Korean horror movie becomes high earning movie in Vietnam’s box office

Korean-made Exhuma movie earned hundreds of billion Vietnamese dong at box offices after the movie was released.

Quang An among top 30 coolest streets in the world

British magazine Time Out has selected Quang An street of Tay Ho district in Hanoi among the top 30 coolest streets in the world.

New laws expected to increase number of social-housing apartments

The ratification of the 2023 Housing Law with new regulations on social housing is expected to have a positive impact on businesses’ investments and home buyers.

Trial begins for 15 defendants in Tan Hoang Minh Group's $348m fraud case

The defendants are accused of conspiring in deceptive practices, fabricating business activities, and manipulating financial reports to create a facade of legitimacy.

Retail premises in central HCM City left idle, market remains quiet

Many retail premises in HCM City that were once popular despite very high rents have been idle for a long time.

Vingroup exits Vincom Retail, shifts parent company status

Vingroup JSC has announced it will sell its stake in Vincom Retail and no longer be the parent company of the nationwide retail centre system.

Vietnamese beauty wins Mrs International Global Ambassador 2024

VN representative Tran Huyen Trang was announced as the winner of the Mrs International Global Ambassador 2024 sub-title during the grand final of the Mrs International Global 2024 pageant which was recently held in Malaysia.

FDI sector becomes key Vietnamese growth driver: Vietnam Business Forum

FDI sector is considered to be a key driving force to develop the economy, accelerate international ties, and support local firms to get further involved in global value chains, said the Minister of Planning and Investment at the VN Business Forum.

Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry negotiates visa waiver agreements with 15 countries

Since mid-August 2023, Vietnam has been issuing electronic visas to citizens of all countries, extending the duration from 30 to 90 days with unlimited entries.

Vietnam Oil and Gas Group has new CEO

Le Ngoc Son, deputy CEO of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN), has been promoted to the post of CEO, with effect from March 18, the local media reported.

VN central bank drains more money from system

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has withdrawn nearly VND75 trillion from the banking system over the course of the last five trading sessions.

VN software engineers need 3 months to shift to making chips

With a new approach, Vietnamese software engineers need three months of training to shift to making chips, rather than an 18-month transition, according to Truong Gia Binh, Vinasa's (Vietnam Software and IT Services) chair of its founding council.

Vienna Philharmonic Concertmaster to perform famous violin concerto in Hanoi

Renowned violin concerto “To the Memory of an Angel” by composer Alban Berg will be performed for the first time in Vietnam by Rainer Honeck, Concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic, on March 23 evening at the Vietnam National Academy of Music.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 19/2024

SMEs should improve capacity to lure venture capital: economists

Ho Guom Opera House embodies all the elements of a world-class theatre

According to Pellower, Ho Guom Opera House has standout features compared to the names on this award list. It is one of the theaters with the best equipment in the region, and even the world, from stage performance equipment to sound.

Vietnam to host Mr World 2024

The nation has been officially confirmed as the host country of Mr World 2024, with the event scheduled to take place in September.

Famous US pianist Anna Polonsky to perform in Hanoi

Renowned pianist Anna Polonsky of the United States will perform at 'Let Her Shine' concert, which is scheduled to take place on March 22 at Ho Guom Opera House.

HCM City sign contract with Colombian Striker Santiago Patino

The 27-year-old player recently joined San Antonio Club in August 2023 for a transfer fee of US$489,000, which stands as the highest amount ever received for the Colombian striker in his professional career.

Regulatory sandbox to be developed for three fintech solutions only

In the latest draft, the regulatory sandbox will be developed for three fintech solutions, including credit scoring, open application programming interface (API) and P2P lending.

Top 50 US businesses land in VN to seek opportunities

A delegation of 50 top US businesses arrived in Vietnam on March 18 to seek cooperation opportunities in various sectors.

Kiss of the Sea - the most worth-seeing show in Phu Quoc Island

"Kiss of the Sea" is renowned for its sophisticated staging, modern technology, nightly-artistic fireworks, and the participation of 60 international artists on the world's largest sea-based theater.

Foreigners impersonate Interpol to appropriate properties of tourists in Hanoi

Police operating in Hang Trong ward in Hanoi stated on March 18 that they have arrested two foreign citizens for stealing property.

Disciplinary measures against Party officials in Vinh Phuc, Quang Ngai

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission scruntinised violations of and proposed disciplinary actions be taken against officials of the Party Committees of Vinh Phuc and Quang Ngai provinces, at its 38th session in Hanoi on March 18.

VinFast founder launches global EV charging station company

Pham Nhat Vuong, Chairman of Vingroup and founder of Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast, on March 18 announced the establishment of V-Green Global Charging Station Development Company (V-Green).

Finance Minister fields questions by National Assembly Standing Committee

Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc cleared up questions regarding the management and monitoring of insurance business raised by legislators at the ongoing 31st session of the National Assembly Standing Committee on March 18.