Vietnam seeing branded resort real estate trend

Vietnam’s tourism is returning to the new normal and the resort real estate also begins getting back to the racetrack after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with numerous projects expected to be offered for sale in 2022.

Regulatory sandbox for P2P lending needs strict requirements

Early this month, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced a new draft decree providing a controlled testing mechanism (sandbox) for fintech activities in the banking industry.

The essence of Chu Dau pottery

Chu Dau is a brand that has spread far and wide and has connected the quintessence of pottery, bringing the country's traditional ceramic products to tourists both home and abroad.

Gas industry centre, seaport worth $5.5 billion to be developed in Quang Tri

Vietnam’s BB Group and the US’s Quantum Group will jointly develop a gas industry centre and a seaport in Quang Tri, according to an agreement signed by the two corporations and the provincial People’s Committee in Dong Ha city on April 25.

Tickets to 31st SEA Games opening ceremony to be distributed as invitations

The 20,000 tickets available for the opening ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi will be distributed free of charge as invitations rather than sold as tickets.

SEA Games 31 medal sets made public

The Organising Committee of SEA Games 31 said the designs of medals to be awarded during the SEA Games 31 have been completed, and the manufacture of the medals has begun.

Education ministry denies forcing students not to attend high school entrance exams

A hot topic on social networks in recent weeks is the right to attend the entrance exam for public high school after finishing secondary school.

The pioneers in using cage-free eggs in Vietnam

As consumers are more conscious of the products they choose, the demand for cage-free eggs in Vietnam will increase, according to studies.

VN textile producers aspire double-digit growth in 2022

Many textile and apparel producers have envisaged a double-digit growth in 2022.

HCM City needs to use Sai Gon River properly: experts

Sai Gon River is a treasure and it’s time to act to awaken its potential, experts say.

Hanoi city tour on double-decker bus

A double-decker bus named Hop on-Hop off is taking visitors on a tour around Hanoi every day.

Pham Nhat Vuong sets ambitious plans for 2022

Vingroup owned by dollar billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong has designed an impressive business plan for this year with the focus on mega real estate projects and VinFast electric cars.

Hue Citadel: A journey back in time

Within nearly 400 years (1558-1945), Hue was successively the Capital city under 9 reigns of Nguyen Lords in Dang Trong, the Capital city of Tay Son Dynasty and then the Capital of the united country under the reign of 13 Emperors of Nguyen Dynasty.

Vietnamese startups choose to set up headquarters in Singapore: CEO

Nguyen Thanh Trung, CEO of Axie Infinity, said some of Vietnam’s startups want to set up headquarters in Singapore instead of Vietnam because it’s easier to call for investment there.

Government issues new action plan for private economic development

Vietnam aims to have 1.5 million businesses by 2025, including 60,000-70,00 medium and large-scale enterprises.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 25

Over 42 tonnes of hazardous waste hidden at Dong Nai factory

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Bank deposits surge in wake of interest rate hike

Vietnam’s drastic measures to develop green and clean energy

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Dang Hoang An says that Vietnam has many opportunities to develop clean and green energy with its advantages of natural conditions and long-term orientation of the Vietnamese Government.

41 banks buy corporate bonds worth $11.9 billion

At a conference on April 22, Nguyen Thi Hong, Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, said that credit institutions are direct investors in the bond market.

Fraud crimes in Vietnam becoming increasingly sophisticated

The Ministry of Public Security has announced that recently fraudulent activities to appropriate property have become more complicated and sophisticated, especially frauds on the cyber space.

Steel industry posts trade deficit of US$ 800 million in first quarter

By the end of the first quarter, the steel industry had imported up to three million tonnes, worth US$3.1 billion, with a trade deficit of US$800 million, while exports brought in US$2.3 billion, according to the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA).

Top 38 finalists of Miss World Vietnam 2022 announced

The leading 38 contestants of the Miss World Vietnam 2022 pageant were selected on April 24 during the preliminary final held in the northern province of Thai Nguyen.

Vietnam maintains its place among top 10 best countries for software outsourcing

Starting from scratch, the past two decades have seen Vietnam's software and information technology service industry make a bold mark on the world's IT map as it has maintained its position among the top 10 best countries for software outsourcing.

HCM City’s transport authorities eye toll on vehicles entering downtown

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Transport wants toll to be collected from cars entering the traffic-clogged inner districts as a means to reduce gridlock and pollution.

Hai Van Pass and Ha Giang Loop amongst the most thrilling scenic drives in Asia

The picturesque road along the southern coast and the craggy high pass in the mountains of northern Vietnam capture the love of any genuine backpacker.