Woman detained for fatal abuse of one-year-old girl in HCM City

A 21-year-old woman was detained in HCM City on Tuesday for a criminal investigation into the fatal abuse of a one-year-old girl.

Boss of HAGL Group gives up dream of becoming No1 in Southeast Asia

Doan Nguyen Duc, known as “boss Duc”, has sold his shares in HAGL Agrico (HNG), which he had once hoped would become No1 in Southeast Asia.

Planning for 2021-2030 period proceeds slowly: National Assembly

The National Assembly on May 30 listened to a report of the National Assembly’s supervision group on the implementation of policies and laws on planning since the day the Law on Planning took effect.

Corporate bond market: what will happen if tighter control is imposed?

The Vietnamese corporate bond market is experiencing tough days. Experts say that restoring confidence in bonds and protecting investors are both necessary.

HCM City to host Vietnam Economic Forum for the first time

The fourth Vietnam Economic Forum will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 5, announced Nguyen Thanh Phong, vice chairman of the Economic Commission.

Online application for Vietnamese passport to start June 1

The move aims to provide more convenience to citizens and promote the transparency of public administration.

After pandemic, businesses hit by price storm

The Ho Chi Minh City Textile, Embroidery and Knitting Association says that about 60% of raw materials for textile production are imported, and the price of raw materials has increased by 30-50%.

Vietnam’s defense industry contributes to socio-economic development

Military inventions are an indispensable part of modern life. In Vietnam, more and more products made by soldiers are being used in daily life.

VinFast issues nearly 700 million preferred stocks

VinFast Trading & Investment Pte. Ltd just issued more than 88 million preferred stocks and changed its charter capital value with the business registration authorities in Hai Phong City from May 19.

Vietnamese filmmaker wins award for short film at Cannes

Mai Vu, director of the short animated film 'Spring Roll Dream', has won the Lights On Women prize at the Cannes Film Festival 2022.

Heavy downpours continue, three killed in Thai Nguyen landslide

Heavy rain that lasted from May 30 evening to May 31 morning triggered a landslide in Nam Hoa commune of Dong Hy district (Thai Nguyen province), killing three local people.

18 years in jail proposed for suspected murder of Vietnamese student in Japan

The procuracy agency of Osaka has proposed a sentence of 18 years in jail for a Dominican man who allegedly murdered a Vietnamese student in the Japanese prefecture.

Japan revokes permit of intermediary body after mistreatment of Vietnamese intern

Japanese authorities have decided to revoke the permit of Okayama Sangyo Gijutsu Kyodo Kumiai after it failed to prevent the physical abuse of a Vietnamese man by his Japanese co-workers at a construction firm.

Digitizing millions of check-in points, thousands of hotels, restaurants

The tourism digital ecosystem not only offers convenience and helps cut costs, but also enhances travel experience.

More room to develop Vietnam's international shipping fleet

The potential is great, but the development and operation of Vietnamese cargo shipping has not been commensurate with the role and position of the country.

ETC system to be deployed nationwide by late July

By July 31, 2022, all toll gates in Vietnam must apply electronic toll collection (ETC) system.

Conjoined twins to undergo separation surgery

The Board of Directors of the National Children’s Hospital held a consultation on May 30 with the participation of professionals from various faculties to examine options of a coming surgery to separate conjoined twins from Lao Cai.

Incomes of public university lecturers vary wildly

The incomes of lecturers at public universities vary, depending on the schools where they work, the degrees they have, and their positions. Some people receive only 10 million dong a month, while others earn hundreds of million dong.

Life in the slow lane at serene Hoai Khao Village

Nestled in a vast valley and surrounded by the majestic Phia Oắc and Phia Đén mountains, Hoai Khao Village in the northern province of Cao Bang is home to 34 families of the Dao Tien ethnic community.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 31

Five-month tax revenue ups 16.5 percent

Rice-paper cracker dish in central Vietnam: Cheap delicacy

“Banh dap”, a fine combination of roasted rice paper and steamed rice pancake, is a cheap delicacy in the central region with unique flavors.

Foreign arrivals to Vietnam jump 4.5-fold in five months

Foreign arrivals to Vietnam jumped 70.6 percent month-on-month in May, following the removal of travel restrictions and over two weeks of SEA Games 31 competitions, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 31

Legislators debate adjustments, supplements to Law on Intellectual Property

Vietnamese steel pipes face U.S. probe into evasion of trade remedies

The United States has received a petition from US-based steel producers demanding a tax-fraud probe into several steel pipe products imported from Vietnam.

Stock market: worrying numbers

The stock market of Vietnam fell for six consecutive weeks with a drop of over 20%. Liquidity also fell sharply, causing concern.