Should real estate credit be tightened?

While agreeing that real estate credit can be tightened, experts warn that if the credit ‘valve’ is locked in an extreme way, the property market will stagnate, thus harming the economy.

Roasted bee pupae: A starter to get the taste buds buzzing

A visit to midland and mountainous regions this season offers a golden chance for people to try the roasted pupae of forest bees.

UK helps Vietnam fulfill national target for English proficiency by 2025

The British Council’s English Programs are designed to have lasting and meaningful impacts on education systems in countries such as Vietnam

Mixed profit targets for VN rubber businesses despite price hikes

Both global synthetic and natural rubber prices are on an upward trend, but not all businesses in the industry are enough confident to set higher profit targets for this year.

Corporate bonds: from words to action

Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc has been sending messages about the development of the capital market, following the Government’s conference last week.

Wholesale reform on climate agenda

Following its strong international commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Vietnam is about to promulgate a hallmark new strategy on climate change response, meaning great pressure to develop many industrial sectors.

Can Vietnam end COVID-19 pandemic emergency in 2022?

With the WHO hopeful that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic has already passed, experts feel that this year will be a transition period for Vietnam to ensure the dual goal of combating the pandemic and boosting economic development.

Digital transformation unavoidable, expands business reach

Digital transformation is both a need and an inevitable trend that will help businesses survive and develop in the Industry 4.0 era, experts say.

VN firms struggle as China lockdowns disrupt supply chains

Vietnamese businesses are finding it difficult to cope with supply chain breakages as a result of China enforcing strict COVID-19 lockdown policies to curb recent outbreaks.

Inspection finds problems in scientific research programs, workforce quality questioned

Government inspectors have found many problems in master’s and doctoral programs at the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS).

Shortage of material imports from China slows order growth

The rise in new orders has been slower as some customers have been deterred by sharp price rises, in addition to difficulties in buying materials from China which is imposing stringent Covid-19 restrictions.

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SEA Games 31: Hanoi announces traffic management plan serving sport events

Darkest days over, Vietnam designs new economic development solutions

The control of the Covid-19 outbreak has paved the way for a strong economic recovery. Drastic measures need to be taken to speed up the process.

Fresh policies come into effect from May 2022

A string of new policies are going to take effect from May including higher credit for students, fees for granting the right to use radio frequencies,

Vietnam yet detects children with acute hepatitis of unknown origin

Viet Nam has yet recorded any cases of acute and severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children, said a representative of the Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health.

Tourist sector revives with record of 5 mln domestic visitors during holidays

During the recent holidays from April 30 to May 3, a total revenue from the country's tourism sector reached about US$962 million with a record of around five million domestic visitors showing a strong revival of the smokeless industry.

My Dinh Stadium makes "urgent" preparations for 31st SEA Games opening ceremony

There are less than 10 days left until the opening ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) at My Dinh Stadium on May 12.

Nearly 2,000 to join art performance at SEA Games 31’s ceremonies

Hanoi has mobilised nearly 2,000 soldiers, artists, actors, athletes and students from 14 art and sports units to participate in a special art programme at the opening and closing ceremonies of SEA Games 31.

Insurance industry forecasts less favourable year in 2022

After gaining high growth last year, the insurance industry is forecast to experience a less favourable time in 2022 as many insurers have so far planned lower profit targets or slowing growth compared to last year.

EVN chosen to take over multi-billion dollar power plants

Both the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and PetroVietnam want to take over the two thermopower plants when foreign investors transfer the plants to Vietnam after 20 years of operation.

Bright prospects for F&B industry

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of the food and beverage (F&B) towards digital transformation, which provided bright prospects for the industry when economic activities returned to normal.

Unique ceramics museum in Hanoi attracts visitors

A ceramics museum in Bat Trang craft village has been built in a shape inspired by local turntables and ancient kilns, quickly becoming a popular tourist destination in Hanoi.

EVFTA boosts Vietnam's rice exports to the EU

Vietnam's rice exports to Europe continued to grow in the first quarter of 2022, thanks to the Europe-Vietnam free trade agreement (EVFTA), according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Smartphone manufacturers race to open stores in Vietnam

The trend of opening private stores that only sell one company's products is being revived after the pandemic.