseases has reported that the unit has received and treated two imported cases of severe malaria.

The love scandals that cause officials to lose seats

Some officials have been involved love scandals and have had to pay a heavy price for this.

Vietnam persists with Doi Moi, door-opening and integration policy: PM

The 4th Vietnam Economic Forum has affirmed the correct and effective policy of the Party and State on pursuing Doi Moi, building an independent, self-reliant economy in combination with proactive and active international integration.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 5

International search volume for Vietnam sharply increases

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 5

Offshore loan rules sharpened with draft

Lending rate worries homebuyers

Soaring capital input costs have piled pressure on lending rates, especially for home loans, as credit for the real estate sector has the highest risk coefficient and is being brought under control.

Maths teacher adds pencil art to class

High school maths teacher Duong Van Kien in the central city of Da Nang has a unique way of encouraging his students, presenting them with his elegant handmade pencil sculptures.

Slow equitization of State-owned enterprises

The Ministry of Finance has stated in its recent report that the equitization process of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) has been taking place very slowly and therefore has not achieved its set target.

Artist goes potty preserving village craft

Huong Canh Pottery Village in Vinh Phuc Province is in danger of sinking into oblivion.

Thu Duc city waits for policies to grant it more decision-making power

On December 31, 2020, the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City announced the National Assembly Standing Committee’s resolution on the establishment of Thu Duc City.

Vietnam Int’l Fashion Tour launched to promote VN culture & tourism

The Vietnam International Fashion Tour (VIFT) will be organized in 5 provinces in 2022-2023, including: Quang Ninh, Lao Cai, Hanoi, Hoa Binh, and Ninh Binh.

Foreign groups crave local tech transfers

The process of domestic businesses absorbing external technology is faced with weaknesses due, in part, to the low ratio of foreign-invested high-tech projects in the country.

‘Easy money’ period ends, interest rates rise

To avoid exchange rate and capital outflow risks, interest rates in Vietnam are expected to rise, while the bad debt ratio is likely to increase sharply.